  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! In The News 03-07-2014 Facebook Gives Up On E-mail Social Media giant Facebook has decided to give up on the idea of Facebook e-mail. Facebook e-mail addresses were introduced in 2010, but never really caught on. E-mails send to a facebook.com address went directly into the user's message box. It's not like the company is giving up on the messaging game. They just spent $19 billion dollars to purchase WhatsApp. SkyDrive Is Now OneDrive Microsoft SkyDrive will now be known as OneDrive. The company was forced to change the name of their cloud service because of a lawsuit filed by the UK's Sky Network. As park of a settlement, Microsoft paid the network a nice chunk of change and agreed to change the name of their service. This was a major hassle for the tech giant, since SkyDrive was the centerpiece of their drive towards become a devices and services company and is an integral feature of Windows 8 and the Office 365 subscription plan. Along with the name change comes some new features, including automatic camera backup for Android, easier video sharing and a plan where they offer you up to 5 GB of free storage space if you refer your friends to the service. Smart Car Allows Deliveries To Your Trunk Volvo is testing a smart car that would use GPS to allow delivery service to bring packages to your car. The system would then unlock your trunk to allow the delivery to be placed inside and then lock it again. Volvo demonstrated the system at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The digital key system would allow parcel companies to notify you via an app that you had a delivery and you would then authorize the company to drop the package off at your vehicle's location. The delivery option would be a feature of Volvo On Call, an app that allows drivers to heat or cool their car, check its location or even check the gas level using a phone or tablet. Volvo says of the 100 people they tested this service out with, the majority liked it. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
"I Can't See ANYTHING!" It Doesn't Take Much To Make Your Glasses Look Gross... AND THEN YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM! You Need a Pocket-Sized, Portable Cleaner! A Non-Abrasive Cleaning Cloth On BOTH Ends! Clean Both Sides Of Your Lenses At Once! Includes a Keychain To Keep It With You Anywhere! Keep Your Vision Clear The EASY Way! (Great For Sunglasses Too!)
I See The Problem! If you wear glasses, you know how quickly they can go from clear to smudged. One errant touch, a few drops of rain, a single bead of sweat. And if you try to wipe them down with your hands or clothing it just makes it worse! Now that drop or smudge is covering your WHOLE lens. You can't see and there's no other options. If your clothing didn't work, it's not like you have a microfiber cloth on you 24/7, right? WHY NOT?! I just found these wicked keychain eyeglass cleaners that you'll be able to keep on you all the time, wherever you go! Heck, you can even throw this bad boy on with your keys and you'll NEVER be without it! It's so simple that ANYONE could've thought of it! There's two "prongs" that are tipped with a non-abrasive cleaning surface that you can use to clean the front and back of your lenses at the SAME TIME! So when you're out and about, notice that your lenses are looking a little cloudy... you can pull this out, take 2 seconds to give your lenses a good wipe down, and go back to 20/20 vision in no time! Just think - you can take one of the most frustrating parts of having glasses and turn it into a non-issue! Clean 'em up in a few seconds with something that fits in your pocket! These are GREAT for sunglasses too! EVERYONE can use a set of these! THE DEAL THAT ONLY GETS BETTER! For today's special deal, you're even getting an EXTRA one FREE! Yep - it's a buy one, get one free! Remember though, I said this deal only gets better and better... so this buy one get one free can be yours for ONLY $4.97!!! On top of ALL that... if your order is over $5 you even get FREE US SHIPPING TOO! Keep one home, take one to go, or split it with a family member! At this price, you can get 'em for everyone you know! http://store.worldstart.com/product/9522 PS - The sale does end Saturday so if you've got glasses, now is the time to make sure they stay crystal clear!
