a. With all the unintelligible passwords it's a good
idea to include your name at the end of an email message.
This is particularly true if the message is being sent
to a person who receives a lot of mail.
b. Do not spread rumors or virus alerts. If you feel
the message is important then take the time to verify
its content. Otherwise, ignore it, even if it comes
from your best friend.
c. If you are sending a message to many people send
the original to yourself and blind copies to everyone
else. Never send email to a public list. Doing so
invites still further invasions of privacy.
d. Under no circumstances should you send or forward
a file unless the person who is to receive the file
has requested it.
e. Do not send email that in written in capital letters
or in color.
f. If you compose email in an emotionally charged
state, do not send it out right away. Wait a while.
How long? The more emotionally charged you were
when you wrote it, the longer you should wait. A
day or so might be appropriate. And then read it
once again before sending it out. Most often
you'll discover it's really not worth mailing.
g. Requiring a receipt from friends and
acquaintances might be resented.
Do yourself a favor as well as one for all the folks
to whom you send email.
A person's email address is private and is not
publicly circulated unless the person circulates it
him or herself.
If you are sending an email to more than one person,
do not send the others carbon copies (CC) unless
there is a good reason for others to know whom you
are addressing. You can avoid this by simply sending
yourself the email and include their addresses
following "BCC" (blind carbon copy). The person will
receive the message without all the other email addresses.
Using this BCC method prevents a person's email address
from being gobbled up by spy-ware which is almost
always found on PCs without good security. If the
computer is not protected a copy of the email address
is sent ( perhaps sold ) to a wholesale spammer
without the owner of the computer ever knowing about it.
When you receive an email in which the sender - no
matter who it is - suggests that you visit a site
and provides its url, http://www.inthisway.com, first
check to see if it is really going to "www.inthisway.com".
You can do this simply by using the Edit menu,
"Select All" and copy the email. Open a blank word
processing document and paste the email in. If
http://www.inthisway.com is bracketed within two
"carrots" like this
it's legitimate. But beware if something like
this appears http://www.inthisway.com
When you come want a document formatted in PDF(Portable
Document Format), before downloading it check its length
and its content by opening the "HTML" version. You can
check how many pages it is befoe your computer downloads
the files. If you still want it, close the HTML document
and go back to download the PDF version.
Key commands are actions on your using one ore more keys
on your keyboard instead of a mouse click. You can easily
find the key command equivalents. Look at the choices
on a menu. If the choice has a key command equivalent
you will see the equivalent just to the right of the choice.
Which are the simplest and most useful key commands?
Using a word processing application such as Microsoft
Word in "Works", in "Office", or by itself:
Ctrl + c - copy a selection
Ctrl + v - paste a selection
Ctrl + w - close a window
The screen of your monitor consists of thousands of tiny
areas, usually squares, called pixels - from the words
"picture element". Although the resolution of your screen
is set at the factory, can change it so that what see on
the screen is smaller or larger.
For a screen which is exactly 12 5/8" wide and 9 1/2" high,
a resolution of 800 x 600 is fine. If you increase the
resolution to 832 x 624, folders and words are a little smaller.
1. Open Display in Control Panel.
2. On the Settings tab, under Screen resolution, drag
the slider, and then click Apply.
3. When prompted to apply the settings, click OK.
Your screen will turn black for a moment.
4. Once your screen resolution changes, you have 15
seconds to confirm the change. Click Yes to confirm
the change; click No or do nothing to revert to your previous
setting.
Note
€ To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel,
click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
€ A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items
on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop.
€ You can switch your screen resolution temporarily to
640 X 480 if you have games or other programs that are
set to run at that resolution. To switch, right-click
the game or program (on the desktop or on the Start menu),
and then click Properties. Click the Compatibility
tab, and then select the Run in 640x480 screen resolution
check box. Your display reverts to its default resolution
when you close the program.
€ Your monitor and video adapter determine how much you
can change your screen resolution. You may not be able
to increase the resolution above a certain level.
€ Changes to screen resolution affect all users that log
on to the computer.
€ Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For
additional settings, click the Advanced button on the
Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List
all Modes. Select the resolution, color level, and
refresh rate you want.
