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User Interface We tend to use this term quite a bit in our tips, but do you really understand what all is behind it? First of all, you should know that every time you use a new software program or any new application on your computer, you are using a user interface. Basically, an interface allows you, the user, to interact with any program, any device or any other tools you may use on your computer from time to time. The interface includes everything you could possibly need to run a program. All of the little controls that come with the program (menus, links, buttons, files, sounds, etc.) are shown on the interface. The interface is also the first screen you see when you install a new program or connect a new piece of hardware. It's your navigational beacon that helps you surf through the rest of the program. Most programs aim to provide a simple and easy to use interface. If it's easy to follow, it's going to be more effective for the user, which is always a plus. There are different types of interfaces (graphical, Web based, command-line, tactile, etc.) and it just depends on the application you're working with as to which one you will have from program to program. You should always take some time to familiarize yourself with the interface of a new program, just so you're sure you'll know your way around it without any major complications. Yes! ~ Erin Make sure you keep reading to learn all about runtime errors and what exactly they mean, find out how to get complete closure in MS Outlook and learn how you can easily test your computer's microphone to ensure it's working properly. Also, find out how much RAM you should have for your digital photos with today's digital photography tip and as always, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day!
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Head to the site and grab 'em while you can! Get Your 20% Off TODAY!!! Q: A: Basically, a runtime error is an error that occurs during the execution of a program. Runtime errors go along with the "bug" errors you may sometimes see as well. The error is there to tell you that your system has found certain bugs in the program you're using. It's also there to indicate some problems the creators of the program anticipated on, but couldn't fix. There are various runtime error numbers, each referring to a different problem, and they can occur in various programs, including Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. If you are hit with a runtime error, look at the assigned number and do a Web search on it. Chances are, you will be able to find a quick fix for it. Here is an example of one runtime error that could come up: A common example of a runtime error is running out of memory. That could easily cause the error to show up on your computer. Runtime errors are fairly easy to recover from and they are nothing like a system crash. So, the next time your computer is invaded by a runtime error, you'll know what's going on and you'll know how you can go about fixing it fast! ~ Erin Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below:
Complete Closure in Outlook Do you know about the wonderful world of the F4 key? If anything at all, you probably at least already have knowledge of these two little tidbits:
I bet some of you have tried Ctrl + F4 in MS Outlook with an e-mail or appointment you had open, but got nowhere, right? Or, at least not where you hoped to be. Did you figure you were just plain out of luck on that account? I'm sure some of you did, but I've got some great news for you today! In MS Outlook, it takes an Alt + F4 to close a currently open item. It doesn't close the whole program, but it closes the message, calendar item, note, task or contact that is currently open. Hit Alt + F4 again and Outlook will close completely. So, remember, if you've got an item currently open in Outlook, it takes Alt + F4 twice to get complete closure! ~ April
Testing 1, 2, 3 If you have the need to test either a recently purchased external microphone or if you want to test one you already have (external or internal), this is the tip for you! It's a good idea to test your microphone hardware every once in awhile, just so you can be sure everything is working properly. If you use your mic quite often, this is even more important for you! Alright, let's get started! For Windows XP, make sure your external microphone is plugged in and ready to go (if you have an internal one, you should be set to go) and then click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control. The Master Volume box will come up and you will want to go to the Options menu at the top and choose Properties. Now, select the radio button that says Recording and click OK. Another window will appear and you'll just want to make sure the Microphone channel is selected. Go ahead and move the mic volume slider to around the middle section, just so it's placed in that general area. Now, just leave that box open. Next, we're going to need to go into the Control Panel, so click on Start, Control Panel and click on the Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices link. Choose Sounds and Audio Devices and click on the Voice tab. Now, under the Voice recording area, click on the Test Hardware button and the testing will begin. The Sound Hardware Test Wizard will come up. Just click on the Next button and wait for the wizard to complete the tests of your sound hardware. It could take a couple minutes or so. When that is done, the Microphone Test window will come up