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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Shayne from Elkhart writes: Question, I've got an older XP laptop that I've been using to convert VHS tapes to digital. I've got tons of them and I've also been doing it for my friends and family. The gadget that plugs into my VCR and coverts the stuff, won't work on my new Windows 8 computer. What I want to know, is would it be safe to just keep my old computer for making these files and burning them to DVDs or sticking them on an external hard drive to move to other computers? If I keep the old computer offline, should everything be copasetic? First of all, Shayne. Thank you for saying copasetic – I love that word. Secondly, that's an excellent use for your XP machine. So the answer is like, totally copasetic. Since the only new data it is receiving are those converted VHS files, you should be fine. I'd also suggest taking as many other programs off your XP machine as you can manage in order to make sure it is devoting its full attention to the video conversion process. That may speed things up. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
WINDOWS 8 CHANGED EVERYTHING! And Then Windows 8.1 Changed It Some More! There Wasn't a Single Guide Good Enough ANYWHERE... SO I MADE MY OWN! Everything You Need To Know About Windows 8.1! Upgrading, New Features, New Tools, New Software... How To Use It, How To Customize It, How To Make It Just WORK! I Walk You Through Every Step! Nearly 3 And 1/2 Hours Of EASY Video Lessons! It's Like Having Your Own Personal Steve Sitting Right There! There's Never Been a Video Guide THIS Thorough Before! 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!
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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 Thursday and these skyrocket up to $14.97!!!
Greg from Jupiter, Florida writes: If I was to download Linux, will my files in Microsoft still open without having Microsoft windows? With the end of Windows XP, many people are thinking about switching to the Linux Ubuntu operating system. You can find programs similar to most Windows applications to run on Ubuntu, but many people still miss there favorite Windows programs. But there is a way around that. In part 1 of this series, we showed you how to download and install Wine, a program that will enable you run many Windows programs on Linux Ubuntu. In part 2, we'll show you how to run an application using Wine. If you haven't read part 1 yet, go back and learn how to install Wine on Ubuntu. As soon as you installed wine successfully, you will be able to run Windows applications with .exe or .msi extensions. Simply go to the Windows application you have installed on your computer and right click on it to see some options. Left click on "Open With Wine Windows Program Loader" and you will be able to access the application just as you used to do with Windows. Wine Application Compatibility Wine is still a work in progress, so each and every Windows application won't run through it. The best way to check, weather an application will work, is to search for the application in the Wine database. You can see the ratings and comments of previous users and that should give you a good idea which ones will work and which ones won't. Applications are also rated according to Wine compatibility. Applications are also rated according to Wine compatibility. Applications that would definitely work thorough Wine are rated as "Platinum." Applications that won't run through Wine are rated as "Garbage". Wine Utilities Wine comes with a set of utilities such as "Configure Wine", "Uninstall Wine Software" and "Winetricks". While configuring Wine you will get a lot of options such as choosing a driver, audio and graphics option and also your desired Windows version thorough which you wish to install a particular software like Windows XP, Windows 7 and etc. "Uninstall Wine Software" let's you uninstall any previously installed Windows software through Wine. Simply click on the required application from the given list and click on "Remove" option to uninstall the application. "Winetricks" helps you automate some tasks. It is sort of a guide that helps you while installing some popular Windows applications. Instructions are given for specific applications, not for all. Wine's Virtual File System Wine uses virtual file system, but it is kept hidden. To see it, go to .wine folder through Home folder and click one View > Show Hidden Folders. Now you can see a hidden folder named "Drive_C" which contains all Wine's content. You will also find a lot of help available in the Wine forums – where you can ask questions and learn from other users. ~Nelson Gomez Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Joe from Nova Scotia writes: I really like your daily news letter and find many useful tips. I may have missed an article on this but I would like to know what is the best gadget to turn your TV into a smart TV. I heard apple made one that was really good but you need an I tunes account. In previous articles, we have covered how to turn your TV into a Smart TV – you can check them out here and here. But what's the best way to turn your TV into a Smart TV? That depends on your needs, what types of streaming and music services you might already be using and what type of equipment you already have on hand in your house. If you have an Xbox, Play Station or certain Blu-ray players with built-in capabilities, you already have the capability to use streaming services. And while the quantity and quality of content may vary according to device, an option where you don't need to purchase an additional device is always a great option. AppleTV is another option, but it is part of a closed iTunes system. Now if you already have a Mac or an iPad or iPod and have purchased content in the iTunes store, this may be the best choice for you to easily access you content. Now if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you'll want to make sure to choose a device that offers access to that content. I frequently watch Amazon content on my Xbox 360. To learn more, just click WorldStart!
Surendra from India, New Delhi writes: Hi Steve, I am reading your solutions for more than one year. I've a problem. When I type in MS word the character in displayed one by one. I mean the characters are displayed very slow. what may be the reason and it solution. Thanks. There's more than one thing that could be responsible for the problem. But I do have a handy free tool provided by Microsoft that can help with many Office issues. Start by clicking on Control Panel Then select Programs. Now choose Programs and Features. Head on over to WorldStart for the rest of this helpful tip!
