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 | XP SP3 is Available! Wow, last week was a really confusing time for me. As you may recall, I wrote a tip letting you all know that Microsoft had delayed the release of the new Windows XP Service Pack 3, which was supposed to be available on April 29, 2008. Well, the very next day, I received the SP3 update in my Windows Updates and several of you e-mailed to let me know you did too. Talk about a whirlwind! I felt bad for giving you incorrect information, but it really ended up being Microsoft who moved ahead without making a proper announcement. Oy vey! But as far as I can see, everything is back to normal now. Yep, you can now download the XP SP3 through either the Windows Updates or on the Microsoft Download Center Web site here. I'm sure a lot of you have already gotten it through your Windows Updates and that's great if you have! Gary, our tech support guru, even downloaded it last week and he said it's working great. He has had no problems with it whatsoever! So, again, if you haven't downloaded the new SP3 yet, you might as well get to it. It's not really coming with any major new features, but it's still a good idea to keep your system as up to date as possible. Plus, the SP3 will give your system more reliability and security, so why pass that up? If you'd like to learn more about what is new with the XP SP3, make sure you keep reading today's newsletter, because there's a whole rundown for you in the Q&A tip below. Other than that, everything seems to be running very smoothly! ~ Erin Don't stop now! Keep reading to learn all about four of the main new features coming along with the Windows XP SP3, find out how you can give your graphics just a little nudge in MS PowerPoint and learn how you can bypass any wireless connection problems at your favorite hotspots. Also, find out how you can hear just the music with today's video tip and of course, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day. Enjoy!
On Sale NOW! Stop The Slipping!!! Keep your Cell Phone and Sunglasses Secure! Doesn't it just figure, you're driving and place your sunglasses or cell phone on the dashboard for a minute and oops... take that turn just a bit too fast! Next thing you know, your glasses and phone are flying across the car and land under the passenger seat or even better, between the passenger seat and the door - I do it all the time! Or, at least I used too... We got in these really great Anti-Slip Pads for your car (or truck) a couple of months ago and sold out of them within a matter of days ~ that's how great they are! I know, there are quite a few of these adhesive things out there, but I'll tell you why this one is the best ~ the Anti-Slip Pad keeps it's stickiness to itself (I wish my kids fingers did)! I've had mine for a couple of months now and it never leaves ANY kind of residue on the phone or the dash - even with they are sitting out in the hot sun! No adhesive is required and they're washable and reusable (sell your car, you can take this with you)! This is a must-have! And the best thing ~ the price (oh yah, shipping is FREE is the US)! Check it out: Buy one for $5.97: http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=2683 OR Get 3 for just $12.97 (now that's a deal): http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=2687 P.S. Don't try to fish things out from under your seat while driving anymore (and save the wear and tear on your glasses and cell phone)! Get one of these before they sell out ~ they went fast last time!! These will soon go back to $8.97 for a single and $16.97 for the three pack! Get in on this one before your summer travel starts! Grab some today! HUGE 16 GIG Flash Drives! Store Mountains Of Data! Our Largest Flash Drive EVER! PLUS - Some Great Buys On Smaller Drives! WOW! Flash drives just keep getting bigger and we just scored an amazing deal on a HUGE 16 GIG drive! Wait till you see it! With a drive this big, there's virtually no limit as to what you can take with you! Heck, my first 4 computers didn't have internal hard drives this big! It just blows me away how much info you can store on such a small drive! This holds as much as 24 CDs!!!! Think about it - you can put thousands of files, gobs of photos, tons of music, and move enormous amounts of data with something like this! Plus, it's easy to install software that runs right from the drive - talk about having all your data - and software - with you huh? You could literally set up an entire portable "office" right on this little drive and use it with ANY computer! E-mail, word processors, imaging programs, calendars, spreadsheets, presentations - all right form your little flash drive! It's actually large enough you could easily use it as a backup device too! Just think, 24 CDs worth of backup data right in the palm of your hand! And it won't get ruined by a scratch like a CD! Oh, and speed - WOW these are speedracer FAST! We're talking a high-speed USB 2.0 interface here, so files move like crazy! Now, a large drive like this CAN be expensive - I've seen them up to $200 online! (I saw one at Best Buy for $186!!)! Some specialized drives are even MORE expensive!! Yup, you guessed it - we gotchya a deal! Your cost is just $68.97 and US shipping is FREE! It's a fantastic deal on the biggest flash drive we've ever seen! 16 GIG - WOW! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4334 WARNING - Only a handful of these available! You'll have to RUN to the site to get in on this one!! Looking for a great buy on a smaller drive? Check out these other great deals:
