Number 300 - May 2008

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Beginners    In Ten Tricks To Using Google You Probably Don't Know author David Swain tells us lots of things that Google offers. Some you may already know but we bet there are one or two you never thought of.    In the article It's Not Just Entertainment Any More the author describes a couple of video games designed fun loving -- are you ready for this? -- senior cirizens. Perhaps you oldsters should check this out. Communications    In How To Forward Email the author Vinney LaBash advocates that you judiciously use the delete button to eliminate those long lists of e-mail addresses that you often receive at the top of an e-mail. Whoever sent it to you should have done so before they sent it, but you shouldn't compound this by just sending it on without the deletions. You should also delete any other extraneous materisl not pertinebt to the message. Read for details.    In the article entitled Wireless Security Brian Lewis discusses things you need to know about wireless networkss, WiFI hot spots and cell phone modem wireless Internet for laptops. If you use any of these wireless systems, the first two especially, you need to be aware of the hazards you face and how to protect against them. With increased use wireless devices are increasingly of interest to pirates and spammers. Read. Learn. Protect.	General Interest    Gene Barlow tells us about his new peoduct in Benefits of Using a Computer Sandbox. He describes some new software that allows you to put your computer in a protected state. By putting your computer in this protected state you can try out software risk-free that otherwise would be considered too risky to run on your machine. Using his proposed progrtam, you can run the software without risk and delete it when you are through trying it out. Sounds like a neat program for new software developers. Operating System    In Getting a Full Screen With C:\ > Prompt in Windows XP your editor tells you how to get a full screen display when operating from the C:\> prompt. Hardware    You are given advice about Buying An All-In-One Printer by the author who notes that things have changed. All-in-one machines used to be monstrosities. No more. Today's machines are highly capable. Several important tips and considerations are given. If you need a new printer and peripherals you should read this.    In Understanding USB and Firewire Brian Lewis instructs us about the capabilities and differences between USB and Fireware systems. As more and more devices are requiring advanced versions, you should read this and become informed.    You are warned by the author in What Now--Viruses From Gadgets? that dangers may be lurking where you least expect them.
Number 300 - May 2008