Bruce from Sydney Australia writes: XP Saga: I read somewhere recently XP users should change their browsers from Explorer to Google Chrome as it will stand by XP users for a further 12 months after April 8th 2014. Is this possible? My understanding is that Microsoft are the only ones ale to send updates and patches to protect XP users, as no one else has them. Is this just another ploy to get people onto Chrome. If it is, it's just going to give people a false sense of security. Your understanding is correct. Without the information from Microsoft the ability of anyone to protect XP is going to be limited. And news like Microsoft extending the period of time that WindowsSecurity Essentials will be given anti-malware signature updates does offer false security to those hoping against hope. Here's the bottom line straight from Microsoft: As a result, after April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. (If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed, you will continue to receive anti-malware signature updates for a limited time, but this does not mean that your PC will be secure because Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates to protect your PC.) Just click WorldStart for more! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Bullet Journal I have been so anxious this semester. It feels like things are rocketing out of control sometimes. My brain behaves like this I often turn to list-making to impose some order on the situation. I'm a natural list-maker: grocery lists, chore lists, work lists, budget lists, scattered all over the place. Well no more! I've discovered Bullet journaling and now I want to share it with all of you. I'm sure you can find tons of applications that will do list making on your favorite device, but I've often found I download them and then don't use them. I still make lists on post-it notes, and on my computer with sticky notes. I think with list-making part of the helpful part is physical making myself sit down, be still, and compose a list. I practiced with scrap paper for the end of February, while I waited for a moleskin to come from Amazon, and I found that this methodology was very helpful to me and was decreasing my anxiety by a ton. So how does it work? I think it's best if you click the link and then watch the short video that explains how a bullet journal works to get that answer. Then check out the rest of the site via the back button and Get Started or the Close and Get Started button on the video. There you will find tips about Logging and Sorting your Bullet Journal on the left side of the page. Each is succinct and most have a visual example so you can see what it would look like in your journal. I think my favorite part is going to be migrating tasks forward into the next month. I start feeling really guilty if I have tasks left undone (I often can't sleep because of it), and I feel like knowing I can migrate them forward (provided they weren't deadline specific) allows me to let go of that guilt. I've also noticed that this is a great way for me to keep track of all the things I need to do for the multitude of things I do (work, school, ga position, homework, conferences, housework, animal care, etc.) and helps me find time to do things for relaxation and enjoyment like knitting and spinning. Downtime I desperately need to be a balanced human being. I hope that this becomes a habit that I can build up and use long into the future! I even bought a cheery moleskin journal in a sunny yellow and fancy pens that won't bleed to make myself want to stick with it. Wish me luck! ~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
Stop Wasting Paper Towels - Stop Wasting Your Time! You Know What's Just Foolish? Using paper towels to clean or dust your electronics! You'll use one on your computer monitor, then one on your television screen. Later on, you'll use one on your cell phone screen and to clean off your iPod. This creates a couple of HUGE problems... To start with, you're not doing your expensive electronics any favors. Paper towels are rough, and their abrasive surface can and will eventually leave little scratches on your electronics. This TOTALLY defeats the purpose - why even clean 'em, if you're just going to ruin 'em? It's also VERY WASTEFUL! Paper towels aren't really expensive, but they are when you constantly have to buy them because you're wasting them. Ready to put an end to that madness? You Need the Miracle Monitor Cloth - The LAST Cloth You'll EVER Need!  Seriously, for less than two bucks, you can get a cloth that was actually meant for cleaning off your electronics! And you'll never have to worry about replacing it, either - it's woven strong and it'll NEVER wear out! The material is soft and smooth - it'll never scratch or damage your screens like paper towels or other, less suitable cloths will do over time. It's also washable! It's the ANTI-DIRTY: Lint & Static Free! Some materials attract the worst - it's like dirt, dust and lint are magnetized to them. And really, they are due to the static electricity they create! All you're doing with those are wiping dust right back onto what you're trying to clean off. Talk about counter-productive! BUT NOT THIS ONE! The material is actually anti-static and will not attract lint or dust - it'll just eliminate it from your electronics for a clear, clean finish! No Soap - No Solution - No Residue! Again, inferior cloths are coated in some chemical that stays on no matter what you do. What is thIS mystery chemical? Who knows...but it couldn't be good for you, or your devices. This cloth is 100% FREE of any chemicals or solvents, so it won't leave some greasy, streaky residue. Use it once, and you'll see: it's the BEST cleaning cloth EVER! And It's REALLY Cheap! That's right - for today and today only, you can get the Miracle Monitor Cleaning Cloth for just $2.97 and US shipping is FREE if your order total $5.00 or more! Wow - that's a sweet deal! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7634 PS: This amazing price is ONLY good for a limited time! The same product will cost you $8.97 Thursday,so don't wait - get it NOW!
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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