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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! The goal of the service is to make Twitter your new TV remote, which could finally be a way to monetize the popular social media service. While Twitter has 200 million monthly active users, the company has yet to turn a profit. Microsoft Awards $100,000 For Discovery Of Exploit Microsoft has put its money where its mouth is by awarding a $1000,000 to James Forshaw of Context Information Security for finding an exploit in Windows 8.1. The company had offered up a bounty to anyone who could discover security flaws in the operating system and they paid up when Forshaw found a defense circumvention technique. We may never know exactly what the flaw is, as Microsoft isn't going to want to discuss it until they fix the issue. Straighten Up & Stop iSlouching Researchers are warning that slumping over smartphones and games can damage your spine. Dr. Matt Herba says that children are reporting neck problems from what he calls iSlouching and this damage could be permanent. He says the slouching can add up to 10 pounds of pressure to your spine. The solution? Less time on the phone and remembering to keep good posture, even when you're engrossed in a game or a conversation. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
"They Changed EVERYTHING?!" Windows 8 Is A COMPLETELY New Experience! We Tried Looking At A Handful of Guides, DVDs, and Books... To Put It Gently: THEY SUCKED! SO WE MADE OUR OWN! It's WorldStart's COMPLETE Guide To Windows 8! It Answers All Your Questions... ...And Explains EVERY New Feature! You'll Be A Windows 8 MASTER In No Time! 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! It's a full-on HD video packed to the brim with Windows 8 basics, advanced information, even some tips & tricks! If you buy ONE thing this year - make it this DVD right here! Windows 8 is 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! 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 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! 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 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! Learning Windows 8 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! We recorded HOURS and HOURS of video - then cut it down to just the important parts. 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!
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 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! 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 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, 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 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! 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! http://store.worldstart.com/product/8903 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!!!
Windows 8 - Pin Frequently Used Programs To Taskbar Missing Windows 8 Start Menu still got you down? I talked about utilizing the powerful Windows 8 Search Charm in this article. Now I'll show you a handy way to keep your most-used programs right at your fingertips on the desktop – literally at your fingertips if you are using a touchscreen. Start by pulling up your desktop. You can either tap your Desktop tile: Or type "Desktop" in your Search Charm. My most frequently used program is Microsoft Word. Since I use it so often, I have it pinned to my Taskbar. I also have Internet Explorer and Outlook right where I need them. Here's how to add a program to the Taskbar. First, you need to open the program you want to pin to the Taskbar by either tapping the tile on the Start Screen or finding it in Apps. Then you'll need to open the Search Charm and select Apps. You'll see all of your apps displayed. Find the app you want to pin and right-click or swipe down on the icon for the app. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see the option to Pin to taskbar. The app will now be pinned to your Taskbar. I would suggest not over-doing it and pinning too many programs to your Taskbar. Reserve it for apps you use every day. Anything else you need in Windows 8 is always just a swipe away with your Search Charm. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version For more help with Windows 8, check out our Complete Guide To Windows 8 DVD. Do you have a Windos 8 question for us? Ask it here!
Gary from North Carolina writes: I am shopping for my first tablet & don't really know what I am looking for. Could you please elaborate on the different operating systems? Sure Gary, the two major players in the tablet operating system game are Android, with 62% of the tablet market and Apple's iOS with 32.5% of the market. That is a complete turn around from a year ago when Apple held 60% of the market and Android 38%. Microsoft's Windows is trying to get into the tablet game, though they accounted for only 4.5% of tablets. Let's take a look at your options. Head on over to WorldStart for more of this helpful tip!
Neal from CA writes: How do I get rid of the "Blue Screen of Death"? The blue screen of death is the most dreaded error screen in Windows. It is caused by a sudden failure of any hardware or system level software. To get rid of the blue screen of death, we have to be proactive and know of any recent changes made to our computer. The changes that can lead up to a blue screen of death can be classified into two types broadly. Hardware Changes: Faulty RAM Hardware changes are sometimes the cause of repeated BSoD (Blue Screen of Death). The most common culprit of a BSoD is a faulty stick of RAM. If you have installed any new RAM lately, and your PC is showing a BSoD, it can easily be traced back to the new RAM, which is probably faulty. To make sure that there is no other cause for a BSoD, remove the new RAM and test your PC without the suspected stick, or with another stick of RAM. Check out WorldStart for more of this tip!
