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Just a few "Golden Nuggets" of info that I've mined from the internet
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1) Free software and services
2) Not-so-Free software
3) Articles
4) Search engines
5) Tips
6) Hardware
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1) Free software and services:
http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/00/week220/
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Photo Wizard is a free product that lets you work with pictures from
digital cameras, scanners, the Internet, or your computer. Once you import
pictures into the program, you can retouch, crop, correct red eye, add
special effects, and even print in a variety of ways.
http://www.callwave.com
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Callwave. Hear who's calling while you're online and avoid the cost of an
extra phone line.
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Microsoft this week announced the release of the final version of Microsoft®
DirectX® 8.0. Through DirectX 8.0, developers can bring cutting-edge
multimedia applications to market. New features include near photo-realistic
graphics, scalability for multiplayer games and improved audio experiences.
http://www.cogitum.com/co-tracker/
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Image Co-Tracker. Online shopping is a great convenience, but online retail
sites are set up to facilitate purchasing, not necessarily for "window
shopping. Image Co-Tracker database allows you to create a database where
you can store the picture of the item, a link to the Web site where you
found it, and any other information you want.
http://www.goodkeywords.com/
http://pcusers.org/pcwebhead.html
Good Keywords is a free Windows software for finding the perfect set of
keywords for your web pages.
http://www.zealsoftstudio.com/shortcuts/
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Shortcuts Map. For those of you who hate to use a mouse Shortcuts Map will
help you to map and manage hotkeys assigned to Windows shortcuts on the
desktop or in the Start menu hierarchy. With the straightforward user
interface, you can easily to change a hotkey or find an unused hotkey.
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http://fileforum.efront.com/detail.php3?fid=951087433
http://pcusers.org/pcnotsofree.html
VMware features the ability to run multiple operating systems on the same PC
without the need to partition the hard drive, or rebooting. Users can
isolate and protect each operating environment, and the applications and
data that are running in it. It allows users to interoperate among each of
these operating systems, including full networking, device and file sharing,
and cut-and-paste capabilities, and undo changes made in a given session.
VMware allows operators to encapsulate and manipulate each operating
environment, and have the ability to roll back and restart an application,
or move an environment among differently configured machines.
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http://www.techextreme.com/display.asp?ID=242&Page=1
Compression Roundup 2. A review of the various file compression utilities
that are available.
http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/stories/solutions/0,8224,2640905,00.html
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
81 Secrets for Smarter Computing from PC Magazine
http://www.vnunet.com/News/1113553
Windows 2000 is not secure enough to use on internet connected servers,
according to a senior security analyst at Gartner.
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http://www.alexa.com/
The following is a review from Roger concerning his favorite search tool:
"I found out that there's a new Alexa Toolbar 5.0, available, and I installed it in IE 5.5 SP1, took only 15 seconds. The FAQ does state that because it's an interactive application it can result in as much as 15% performance slowdown. But I think it may not be significant for broadband users, because I can't tell any difference at all.
Also, the Alexa Privacy Policy states that it's technically possible to aggregate information collected on different participating sites to compile a user profile on you, but that it's not being done, and the information is not used to attempt to determine the identity of the user. Personally, I've benefited by the user "habit tracking," which allows vendors to make special offers to me for things that I'm actually interested in, instead of using a shotgun technique. So, tentatively, I'm going with it. I'll let you know if somebody steals my identity. :D Actually, I'll be the first to post it all over the Net if anything happens. So far, I believe in giving beneficial features a chance. I think this kind of customization is much more useful that even the discount points system, where you have to make all your purchases through a pass-through portal, or have to submit user product/service ratings to qualify for special offers.
The new Alexa 5.0 toolbar doubled the number of search engines you can use, and now includes: AltaVista - Ask Jeeves - Dogpile - Excite - Go - Google - HotBot - LookSmart - NBCi - Yahoo
I'd still go to All-In-One Search (http://allonesearch.com/) if I wanted to do some serious research. But for casual look-arounds and shopping, Alexa is pretty cool. I found out that I can grab it and drop it on IE's standard buttonbar, so it doesn't even take up any extra screen space."
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The following tips are from the Tipworld Windows 98 newsletter at http://www.topica.com/tipworld
NEW PC SETUP--PART 1 OF 6 by Dean Andrews Your operating system will arrive from the factory with default settings for everything from look-and-feel customization elements to nuts-and-bolts performance elements. Make sure you review both the printed and online documentation regarding these settings, particularly performance settings, and adjust them to your style of working.
NEW PC SETUP--PART 2 OF 6 Take the time to position your monitor correctly. Not only do you want to find the right height (ergonomic specialists say your screen should be at the same height as your head while sitting), but also the best place in terms of your other electronic equipment. Magnets embedded in stereo speakers and other equipment may affect CRT monitors negatively. If your display is not crystal-clear, try adjusting its position in relation to other devices.
NEW PC SETUP--PART 3 OF 6 Unused software on your hard drive can negatively impact your overall system performance, particularly as your hard drive starts to fill near capacity. Your Windows operating system relies on free hard disk space as a virtual memory repository where it can store active programs and data when the RAM fills up.
NEW PC SETUP--PART 4 OF 6 If you plan to use an analog modem for an Internet connection, make sure you plug your modem into a phone line and test it. Before you connect to a new ISP or reconnect to your current ISP, you'll want to make sure the modem works properly on its own. This way, you eliminate the modem from any troubleshooting problems that might arise when you try to get online.
NEW PC SETUP--PART 5 OF 6 Examine the technical support and warranty information that arrives with your new PC. These days, many PC makers request that you set up an account by filling out and sending in a product postcard or by signing up over the Web; you can't get technical service for your system until you do so. You'll save significant time if you follow the company's procedure and sign up in advance for your technical support and/or warranty. Otherwise you may have to wait on the phone for quite a while as the account is set up for you.
NEW PC SETUP--PART 6 OF 6 When your new PC first arrives, make sure you open up the case and take stock of what's inside the PC box. Sometimes, as a result of either poor assembly or a shipping mishap, you might find loose connections or unseated cards inside your system. It's best to check for internal trouble before powering up your system. This procedure will also familiarize you with the method for opening and closing the case. You'll need to know this technique later when you upgrade components.
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http://www.maximumpc.com/content/2000/11/03/12156
Take Back Your Desktop: Here Come Flat Panels
http://www.storagereview.com/articles/200011/20001102MP9120A_1.html
A review of the Ricoh MP9120A CDRW/DVD. It reads, writes CDs and plays DVDs
http://www.3dspotlight.com/reviews/hardware/hedgehog/index.shtml
Hedgehog 238-M CPU cooler review.
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