|  WorldStart Tech Tips 2012-06-07 Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here!  Command Prompt Colors Here's a trick from back in the day for all of you long time computer users. It may not seem too useful, but I still think it's fun! Depending on which version of Windows you use, you're going to want to open a command prompt. Windows XP users will go Start>Run, type Command and hit OK. Windows Vista and 7 users will just type Command into theirSearch Bar and press Enter. This will open the command prompt. Now, in that window type: color /?
This will bring up instructions on how to change your command window colors. Just type color and a combination of two values to change your command prompt colors around!  Want things back to the boring old way? Type color again and hit Enter. There, you're all back to normal! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version  What Good is a New Computer... WHEN YOUR SOFTWARE IS STUCK ON YOUR OLD ONE?! Don't Even Talk About Transfer Cables - They Only Move Files... When it Comes to Software They're Useless! You Could Spend Hours, Days and a Small Fortune... OR YOU CAN GET LAPLINK PC MOVER W/CABLE INSTEAD! Amazing Cable Gives You LIGHTNING FAST Transfers The EASY Way!  WORKS WITH EVERYTHING: XP, VISTA, WINDOWS... WHATEVER YOU'VE GOT! Simple to Use - Anyone Can do it!
A Frightening Little Story... Bill just got a new computer. He's SUPER excited, and can't wait to get it booted up. Slamming the door behind him and throwing his keys on the table, he rushes to the living room and starts to unbox that shiny new PC. In walks his roommate, Fred. Fred knows a thing or two about computers and has no problem giving Bill advice - even though he can be quite smug about sharing his knowledge... "Hey Fred! Check it out - I FINALLY got a new computer!" Bill says, eagerly awaiting approval from his nerdy roommate. "It's SO much better than my last one. I can't WAIT to get everything transferred over from that old piece of junk!" "Well Bill" Fred says in a smug, all knowing voice, "that's a nice idea and all, but how are you going to transfer everything over just using that old transfer cable of yours?" With his face starting to redden, Bill stammers "Wait...wha-what do you mean how? I've got that cable thingy...it'll do the trick, right Fred? RIGHT?" "Wrong!" Fred laughs. "That thing'll only transfer over your files. What about all of that expensive software you've invested so much money in, Bill? What about that? How do you think you'll get that transferred over?" ...SILENCE... After letting Bill suffer in silence for a few moments, Fred introduces Bill to LAPLINK PC MOVER WITH CABLE... The most INGENIOUS program EVER created for PC users! If you are planning on getting a new PC any time in the near future - LapLink PC Mover is AN ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVE! If you're buying a new computer with Windows 7 on it - it's even MORE important that you have this! Here's why! It's ALL in The Cable - And The Transfers are LIGHTNING Fast! **Pay Attention - This is IMPORTANT!** The secret to the BLAZIN' speed is all in the included cable... And it makes a standard USB cable look SLOW! It's fully compatible, AUTOMATIC, and 100% Plug & Play! Just follow the prompts, plug it in and watch in awe as your transfers are completed with UNBELIEVABLE SPEED Seriously - What would take a standard USB cable hours - this can do in minutes! What would take a USB cable minutes - this can do in seconds! There's nothing to install - no drivers, no networking, nothing! Just follow the simple prompts and get ready for your TRANSFERS TO POSITIVELY FLY! HANDS DOWN THE FASTEST TRANSFER CABLE WE'VE EVER SEEN IN ACTION! Move EVERYTHING From Your Old PC to Your New One With EASE! This awesome software lets you transfer everything - from your files to your software programs - onto your new computer. Most transfer cables only let you transfer over old files...but what about all of that IMPORTANT software that you've spent a FORTUNE on? Moving files is simple - moving software is not. In fact, it's nearly impossible! NOT ANYMORE!
 When most software is installed, you get components and pieces of the software scattered all over your hard drive . Manually finding every part and putting it back on a new computer, placed where it should be and registered with Windows is almost impossible. UPGRADING FROM XP TO 7? WANNA KEEP ALL FILES AND SOFTWARE? READ ON!  This is the ONLY program on the planet that allows you to do an upgrade from XP to Windows 7 while keeping ALL of your files and software! Why? Because for some reason, Microsoft will NOT support a direct upgrade path to Win7 from XP. You can buy it, but once you install it - you're in for a nasty surprise! You'll be told that ALL of your software is now gone, and that it'll try to relocate it. It can't. Hope you backed everything up..
That's right - if you're using XP (and some versions of Vista) the "upgrade" to Windows 7 will DUMP ALL YOUR SOFTWARE!!! GUESS WHAT? This is the ONLY software that solves that HORRIBLE problem! Everything will be there when you've finished, and all of your data will be where it should be! LapLink PC Mover is like a MIRACLE! The Test Results BLEW US AWAY! Before we get started on a test run for you, just know this: all you need to know in order to successfully run this program is....how to click your mouse!
