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| Scroll Here in Windows 7 If you're like me you've got a lot of folders, all chock-full of various file types. Also, (if you're like me, that is), you have a pretty good understanding of where everything's at, too. So you open Windows Explorer, grab the slider and scroll down to where the file you need is at and you're all set, right? Well, did you know you can also right-click your destination on the Windows Explorer scroll bar and choose Scroll Here to zap around, too? There are also options for Page up, Page Down, Top and Bottom, too! It's kind of fun, plus it gives you an alternative to the boring ol' grab and scroll! Try it out today, Windows 7 Users! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- LaptopKey - Easy Replacement Keys Picture this: Your brand new (or maybe a bit older) laptop is working great and your significant other drops something on it, breaking a key on the keyboard. What do you do? Well, this exact situation happened to one of my co-worker's, so I found a much cheaper option than replacing the entire keyboard. LaptopKey.com is a website specializing in providing replacements keys when one breaks on your laptop. The great part about this website is not just the products they offer, but the full installation videos available for how to do the key replacement – as these keyboards can be very tricky to do repairs on. To see a sample video of how detailed these video instructions (this video is for Toshiba A505D, the laptop I needed to repair) click here. Another great aspect of LaptopKey.com is that they include the full replacement hardware, including the key, the hinge and the cup, so you'll have all the parts needed to replace a broken key. Finding the right key to order is as simple as searching for your model number or by selecting the manufacturer, series and model through the website's menu. The prices for the keys are $4.95 each, with shipping available to many countries. Next time you (or your significant other) breaks a key don't worry, LaptopKey.com has you covered. ~Tim Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
You've built up a pretty impressive collection of music over the years... it's too bad you can't listen to it now. Cars don't have cassette decks anymore and good luck finding a new record player. Wouldn't it be convenient if you had a single solution to get all your old music right onto your PC? Then you could do whatever you want with it... put it on an MP3 player, use it for homemade videos, burn your own CDs... That dream is now REALITY! If you can plug in a cord, you can turn your entire music collection into a modern music library right on your computer. It's so easy you'll wonder why nobody came up with it sooner! It doesn't really matter what format you use, This package comes with everything you need. Between the INport Pro USB device and BIAS SoundSaver software, you're gonna enjoy this so much you'll wish you had more music to copy. Installation takes just moments and is easy too! All you gotta do is plug the INport USB cable right into your PC and it installs the drivers automatically. Simplicity - Whatever format of media you're recording, it's as easy as popping the recording device into the headphone or audio jack. Yes! Finally a useful device with an INTUITIVE design! SoundSaver is one seriously amazing program, too. Not only does it automate the hardest parts of converting your old music, it has some awesome features that give you increased control over your listening experience. Removing pops, clicks, and hum is just a single-step process that'll save you from ever hearing unwanted imperfections in your music. Save it how you want! SoundSaver lets you save files as MP3, WAV, or you can even save it straight into iTunes to make it a snap to get onto your iPod or iPhone. It even remembers where you were if you took a break, so you can start right back where you were when you left off easy as pie. It's powerful, it's convenient, it's honestly just astounding! The best part? The INport device is designed with quality in mind. That means impressive audio quality for whatever you're recording. Look at how much everyone else is selling this incredible item for... This is the dream product we've all been waiting for. Buying your whole music library all over again could easily cost you hundreds. Now you can use all your old music how you want for just $26.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! How incredible is that? http://store.worldstart.com/product/8168 Seriously, don't miss this crazy deal. There's only so many of these we can get, and once they're gone we might not ever be able to get them so cheap (or at all.) If you pass this deal up you might end up paying double what you see here. And on Saturday these are going up to $39.99.
