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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Claire says: I received a tablet as a Christmas gift. I can access the Internet at the library and at the coffee shot with not problem. At home I get nothing. Do I live too far from town? Do I need cell phone service? I have a dial-up connection for my computer and it's slow. I much prefer the tablet. You have Internet access at the library and coffee shop because they have a WiFi signal. Sounds like you're missing a crucial component for using a tablet at home: a router. A router is a fairly inexpensive device that plugs into your modem and generates a wireless Internet signal in your home. Though since you have dial-up that might not be possible or practical. If it's possible you should consider getting a high-speed connection and a router. Check availability and pricing with companies that serve your area. A mobile hot spot ( a small device that generate WiFi) is also a possibility. Again, you would have to check availability and pricing with cell service providers that serve your area. Otherwise, you'll have to settle for using your tablet at locations that offer free WiFi. Fortunately there are a lot of them. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
Good Luck Showing Off Your New Vacation Video... ON THAT TINY PHONE, TABLET, OR CAMERA SCREEN! Why Not Hook It Up To The BIG Screen? One Cable Hooks Your Devices Up To Your HDTV! WOW! Phones, Tablets, Cameras, Even Laptops & More! Just One Simple Cable?! That's AMAZING! Share Vacation Photos, Videos... Anything From Your Device!
Everything Looks Better On Your HDTV! Take any photos or video recently with your camera or phone? You know what a pain it is to get those uploaded to your computer! And even after you do, your computer monitor is what, MAYBE around 20" max? Guess what's bigger, clearer, and easier to show your videos off on? YOUR HDTV! But, But... HDTVs only take full-sized HDMI - Uh oh... YUP - when you try to connect your tablet or camera to your HD TV, you quickly discover the connectors are the WRONG SIZE! ARRGH! Here comes the cord to save the day! Talk About Easy - All you have to do is pop this bad boy into your tablet/camera/device! Now you can hook up your mini-HDMI devices right to your TV. What Will This Work With? EVERYTHING! If it has a mini-HDMI out, you can hook your device up to ANY HDMI-ready device!
You're gonna be able to hook up to pretty much anything that takes HDMI input now. That's more than just HDTVs... how about computer monitors or even PROJECTORS? If you thought your movies, photos or videos looked impressive on your tablet before, wait until you're showing them off on a 50 inch television. Wow... that's gonna turn ANYTHING into a stunning visual experience. You'll see your favorite HD video or photos come to life a second time right before your eyes. It's hard to believe this isn't magic. Almost EVERYONE has an HDMI-compatible television or monitor nowadays! Get the most out of what you own! Even better: these are INCREDIBLE quality HDMI cables! You'll get the best image possible from HDMI! And you'll do so in an environmentally friendly way! All you need is this cord, and it's going to cost way less than you'd think. Turning your HDTV into the ultimate media center is only $4.97 with FREE SHIPPING IN THE US on any order over $5! http://store.worldstart.com/product/9407 And don't forget, if you freeze frame on this deal for too long, you're going to miss out. If you have EVER wanted to get the most out of your tablet or camera, this is NOT a deal to pass by. And when Friday rolls around, the price is going up to $8.97
Tiles Not Working In Windows 8.1 Bud from Kentucky writes: I have windows 8.1 and all of my app tiles have quit working. I click on an app and it flashes to a black screen and doesn't do anything I have seen on the net where a lot of people have the same problem.Do you have any suggestions? Caroline from Delaware writes: I have windows 8.1 and I do not have the tiles as they call them on my screen and when I finally get them thru they are not active like clicking on them and doing something, what do I need to do. I do not have a touch screen as some do. First of all, check to make sure you have all of the latest Windows updates. Then we can move on to other possibilities. Some people have reported issues caused by a third party security software. Do your tiles have little arrows in the lower corner? If so, go to the Windows store and try downloading and reinstalling them once more. Also try temporarily disabling your third-party security software and see if that makes any difference in how your tiles work. You can also try uninstalling and then reinstalling those apps that won't function. I know, that doesn't sound like fun. But try it with one app to see if it works. Search for Uninstall apps and select it. Select an app from the list. Choose uninstall. Then go to the Windows App store and try reinstalling the app. Do this with one app and see if it works before uninstalling multiple apps. If that doesn't work, there may be a problem with your user account in Windows. Go to the Search Charm and type in "create an account." Select the Create Account icon. You'll see the option to Activate a guest account.