Step 1: install the software on both PC's VERY EASY! Now just attach them with the INCLUDED Laplink cable. SIMPLE! Ready to start making decisions? Go ahead! Exclude any files you don't want to keep. Wanna keep all of your data file folders? Leave the check marks in the little boxes, and they'll be kept!
 Step 2: Let LapLink scan and find ALL of your old software! When it's done, it'll give you a list with check boxes - leave checks in the ones you want to transfer over to your new PC. It's THAT EASY! Being able to select only the programs you want to transfer is AMAZING! Oh, it even tells you when you already have the same software on your new PC (this program will not overwrite existing files, so you don't need to worry about data loss).
 Step 3: Walk away and let LapLink do it's thing! Once you've selected everything you want transferred over, your job is done! Now LapLink will AUTOMATICALLY transfer EVERYTHING you asked it to! This obviously takes some time - especially if you're transferring large amounts of date. No big deal! The easiest solution is to let it run over night - when you get up in the morning, your new computer will be decked out and ready to go! IT'S LIKE CHRISTMAS! NOT PLANNING ON GETTING A NEW PC TODAY? YOU STILL NEED THIS! The software is upgradable to the newest version whenever you decide to make the switch! So, if you're planning on a new PC anytime in the future, grab this title now and stick it on your shelf!
If PC Answers Magazine says it's awesome...IT IS! "Instead of messing around with program installation and data copying , PCmover is the ideal tool for anyone making the change to a new PC."
PC Answers Magazine READY TO BE BLOWN AWAY? CHECK THE PRICE! You're not going to find this for anywhere less than 60-80 bucks anywhere...except at Worldstart! For today only, this BRILLIANT program can be yours for just $16.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! http://store.worldstart.com/product/3897 PS: Remember, you can get this software now, while it's still available, and not buy your new PC until next year...or how ever long you want - and this program will automatically upgrade itself to the newest version when you install it. How sweet!
Your Music Collection Might Be HUGE... But Too Much of it is on Cassette Tapes - Who Uses Those Anymore? You Could Spend a FORTUNE Re-Buying it on CD or MP3... OR YOU CAN TRANSFER ALL OF THOSE TAPES TO DIGITAL WITH EASE! The Cassette to MP3 Converter is BRILLIANT! Transfer Tapes to Digital MP3 - Put 'em on Your Portable Music Device... OR BURN IT ALL TO CD'S! Amazing Device Also Functions as a Portable Tape Player!  Simple Transfers: Connect - Install - Transfer - USB Compatible! Remember the Good Old Days? You used to keep ALL of your favorite cassette tapes in the glove compartment. You had a huge selection, and enjoying music was simple. Wasn't it great? NOPE - IT SUCKED! It's easy to look back and say it didn't, but don't your remember what a pain tapes were? For example, how easy was it to access your favorite song on a tape? You'd have to fast forward, hit play, fast forward again, then end up rewinding. By the time you got to the song, you were too frustrated to even enjoy it! The main problem is, you've invested a TON of time and money on your collection of cassettes, and they've done nothing but sit and collect dust since the age of CD's and MP3's hit the market. Whatever you do, heed this advice: DO NOT rebuy all that music - we've got a device that transfers those cassettes to digital, and it's easy! Check out the amazing video demo below!  USB 2.0 Interface - Simple to Use - ANYONE Can do it!  Equipped with a universal 3.5mm audio jack (included), all you have to do is connect the converter to the USB port on your computer, follow a few simple steps to install the software, and that's it! Now you're ready to rip your cassette tape to MP3 format! Once it's on your computer you can do with it whatever you want - burn it to CD, or drag and drop the files onto your MP3 player! That old music collection is FAR from being over with! Of course, this is USB 2.0, but it's also compatible with USB 1.1 if you're really old school. No matter what system you have, you can rest assured that this thing works with EASE! Also Functions as a Portable Tape Player! How great is that? Not only will it transfer your tapes to digital MP3 format, it also plays the tapes! Just pop one in and hit play - now you're rockin' it OLD SCHOOL! That's yet another reason not to get rid of your old cassettes - even after you have them converted! Any time you want to, you can pop a tape in and get going - just like you did 20 years ago!  The small, compact size is easy to travel with and the sound quality is amazing! Hey - audio has come a long way since the days of the cassette tape - and this thing sounds great! And speaking of it's compact size...this thing looks great! With it's black on chrome color design, you're not only rockin' some stylish technology, it's TOTALLY functional! The tape player functions just like they always have: rewind, fast forward, play and stop! There's also easy volume control! *Please note: headphones NOT included in this package. Excellent New Technology - Amazing Price! So not only are you saving yourself a fortune by not having to rebuy all of your old music to have it in digital format - you're also saving a boat load of money on this thing! Today, get your Cassette to MP3 Converter for just $32.97 with FREE US SHIPPING INCLUDED! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7818 PS: we were only able to get one shipment of these in, and they're sure to be a hot seller. Get yours now - waiting will cause nothing but problems!
