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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Ali from Qatar writes: First, thanks to you guys & gals because your newsletters are very very very helpful for me. One of my friends has brought a new laptop with Windows 8 but what he has done is, he gave to the IT(who repairs the system) guy, the IT guy removed Windows 8 and installed Windows 7. It's okay, but laptop headphone connection and USB ports are not working properly. Can you help to sort out this problem? Thanks. The issue could be related to either hardware or software. Did he test out the USB ports and the headphone connection before the IT guy worked on it? If the headphone jack and USB ports never functioned, I'd suggest returning the laptop. Though removing the operating system might have invalidated any warranty. If the headphone connection is Bluetooth and not a physical plug, there is the possibility that you are missing some drivers for Windows 7. Microsoft does offer this troubleshooting program for USB devices. Check the manufacturer's website for your headphones for Windows 7 drivers. And that IT guy could also take a second look. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
What If A Thief Could Steal From Your Bank Account... Just By Walking Past You? IT'S NOT SCIENCE FICTION - IT'S A REAL POSSIBILITY! Protect Yourself From RFID "Wireless Identity Theft!" These Tough Credit Card Holders Shield Your Cards! On Top Of That, They're Just Some Good Old Shock Protection! Never Worry About Bending Or Breaking Your Cards!
Sometimes Technology Makes It TOO Easy... You know how it is, something comes along and makes stuff simpler for everyone. Well, guess who's part of "everyone"? Thieves. Credit cards and debit cards can be scanned by all sorts of devices. Heck, there's even new electronics you can attach to your phone to let you process a credit card payment anywhere you are, right on your smartphone! You better believe it that thieves know how this stuff works. According to recent articles, using nothing more than the same tools a payment processor uses, thieves could potentially make a tool to scan your card in the time it takes them to walk past you on the Even an ordinary laptop can utilize radio waves to copy and clone cards - that's a scary thought! Do YOU know what kind of information your credit card has stored in it? But guess what? Protecting yourself is just as easy! This RFID-resistant credit card holder encases your cards and prevents anyone from just walking by and causing you to be a victim of "wireless identity theft" (look it up, it's real!) Tough and portable, these security wallets shield your contactless cards from all sorts of unsavory scanning. Basically, if your cards are in here, you're not the "easy target" anymore. Now you're protected! And this isn't just for one or two cards, either! THIS HAS 8 SLEEVES! That should be more than enough for anyone's important cards! Credit cards, IDs, debit cards, anything! Put them in here and you won't have to worry at all! Whatever color you get, it'll look great! Just check 'em out!
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James from Pontiac writes: What can you do when Microsoft keeps losing your password. I can add a new password then Microsoft loses it. same problem with Yahoo, too. It gets to be a pain. You can't email them they hide like cowards. James, I'm not sure if you mean that your browser isn't remembering your passwords or if you're typing them in and being told they aren't valid. Either way, it's unlikely that both Microsoft and Yahoo are both losing your passwords. You enter your password and it pretty much sits untouched in your account unless you choose to make changes to it. If the issue is that your browser won't remember your passwords, it's most likely that you have certain security settings on your browser that tell it not to remember passwords. Click this article to learn how to take care of that issue. If you have stored usernames and passwords in the past, but can't seem to get them right now, you might want to check out Windows Credential Manager. Click this link to learn more. Microsoft and Yahoo aren't hiding from you when it come to resetting or retrieving passwords. For Microsoft you can go to the Outlook.com sign in page and select Can't access your account. Then you can reset your password. For Yahoo!, you can follow this link and then choose, I can't access my account Help. You then tell Yahoo! what the issue is. Then you can reset your password. I can almost guarantee you that Microsoft and Yahoo! aren't losing or changing your passwords. The way account systems are set up, it's almost impossible for someone to do it accidentally or even on purpose. In 99.99% of password issues, human error is involved. We all do it, we miss a capital letter or space or type an o when it should be a zero. This can be especially tricky since most passwords don't display when you type them and I find that touch screen devices can easily lead you astray. My advice is that if you get a confirmation e-mail with a username and password, try copying and pasting the username and password into the appropriate field to see if that works. If you find yourself having issues a lot with passwords, I'd suggest letting your browser remember your passwords and usernames. It probably also wouldn't hurt for you to keep a Notepad or Word file with usernames and passwords. It's certainly not the most secure practice in the world, but as a practical matter it gives you the ability to cut and paste usernames and passwords into fields to ensure accuracy or you might consider downloading a password manager like KeePass. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Grace from Hamlin, NY writes: I need help downloading the Java Script so I can play Pogo games on my Android tablets. I'm trying to learn how to use it, but I need help. Grace, I've got two possible solutions to play Pogo games on your Android tablet. For the first one, you'll need to head to the Google Play Store. Just tap the play store icon on your tablet. Search for Pogo in the search field. In the results, you'll see the free POGO Games App. Just tap to see more information. Want more? Head on over to WorldStart!