Hopefully, one of these solutions helps. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Dave from Illinois writes: My girlfriend and I have gotten new Windows 8.1 tablets for Christmas. We are plugging along learning how to use it. One problem we are having is. Using IE11 when we try to sign on to Yahoo Mail we get back a message stating that there is a setting in IE 11 that will not allow us to display the site requested. This also happens on other sites that require password authentication such as Facebook. I have downloaded FireFox and I am able to view these sites with it. Do you know what setting needs to be changed in IE 11 to allow viewing of these pages? You aren't the only person to report this problem. First, make sure all of your Windows 8.1 updates are up-to-date. That fixed the issue for some people. Others have found it was coming from the enhanced protection mode in Windows 8.1. Here's how to disable that feature. Open IE and choose Internet Options. When the Internet Options window opens, select the advanced Tab. Want more? Just click WorldStart!
I Always Wanted To Know: How to make free (or cheap) Internet phone calls? Answer: Many computers come equipped today with webcams and microphones but how do you use it to communicate? Can you call traditional phones or just other computers? Let's start by talking about what hardware and software you'll need and then how to do it. Hardware you'll need:
How to make internet phone calls: Before we jump into using Skype, let's talk about the difference between computer-to-computer calls and calls to land line and cellar phones... To learn more, head on over to WorldStart!
Judith from Sydney, Australia writes: On the left/hand side of your monthly emagazine there are three icons – i.e. Thumbnails, Bookmarks, Attachments. Would you give details of how one would use these features. I am a 79 years old "learner". Thanks for all the helpful tips and information I have gained from reading the daily newsletters and monthly emagazine. Judith, the icons you are seeing are on the side of Adobe Reader, the PDF reader, you're using to read our monthly e-magazine. Adobe Reader is a very useful program and is available for free from Adobe at this link. Page Thumbnails will show you pages from the PDF file by thumbnails. This is especially helpful if you're looking for a particular image. Go to WorldStart for the rest of this helpful tip! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
DOGO News This site features news for kids! Focusing on current events, science, sports, and more, kids are sure to find something interesting to read about or do. When you arrive at the site the main page shows the featured articles, including something that fits within the Common Core standards. When I was there, I was drawn to a really cool article about a bike race in Antarctica. Along the top of the page there are navigation tabs – News, Maps, Sites – as well as the option of a navigation strip with the categories: Current Events, Science, Sports, Social Studies, Did You Know, Green, General, Entertainment, International, Amazing, Fun, and Video. You can flip the categories list to a grades list by clicking the Grades button next to it, and it will let you browse the content by grade level. This site feels like a great way to get children interested in the world around them, as well as science and history. Check it out today! ~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
Think You Know Flashlights?! Just Wait Until You See THIS One! CRAZY LED Power! Spot to Flood Modes! Easy Access Battery Loader! Resistant To Water, Shock, And Everything Else! A Design WAY More Comfortable Than Your Average Flashlight... AND OH YEAH, IT'S ONLY $4.97 It Leaves Every Other Flashlight In The DUST!
A New Day for Flashlights Flashlight design was due for an upgrade! Take everything you love about flashlights and wrap 'em up in more ergonomic design with AMAZING features! Just look at this thing... it fits in the hand PERFECTLY! (And when you set it down, it's not gonna roll away!) Once you get this flashlight in your grip you'll wish someone had come up with this design a century ago! It needs to be the new standard for flashlights! Spot-to-Flood INSTANTLY! No more twisting the head to change your modes, this one does it with the flip of a switch! That means you can operate this flashlight entirely with one hand. And really, when you're using a flashlight, chances are you need your other hand for something WAY more important than fine-tuning the focus, right? So now you've got the ability to go from focused, long-distance light to a wide, flooding light in an instant! If you're huntin' through the dark, this new flashlight is gonna be your best companion ever! A Design Meant to Last! This flashlight is STRONG! It's water-resistant AND shock-resistant! Wherever you go, this thing is gonna keep on truckin', you can count on that! Even the BATTERY compartment is ingenious! No unscrewing the head, or removing a panel that you're gonna lose down the road! It POPS UP and you just load the batteries then snap it back down! It's FAST, it's EASY, and above all... it's SO CONVENIENT!
And to Top It All Off... It's only $4.97 with FREE US SHIPPING on any order over $5! YES!! This flashlight is one of a kind... a price like that makes this a no-brainer! http://store.worldstart.com/product/9400 We only have a limited number of these... make sure you don't miss out!
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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!
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