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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Helen from Morrisville, PA writes: Is there any possible way to get information from an old 3 1/2″ disk? It's possible. You'd need to purchase an external floppy drive that's compatible with your computer. Your disk will also still need to be in good enough shape to be read, which can be an issue, since they have a limited life span. The other challenge is that the data you wish to retrieve must be in a format that's readable by your current system. For basic text and image files like jpg or tiff, you should be fine. But if the information was saved in a format that's proprietary to a particular program, you may have an issue. If you only have one disk that from which you need to retrieve data, you might consider checking with a computer store to see if they offer that service. They may be able to retrieve your data for you for a fee. Good luck! ~ 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!
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 Wednesday and these skyrocket up to $14.97!!!
Gerald writes: Folks who have changed their operating system from Windows to the Linux platform are probably missing some of the Windows applications and games that were important to them. Although Linux provides an ample amount of applications that substitute almost all Windows software, it's still quite hard to overlook some of Windows games and applications that were used and enjoyed on a regular basis by a long-term Windows users. Fortunately, Linux has invented a simple solution for it, Wine. Wine is a free and open-source software application that allows applications designed for Microsoft Windows to run on Linux operating systems. It can be also termed as a translation layer capable of running Windows applications. Advantages of using Wine Wine comes with some advantages and benefits such as:
How to install Wine on Ubuntu While searching for instruction of installing wine application over the Web, you'd find a lot of complicated guides that features installing Wine through Ubuntu terminal, that can be quite hard to understand and implement for a not-so-savvy computer user. So lets try the simplest of all Wine installation:
Four easy steps and you have Wine installed on your Ubuntu. Wine has two versions, stable and beta. Stable version are highly tested ones. On the other hand, beta versions are used to run newer applications but are tested less so you might experience some issues with beta version. Some applications only work on the beta version, so download keep that in mind when choosing which version to use. In part 2, we'll look at the process of running an application using Wine. ~ Nelson Gomez Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Robert from Mississippi writes: Like to know if I buy a 32″ or bigger TV monitor can I keep my computer speaker hookup to my computer or do I have to hook them up to TV monitor? Robert, if you are planning on using the large screen primarily as a computer monitor, you'd be better off actually purchasing a 32″ or larger computer monitor as opposed to a TV. A monitor will give you a much better image. The difference between a TV and a monitor is that the television is set up to receive over-the-air broadcast signals and will probably have inputs that work with your cable or satellite provider and devices like game consoles and DVD players. A monitor is specifically designed to work with a computer. Also, on a television your screen may be bigger, but the resolution may not increase. On a 32 inch TV, certain things may not look legible. Large format monitors offer more resolution and what you see on the screen will be easier to read. Head on over to WorldStart to learn more!
Lucille from Ky writes: Have trouble getting my Outlook.com address book. I mean the whole thing. When I want to forward something, it just shows a few. I've had quite a few questions about getting to your full Outlook.com address book. Here's how to do it. When you go to send, forward or reply to an e-mail, many people complain they can't see the complete address list. Click on To in order to see a list of contacts. Click once to see your favorite contacts (most often used) and double-click to see your full list of contacts. A step you can take to make it easier to find people you've communicated with, but who aren't necessarily contacts, is to click on the little gear symbol to the right and choose More Mail Settings from the drop-down menu. Just click WorldStart for the rest of this tip!
Panning With A Digital Camera You have umpteen photographs from wildlife and motorsports photography enthusiasts. The ones where the subject (in this case, a car or a bird) is beautifully in focus while the background is all blurred to convey motion. Now compare that to the same picture where everything is in focus. That's too drab, you might say. Here is where 'panning' comes into the picture. It's the art of trailing your subject with your camera's lens and shooting him just before or in the middle of action. Like a car in motion or a bird in flight. Here are ways to capture motion in photography, the 'panning' way. And you don't even have to be a professional to be an expert at that. Happy panning! Want more? Check out WorldStart! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Pattern Review I've been debating buying a sewing machine and learning to sew. Like I need another expensive hobby or have time for one, but the desire is still there. It's born mostly out of a desire to make cute project bags to carry my knitting around, and the thought that maybe it would be easier to make clothes that fit properly than find them in the store. So, my sister recommended I check out this site, because you can find reviews of patterns there. They also have a huge sewing knowledge database, and offer a free class when you join. I told her I'd check it out, and when I did decided it was an interesting resource to share with all of you. The first thing I checked out were the sewing machine reviews, as that will be the first large investment I'd make in this hobby. I'm definitely looking for something computerized (I feel like I get along well with computers, so surely I'll be more successful with a computerized machine than one that isn't) but I don't want to buy too much machine for a beginner. What I like about navigation for this site is that you can basically get at anything you are looking for from the featured content sections on the main page. Looking for a specific pattern review? Try the search field beneath the text field to register for the newsletter and press go! If you sew or know someone who does check out this site and then pass it along! http://sewing.patternreview.com/ ~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
You Need A Night Light That KNOWS When You Need a Light! PUT IT ANYWHERE! Bathroom, Hallway, Even In A Closet! No Outlet Required! Stop Wasting Power! Only Turns On When You Need it! Just TRY And Tell Me You Don't Have a Place To Put This!
Perfect For... Well, EVERYWHERE! Does ANYONE enjoy stumbling around in the dark? A night light seems like a good solution, but they hog your electrical outlets. And, if you're like me, and have trouble sleeping when there's even a low light shining in from the hall, they can be an real inconvenience. WOULDN'T IT BE NICE IF YOUR LIGHTS SAW YOU COMING AND JUST TURNED ON? Here's the one that does - and it's gonna rock your WORLD! Check out this LED Light with a built-in motion sensor! Move around near it? You get the light you need! This COMPLETELY CORDLESS Motion Sensor light is EXACTLY what you need! No More Fumbling Around In The Dark - Period! This bad boy can detect movement 20 feet away! That means if you set it up in your bathroom, hallway or kitchen - ANYWHERE - it's gonna turn on right when you need it! It's not going to flip on some blazing light that blinds you and wakes up the dog, the kids and your spouse. That doesn't make much sense, does it? You turn on the light so you can see, not so it can make it impossible for you to see anything! The gentle glow makes it easy to see without out disturbing anyone. You've heard of a smartphone? Well, this is one smart night light! And you won't waste energy keeping it turned on when it's not in use. I mean, we all need night lights for safety's sake, but who wants to pay for electricity you aren't using? Not with the price of utilities these days. I don't know about you, but we had a horrible winter where I am and I don't want to spend a penny more on utilities than I need to. And no more being tied to an outlet. This motion activated night light uses batteries, so you can put it ANYWHERE. But since it only turns on when you need it, the batteries will last a long, long time! And the LED light, those last for years! You'll want more than one! Jaw-Dropper Price For a LIMITED TIME ONLY! But that doesn't mean you gotta break the bank just to afford it! This little guy is only $14.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! I gotta say - you do NOT want to miss this one! Make sure you get to the store before they all sell out! http://store.worldstart.com/product/9526 PS - Wednesday the sale will end and these will go up to $18.97 so don't miss out!
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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WorldStart Tech Tips 2014-03-04
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