Computer Tips [ Ampersand NotePad Tricks + Cool Logs + Friday Funnies ] 02/04/2005

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So, you have high speed internet but it still takes a long time to download files. Why is that? Well, usually the problem is that the server you are downloading from is slow or has a slow connection. Remember, just because you're fast doesn't mean everyone else on the net is. This is National Notepad Week—that's why we have two more Notepad tips for you today. Keep reading to learn some printing tips and a cool log trick. Be sure to check out the Friday Funny and Amanda's Cool Site of the Day. Make Your House A Real JAW-DROPPER! Awesome Software Makes It A Snap! Have you been thinking about home improvement? I don't know about you, but there's always something that needs "improved" around my house! Well, we have a fantastic collection of 12 - count 'em 12 - programs for you today! This is software that every homeowner needs. No matter what you want to do, this probably covers it in depth! The 12 programs included on this 3 CD set are all complete and any one is easily worth more than the price we're asking for the whole suite! Here's the description: "Complete Home 3D Design 5.0 is a tool for do-it-yourselfers, first-time designers, and home enthusiasts looking for easily accessible, accurate, and expert solutions for home design and home improvement projects. Provides you with 12 easy-to-use programs that allow you to design and tour your dream home in realistic and stunning 3D! Create your design from more than two million combinations of furnishings, brand-name appliances, colors, materials, and styles or import your own! Complete Home includes step-by-step tutorials, instant help guides, instructional videos, how-to guides, and home improvement tips. Plus, Complete Home is the only home design program that lets you import actual photos of your home's interior, then experiment and decorate with more than one thousand paint, wood, wallpaper, and stone textures." Programs Included: Sierra Home Architect Photo Home Interiors Photo Garden Designer Garden Encyclopedia Home Improvement Encyclopedia 3D Deck Electrical Wiring Home Design Guide Designer Rooms Library Cost Estimator 3D Design Shop Design Trace & Import ALL are complete programs and ALL are included in this offer! These programs are easy to use, easy to install, and can help save you TONS of time and money. I looked through it and couldn't believe all that was included. No matter what kind of home improvement project you may be working on, this can help! Most of the programs above retail for between $30-$40 EACH, but your price is just $16.97 for the complete set of 12! Plus, US shipping is FREE! Check out the monster page this one has: http://store.worldstart.com/customer/product.php?productid=18047 PS - Complete descriptions for the individual programs can be found at the site. I didn't want to use half the newsletter telling you about 'em! Stop by the site, you'll be glad you did! Q: When I print a Notepad file is it possible to change any settings like the margins? A: Notepad does let you control some aspects of printing. You can set margins and change your header and footer. I know, it ain't much, but what do you want for a plain text file creator? Keep in mind that the changes you make will affect all docs viewed in your notepad and will not be saved to the txt file as formatting. In Notepad, go to File/Page Setup. There you can select paper orientation and margin size—that's pretty self-explanatory. But wait, what is this "&f" stuff in the header and "Page &p" in the footer? Well, that tells the header to print the file name and the footer to show the page number. You can change these if you know the right codes—and you will because I'm going to give them to you. &f - shows the file name or "Untitled" if it doesn't have one &d - displays the date &t - inserts the time according to your computer's clock &p - shows the page number Since you can use more than one combination in the header or footer box these code can come in handy... && - puts in an ampersand (&) &l (for left), &c (for center), &r (for right) will align the header or footer. To use this put the code first followed by the other code you want to use, for example: &l &d &r &p will align the date left and the page number right. You can also put in your own text in the header or footer and it will be printed such as "Page" next to &p or a title in the header. Who knew that little ol' Notepad had it in her? ~ David Have a question for the newsletter? Submit it at the link below: http://www.worldstart.com/submitquestion.htm size=2>Creating a .LOG file in Notepad One more Notepad tip to finish off the week. This is one of my favorites tricks—it's the .LOG function. Try this: Open up Notepad by going to Start / Run and typing in "notepad" (or Start / Programs / Accessories / Notepad) and type: .LOG at the top of a new, blank document. You just made a log file! :-) So what, right? Well, a log file is just like a journal in a way. From then on, every time you make an entry in that file, Notepad adds a time and date stamp for you. You'll see the stamp the next time you open the file. (Try it—save the file somewhere, then open it up again. Nifty huh?) Some find this useful in various cases, such as keeping track of changes you made to something, how many times something happened, logging phone messages, or even just keeping a journal. If you already have the log open and want to add another time, just hit F5. And you thought Notepad was just for ReadMe files. ~Steve If you enjoy our tips, tell your friends. That's what keeps this newsletter growing. http://www.worldstart.com/referafriend.htm Friday Funny Shift Key FAQ Q: My shift keys have little arrows on them. Does that mean the *real* shift keys are located above them, and these keys are just little signs to point them out? A: Nope, they're the Real McCoy. The little arrows mean "up", as in "look up at the screen". Your keyboard is telling you to learn to touch type and quit staring at your fingers. Q: What happens if I press both shift keys? A: Even bigger letters may show up on your screen. You should not use this feature, however, because these letters are also brighter, and may cause Screen Burn, which would be particularly embarrassing if you were typing something naughty at the time. Q: There are two shift keys, which should I use? A: Avoid unnecessary wear on either shift key by alternating between the two. Keep track of your usage of each key so that you press them in equal amounts. Remember, it's better to go to a little trouble than wind up with a broken shift key. ...Note sarcasm. These are not real tips. * For more quotes, jokes, and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. Super Bowl Ads Just in time for the Big Game comes the Super Bowl Ads site. For those of you who religiously watch the Super Bowl you know that the ads during the game are usually great, and that a lot of money is spent on getting them air time for that slot. If you're like me you watch the Super Bowl just for the ads. This site is all about those advertisements, you can rate your favorite Superbowl ads from over the years with their poll, and find out what companies have ads this year. You can even go back and see where your favorite commercials rated in the polls as far back as 1998, where you can watch them again and see the results. You can even read write ups on them. This year the cost of a 30 second spot will average approx 2.4 million, 4.3 percent above last year. You'll find many more interesting facts. If you scroll down the page you'll also be able to take a look at sneak previews for this year including one for Careerbuilder.com that features a cast of chimpanzees, even see what commercials were rejected for the Super Bowl. All in all an interesting site, best viewed with Cheetos and pop. http://www.superbowl-ads.com Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share? Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com Now available in our href="http://www.store.worldstart.com/customer/home.php">Software Store: size=2>Sorry, nothing new today. February Wallpaper is Here! OK, I try to stay as seasonal as possible with this stuff, but I've had it up to (and over) my boots with snow. So, I had to put in a couple warmer weather shots this month. I still have a winter photo, but you wont' see that again till November or December! Enjoy! Waterfall In Hocking Hills - This was taken just before the river plunges over "Upper Falls" in Hocking Hills State Park, OH. I'm not even sure if it has a name, but I liked it :-) Squirrel On A Post - This is one of the squirrels my dogs motivate into a workout every time he sets paw in the backyard. This time, I think he stole a neighbor's bird feeder thingy. Pine Touching Snow - This was taken at a local park after a recent snowfall. It cost me a bootful of snow, but I think it was worth it. As always, these are 100% free. Just head to the site to pick 'em up: http://www.worldstart.com/month-wallpaper-calendar.htm

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