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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! iPad CAPITALS We all know it's not good "netiquette" to use all capital letters, because it makes us LOOK LIKE WE'RE YELLING. Right? Well, maybe sometimes you need to yell. But if you're an iPad owner, it may seem like a pain to tap the Shift key for each and every letter – and it's especially bad if you've got a lot to say. Shift, type a letter – Shift, type a letter, etc. Well try this next time you need to get "screamy" with it: Double-tap the Shift Key before you start typing. It should turn blue to signify that Caps Lock has been turned on. ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Ever Wish You Could Travel Back in Time? We've all had instances in our lives where we'd give anything to be able to go back and do something from the past differently. Maybe you missed the lotto jackpot by one number. Maybe you turned down what would have been a life-changing opportunity... Or maybe your computer crashed and you lost everything - WHEN ALL YOU NEEDED WAS A SIMPLE BACK-UP PROGRAM AND EVERYTHING COULD HAVE BEEN RECOVERED - Files, software, programs, everything on your hard drive! You just can't understand how awesome this is until a system crash inevitably happens to you - you won't believe how easy it can be to restore everything on your hard drive with this one amazing program!
Guess What? It Happened To Me - Windows Died. Yep, me - the one whose ALWAYS telling people how important it is to back everything up no matter what. So, did I end up eating my words? Do I have egg on my face? NOPE. I used LapLink Disk Image, baby! That system crash picked the WRONG computer to mess with! See, my Windows 7 did the old crash & burn - it happens to everyone sooner or later. It was completely crippled. My data was gone. My programs disappeared. My system needed to be COMPLETELY restored. Now, there's a few ways you can go about doing this, and they all go badly. Very, very badly. It's Not a Matter of IF - It's a Matter of WHEN! Hard drives are mechanical. They spin. It's 100% GURANATEED that eventually, your computer is going to crash. Just like it's inevitable that your car will need repairs eventually. And when it does crash...You lose EVERYTHING! A Computer Crash Can Be DEVASTATING... Oh, and what about your software? You can spend DAYS trying to locate and reinstall your old software! Months, even! But after all that hard work, you're almost guaranteed not to have everything you did before the crash. And good luck trying to recover those old serial numbers to prove that you indeed bought that software at some point. Who just keeps that stuff lying around? Nope - if your computer crashes, you're gonna burn... Let's face it: a system crash is inevitable at some point. Be it in the form of a crash, malware or a virus. What's going to happen to all of your files, software and programs? How long will it take you to recover and reinstall everything? How much money would it end up costing you? It's going to be a miserable experience... Unless you have LapLink Disk Image, of course. Then everything is fine! Computer Crashes No Longer Mean a Thing! Before we get to any of the specifics with this program, there's a couple of things you should know: this program is very easy to use (anyone can do it) and the bottom line is this: LapLink Disk Image makes an EXACT copy (image) of your hard drive. If your PC crashes and you've used this program first, you can restore EVERYTHING back to the way it was when you did the backup by sticking the disc in and letting it do it's thing! This image can be created on another hard drive, an external drive, a zip drive, a set of CD's or DVD's - whatever works for you. It's fast and couldn't be easier to use - IT RUNS DIRECTLY THROUGH WINDOWS! That's right: software, files, programs, pictures, music...EVERYTHING! Whether you accidentally downloaded a terrible virus, are experiencing a massive PC crash, got a ton of malware, have a PC that won't start - whatever - if you've used Disk Image, you'll have access to everything you backed up before your PC kicked that digital bucket. Restore Individual Files! This is TOO cool! Disk Image allows you to restore individual files as needed! Let's just say you accidentally deleted an important file. Or somehow, you managed to corrupt a bunch of pictures you had saved on your computer. Disk Image allows you to restore ANY file you want - YOU get to pick and choose! Simply pop your disk in and choose which file to reinstall. It's laid out right in front of you, and it's a quick and easy process. No matter what happens to your files, hardware, pictures - whatever - you can rest assured that it's safely backed-up and ready to be reinstalled whenever you need to! Creating Back-Ups has NEVER Been Easier! And speaking of getting a new computer...maybe you're not aware, but most newer computer's don't come with a Windows restore disk anymore! Nope, the almighty dollar must be more important to them than customer loyalty...so get ready to shell out an extra 40 bucks on top of that new computer cost. OR use Disk Image - and restore windows on