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Just a few "Golden Nuggets" of info that I've mined from the internet
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1) Public Service
2) Free software and services
3) Not- So-Free software and services
4) Articles
5) Search Engines
6) E-biz
7) Hardware
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http://www.randomizer.org/form.htm
This site allows you to generate sets of random numbers from a number range.
What a great replacement for the old "3 numbers from a dollar bill" method
that we use to raffle off door prizes at our 37211 PC Users meetings. Alas!
we still do not have a notebook or PC that we can use on a regular basis at
our meetings to access the internet or to demonstrate new software. Since we
are currently meeting at an unsecurable location the solution to this
problem is to either.
- Through purchase, donation, or sponsorship acquire a notebook for the
group that can be easily brought to the meeting each month.
- Or find a meeting location that has a securable storage area for a regular PC and will meet our other needs such as meeting time, price, convenient location, etc.
If you can help us in finding the solution to either of the above problems
or perhaps even have a unique solution that meets our needs, then e-mail
Jack Walleigh at jack.walleigh@home.com .
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http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description.asp?fid=7721
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
List2000. This free, simple program replaces the DIR command in DOS and enables your system to display complete file names. It has most of the features of DIR
and even color codes files according to their extensions.
http://www.fixwindows.com/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
FixWindows.com is a one-stop Windows troubleshooting resource. Through
Troubleshooting Flowcharts, articles, tips and tricks, this site provides
free troubleshooting information to address problems with Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows ME.
http://www.jargonfreeweb.com/
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
The Jargonator. This free online service will analyze any text for its use
of jargon and give it a rating . This is useful when designing web pages,
writing business corespondence, or engaging in other writing activities
where you want your recipient to clearly understand your message.
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3) Not- So-Free software and services
http://www.crossteccorp.com/netopremote/index.html
http://pcusers.org/pcnotsofree.html
NetOp Remote Control v6.5 is designed for support professionals, network
administrators, training and remote dial-in. NetOp provides the fastest and
most stable remote control solution available. NetOp enables users to
operate multiple Windows 2000, NT, 95/98, 3.1x, DOS and even OS/2 PCs via
networks, the Internet or modems -- just as if they are seated in front of
that PC. A FREE fully functional evaluation copy is available for download.
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http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2674469,00.html
How to Profit from the Coming PC Price War.
http://www.hitbox.com/cgi-bin/page.cgi?building/011201
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#resources
Create an audio file using your Windows or NT operating system.
http://www.hereontheweb.com/dual/
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#resources
Adding a Second Monitor. Not many people know it, but Windows 98, 2000 and ME support multiple monitors. By simply installing an extra video card and
hooking to it an additional monitor, you can effectively double your desktop
size. This web page shows you how to do it step-by-step with illustrations.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,41133,00.html?tw=wn2001011
The Feds'll Come A-Snoopin'. The U.S. Department of Justice this week
published new guidelines for police and prosecutors in cases involving
computer crimes. These gudelines include how and when a law enforcement
official may search or seize your computer, PDA, laptop etc.
http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/stories/solutions/0,8224,2666756,00.html
Rescue the Files You Need; Wipe Out Those You Don't. PC Magazine's Special Report on Undelete and Overwrite Utilities.
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http://www.findsame.com
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#search
Findsame.com is a search engine with the ability to search for content, not
keywords. You submit an entire document, and it will return a list of Web
pages that contain any fragment of that document longer than about one line
of text. Enter a URL or paste some text in one of the search boxes, or
upload a file. Then click the "search" button and it will show you where on
the Web that piece of the text or URL appears.
I did a test search using the phrase "Our small informal PC Users Group can
help you cut through the confusion of today's computers and software with
real world info and answers" and it took about three seconds to show 3 hits
for the 37211 PC Users Group page.
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http://www.zdnet.com/smallbusiness/stories/general/0,5821,2673332,00.html
http://pcusers.org/pcebiz#articles
E-commerce tips for 2001. Decide if a template-made e-store is right for
your biz, by using these four criteria for evaluating Web store-builders
Store-buiders help you avoid the high cost of hiring a Web designer or
developer, presenting small- and micro-businesses a relatively low threshold
to conducting e-business.
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http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/pipreviews/0,8827,451214,00.html
D-Link DWL-500 Wireless LAN PCI Card. You don't have to wait for wireless
networking. The DWL-500 consists of a PCI card that has an onboard socket to accept PC Cards, and a matching PC Card for wireless networking using the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard. You can use the two together in a desktop PC, or unplug the PC Card and use it in your notebook.
http://peripherals.about.com/compute/peripherals/library/weekly/aa011301a.ht
m?PM=n100115c
The Pioneer DVR-103 DVD-R/CD-RW Combo Drive. one drive to read them all, one drive to write them
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Games/Reviews/lowprofileorb/
Thermaltake Low Profile Orb Review. A fan / heatsink cooling combination.
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Disclaimer: The tips and other information provided in the Dave's Diggins' newsletter are believed to be accurate, but we cannot and do not guarantee that all the information listed within or linked from, this publication will work on all systems, for all users, at all times. All information herein is offered as-is and without warranty of any kind. Neither the 37211 PC Users Group, nor its officers and contributors are responsible for any loss, injury, or damage, direct or consequential, resulting from application of any information presented here.
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