on your screen. Now, go ahead and speak into your mic or you can just tap it lightly if you wish. The Recording Volume slider should move up and down in response to the sound you are making through your microphone. When you're all done testing your mic, just click on Finish and the wizard will close. Just in case this happens to you, while you're using the wizard, an alert box may pop up telling you that the "Run a DLL as an App" program is blocked and it will ask you if you want to unblock it. You can if you want, but it is not necessary to unblock it for the mic test to function correctly. You can follow similar instructions for older versions of Windows as well. The only difference may be that you'll go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment and choose Sound Recorder instead of Volume Control. >From there on out, the above directions are very similar and you will be fine if you just follow them. Go on and give your microphone a little test today! ~ Erin If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
Digital Image RAM We all know that digital photos take up gobs of hard drive space, but how much RAM do you need in order to work on those images? Say 256 MB? How about 512 MB? One gig? Even more?! When it comes to RAM, more is always better, but how much you need is going to depend on how large your photos are. For example, a Windows XP system with 512 MB of RAM is probably going to be able to handle 2 or 3 megapixel images without breaking much of a sweat. However, ask it to work with an 8 megapixel image and it may slow down to a crawl. (My computer has 2 GB of RAM and it doesn't like it when I have too many images open, so it seems like there's never enough memory!) Here's my advice: if you're going to do a lot of digital imaging with a 4 megapixel camera or higher, seriously consider at least 1 GB of RAM, particularly with Windows XP. (Of course, 2 GB is even better, especially if you're using an 8 megapixel camera). On the plus side, memory is cheap and the more of it you have, the better off you'll be in the end! Once you get your new memory installed, you'll be amazed at how much faster all your digital imaging work goes! (For that matter, you'll probably notice an increase in speed across the board). Naturally, you'll need to confirm with your computer's manufacturer that it can handle all the extra RAM you want to install. If it's a newer computer (say two years old or less), you should be able to install at least 2 GB with no problem at all. For some RAM installation guidelines, you can check out this tip. Or, if you already have a lot of memory in your computer, but it still seems to be running slow, you may want to read here. It's an article telling you how to clear up excess startup programs. If you have too much junk running at your startup, you'll take a big hit in performance. There's no sense in having all that shiny new RAM getting used up by software you don't even need running all the time. Happy memory saving! ~ Steve For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. I'm sure you’ve noticed by now that I love Christmas! It is yet another excellent reason for our family to get together, eat yummy food and celebrate. There is a lot of great information on this Web site, so let’s get out our shovels and start digging in! The Real Story of Christmas – Here you will learn the history of Christmas, including how the church decided on December 25th and why. Discover the ancient feasts of Europe, Saturnalia, when Christmas was outlawed, when Christmas became popular in America and how the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol influenced the holiday. Watch Christmas Videos – Here you will find 10 different videos devoted to Christmas. See Babe Ruth as Santa, learn about fruit cakes and so much more! World Traditions – I love learning different traditions behind holidays, so I couldn’t wait to dive into this section. Here you will learn all sorts of different traditions from around the globe. Evolution of Santa – Here you will learn all about Santa from his start as St. Nicholas to the Santa we see at the mall and you’ll even learn about good ol' Rudolph! Christmas Trees – Here you will learn the significance of the Christmas tree and how long it has played a part in our winter celebrations, reminding us that Spring will come with its evergreen branches. You’ll also travel around the world, checking out trees and you can even try some tree trivia. Christmas Truce of 1914 – In this section, you'll learn about the Christmas Truce of 1914, where shots were no longer fired in favor of goodwill and celebration in the trenches of the holiday. Fast Facts – In this section, you'll find a selection of quick facts about Christmas. For example, “From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston and law-breakers were fined five shillings.” Christmas Recipes – Can you possibly want any more recipes?! Well, I actually do. I collect them to try them out each year. Here you’ll find recipes for cookies, candies and beverages. Holiday How-Tos – Here you will find great holiday how-tos. For example, how to wrap presents, how to make a wreath, how to tie a bow and more! I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! http://www.history.com/minisites/christmas ~ Amanda Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
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Monday, December 24, 2007
Computer Tips [ Why You Need More RAM + Weird Errors + Cool Test Tricks ] 12-25-2007
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