You must never forget that a computer is dumb. It does
what it is programmed to do very well. On its own,
however, it can't do a thing. This is particularly true
when it is confused. It becomes confused by out-of-the-ordinary
events. Out of the ordinary events may include but are not
limited to:
the introduction of a new program or application
contradicting commands
not enough memory or storage space
too many applications open
over heated element
a virus
spyware
loose wires
Additionally, because a computer's system and each
application consists of many files, any of the above events as
well as actions by an internet connection could have temporarily
or permanently damaged a file which is an integral part of the
overall system of the software.
When the dumb computer is faced with any of the above, it
can behave in many ways - making noise (rare), black screen
on monitor, distortion on monitor, appearance of windows with
unintelligible messages, inability to start up when you turn
on the computer. The most common reaction , however, is to
freeze. Then neither the mouse nor the keyboard functions.
It's like a human being during a mental breakdown. It needs
to be freed, rested, and then reconnected to life.
When this happens you should do the following in this order:
First Procedure:
1. What were you attempting to do? Think back to your
last action. Note that it probably caused the problem.
2. Try to restart your computer by pressing the restart
button. If you have no restart button, press the start button.
3 If the computer will not start, press the start button
and hold it down until it does start.
4, If the computer still does not start, disconnect
the computer from the power source. - "Pull the plug."
Second Procedure:
1. If you hadn't disconnected the power, disconnect it now.
2. After noting which cable goes to what socket, disconnect
each and every cable connected to other power sources, to the
computer and to all your peripheral hardware including printer,
hubs, sound systems, external, drives, etc.
3. Now, before reconnecting the power, reconnect all cables.
Then connect the power cable to the peripherals and finally to
the computer.
4. Keep your fingers crossed and start up the computer.
Final Procedure
If the computer starts up, run "Scan Disk" if in Windows
machine or "Disk Doctor" if in a Mac.
If the computer doesn't start up, start the computer using
original disks if you know what do, or consult specialist.
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How to BCC:
* AOL does not have a dedicated BCC field. To send mail via BCC,
place addresses and screen names in the CC field surrounded
by parentheses. For example: (billyg@msn.com, SteveCase,
lunchmeat@spam.net)
* Outlook Express: To turn on the BCC field:
Create a New message and choose View, All Headers.
From scroll down, check "All Headers."
* MS-Outlook: To turn on the BCC field
Create a New message and choose View, BCC.
* Netscape Messenger: To send via BCC, type the first address,
click the To: button on the left of the name and choose BCC
from the drop-down list. After pressing ENTER, each subsequent
address you type will be Blind Carbon Copied.
* Lotus Notes - the BCC field is right there. Nothing to
"turn on", no hoops to jump through, just use it!
* Juno Mail - Juno versions earlier than 3.0 do not allow BCC.
However with Juno 3.0, the BCC feature exists and works
just like AOL. There is no dedicated BCC field. Instead,
place alias/nickname, mailing list name, or e-mail
address in CC field and surround entire collection in parentheses.
* WebTV - IF it can be done, they don't mention it here.
* In Gmail and Yahoo! Mail: click Add BCC while in a new
message. The BCC field in Hotmail is staring you right
in the face.
Windows Print Screen Key
The Windows Print Screen Key can be a powerful tool if you
know how to use it to its full potential. There are some
who initially think that when they press the Print Screen
Key that it will literally be sent to the printer! That's
okay, we've all been there, done that. Just don't tell
anyone! Actually, if you are using DOS, it will be sent
to the printer.
Print Screen/SysRq
The key may appear differently depending on the manufacturer
of your Windows keyboard. The standard position would be at
the upper right hand corner of your keyboard and may appear
within this sequence of keys...
F9 F10 F11 F12 Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause/Break
The sole function of this key is to take a snapshot or
picture of your computer screen and copy it to the clipboard
(the clipboard is an invisible holding area for content
that is copied). Its the same thing as if you copied something
from a document and it is now on your clipboard waiting
to be pasted in its final destination. Its that simple.
As quoted by Webopedia...