all your programs on your computer! Look at that - this program has already paid for itself! DON'T BE FOOLISH: MAKE A COPY OF YOUR SOFTWARE WITH EASE! Added Bonus: Makes Adding A Larger Hard Drive Super-EASY! Eventually you're going to run out of hard drive space. This happens to pretty much everybody, that's why external HD's are sold everywhere. Now, maybe a better idea would be to actually just put in a new, larger hard drive - but that's normally the kind of thing that would even give Stephen King nightmares! Ahh, but if you have Disk Image, it's a snap! Just create an image of your current system onto the new drive and BINGO - Install the new drive and everything is just like it was before the upgrade - except now you have all the extra space! Sweet! I'd say this alone is more than worth the cost of the program! Talk About a BRILLIANT Program - Just Look at these Features! Let's just sum this up, shall we? This might seem like a big bad program, but trust me - it's simple to use, powerful, and it WILL save you time, money and sanity! Check it out: THE BEST PART: It's EXTREMELY user friendly with a simple-to-follow wizard! Anyone can use this amazing program with ease! Save Yourself a TON of Misery for a VERY SMALL PRICE! So WHEN your computer finally crashes, will you be prepared? Today, you can take advantage of a HUGE deal on this brand new, computer saving software! For just $24.97 with FREE US SHIPPING, you'll be all set no matter what happens! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7784 PS: This is a brand new item that we scored at an introductory price. As soon as our supplier raises their price, we're forced to do the same - so take advantage of this special offer now!
Mallory from NC asks: Okay, answer a question for me. Which is better for storing my important files and backing stuff up – flash drives, hard drives or optical media (CDs, DVDs, etc.)? When it comes to storing data of importance, the question of "which media should I use" makes itself apparent in our minds almost immediately. After all, storing precious pictures or personal documents on a disk or drive only to have it fail a few years, months, sometimes just weeks, down the road is an experience we all would rather avoid; particularly when storing major life events, such as birthday videos or wedding photos. So, what media should you choose when planning to store your important data? To answer this question, first we need to look at some of the qualities and limitations which the most commonly available storage formats present.
Storage Format: Hard Disk Drives Pros: Large storage capacity for the price / Typically good lifespan Cons: Susceptible to malfunction due to mechanical failures and physical impact If you own a computer, be it desktop or laptop, then you most likely have files stored on a hard drive of some type, probably housed within your computer. While may be the safest place to store your hard drive(s,) doing so will not guarantee a trouble free experience. Why? A hard drive is somewhat similar to an old vinyl record player: housed inside the hard drives' outer casing are discs which spin as a mechanical arm moves back and forth above the disc surface, reading and writing data to and from the platters beneath. While this method of data storage has worked for many, many years, there has always been one unavoidable fault which leads to inevitable failure of a hard drive: the aforementioned mechanical parts. As with any device which relies on constant and precise mechanical movement to run, hard drive parts eventually fail, usually taking your data to the grave with them. Due to the precision with which they operate, hard impacts may also cause a hard drive to read or write data in error, and possibly fail altogether as well. Despite these shortcomings, most hard drives have a life expectancy of at least 3-5 years, with many reportedly living a healthy life at 10+ years of age. Pros: Inexpensive, portable Cons: Inconsistent lifespan, temperamental storage requirements, data lost over time due to degradation Optical media, such as burnable CD's and DVD's, are quite handy for short term storage of data. However, they remain a less than desirable choice for long term and mission critical data archival. The reason is simple: everyday optical media degrades quickly and easily. Although many manufacturers claim their optical media will last for 30 years or more under perfect conditions, their actual lifespan with normal use and storage is typically closer to a few years (at most) than a few decades. There are many different factors which conspire against the lifespan of CD-R's and DVD-R's; sub-par dyes (the reflective portion of a disc where data is written) which degrade much sooner than rated, exposure to heat, cold, or sunlight which also degrade said dyes, and weak or wrongly calibrated optical disc burners which fail to write data as intended. All of these factors make everyday optical media formats a less than favorable storage choice; ok for short term data storage, but definitely not the choice for long term backup of important information. Pros: Durability, Versatility Cons: Debatable life span, higher