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Rvers Computer Help Newsletter 7-25-08

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Newsletter Format

I would like to thank all of you that responded to my request on which newsletter format was better. The information I received back was more informative then you can imagine. I would also like to thank you for the very nice compliments about the newsletter, I didn't mean to solicit those comments, but boy were they nice.
Now, I am sure you would like to know why the newsletter is in this format. Well I have to tell you looking at some of the responses made me realize that some of you may not have been receiving the newsletter every time it was sent out. Also because many of you replied to my question by using your reply button in your email (I received back the newsletter) and it revealed to me that some of you are not receiving it the way it is supposed to appear. Gmail displays it one way, AOL displays it another way, some of the other mail services left part of it out.
I really thought it would be helpful to change to another format, but now I am not so sure. So for now I am going to go back to this format. Maybe down the road, I will give it another try. Thanks again for all your help. Larry and Bobbi

32 Bit or 64 Bit
Last week I told a way how to find if your Vista computer was 32 bit or 64 bit. Here is another way to do it for both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
To find out if you are running the 32-bit or 64-bit edition of the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system:
For Windows Vista
Click Start and then click Computer.
From the menu bar, click System properties to view basic information about your computer.
Under System, see System type for details.
Windows XP
Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the General tab.
Under Computer:, you will find system type details.
Note: If your computer is running the 64-bit edition, “64-bit Edition” will appear at the end of your operating system; otherwise, your computer is running the 32-bit edition.

Windows Vista Compatibility Center
This web site will help you find out what hardware might be compatible with your Windows Vista machine. This will really help if you are planning on purchasing something for your computer, such as scanners, printers, keyboards, mice, cameras, etc www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility

Google search tips
If you are using the Internet you have most likely heard the name Google. Using Google search is fun and very informative. One little tip that can get you better search results is to put your search term in quotes, this will give you a more precise search result. Example, if you are searching for Grass Hoppers, you will get a search that reveals over 7,000,000, but if you put "Grass Hoppers" in quotes, it will reduce the search results to just over 31,000.

Paint.net Tutorial
I have done another Paint.net Tutorial, you can view it here www.rvinginfo.com/tips.html If you don't have the Paint.net program, you can download it here for free, www.getpaint.net

Check the Newsletter format online
If you are reading this newsletter in your email box and would like to see if this Newsletter is appearing the way it should in your email, go here to take a look at it online. www.rverscomputerhelp.com/7-25-08 newsletter.html

Computer Trouble shooting
You can trouble shoot some of your own computer related problems by following some of these simple directions. Check them out here, www.rverscomputerhelp.com/trouble.html

Have you got computer Questions??
We certainly do not know all the answers, but we might be able to locate a answer for you. If you have any questions, email us at questions@rvinginfo.com

Using Rver's Computer Help Tools
Over the years our computer help web site has archived a wealth of information on maintaining your computer, how to use your computer, keeping you up to date on new information about software, hardware, etc. There is so much information available at our web site,(Approx. 400+ pages) that if you just make use of three sections, you will be way a head of the average computer user. These sections are the search of our web site, www.rverscomputerhelp.com , the articles page www.rverscomputerhelp.com/articles.html and the newsletter archives,
www.rverscomputerhelp.com/archives.html. To use the search, just go to the bottom of the first page and enter most anything you want about computers and there is a good chance you will find the information you need. The articles link is on the first page in the left column highlighted in blue. The newsletter archives link is in the right column on the first page of the web site.

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/funnystuff78.html

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 the newsletter and on this web site, 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.