Alan from Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom. writes: Hi I hope you can help me solve a problem with my computer, below I think I have supplied you with all the information you requested, if I have missed anything out please let me know and I will endeavour to try and retrieve and send it to you: Make: Hewlett Packard Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1 Installed memory (RAM): 3.00GB (2.74 GB usable) The problem I have is with System Restore, I can create a restore point manually and one is created automatically but I am not able to restore my computer back to a previous restore point, I have tried several restore points but get the same result. The computer goes through the operation but after completion I get a message as listed below: System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's file and settings were not changed. Details: System Restore failed to extract the original copy of the directory from the restore point. Source; %SystemRoot%\registration Destination: ComPlusStaging, 1) Start computer up and perform the System Restore in safe mode. 2) a. Click Start, All programs and then Accessories. Right Click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Neither of these recommendations solved the problem, my computer did get a bad virus on it back in December 2012 which was removed successfully by a professional in a computer shop but as I have not had to perform a System Restore before now I do not know if it worked before or the virus disabled it. I hope you know how and would be gratefully if you could tell me step-by-step how to cure this problem. Hi Alan. First, are you having a problem with your computer that you need to restore to a previous state, or are certain programs not working? I am not sure why you need to use the system restore, as you don't mention what is causing you to need to restore. However, in researching the issue, I found a few things that may be of help. First, make sure you check your disk space in your restore options. The slider should be at about 20% under the Create a Restore Point options. Another major issue I saw when looking into this is making sure to disable all your Antivirus programs when attempting to use a restore point. One that especially caused problems was Norton Security. Be certain to turn off Norton Tamper Protection on the product as it will block all restore attempts. Be sure that when you are done with your restore, you do enable your Antivirus again. As I am not sure what is causing you to need the system restore option, but another thing you could do is to boot up to the Last Known Good Configuration, generally by pressing the F8 key at start up. Or you could attempt a clean boot to see if you can troubleshoot programs that may be interfering with your system restore. If you have a serious problem with the computer and can't get system restore to work after trying all these, the best solution might be a reinstallation of Windows using your installation CD. -Audra Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Cindy from New Orleans writes: Since upgrading to iOS7 on my iPhone 4, I have not been able to download new Apps or update existing Apps from the App Store. A dot appears and if I press it then a circle begins to turn (which I interpret as the download) and then a cloud with a down-pointing arrow shows up beside the App. There is no icon on my desktop for that program. What does that mean and where are my Apps going? Looking around, I see that a few other people have experience this issue as well. From what you describe, I think your apps are successfully downloading. The cloud with the down-pointing arrow signifies that your app has been successfully purchased and is now available in your cloud. One possibility is that your app is there and you just can't see it. It may just be on another page. Previously you were limited to nine apps in a tab, but that's all changed with iOS 7. Want more? Check out WorldStart! Ken from Greer,S.C. writes: You guys and gals at World Start are great when it comes to electronics so I hope you can answer my question. I like to share videos (like YouTube) on Facebook and especially in email. When I click on a video link I receive via email it goes straight to big screen and begins playing. When I share from YouTube it goes to the YouTube page with the smaller version. How do I get the link to go to full screen and auto play? Why thanks! We're blushing a little right now. Ken, I love sharing videos from YouTube as well. A group of friends and I get together on Facebook once a week to share music videos from the 1980s. There are several ways to share videos from you tube. You can choose email, social media, embedding the video on a website or simply copy and paste the link. When you share a video from YouTube by clicking on e-mail, many times (but not all depending on your e-mail program), it will show up embedded in the video and you can watch it right from your e-mail. Head on over to WorldStart to learn how to share YouTube videos full screen.
Friday Funnies Cartoon used with permission. For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Dog Breed Identification How well do you know the different breeds of dogs? I feel fairly confident that if it isn't a newer designer breed that I could guess correctly what kind of dog it is. I've always had an affinity for knowing dog breeds, it's just the sort of information that gets stuck in my head and is easily accessible. Navigation is easy! When you get to the site, and are ready, click the Start button. This will start the clock and offer you the quiz options. There are fifteen questions and you have up to fifteen minutes to complete the quiz. If you don't want to start right away you can always check out the sample questions below the start button so that you're prepared for what the quiz has to offer up as questions. When you're done it will offer you a Score Report, that will show you how well you did. I got 100% but there were some tricky ones I had to think about. You can then share your results over Facebook, Twitter, or by E-mail. How many dog breeds can you identify correctly? http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=dog-breed-identification-quiz ~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
Trying To Learn Windows 8.1? Don't Buy Those 500 Page Books On It! They're Too Long, Too Boring, And TOO USELESS! I MADE MY OWN VIDEO GUIDE INSTEAD! It Has ALL The Information! It Has ALL The Tips and Tricks! And It's Split Into Easy-To-Follow Chapters! I Leave Nothing To Guesswork! And It's Personally Narrated By ME - Steve! Watch This Guide And You WILL Be A Windows 8.1 Pro! I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS EXCITED! Okay guys - I've got some GREAT news! We just wrapped up on the biggest project we've ever done! We put EVERYTHING we could into this, and finally... WorldStart has its very own complete guide to Windows 8.1! It's a full-on HD video packed to the brim with Windows 8.1 basics, advanced information, even some tips & tricks! If you buy ONE thing this year - make it this DVD right here! Windows 8.0 was AMAZING! It's packed with tons of features and tools that you're going to wish you had YEARS ago... there's just one catch: it's NOTHING like the Windows you've been using for years! And when Windows 8.1 came out, EVERYTHING CHANGED AGAIN! So I took our insanely detailed guide and remade it for 8.1! Everything you need to know about using your 8.1 computer is RIGHT HERE, narrated by me, Steve! You use your computer for almost EVERYTHING nowadays! From banking, to shopping, and staying in touch with family... you NEED to know how to use it! BUT WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN MICROSOFT DECIDES TO CHANGE EVERYTHING YOU'RE USED TO?! Windows 8.1 users already know that it's a COMPLETELY different experience than anything they've used before! If you've used Windows 7, Vista, XP, or earlier: almost NONE of what you know even APPLIES anymore! THINK YOU CAN AVOID IT? THINK AGAIN: Every new computer you buy for YEARS is going to be using Windows 8.1! On top of that... older versions of Windows are getting their support completely cut off! Whether you like it or not, Microsoft is making sure that your computer will be a Windows 8.1 computer. That's why we dedicated ourselves to putting together the most thorough, complete, informative, and easy-to-understand guide to learning EVERYTHING you need to know about Windows 8.1! Learning Windows 8.1 on your own can be a NIGHTMARE! Trust me, even I was kinda shocked at how different it was! Everything you're used to is either gone or changed! Start menu? Nope. The desktop you've used since the 90s? 100% different! It's a WHOLE new ball game! But every single lesson in this video will show you step-by-step exactly what you need to know! The bottom line? You're getting the most important, detailed information WITHOUT fluff or wasted time! Here's a peek at what you'll learn with this ultimate DVD! Nearly 3 and 1/2 Hours Of Amazing Video Lessons!!
