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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Robert writes: My printer won't work with Windows 8.1. Well Robert, neither will mine and I found that out at the most inconvenient time possible, when I needed to print something off and deliver it signed somewhere that very day. Here's what I did to take care of the issue. You can head on over to the Windows 8.1 compatibility center and search your printer by model number. Lucky for me, mine was compatible. Then it was time to head over to the HP site and find the driver and select my operating system, then download and install. If it turns out that your printer isn't compatible with Windows 8.1, unfortunately it may be time for a new printer. But first, make sure to check with support for your printer's manufacturer because new drivers may be available. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
You've Never Seen An Anything Like This! A Complete Weather Station! Get The Temperature, Humidity, And Forecast!! PLUS Get The Time & Date! Even Has A Built-In Alarm Clock And Backlight! Blow-Out Price Too! You Gotta Check This Out!! I seriously can't believe this! You are totally gonna LOVE this! It's a complete weather station AND amazing alarm clock! Holy cool gadgets batman!! And wait till you see the knock-out deal too - I'd eagerly pay twice as much for this and I'd do it with a big 'ol grin on my face! OK, let's start with the weather station part - this is a jaw dropper! We're really and truly talkin' a full fledged weather station! Really!!! You'll have BOTH the current TEMPERATURE (Fahrenheit or Celsius) and HUMIDITY! PLUS... It can actually FORECAST the weather for you!! Incredible!! - Just a quick glance and it tells you if you should expect rain or shine (or overcast, or whatever)! Hey - it even has a little face on it to tell you if you should be happy about the weather you got comin' your way! :) In addition to all the amazing weather info it sends your way, this also has the TIME and DATE and an easy to use ALARM CLOCK !!! Plus, you're absolutely gonna love the alarm clock! Set it when your home and never miss a wake-up or appointment! How cool is that? I have mine set for when I need to pick my kids up from school - and I plan to use it this weekend as an alarm clock when I'm out of town! Cool as January in Alaska baby!! Did I mention it also has a really great backlight for when it's dark? So cool... Oh yeah - and the deal is gonna blow you out of the water like a nuclear powered torpedo!! We're talkin' just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! Heck, it's worth $12.97 just to show this baby off to your friends! Pull your jaw back up off your desk and RUN over to the site and pick up a few of these bad boys! http://store.worldstart.com/product/6836
Jim from Florida writes: Since only Microsoft has the knowledge to correct the problems in XP, and since Microsoft is the one withdrawing the support for XP, why doesn't Microsoft provide that knowledge to the security companies so that they can correct those problems that Microsoft previously corrected? Microsoft too selfish and greedy? I don't know that keeping proprietary information about your business a secret is necessarily selfish or greedy. The company invented and developed Windows and makes their money running it. If they were to share that information with multiple security companies and authorize them to use it, that information would get around. There is plenty of open-source software out here, Windows is not one of them. You won't see Apple sharing that kind of information either. They don't even allow other companies to make devices that run their operating system. If KFC stopped offering a spicy chicken, they still wouldn't give out the recipe. But here's the thing, even Microsoft were to share that information, it is actually unlikely that any of these companies would put a team of security professionals in place researching and developing security patches for a 13-year-old operating system that has a lot of security vulnerabilities. That would cost millions and millions of dollars and you would imagine that each security company would want their own team of professionals on it. Up to this point, these companies received that information for free from Microsoft. They would not only have to research new threats, but come up with programming solutions to permanently patch them. That's a whole lot of effort and that expense would be passed on to the consumer. The cost of security software could jump up prohibitively. With the diminishing market share for XP, that's not going to make a lot of financial sense. And security companies make security software for the same reason that Microsoft makes an operating system, they want to make money. If you'd prefer an open-source operating system, you could always check out the many flavors of Linux. Because most of your other choices for operating systems from Microsoft to Apple to Google are in it for the money, are proprietary about their knowledge and can upgrade it or pull any kind of support for it whenever they choose. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Facebook Buys WhatsApp We've told you about WhatsApp – an application that allows you message friends around the world – before. With the 99 cent app you can send texts, pictures or videos to anyone with the app installed on their smartphone. You can send those message without paying the standard rates for a text messaging plan. The service is very popular with 450 million users around the world and Facebook wants in on the action, shelling out $16 billion dollars for the five-year-old company. The move is seen as Facebook's attempt to get in on the real-time messaging market. That's when messages show up and are answered in pretty close to real time on your phone like a the. Facebook is paying $16 billion dollars for WhatsApp. Now you can chat on Facebook, either in the Facebook App or by using Facebook messenger. But the company has noticed that people tend to treat Facebook messages more like e-mails and reply to them later during time they've set aside for checking their social media. Head on over to WorldStart to learn more!
What is Bluetooth? What is it used for? Answer: When looking at specifications for computers, phones and tablets you may see the word Bluetooth but what does it refer to? What is it used for? Bluetooth is a wireless communication standard built in to many electronics, which allows you to connect peripherals like headsets, keyboards, mice and speakers. Bluetooth is popular because it requires very little device power and requires no special adapters outside of the Bluetooth chip built into the devices. The principal downside of Bluetooth is that it only works over short range. The range is 30 feet at maximum, though in most situations you can expect a reliable working distance of about 10 feet. The primary use of Bluetooth is to... Just click WorldStart to find out more!
Recover Deleted Files With PhotoRec If you've accidentally deleted a file, formatted a disk or your hard drive crashed, you may think your files are gone forever. PhotoRec is a free application that searches your media (hard drive, SD card, CD, USB drive, etc.) for any recoverable files. It searches for numerous file types including photos, video, audio and documents. As long as you can still connect the media to a working computer, you can use PhotoRec.
When files are deleted, they are still stored on your hard drive or other media. They aren't completely removed until another file is written over them. The moment you realize a file is missing, you should stop using the drive to increase your chances of recovering your files. PhotoRec even uses read-only access when scanning for files and stores recovered files to a different location. Getting Started Connect the media you want to recover files from now. This must be connected before starting PhotoRec. Download the latest version of PhotoRec for your operating system. Do not download the Beta versions. Please note that PhotoRec is bundled with TestDisk which can used to analyze disk partitions. You won't need to use this software for recovery, but the two programs will download together. You don't need to install anything. Locate the downloaded file... Head on over to WorldStart to learn more! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Mary Ann's Marvelous Menu I love recipes sites. And I don't know if you could tell, but I must have been very hungry when I was researching sites to write up lately with the influx of recipe sites. I like this site because it features a menu of recipes that can get you through a lot of different occasions. Need something to take a to brunch? What about a potluck? Or even a barbecue? Well you'll find plenty that fit the bill here. When you arrive at the site, all you have to do is scroll down the page and click on the recipe you want to check out. They're organized into categories like Appetizers, Special Sauces, Classy Breakfast and Brunch, Accompaniments, Salads, Entrees, and Desserts. I like that there is a such a variety, and that a sauce section is included. It seems like sauce sections get left out a lot. I also really want to try the Easy Crescent Reuben Roll-ups. That looks like a really delicious way to enjoy a Reuben sandwich. Check out these awesome recipes today! http://www.4taus.com/Mary_Anns_Marvelous_Menu.html ~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 Friday 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
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