Windows Vista Gadgets

Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 5-04-07

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Windows Vista Gadgets

Those of you that have Windows Vista can take advantage of these gadgets that are available for you. You might not be interested in some of them, but there might be one that you can't do without. Take a look, Windows Vista Gadgets

Firefox User's
Those of you that are using Firefox version 1.5, might want to consider upgrading to version 2.0. It is my understanding that support for version 1.5 will discontinue in mid May 2007. The new version 2.0 is supposed to be improved with new features and is more secure. You can download the new version and check what is new at, www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox

Locate the States
I love this web site, it helps you learn where all of our States are. If you are a traveler this can come in handy. They have made a game out of it, so the kids would probably enjoy it as well. Take a look, Locate the States

Windows in a Box
Inside Windows XP are hundreds of settings that require endless clicking through the Operating System that can get really frustrating. Windows in a box was designed to eliminate all that. This is a free program that is really helpful and does what it says it will. Download this zip file, unzip it and drag the .EXE file onto your desktop. This program does not install onto your computer, it works right from the desktop. You will be able to go to most of the Windows XP files right from your desktop. Windows in a Box

Buying a Laptop
Popular Mechanics has a good article on laptops. They show an exploded view of one and describe some of the good and not so good things that you should consider when buying one. Here is the web site address for the article. The article that is in the actual magazine is a little more descriptive.Click Here

Funny Pictures and Jokes
More chuckles 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/funnystuff18.html

Computer term (Twain)
TWAIN is an industry wide standard that allows a computer to communicate with a graphic device, such as a scanner or digital camera. Nearly all scanners, digital cameras, and web cams are TWAIN compliant.

Good Sam Club Reminder
Warm weather is coming and many of you will be back on the road again. Don't forget to check out all the good things that the Good Sam Club offers, from Road Service to Insurance. Many of the things on this page offer free quotes, so take advantage of them, you might be able to save some money. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/goodsamclub.html

Are you a Golfer ?? (AD)
Maybe you haven't heard of the Golf Caddie. If you love golfing, here is something that can really come in handy. It is a GPS system for Golf Courses, Check it out here

Searching our web site for answers
At the bottom of our main page, www.rverscomputerhelp.com there is a google search box. In order to search just our web site check next to Search www.rverscomputerhelp.com. Type in the subject you are interested in and it will search our web site for anything pertaining to it.

Reminder to new subscribers
Important help pages that are updated periodically. If any of you have anything that you think belongs on these pages, please let us know.
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/articles.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/archives.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/computerstuff.html
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/tips.html
Also on our other RV web site, www.rvinginfo.com/tips.html

Carrot Ink, Discount Ink Cartridges
Check out these quality ink cartridges from Carrot Ink. Instead of paying the high prices for factory originals, save big with these quality ink cartridges. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/carrotink.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.