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Flipped Classroom This is an interesting infographic about a different model of teaching called the Flipped Classroom. Now, I know this debate can get contentious, so I just want to say up front that I don't think either is absolutely 100% the correct way to teach. There are lots of different kinds of learners out there and no one model will encompass the best model of learning for everyone. It's just interesting to see information laid out in this type of binary (at the beginning of the infographic) and see possible options to explore in the classroom. For example, I actually do really well as a student in the Sage on the Stage model, as an introvert group work and activities are very frustrating to me. One of the biggest transitions I'm making in my graduate study is learning to participate in seminar style classes. And I know that online interaction can be sketchy even when participation points are assigned from online classes I've taken in my undergraduate study. So those are just a few flaws that can exist in the model being proposed. But I still think it is interesting to think about how technology and online content can enhance and improve education. The infographic walks you through education model, how it came to be, what drives it, and how it looks in implementation. So check it out for yourself, and see what you think about this model of learning! http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/ ~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
Tactical + SWAT + Flashlight... What's That Equal? THE BRIGHTEST, TOUGHEST, COOLEST FLASHLIGHT... EVER! We DARE You To Watch The Video! 3 Incredible Modes - Adjustable Focus... AND IT'S RECHARGEABLE! Plus - You Get The FULL Kit! WOW! It Can Use Standard AAAs Too! YOUR CHOICE! It's TOUGH! It's RUGGED! It's The Last One You'll EVER Need!
Forget EVERYTHING You Thought You Knew About Flashlights! Nothing you've used before compares to what just arrived here. This thing is top of the line, cream of the crop, the Big Cheese... WHATEVER you want to call it... it's the down-right most incredible flashlight you'll EVER use! Think of ALL the problems you've ever had with your current flashlight: The light is too dull. You can't get the focus right. It feels like it's gonna break in your hand. YOU NEED A BETTER ONE! No, scratch that... you need the BEST one. And that's the "i-Zoom Tactical SWAT Flashlight!" It's earned every part of that name! It uses high-intensity Cree LEDs that last over 100,000 hours! This is the kinda technology trusted by the top military and police forces! Talk about heavy-duty! JUST CHECK IT OUT IN THIS QUICK VIDEO! Let's start with the most important part... "IS IT BRIGHT?" All I can say is OOOOH YEAH! This thing is B-R-I-G-H-T BRIGHT! High watts + Brilliant Lumens = A flashlight that's gonna let you see ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! You're gonna get light that shines HUNDREDS of feet away! This is NOT your everyday kinda device! Save A TON on Batteries! Right off the bat, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The WORST part of flashlights is that if you can't find batteries, you're outta luck! Or even worse, dropping HUNDREDS on batteries over the years! That gets expensive! This one has a wall charger & a car charger! SWEET! No matter where you go, you can power this baby up without having to drop an extra fortune! You get HOURS of lighting with each full charge, too! But if you're in a bind, it works with standard batteries too! Just pop 'em in the battery shell and you're good to go! THIS THING IS INCREDIBLE! Three Modes - Three Reasons To Love This! It's got more than just brightness! Three different modes open up TONS of utility! Press that button once: You get the low-intensity beam. That gives you a softer light that lets you see what you need to see without wakin' up the neighborhood! Press it twice: Now we're cookin'! This is the high-intensity beam that you've been dreaming of! Do NOT look directly at this thing! Shine it across the yard, down the road, or over the field! You're gonna see EVERYTHING! Here's where it gets cool: The THIRD press gives you the self-defense STROBE effect! It's bright as heck and if you shine this directly at someone it is extremely disorienting! Don't Forget About That ADJUSTABLE Focus! I've NEVER understood why this isn't standard on every flashlight! It's so essential, but only the really quality ones seem to have it! With the simple twist of the focusing head, you can turn a wide, flooding light into a sharp, focused one. That means you have the option between illuminating an entire yard or hitting a specific area with a beam as bright as the Sun! And the adjustable focus works with all the different available lighting modes too! Seriously, this thing has it ALL!
This thing is HANDS DOWN the most reliable, durable, brilliant little flashlight you'll EVER use. Once you have this in your hands, you'll never find another flashlight that compares! There's a REASON these are the kinda ones military outfits use! READY FOR AN UNSTOPPABLE PRICE? Despite all the power, utility, and technology packed into these... they're only $19.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! http://store.worldstart.com/product/9170 A full tactical rechargeable flashlight + accessory kit? For HALF the price of the competition? Yeah... you KNOW these are gonna sell out fast! Hurry over to the store!
We have some new desktop wallpaper ready to go for October! Three new selections for ya this month. 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 autumn selections of desktop wallpaper, head to: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ As always, the wallpaper is 100% free, so enjoy!
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WorldStart Tech Tips 2013-10-18
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