Forget Long Distance Calls & Save Big $$! On Sale TODAY - 05-09-2008! Talk To Friends & Family With THIS!! These headset mics are really great!!! Let's face it - at one time or another, you're gonna need a headset with a microphone. It could be to:
Trouble is, about the time you need a microphone, you just don't have one. Well, that's where this deal comes in! We have this awesome Headset with a Boom Microphone for you today. They sound fantastic and the mics work great! Setup is simply a matter of plugging them into the back of your computer! Nothing to it! Oh, check this out: My wife and I are using a set with Yahoo Instant Messenger (free). Instead of calling back and forth on the phone, we just pop on the headset and call via the instant messenger! The sound quality is as good as what you get on the phone (and better than most cell phone conversations I've had)! If you make a lot of long distance calls, you could use this trick to save hundreds of dollars a year in long distance! And that's only one use for these headsets! The good news is that these are just $9.97 each and US shipping is FREE! We're talking a $30 headset mic here! Grab yours before they sell out! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4333 This price will increase to $15.97 on Monday! WOW! - Check Out These Great Offers Too!
Q: A: The Windows XP SP3 doesn't really come with any major attractions, but it does include four minor new features that improve the system's reliability and security. Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft has been very up front about the new additions for quite some time now. Below is a list of the new features you can expect to find in the Windows XP SP3. They are as follows: Network Access Protection Compatibility - This one was actually announced a few years ago, but it's just now making its debut. This new feature allows XP machines to interact with the NAP application in Windows Server 2008. That functionality is built into the RTM version of Windows Vista as well. Keyless Product Install - As with Windows Vista, the new XP SP3 install can be done without entering in a product key code during the setup. Kernel Mode Cryptographics Module - This is a new kernel module that, according to Microsoft, "encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms." "Black Hole" Router Detection Algorithm - With this, XP gains the ability to ignore network routers that incorrectly drop certain kinds of network packets. This is also a feature in Windows Vista. There you have it. As you can see, the new features aren't anything out of the ordinary or overly dramatic, but that's what Microsoft promised. And let's face it, it's kind of nice that way, don't you think? Either way, I hope you enjoy your new XP SP3! ~ Ramachandran Kumaraswami Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below: Just Give It a Nudge When working in MS PowerPoint, are you frequently frustrated when you try to move objects just a wee little bit? I mean, you're only trying to nudge the text box or graphic a small amount, but every time you try to drag and drop it with the mouse, it just goes too far. A solution for that predicament certainly would come in handy, wouldn't it?! Fortunately, I've got one that's easy to use and remember! First, select the object to be moved. (If it's a text box, be sure you have just the text box itself selected and make sure the cursor isn't inside the text box for editing). Ready to move? Good! It goes quick, so pay attention. Simply tap an arrow key to move the selected object just a nudge in any of the four directions. Also, as a bonus, I found that holding down the Ctrl key while using an arrow key makes the nudge even smaller. That's all there is to it! With the object selected, one press of an arrow key moves it just the tiniest amount. Talk about fine tuning! Have a large distance to cover? Don't worry! You can use this tip for that too. Instead of a quick tap, hold down the arrow key. You'll find that your object zips around the slide as though it had on running shoes! ~ April WOW! These went like crazy last week! So much so that we're going to give you one last shot at them today!! Thank YOU to everyone