  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. Note: If you cannot remove the RAM by yourself, get an expert to do it for you. Do not apply force on the motherboard. If the BSoD persists, the problem may be related to another piece of hardware in your computer, like the motherboard (specifically the RAM slots), or maybe even the CPU. Since there is no easy way to test these possibilities, please consult a professional – they may have diagnostic equipment to aid in troubleshooting. Software Changes: Some people have the notion that a BSoD is caused only by hardware failures. That is not entirely true. Often times, a BSoD is caused by a misbehaving application trying to do things it is not supposed to. These software failures lead up to hardware failure, like missing writes to the hard disk, unreadable memory or corrupted CPU instructions. As with hardware faults, we can trace back the cause of a BSoD to a recent software install. Device drivers The most common cause of a BSoD (where a piece of software is responsible) is device-drivers. Drivers are necessary to run hardware – we know that perfectly well. However, sometimes important device driver files on Windows get corrupt, or they get changed by other programs – like viruses. This can cause the BSoD. To cure this problem, run a virus and malware scan, or you may have to use your Windows installation disk and repair your Windows installation.
Once again, if you're unsure of how to proceed, please consult a professional for help. Games Games are getting more demanding and intense in terms of graphics. This requires a strong (and fault tolerant) graphics card and CPU. Sometimes, the cause of a BSoD can be attributed to an overheated graphics card or CPU, resulting from hours of intense gameplay. You should make sure all your vents and internal fans are clear of debris, and perhaps invest in a cooling options for your computer case. Advice  Keep in mind that all BSoD errors are marked with a STOP code which can be helpful to diagnose the problem. The folks at About.com have done a wonderful job putting together a list of common STOP codes and their meanings. And finally… Always remember that a BSoD is to be taken seriously. Most of us tend to restart and continue to work until the next time a BSoD occurs. However, repeated BSoD errors can severely damage your hard-disk due to improper interrupting of disk write.
Hope this helps!
~Chinmoy Kanjilal Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!  Android Phone Lock Following a lengthy search (a process beginning in ignorance and ending in confusion); I purchased a smartphone, the Android 4.0 Galaxy Nexus. An expensive choice, but luck (and a family member's generosity) was with me. This phone was added as an extra line on a family plan which, in addition to available specials, significantly reduced the cost. Once the phone was in my sweaty little hands, the first step was to address security issues by locking the phone and installing antivirus. This article takes a look at phone lock.  Check out the rest here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
 A Quick Way to the C: OK, I know there are several ways to view the contents of your hard drive (normally drive C), but here's another one that I thought was kinda cool.
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 Calibre 0.7.43 Most people are aware that reading a hard copy of a book is becoming a thing of the past. There are many products on the market that enable you to read your favorite books in electronic form. Books such as WorldStart's Internet Security Survival Guide and many others are now becoming available in digital form, often referred to as EBooks. With all of this new technology, how are you supposed to stay organized? How do you transfer to these new fancy devices? Well I have an answer for you. It is a cleverly designed program called Calibre.  The link is over at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.  Thinking Machine 4 It's been a while since I've found a chess site I wanted to share with all of you, and this version really shows off what a complicated game it can be. You begin the game by playing your opening move, then you watch as the computer calculates (thinks) what move to play based on what you decided to do. The applications shows this thought process by using colored lines for each possible move. Green lines for the player and orange lines for the computer. The more probable the likelihood of the player making a move, the brighter the line. This allows you to anticipate what the computer would do, even as you see what the computer believes you are most likely to do. Also on your turn watch how your side of the board pulses, these pulses indicate the influence of your various pieces. To learn more about how the game works, what the lines mean (and what the game is teaching), make sure you check out the About link at the top of the page. To see what I mean about the game making lines and some being stronger/brighter check out the Image Gallery; it will show you different screenshots of the game in play. I loved this challenging and thought-provoking version of chess! Go play it today! http://turbulence.org/spotlight/thinking/chess.html ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?
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 June Wallpaper! OK, it's that time again - time for some shiny new desktop wallpaper for your computer! Here are the picks for June, and remember - lots more on the site too! As always, all the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free.  | Lower Falls Morning Light So, I'm at the base of Lower Falls in Hocking Hills State Park and I'm running out of time. In fact, I shouldn't even be here – the plan was to break camp and head home that morning – no photos. However, it had rained the day before and many of the falls – including this one – actually had too much water going over them. I also knew from experience that (more) |  | Fawn Peeking Through The Brush OK, so we're in Custer State Park in SD in search of some cool critters when we spot this pair of fawns. One had lost her spots, but this little gal still had a few left. The brush was thick and the light was fading so it wouldn't be long before we were forced to (more) |  | Spring Time Iris So, I see this little Iris off in the distance and I knew despite the danger it could make for a sweet photo. I gather my gear and with my heart pounding in my chest I begin the relentless 10 foot hike over to its location. It was a tough trek (more) | It can all be found here: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ Enjoy! ~Steve | 
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