What to look for in a computer

Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 3-28-08

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What to look for in a computer

Some of you have emailed wanting to know what to look for in a computer, (Laptop or Desktop). I usually respond with what speed processor to get or how much memory is good, etc. Well here is a web site that has explained what each element of a computer is and what each means. These are all terms that you will see listed on the computers that are available today. Take a look and then you will have the information you need before you go shopping for a computer. www.salescircular.com/tips/tipcompu.html
You have probably seen me refer you to this web site before to find out where the best deals are for computers and other electronics. As always I would like to point out that we do not have any relationship with this web site. We do not receive any money or anything else for sending you there, it's just that we think this is a very helpful web site and we use it often ourselves when shopping for where the best deals are. www.salescircular.com Just choose your State and pick a category.

Making older programs run in Windows XP
A few weeks ago I explained how to use the Compatibility Wizard in Windows Vista. There has been a question on how to do this in Windows XP. Here are the directions,

Right click on the link of the program that you want to fix.
Click on Properties.
Click on the Compatibility tab.
Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select one of these:
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT 4
Windows 2000

Under Display settings, click to select the mode that you think that is necessary for the program to work correctly:
Run in 256 colors.
Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
Disable visual themes.

Click Apply, and then click OK.
Double click on the program.

Increase or decrease text size on a web page
If you are on a web site that does not have a text size that fits your eye, you can change it. Here is how,

To increase or decrease your font size on a web page in Internet Explorer, select the Tools option from the top of your Explorer window and go to the Internet options.
Now go the General tab and click on the Accessibility button in the right lower of the dialog box.
Now change the status of checkbox marked "Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages" and then click Ok. Now to change the font size to what you want, select the View option at the top of the web page and go to Text size option to change it.

A quick way to use your printer
There are several ways to call up your printer, but here is a really fast way. First create a shortcut to your printer. Go to your Control panel, select Printer, right click on your printer and select Create Shortcut. A shortcut will be placed on the Desktop. Now when your want to print something, just drag it onto the shortcut icon, your printer will automatically come up and print the document.

Our web site
Those of you who have not visited our web site for a while, might want to check it out from time to time. We have removed some old stuff and added some new stuff that you might not have seen. It is a good idea to check it every once in a while for things that we do not include in the newsletter. www.rverscomputerhelp.com

Funny Pictures and Jokes
More chuckles, Thanks to those that have sent in funny cartoons and pictures, I will publish them as soon as I can. If you have any funny pictures or cartoons you would like to send to use in the newsletter, please send them. Take a look, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/funnystuff62.html

Rver's Computer Help Store
Don't forget about our store, there are lots of good bargains there. We have taken steps to make this online shopping safe and secure. Bobbi and I have used the store and were pleased with the whole procedure. Rver's Computer Help Store

Why join the Good Sam Club?
The Good Sam Club is offering a special membership price. Go here to check out some of the benefits they offer as well. You can save money by staying at some of the Good Sam Club parks. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/gsclub.html

4 Inkjets, Discount Ink Cartridges
Sales have never been better as more and more people are finding out how much money can be saved with these cartridges. Give them a try, you won't be sorry. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/inkjets.html
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WARNING, the tips, tutorials and suggestions given in this newsletter are offered in good faith to assist with computer problems and help you enjoy the use of your computer. If the directions are not followed correctly, some of the tips or tutorials could cause problems with your computer.
Use them at your own risk.