who ordered! Grab yourself one of these fantastic MP3 players before they sell out! For $22.97, you just can't go wrong! WOW! Mind-Blowin' MP3 Player Deal! 1 Gig MP3 Player - Just $22.97! Just Clip It On And GO!!! Easy To Use, Sounds Great, Amazing Deal! I'm so excited! This is the coolest little 1GB MP3 Player I have ever seen and the price is unbelievable! Now I know some of you are thinking, "Hmmm, an MP3 player, they're so confusing and expensive, I just don't know." At least that's what I always thought until I got one for myself! When I got this one in and checked it out, my first thoughts were - WOW - not only is this really easy to use, the sound is awesome (just as good as my daughters $200.00 iPod) and the cost is really affordable. But this isn't just great for me, it's an AWESOME deal for you all as well! This little MP3 Player is ready to go anywhere and just about everywhere with you! The kit includes: 1GB Clip-On MP3 Player, earbuds, a USB cable and an AC Wall Charger. You have two options for charging it (from your computer or from an AC outlet via the included USB cable) so, it never needs batteries! Oh yeah, the MP3 player also has a really handy clip right on it so it can easily clip to a pocket, purse, belt, shirt sleeve - whatever (less chance of losing it ;-) so you can truly take your tunes with you wherever you go!! If you have been waiting to purchase an MP3 player, now is the time ~ the price will not get better! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=3917 PS - This is a VERY limited quantity item - be sure to get to the site early to get yours ordered! And, in case you're wondering, 1GB holds about 240 songs - WOW! WOW! We started selling these last week and the orders just keep on comin'! Heck, for $12.97, why not grab a set or two, ya know? We're getting into the last of 'em, but we wanted to toss them in today and give you another shot at 'em! Hurry before they're gone - not gonna see another deal like this one! Incredible Wireless Headphones - $12.97!! No, That's Not A Typo! No Refurbs, No Seconds - Brand New! WOW! We've Never Had 'Em For Less! WOW! We had an amazing response to these fantastic Wireless Headphones yesterday! Most people were ordering two or more! If you missed out, we still have some available - but not sure how much longer we'll be able to say that! For $12.97, this is one jaw-dropping deal you just have to grab! Your friends aren't gonna believe you only paid $12.97 for 'em!! When I saw these, I had to test them - after all, for this kind of money, do they really work? Well, I'm thrilled to report - YES - they work GREAT! They include a cord that you can plug into an iPod, MP3 player, Computer, CD player, (most) TV, Stereo, - whatever! Once connected, just turn on the transmitter and the headphones! A quick button push and you're sent to a state of wireless listening bliss! Cool huh? As for range, I was really impressed! I figured a few feet if I was lucky, ya know? Well, I found these work great for the room the transmitter is in and can easily go into the next room or two with no static. They are really light weight too - just wait till ya try 'em on! Oh, and these are the "wrap around the back of you head" style so you don't have an annoying band going over the top of your head. They stay on really great too! Want more? These also have an FM radio built in! That's right! You can listen to your music device OR just listen to FM radio! The choice is yours! Again, these are just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! It's easily the best deal we've ever seen on wireless headphones and I don't think we're going to see another one like it any time soon (or ever). RUN to the site and give these a try! You'll be blown away at what you get for just $12.97! http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4331 PS - Yes - you guessed it! This is a limited quantity deal, so you don't wanna wait! You just know these are about to FLY out of here! Take a Tour A tour of what, you ask? Well, a tour of your Registry Editor, of course! The Registry Editor can be somewhat confusing and hard to work with, but once you go through and understand it a little better, it's really not that scary. So, if you're willing to give it a try, make sure you check out today's tip on our homepage. It takes you on an extensive tour of the Registry Editor and trust me, it's not something you want to miss! Draw Me Something Do you feel like going back to your childhood days when you would just sit and draw for hours on end? If that sounds like fun, you can go and do just that with the cool site we have featured on our homepage today. It's called Draw Me Something and you can draw whatever you'd like. Of course, you're doing it on your computer, so it's going to be a little different, but it's still a ton of fun. Check it out! Here's the link you need: http://www.worldstart.com/ Enjoy! Hotspot Connections Another reader asks: I'm an avid wireless user, but I've been having trouble getting connected to the Internet when I go to a free WiFi hotspot. Do you have any idea what I might be doing wrong? If you use wireless Internet in your home, you may think it's the easiest thing in the world. I mean, after you get everything connected and hooked up, it's so easy to obtain Internet access. You don't have to worry about any cords, you hardly ever lose connections and it just makes your computer life simple. So, you have mastered using wireless in your house and you think you might as well try it outside of your home too. You go down to the local coffee shop, which is a free WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) hotspot. You turn on your computer and everything is fine until you realize you can't get connected to the Internet. What could possibly be wrong? Well, there is a difference between home wireless use and public hotspot use. Even if your WiFi card shows that you're attached to an access point, you still might not be connected to the Internet and all you will receive are the dreaded "Page Cannot Be Found" messages. The main thing you should remember when you go to a public hotspot (free or paid) is to open up a new browser window before you do anything. Do it before you open up your e-mail, a chat program or any other Internet functions. The browser window you open will usually have a log in screen (or something similar) so that you can get connected to the Web. By doing things that way, paid hotspots are able to collect the fee information they need and free places are able to put up their information and disclaimer screens. The process really only takes a couple seconds and it will save you time for the next time you go to that same hotspot. Most of them have you set up an account with a username and password so that you can just log in easily the next time you visit. You may be wondering what you're supposed to do if the above process still doesn't work. What if you do everything and you still don't get a log in screen? Well, there are a couple of things you can check. Make sure you have your browser homepage set to something. Don't just have it set to a blank page. If it's blank, it won't be able to trigger the needed port opening. You also need to make sure you have the updated Service Packs (at least SP2 for Windows XP). One final thing that may be causing you problems: you might just be too far away from the access point. If you're too far, your signal may be too weak to catch a connection. So, just move a little closer! If you follow the steps and procedures of the hotspots you like to visit, you will no longer have wireless blues! ~ Erin If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing.
Just the Music - Video Tip Do you play music CDs on your computer? If so, don't you hate it when you're trying to listen to your CD and the computer is "beeping" in on top of it (you know, for error messages and such?) Well, if you'd like to be rid of that problem forever, I've got just the tip for you. It's actually this week's video tip, so just click on the link below to get started and you'll soon be in music heaven! http://imgsrv.worldstart.com/videotips/index.htm Or, if you would just like to read today's tip, you can do that as well, here: For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. I adore trivia! I think it's really amazing the different random bits of information we unintentionally store away in our brains. I’m even more amazed by the people who intentionally seek out odd facts to learn and remember. If you're like me and you love trivia too, this Web site is for you! There is no registration or membership needed to play; all you have to do is pick a username and begin! I suggest you start your visit here by checking out the Rules section. They are very important if you intend to play any of the trivia games. Some of the trivia slang will be defined for you in that section as well. My next suggestion is to get your feet wet by joining Chat Room 2. It's a chat room that is available for all users to use at any time. It's non-hosted and you don’t need to have any association with Total-Trivia to get started. So, how's it work? Well, just click on the Chat Room 2 link and when the page loads, type in your username and press Connect. The chat window will open behind the other windows, so you’ll need to minimize them to be able to chat. In the middle of the main page, you'll see a calendar of upcoming trivia events. It also provides worldwide calculations for the times the events are scheduled for. That makes it really easy for everyone to find the best time to play! So, are you ready to dive into some wild trivia action? I know I am. Have fun! ~ Amanda Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
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