price per gigabyte The last decade has given rise to the newest consumer storage devices in this comparison: solid state flash (aka thumb) drives. Unlike the aforementioned storage mediums, flash drives use no moving parts or temperate dyes to store data, relying instead on electrical pulses to write data to a static storage chip. This method of storage allows for much higher shock resistance and durability, as well as smaller form factors and increased portability, than what is traditionally offered in a hard drive or CD/DVD. The downside to this fantastic usability is a generally higher price per mega/gigabyte (i.e. for the price of a 32GB flash drive, you could purchase a larger portable hard drive with a terabyte (1000 gigabytes) of storage.) The life expectancy flash drives is also up for debate, as the solid state memory used to store your data does wear out the more times you write to it. Good quality flash drives from well known, trusted manufacturers are typically agreed to have a life span of a few years or more, making the flash drive a good choice for your everyday data storage needs. By now you're probably thinking to yourself "should I use any of these formats to store my data?" The answer is yes: use all of them. If you want to sleep soundly at night without worrying about your irreplaceable pictures, videos, documents, etc., regularly backup your important data on at two sources; creating duplicates which will allow you to retrieve your important information should any one backup fail completely. Sweet dreams! ~ J. Conboy Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Android 4.0 Home Screen Browser Shortcuts There are many logical reasons for browser shortcuts; convenience, efficiency, etc. or, in my case–somewhat less logically–annoyance. Due to a sensitivity (paranoia?) to permissions required by Android apps, I decided that the most recent Facebook for Android app finally asked for one too many annoying and meddlesome permissions, when it required the ability to record audio and take pictures and videos. Finish this tip here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) OpenOffice.org Calc: Filter, Copy and Paste Your Data Simultaneously Often when we filter data it's to use that data subset somewhere else… so we filter, select the set of data, copy it, move to the new location then finally finish up with a paste. All of which works perfectly, but what if we could have Calc copy and paste the data automatically after it runs the filter? Sounds like a plan to me – especially since it only takes a few tweaks to the filter settings to get the extra work done. Since we can all come up with the "why we should know this" it's time to look at the how. Find out here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Mike writes: Is it possible to download and install an anti-virus program to a jump drive and have it be fully operational, allowing me to scan my system for a virus? I've read it's advisable to only have one anti-virus program on your system at a time, but I've read in order to remove a virus it is best to run several anti-virus programs in safe mode to remove it. Hi, Mike. Thanks for the great question. The answer to your question is that it isn't possible to run an anti-virus program from an external drive. In order to function correctly, an anti-virus has to install little sub-routines all over your hard drive. This is what makes them so difficult to remove. Your anti-virus program should be loaded directly onto your hard drive. What IS possible is to keep an installer for a small anti-virus program (such as AVG free) on a removable drive if you regularly need to do virus checks on more than one machine. But wait, there's more at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
One of my favorite summer activities is stargazing, because it's warm enough to sit outside comfortably and check out the night sky. That's why this site is cool – because it lists the 26 brightest stars in our solar system, which in my opinion are the stars that we're more likely to be able to see when we're stargazing with the naked eye. Navigation is easy, just pick the section that you're the most interested in and dive in. You'll be able to choose from the 26 brightest stars, the 26 nearest stars, learn what a constellation is and so much more. You can check out the listings of constellations by alphabetical order or by month, and you can check out the stars also by alphabetical order or by which is the brightest. Don't forget to investigate the Interactive Star Charts – a fun way to explore the stars! I would also seriously suggest everyone read the FAQ! I learned so much from the questions that were answered. I had no idea why we could see the Milky Way even though we are a part of it. I love sites that teach me new things! Want to know more about our universe that doesn't involve stars and constellations? Then head down to the Supplementary Information section where you can learn all about the nine planets, as well as the Greek and Roman myths surrounding the stars, see the Astronomy Picture of the Day, and even check out the very handy Constellation Pronunciation Guide! http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/ ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com  Time for a WAY BETTER Webcam! Oh, have I got a deal for you today! It's the Microsoft LifeCam Show WebCam - and it's more than just mouthful, it's the BEST webcam we've ever offered!  