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Robert writes: In What Can I Do About The End of XP Support you say to run Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. You can't run Upgrade Assistant if you are running Vista or XP. You can only run it if you are running Windows 7. Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant should work with XP. Make sure you are running Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant and not Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant. They are featured on the same download page from Microsoft.
The 8.1 Upgrade Assistant will not run with XP. However, 8.1 and have very similar requirements, so if your computer will work with 8, it will probably work with 8.1. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
Nothing' Says Christmas Like a Tree! Bring That Holiday Tradition to Your Computer Desk! We've Got a Christmas Tree With All The Works (And It Lights Up On Its Own!) It's a USB Powered LED Christmas Tree! That ALTERNATES BETWEEN 4 DIFFERENT COLORS! It's Green, Then Red, Then Blue and Purple - BEAUTIFUL! Get Yourself in the Christmas Mood This Holiday Season!
A Fully-Lit Christmas Tree... WITH NO EFFORT! Tired of spending DAYS setting up your Christmas tree? Then you go inside and have to set up the same old decorations year in and year out...gets old pretty fast, huh? Oh look, there's that Santa statue...SNORE... Hey, it's the same plastic pine needles going down the stairway banister...ZZZZZ... How neat - that angel Christmas tree topper that you've had since 1981...SO BORING! Well...we've got something you've just GOTTA HAVE this holiday season! Ready to bring new life to your home? Want something awesome that combines classic Christmas sensibilities with today's technology? LOOK NO FURTHER! Move Over, Santa - This is the FUTURE of Christmas Decorations! Talk about a good lookin' decoration! The USB Light-up Christmas Tree is the perfect complement to your computer desk - and every time you look at them you'll smile! HELLO CHRISTMAS CHEER! You'll LOVE Watching the Colors Change! Plug one into your USB port with the included USB cable - AND GET READY TO BE AMAZED! The colors alternate between gorgeous shades of brilliant red, green, blue and purple colors! It's TOTALLY vivid, too! This baby is LED powered - and the colors are absolutely brilliant! The PERFECT Size for Your Computer Desk! This is gonna look great sitting on your desk! It's about 4.5'' tall by 2.5'' wide - it's there, looking GREAT, without taking up too much room! These are PERFECT for at home and in the office! Of course, you'll need to be ready to answer the same question over and over again: "WOW - that's SO COOL! Where'd you get that?!" A GREAT way to add that festive Christmas touch during this holiday season! http://store.worldstart.com/product/2938
Eugene from Chino California asked us: "Is there a simplified tree, maybe in several pages, to show what is in Windows 7 in such things as the control panel or any of the solution devices which are used for maintaining a PC?" We thought that was a great idea and decided to do a special series. In part one we looked at System and Security. In part 2 we checked out Network and Internet. For part 3, we've got a look at hardware and software.
Now the full tree is a bit large to display in the newsletter, so click here to see the complete tree. Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Emilio from Newport writes: I have a Samsung Tab 2 tablet. When I saved some information on a screen, it said it was saved to "pages" or "page". Where do I go to find page? Emilio, it means the information has been saved to the "saved pages" on your device's stock Android browser. To find a saved page, just tap the little star icon at the top of the browser.
It will take you to a screen featuring Bookmarks, Saved pages and History.
Tap Saved pages and you'll see a list of your saved pages.
Here's how to save a page... Want more? Head on over to WorldStart!
Carolyn from Creamery, Pennsylvania writes: Every day I get emails that contain red X's and I cannot open the pictures within the emails. What can I do to be able to open these pictures? Thank you! Answer: If you're getting a red X in place of the image in an e-mail a few things could be the cause. The fixes are simple, too. Here' a a list of possible causes and solutions, arranged from the most likely cause to the least likely. Images not displayed link.
Most modern e-mail clients and web based e-mail is set up to automatically block pictures from downloading unless you've added the sender to your approved e-mail list. You can click the link at the top of the e-mail to always display images or add the senders e-mail address to your approved senders list. The reason images are blocked by default is that when you download an image, that download can be tracked and used to identify when and if an e-mail is read. Bad picture URL/website down/network issues.
If the website that is hosting the images is offline or the address was typed incorrectly in the e-mail before it was sent, the picture may not be able to load. If you right click on the picture you may be able to open image in new tab or inspect the properties. If the image does not load and you receive a 404 or not found error that means the picture address is incorrect and a new e-mail with the correct addresses needs to be sent out to you. Your local internet provider may also be having problems communicating correctly with the web server and you will be able to view the e-mail once the network issues have been resolved. Just click WorldStart to learn more!
Holiday Tech Guide Part 4: Tablets Computer tablets are plentiful this year. This holiday season you can make informed choices about these tech wonders and find the right tablet at the right price.
