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Computer Maintenance Reminders (Windows)
* Backup important files.
* Run ScanDisk and defragment your hard drive.
* Use an antivirus program and keep it updated.
* Check for the latest virus threats.
* Install the latest Microsoft security updates.
* Install a security firewall. More firewall information.
* Invest in a surge protector.
* Keep your DirectX files updated.
* Eliminate adware and spyware from your system.
* Find answers at Microsoft Product Support Services.
* Turn computers off at night to avoid hackers and save energy.
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Newsletter Contents
01. Did You Know?
02. Useful New Iwanna Links
03. Free Software Downloads
04. Funny Email & Late Night Humor
05. Computing Tips I Wish I'd Known
06. Cool New Sound Files
07. Wild New Executable Files
08. Humorous Images On Black
09. Products Reviewed
10. Virus/Scam Warnings/Tips
1) Did You Know?
...Microsoft has a keyboard with a built-in
fingerprint reader?
...there's a completely free office suite of software?
...Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, announced the
creation of its one millionth article?
...the Website bugmenot.com can help you avoid having
to register at dozens of popular sites?
...Microsoft's Media Player 10 beta is available for download?
...Seagate is introducing a 5GB Pocket Drive with a USB 2.0
connector enclosed in a round case? Don't let this one end up
in your clothes washer.
...Google might be coming out with their own Web browser?
...you can build your own version of a Segway?
2) Useful New Iwanna Links
ART:
...check out this collection of minipops.
...watch a short Flash movie about a mouse and
some mousetraps.
FINANCE:
...learn the true cost of being rich.
GADGETS:
...check out what's new in the gadget world.
GAMES ONLINE:
...collect black squares and avoid red ones. Can you
beat the editor's score of 6,438?
HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS:
10/05 - World Teachers' Day
10/09 - John Lennon's Birthday
10/11 - Canadian Thanksgiving (2nd Monday)
10/11 - Columbus Day (2nd Monday)
10/13 - Native American Day
10/15 - Flu Shots
10/19 - Durga Puja
10/30 - The Breeder's Cup
10/31 - Last Day of Daylight Savings Time :( (USA)
10/31 - Halloween
Links to all the above and more...
HUMOR:
...see the presidential candidates in drag.
MOVIE TRAILERS: (In U.S. theatres this month)
...check out "Team America: World Police" with wooden marionettes.
...check out "Ladder 49" with John Travolta.
...check out "Shark Tale" with animation.
More coming attractions...
PHOTOGRAPHY:
...take digital aerial photos using a kite.
POLITICS:
Some presidential electoral vote maps.
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
http://www.electionprojection.com/elections2004.html
http://presidentelect.org/e2004.html
http://www..spacerad.com/electoral/
http://slate.msn.com/id/2106527/
SEARCH ENGINES:
....watch videos that will teach me how directories and
search engines work. Basic search engine strategies are
discussed as well.
SCIENCE:
....use the "Volcano Cam" to keep an eye on Mount St. Helens.
....see what happens if I...
WASTE OF TIME:
....check out an electromechanical version of the game "Pong".
....listen to the breast-enlarging ringtone.
....watch amazing Yo-yo tricks from Japan. 7 minute video.
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."
-Bertrand Russell
1,200+ Iwanna links are right here.
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3) Free Software Downloads
Mozilla Firefox (Win)
A safer faster Web browser.
Archive of Reviewed Downloads.
Free Downloads Listed Without a
Review.
4) Funny Email & Late Night Humor
"Pundits say John Kerryâs message is garbled.
You know itâs bad when youâre running against
Bush and YOUR message is garbled." - Letterman
"President Bush spoke to members of the National
Guard at a convention in Las Vegas today. A lot of
those guys were really excited to see him. A lot of
them have been waiting since the early 70âs for him
to show up." - Leno
"For the first time ever an organized baseball game
was played in Iraq. I'm glad there wasn't a chair
throwing incident like the one that happened in
San Francisco. Cause the last thing you want to
see is the Shiite hit the fan." -Leno
"What a crowd! You sound like servants at Martha
Stewartâs house today when she announced she was
going to prison!" -Leno
The Latest In Humorous Email
Late Night Humor - Text, Audio, & Video
5) Computing Tips (Windows)
Quick Access to Favorite URLs (I.E.)
If you have a long list of links running across your links
bar and down the right side of the IE screen, you can
access them quickly by clicking on the double arrow
on the far right of the links bar. Then just press the letter
on your keyboard that matches the link name you want.
Optimize Virtual Memory (XP)
Click "Start," "Control Panel," "Performance & Maintenance."
Click "System" and check how much RAM you have under the
"General" tab. Now click the "Advanced" tab. Under "Performance"
click "Settings." Click "Advanced," tab. Under "Virtual Memory" click
the "Change" button. Make both the "Initial Size" and "Maximum
Size" 2.5 to 3 times the size of your RAM memory.
Help Speed Up XP (XP)
Turn off Windows indexing function to open and close programs
and files quicker. Go to the start menu button, select "Control
Panel," then "Performance and Maintenance," then "Administrative
Tools," then the "Services" shortcut and finally, highlight "Indexing
Services" and select "stop". Doing this will slow searches for files
on your computer, but it's easy to undo, just follow the same
steps and select "start".
Before You Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP)
Install, update and run spyware removal software. Update
and run your anti-virus software. Update your firewall software.
Check with your computer manufacturer for the latest upgrade
to your Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or System Setup File.
Back up or make a copies of files you can't replace. Then cross
your fingers. For more info go to this SP2 Microsoft link.
What Are My Internal and External IP Addresses? (XP)
Click on "Start," "Run," then enter "command" and hit OK. Type in
"ipconfig" without quotes and hit enter. This is your internal
IP address. Click on the following link to find your external IP
address. http://www.whatismyip.com/
Explore Over 100 Computing Tips
6) Cool New Sound Files
"You're off the edge of the map mate. Here there be monsters."
35KB - Source: Pirates of the Caribbean
"Oh right, of course it's always about you isn't it?"
63KB - Source: Galaxy Quest
Archive of Over 1000 Sound Files.
Most recent additions.
7) Executable Files
Classic TV Advertising Tag Lines. 90 Second Video.
The Singing and Dancing Skeleton. 5 Minute Video.
Explore Over 100 Fun Files
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8) Images On Black
Theme of the month: "Believe It Or Not!"
Over 100 Humorous Images On Black
9) Products Reviewed
Sony's 70" XBRÂ Grand WEGAâ LCD Rear Projection HDTV
Bringing the movie theatre experience home.
Dozens of Products Reviewed
10) Virus/Scam Warnings
Keeping you on top of scams and virus related news.
COMPUTING TIPS AND WARNINGS
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