Web cams are the BEST way to communicate - EVER! First off, you actually get to SEE who you're talking to - you know, like in real life! Now, that's pretty cool but it gets even better… You don't have to pay a dime in long distance charges! No long distance, no wireless bill - nothing, nada! If you have an internet connection, you can chat and talk all you want! How cool is that? Just hook up any free instant messenger program and you're good to go. Yahoo, Microsoft, AOL, Skype - it's all covered (and did I mention free?)!  It's not enough just to chat with someone - you need to LOOK GOOD while you're doing it! Well, this WORLD-CLASS High Definition camera is just what you need! Crystal clear picture, an amazingly high quality GLASS LENS (most webcams use cheap plastic), and hey - you don't even have to focus the thing! Talk about a plate full of awesome! |Here's A Sample Video From This Webcam:  Plus, the 5x digital zoom allows you to come in for a closeup OR show everyone in the room! It's time for a webcam party! Even pan, tilt, and zoom - WOW - talk about LOADED!  Oh, and if you think the camera is sweet, just wait till you get a load of the software that comes with it - WOW! First, you're gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE the Video Effects software! Say you want to spruce up your image a bit. With just the click of a button you can go from plain Jane to, well, all kinds of fun!  It automatically "knows" where your face is and overlays the cool effects! TONS of fun! Plus it works GREAT with Windows Movie Maker - create a quick birthday / anniversary / graduation / whatever video right from your computer, edit it with Movie Maker (free) and send or upload to family and friends! Sweet!  Sound quality usually gets passed by when it comes to web cams, but NOT this time! They pulled out all the stops and put in a sound system that any audiophile would be proud of! First off, the mic is crystal clear and makes it EASY for the other person to hear what you're saying. Way better than most static-prone built-in mics on other webcams! Sure, that would have been good enough for most people, but MS went a step further and added echo-cancelation and acoustic noise cancelation to insure the audio pickup and clarity is nothing short of astonishing! (And it is!)  Worried about placement or setup? They gotchya covered big time! First, setup is a breeze! Can you pop in a CD and USB plug? Then you're qualified! It's super simple and super quick! Plus, this bad boy breaks through one of the biggest webcam problems - Where to place it. Most webcams only give you one option like a little stand OR a laptop clip OR an attachment disk. THIS GIVES YOU ALL OF 'EM! It uses an ingenious magnetic system that allows you to mount it to a sweet little stand, clip it to your monitor, or just use one of the two little "mounting buttons" for infinite placement possibilities - and it's ALL included! No matter WHERE you want this phenomenal little webcam, this comes with just the right hardware! FINALLY!!!!  Are you ready for this? The RETAIL on this camera is a whopping' $80!!! And it's TOTALLY WORTH IT! However, YOUR price form us today is just $22.97 and US shipping is FREE! Deal of the CENTURY on a webcam, that's for SURE!!!! Don't miss out - it's the perfect time to get your first webcam OR to upgrade your old one! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7928 PS - WARNING - remember, this is a $80 web cam we're selling for just $22.97 - and we DO have a VERY limited number of them available! Don't wait or it'll be TOO LATE!
OK, trying something different this month. Due to a crazy schedule, I'm going to do a "best of" wallpaper series this month. These images are our most popular for wallpaper, so enjoy! As always, all the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free.
It can all be found here: http://www.backcountrygallery. Enjoy! ~Steve
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WorldStart Tech Tips 2012-08-01
Well LapLink Disk Image is kinda like a time machine - it allows you to capture your entire hard drive on a disk as an image, and should you ever experience a crash, you just install the disk and EVERYTHING goes back to normal - your software, files, music, pictures: you name it, it'll all be there!
And what's worse? It's nearly impossible to restore it back to where it was before the crash. Your data is completely gone - photos, documents, music, financial records, e-mails - 
Maybe you just got a new computer and want to bring certain things over from your old one - no problem! Disk Image lets you pick and choose! And let's say you just bought yourself some EXPENSIVE new hardware. Install it and copy it with ease! Now it's backed up in case anything at all should happen to it!
Makes an EXACT replica of the data on your PC!
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