Android or iPad tablets help you Web surf, social media, games, e-mail and read eBooks. If you purchase a compatible keyboard and download an office app, you can also use them for a lot of the same functions as your PC. The Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch tablet works well for entertainment while The Nexus 7 (Google) offers a nice overall value. Both tablets are priced around $230.
The Asus Memo Pad HD 7 also offers basic functionality for around $150.
The Surface Pro gives users a quality computer comparable to a Windows laptop for starting at $699 with the less expensive Surface RT as another tablet computer option. Head on over to WorldStart to read more! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Bookshelf Porn It's not what you think! Unless you think it's a site devoted to amazing images of bookshelves loaded up with books, and then you're right! I'm a bit of a bibliophile. I love the site of books organized on shelf, I love walking into a shop and being surrounded by books, I love the smell and feel of books. I mean who can resist that old book smell? When they start to take on that vanilla quality is the best! So I bet you can guess how elated I was when I found this site. I can understand the ease and convenience of e-readers, but nothing can take the place of a reading a physical book in my opinion. My love of books was developed as a child, we spend so much time in the library that it was like a second home to me. And then in middle school I'd go there and wait for my PapPap to pick me up. I spent hours browsing this site filled with ebullient joy so I had to share it with all of you. Navigation is easy, just scroll down the page and take it all in. Here are some of my favorites: Reading Nook - I want to curl up there and read for days! Color Coded - this took my breath away. All those books organized by color! A book Christmas tree - exactly what I said it was. Book spines creating art amazing art made from the organization of book spines on the shelf. I could gush about this site all day, but I won't. Instead, why don't you go check it out for yourself! ~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
HATE Your Weak Wireless Connection? Painfully Slow Load Times Making You Miserable? SUPERCHARGE YOUR WIFI! Throw Your Old Adapter in The GARBAGE... And Replace it With This LITTLE Bundle of Pure Wireless Power! It's The SMALLEST Adapter We've EVER Sold... AND THE MOST POWERFUL! Wicked FAST Wi/Fi - Adapter Will NEVER Get in Your Way!
Hope You're Ready... FOR MAXIMUM SPEED & PERFORMANCE! Perfect For EVERYONE!
If you're like the millions of other people with a computer, you most likely use a wireless network. Whether you're at home or on the road, most of us have gone wireless for the outright convenience. But there's sometimes a problem. Sometimes you need to connect to a network and you can't because it's too far away...NOT ANYMORE! HUGE Range - tiny Size!! If you're lookin' for lightning fast plug & play capabilities, we've got it! Check it out - this has an indoor range of up to 328 feet INSIDE and up to 984 feet OUTSIDE! That's PURE POWER! So whether you're in your home, in a restaurant, or out in a field somewhere - if you're within that massive range, you'll be on the internet with BLAZIN speed! How Can This Little Thing Make Your Life WAY Better? Go Wireless in SECONDS! PERFECT for streaming, gaming, and LARGE file downloads! Completely PLUG & PLAY! FAST and SIMPLE to use! VERY Small - Stays COMPLETELY Out of Your Way! Take Plug & Play to a Whole New Level! Plug this compact little bundle of power into your computer (works on desktops and laptops), wait a few seconds and BOOM! Your wireless network adapter is already installed and ready to rock! Now You're Ready to Jump on ANY Wireless Network! That was easy, right? Seriously, this thing makes access to a wireless network a breeze no matter where you are! You could be at a restaurant, a friend's house, a hotel, on the road...whatever! Bottom line is, if there's an available network, it's YOURS! Some people spend hundreds of dollars on wireless cards for their laptops, and guess what? These are EVEN BETTER at a fraction of the cost! Wireless Cards Cost a FORTUNE - Don't Waste Your Money! Get the Adapter That DOES IT ALL! Check out these specs and see for yourself - this thing is PERFECT!
PERFECT for Traveling! Whether you're using this at home or on the go, it's the PERFECT SIZE! Going somewhere? This baby will fit nicely in your laptop bag or even your pocket! Oh, and installation? SIMPLE! Internet ANYWHERE for a BRILLIANT PRICE! Today this amazing LAN Adapter can be yours for just $14.97 with FREE US SHIPPING included! http://store.worldstart.com/product/8698
November Wallpaper Is Ready! Wow - November already! Time to redecorate your desktop with some new wallpaper! 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!
For these and other great selections of desktop wallpaper, head to: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ As always, the wallpaper is 100% free, so enjoy! Photo Tips Did you get a chance to check out my new photo tips from last month? If not, head over to my YouTube channel and check 'em out: http://www.youtube.com/backcountrygallery
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