Often abbreviated Prt Scr, the Print Screen key is a useful
key supported on most PCs. In DOS, pressing the Print
Screen key causes the computer to send whatever images
and text are currently on the display screen to the
printer. Some graphics programs and Windows, use the
Print Screen key to obtain Screen Captures.
Now, how do you get to see those Screen Captures or
maybe even send them to someone? The quickest and most
effective method is to have a graphics editing program handy.
If that is not an option, you can open your favorite
word processing program and create a new document.
Position your cursorFlashing Cursorat the beginning
of the document or wherever you want the screenshot
to appear.
Using your keyboard, press Ctrl + V which will Paste
the screenshot in your open document. Now you can Save
(Ctrl + S) the document to wherever you wish, make
sure to name it appropriately so you can easily find it.
Print Screen Deluxe ScreenshotYou can now send this
file to anyone via email, use it in a presentation,
create your own little book of screenshots showing
how to perform a specific task, etc. The possibilities
are endless.
We use the Windows Print Screen Key regularly. You
probably will too once you get the hang of it!
You can also use a screen capture program like Print
Screen Deluxe to capture those Windows screenshots with
one keystroke!
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Windows Alt Prt Scr
Now, for those who have read this far, we are going to
share another neat little feature of the Windows Print
Screen Key. Pressing these keys...
Alt + Print Screen
...will take a screenshot of the currently selected
window, not the entire screen like the normal screenshot
function. This allows you to target that specific window
that you have open and nothing else. No more cropping
those screenshots to grab the content you were after!
Windows XP/Office 2003/Outlook Users - 3 Step Print
Screen and Email
Users of Windows XP/Office 2003/Outlook can use their
Print Screen Key (PrtScn) and paste (Ctrl+V) the results
directly into an email message or any other Office program
(like Word) that supports images. Note that this does not
apply to text based email.
Windows print screen images are saved in .bmp (Bitmap) format.
Using one of the above two methods; full screen capture or
open window only capture, go through these 3 simple steps to
capture a screenshot and send it via email...
1. Take your full screenshot by pressing the Print
Screen Key or...
take your open window screenshot (currently selected
window) by pressing the Alt + Print Screen Key.
2. Open a new email message and position your cursorFlashing
Cursorwhere you would like your captured image to be placed.
3. Press Ctrl + V to paste the captured image into your new email.
In summary, it is this simple...
* Print Screen > New Email > Ctrl + V > Send Email
Do I Need a Print Screen Program?
For most Print Screen requirements, users of Windows
XP/Office 2003 may not need to buy a Print Screen Program.
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Tips for Protecting the Home Computer JOHN MARKOFF
Botnet programs and other malicious software largely take aim at
PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating system, because
Windows' ubiquity makes it fertile ground for network-based attacks.
Using a non-Windows-based PC may be one defense against these
programs, known as malware; also, anti-malware programs and
anti-virus utilities for the PC are available from several vendors.
Microsoft entered the computer-security business last year
and now offers a free malware-removal tool for download from
its Web site. The company says the program removes about two
million pieces of malware each month, of which 200,000, or
about 10 percent, are botnet infections.
Like Windows, Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser is also
a large, convenient target for code-writing vandals.
Alternative browsers, like Firefox and Opera, may insulate
users. Microsoft's most recent browser release, Internet
Explorer 7, is said to offer significantly improved defenses.
Adding software to your browser like Noscript, a plug-in
utility, can limit the ability of remote programs to run
potentially damaging programs on your PC.
Security experts also offer these tips:
Don't share your computer (on which you pay your bills)
with your children (who download games).
Use a firewall program that warns you about outgoing
connections that botnets make to communicate with control software.
Don't use the same password on more than one financial site.
Don't let your browser store your password for such sites.
Don't buy anything offered by a spammer.
Don't click if someone offers you something too good to be
true. It is.
1. Do not ever open or accept forwarded mail.
2. Use the BCC mail procedure for group mail.
3. Do not click or select any image on an email.
4. Do not click or select any url on an email unless you know
in advance where it will lead you.
5. Do not open an attachment or a photo unless you've requested it.
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