WHEW! That's a LOT of stuff... But it's STILL only A FRACTION of what's explained in this DVD! START TO FINISH - Not a Single Step Missed! You get EVERYTHING! From the moment you upgrade/install Windows 8 to the last steps of security and backing up when you've got it all setup and understood! This video covers every single key feature, every part of the new design, and every part of the process that YOU need to know! There's NO comparison: WorldStart's Guide to Windows 8.1 is THE guide to get you on the ground running in no time! EASY TO USE VIDEO FORMAT! This isn't a hard to use software or a gigantic book to read: it's EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW in a concise, clear video! You're walked through every step with narration and the Windows 8 interface shown on screen! It's IMPOSSIBLE to use this guide and not learn Windows 8.1! It's just too good! By SHOWING you the screen as each section is explained, you'll become instantly familiar with all the key components of this new operating system! After this guide, you'll feel like you've been using Windows 8.1 for years! If you don't know what a charms bar is, or what the heck it means to setup your tiles then this DVD is just what the doctor ordered! Whether you're thinking about upgrading, already purchased a computer with Windows 8.1, or plan to purchase/upgrade a computer anytime in the next DECADE - you're GOING to wish you had this instructional guide! Do NOT go into Windows 8.1 blind! WorldStart is going to save you hours, weeks, or MONTHS of struggling with this brand new operating system - YOU CAN LEARN IT ALL IN ONE NIGHT! BONUS #1 - Included on this DVD is a 100 page PDF E-Book that's just brimming with even MORE Windows 8.1 tips, tricks, and advice! A must have - by itself it's worth the price of the enter program - and it's yours FREE with purchase! BONUS #2 - We've also included a bonus video that shows you all the most common touchscreen gestures! ONLY AVAILABLE AT WORLDSTART! You simply WILL NOT find this guide anywhere else! And the guides out there already cost upwards of $50!! TALK ABOUT A RIP-OFF! You NEED to know this information - so learn it all for just $9.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! Our Windows 8.1 Guide comes on YOUR choice of media: a DVD or a flash drive! It's up to you, pick with the links below!
http://store.worldstart.com/product/9464 - Use this link for the DVD version!
http://store.worldstart.com/product/9514 - Use this link for the Flash Drive version (note - this version is more expensive, but you can reuse the flash drive)! We'd LOVE to get this ultimate Windows 8 guide to everyone - but our supplies are LIMITED! Make sure to get your copy before they sell out! Besides, the sale ends Saturday and these skyrocket up to $14.97!!!
March Wallpaper Is Ready! Here it is - our free desktop calendar wallpaper for March! I've decided I've had enough of winter, so here's a few that remind us of the warmer times to come. Enjoy! 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
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| You can also view the current newsletter and archives online at Copyright, Disclaimer, Etc. ISSN: 1529-336X You are welcome to reproduce this newsletter (i.e. print it, store it) for your own personal use. You are also welcome to forward it, in its entirety, to friends and family. If you would like to reproduce this publication, or any part of it, in any other publication, be it web based or otherwise, you must contact us for permission. Any unauthorized re-distribution will be considered a copyright infringement and grounds for a lawsuit. Finally, you agree to try any advice contained or suggested in this newsletter at your own risk. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (duh!) Did someone forward this to you? Get your free subscription here: If daily newsletters are too much to handle, then change your subscription to our Weekly Edition... If you need to change your email address, go here... "I don't want yer stinkin' email!" http://www.worldstart.com/subscriptions/ WorldStart, Inc. - 2620 Centennial Rd, Suite C / Toledo, OH 43617 - Phone: 1-800-915-2088 You are receiving this daily newsletter because you requested it either at Worldstart.com or one of our affiliates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WorldStart Tech Tips 2014-03-07
217GB free of 281 GB
No comments :
Post a Comment