John from Kilmucklin, Ireland writes: Hi guys, when I try to open a new tab on windows 7 all i get is "about:blank. When I try to change the settings on internet options, it works the way I want it to, but my problem is when I power off my PC and turn it back on again I'm greeted with this "about:blank" again. I have tried scanning my PC but this nightmare continues, any assistance would be greatly welcome. Answer: The good news is this isn't a virus, error or something you need to worry about. It's just the way to bring up a blank web page when your web browser loads. The reason this is done is to speed up the load time of your web browser and to save on bandwidth since it's not trying to load a website. If you would rather have a specific page open every time you start your web browser, you can change the default home page. Here's how... Just click WorldStart for more on this tip!
Photography Exhibit Basics A famous American humorist, Evan Esar was once quoted as saying, "Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration, and inspiration". The life of an artist, a digital photographer to be specific, is such that tons of planning, money and sweat can pave the path for success. The steps in which you take to establish yourself can be spontaneous and exciting or patient and well thought out. Given the current economic affairs, there is still room for your dreams and goals. Starting specifically with concrete goals is a great sprint into your career. Let's start with how to book an exhibit, sell your work and get your name out there. Here are eight things you can do to have a successful exhibit... Go to WorldStart to learn more! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Urban Observatory This is a really cool project! Urban Observatory is collecting data on large cities and putting it into a database so that it can be compared and contrasted in ways that are relevant to modern life. They call themselves a "a live museum with a data pulse" and I think once you try the application, you'll agree. I'd begin navigating by watching the video at the top of the page (it runs 4:34), and checking out the information under Why Does it Matter? After that, you can click the Start Comparing button to be whisked away to the app. The default comparison will be on Population Density. There will be an instruction window overlaid on it at first, read the instructions and then click the X button or Start Comparing. Beneath each map there is information explaining what you're seeing. You can change the Theme by selecting a different one from the Theme dropdown. And you can change the cities you're comparing by clicking Cities at the top and the clicking the cities you want to view instead and which panel you'd like to display them in. Another thing you might want to check out is the Flickr feed. It is filled with really interesting photos of the data displayed. I thought this was a very neat site to explore! Go check it out! http://www.urbanobservatory.org ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com
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Malware. It's everywhere. It seems like whatever you do nowadays puts you at risk for getting infected. The good news is, almost everyone has an anti-virus now... the bad news? That's not enough. Sure, viruses are bad. But malware is downright NASTY! A virus might try to harm your computer, but spyware and trojans? They can steal your information. That means more than a damaged PC... now we're talking your identity... your finances... everything! But it's not all bad... because we found the superhero software that's gonna keep your PC pristine and malware free! It's Malwarebytes Pro Lifetime! This isn't just good anti-malware software... this is THE #1 anti-malware software. PERIOD! AND YOU GET IT FOR LIFE! No monthly fees. Just buy it and you've got up-to-date protection FOREVER! Expert-recommended, extensively tested, and proven in the field! We're talking over 200 MILLION downloads with over 5 BILLION pieces of malware removed! That's BILLION with a B! WOW! You might still be saying "But I already have an anti-virus!". . . GOOD! Malwarebytes works WITH your anti-virus to fill in all those gaps it doesn't cover. Viruses and malware are NOT the same. Your anti-virus might stop your PC from getting damaged, but most online threats don't wanna damage your PC... they want to steal from it! Infected computers are one of the biggest reasons identity theft even occurs! Spyware will track your passwords, malware will redirect you to fake versions of the websites you trust, and adware will cover your web browser from top-to-bottom in ads for all KINDS of junk! Malwarebytes Pro stops them dead in their tracks. It does it all: preventing, protecting, and disinfecting! If you have malware, this software will remove it. And if you have this software... you won't have to worry about removing ANYTHING ever again! Scan - Quarantine - Remove! Three easy and completed automated steps that restore YOUR computer back to perfect health! If you have malware infections, it'll find 'em, round 'em up, and get rid of 'em once and for all! Talk about easy! You don't have to be a computer genius to use this! Not only does it check your PC when you need it to, it actively defends you to stop the malware from infecting you in the first place! You get it all! Malicious website protection, ultra-fast scans, the real-time protection, and Malwarebytes even has safeguards against infections that try to remove it! This is the REAL DEAL! If you think this sounds great, I'm gonna repeat myself a bit here: IT'S A LIFETIME LICENSE! Your anti-virus might charge you monthly or yearly... THIS WON'T! It's only $26.97 and you get constantly updating protection for LIFE! YES! And if you get a new computer, you can even move the license over to that one! Don't leave your security to chance. There's never been a better deal on anti-malware... if you miss this, you're gonna be kickin' yourself when your PC gets infected! http://store.worldstart.com/product/8814
December Wallpaper Is Ready! This is it - end of the year already! This time around I'm going all in for Winter, so enjoy! Also, note that I'm going to start putting in more vertical images since they tend to work better with mobile devices. As always, make sure you check put the 100+ images at the link below. All can be found here and are 100% free: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ Oh, and if you enjoy these images, please tell your friends!
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WorldStart Tech Tips 2013-12-24
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