Nishat from Bangladesh writes: What is the difference between a domain and a domain controller? Can you please explain? Networking terminology can be quite confusing, especially for individuals who don't have a degree in computer science or networking. One of the main reasons for the confusion is that some of the terms have other meanings in the computer world. For example, the term domain, which applies to a network of computers, is also used as slang for an Internet domain or domain name server. While domains and domain name servers are completely different entities, referring to them by the same name confuses many people. In terms of networking, a domain is a group of connected computers that can be accessed from a central server or servers. All the computers within a specific domain share a common set of security rules; however, individual users can be granted specific rights within the domain. The term domain is typically only used when discussing Windows-based networking and is set up using Active Directory on Windows-based machines. The term domain controller is used to denote a computer within the domain that controls the rest of the computers in the domain. From the domain controller, a network administrator can access networked computers, create or delete accounts, or manage privileges and security. In many networks, the file server and domain controller are one in the same, but this is not a requirement. Although a domain controller can be quite helpful, especially when dealing with larger domains, it is not required. There are both advantages and disadvantages to using a domain and domain controller, so it's up to the network administrator to determine whether the use of a domain and domain controller is beneficial for your network. Advantages of Using a Domain and Domain Controller When a network has hundreds or thousands of networked computers, a domain is necessary to connect them. Although a domain controller is not absolutely required, it makes it easier for administrators to diagnose problems, create new accounts and modify permissions. Without a domain controller, someone would have to physically go to each computer to accomplish these tasks. This would be an impossible task if the computers within a domain were located in different physical locations. When managing file permissions on one or more servers or computers without using a domain controller, the network administrator would have to create the permission sets on each of the computers that would be sharing files and edit all of them any time there are changes. This can be quite time consuming, which is why it's beneficial to set up a domain and use a domain controller. Disadvantages of Using a Domain and Domain Controller Generally speaking, smaller networks do not need to bother with domains or domain controllers, especially when all the computers are located within one physical location. Permissions and accounts can easily be handled on smaller networks without the hassle of a domain controller. Networks of computers that do not use a domain controller are often referred to as peer-to-peer networks and permissions and accounts are set up on each computer within network. When using a peer-to-peer network, each user needs to have an account set up on each computer he uses, whereas with a domain and domain controller, a user can log into any user within the domain using his password. Another downside to setting up a domain is that not all operating systems are designed to connect to a domain. Unix and Linux-based systems, for example, cannot connect, and some companies have programs that require these operating systems to run. The Windows XP operating system was also not designed to connect to a domain. Although there are workarounds for Windows XP machines, it is just one more hassle for a network administrator to deal with. Hope that helps! ~Chad Stetson Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Hazel from TX writes: I am curious…I recently got a new computer and am concerned about the capacity of the hard disc drives…example You don't have to worry, Hazel – the D: drive (especially if it's named something like HP_Recovery or Recovery) is a part of your hard drive partitioned off and given its own drive letter to enable you to restore the computer to factory new condition should something happen. Manufacturers used to be required to include a copy of Microsoft Windows on CD/DVD, but now if they build in the functionality to restore the computer using a recovery partition they don't need to. This saves the manufacturer money, and (in theory) makes the computer a little bit cheaper for you. You may be prompted within the first two weeks by your computer to create a set of recovery DVDs. I would HIGHLYrecommend making these, because if your hard drive fails you will also lose the recovery partition. Remember: If you use the recovery option it will reset your computer back to factory new. On some recovery programs it can save data, pictures, files and e-mail, but on most it will wipe out everything, so always make backups! I would recommend Laplink Disk Image and an external hard drive so you know all your important files are saved. ~Tim Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Have you ever been traveling and wanted to know what the local rules for photography are? Is photography allowed in a public place? Can you take a photo of a bridge? What if there are children at an event – does that change photography rules? What if someone asks you to take a photograph for pay – how do you sign a contract for that? What if you're in a foreign country and want to ask permission to take a photo? (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- Close Background iPad Programs Guess who loves their new iPad? Also, guess who started poking around and saw a significant decrease in performance in his new iPad mere hours after booting it up? Yeah – that's me. See, by default the iPad will keep apps open in the background – and while this is a boon to productivity ( or bane, depending on how you look at it ), eventually stuff starts getting a little… laggy. So, how do you close some of those apps running in the background? Find out here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
Transfer Excel Page Settings Not many things can aggravate me more than when I've got to transfer page setup information from one worksheet to another. Often, I'll set up a worksheet not realizing that later I'll need to add another worksheet in the workbook that needs all the same settings. Since I've just added the sheet it comes with the default settings and I certainly don't look forward to redoing all that work. If you're an Excel user then I'm sure that you've run into the same problem. Here's a little trick that could turn into a major time-saver for anyone who finds themselves in this situation frequently. We can transfer the settings from one worksheet to another with just a few clicks… and I know that you're interested in knowing how that works. Read the rest here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- Marshall in Michigan asks: How can I make sub folder? Hello Marshall, and thanks for the great question. It is very simple to make sub folders on your Windows 7 computer. You can make sub folders to help you better organize your documents. You can make as many as you wish by performing the following steps. First, let's create a folder… Get the whole tip 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.
I can't begin to express my excitement over Curiosity successfully deploying on Mars – there just aren't enough words! I mean it's Mars! Science! It's like every nerdy science-fiction-of-the-future dream come true! We're exploring Mars! See what I mean? I just can't contain myself. I knew that I had to share Curiosity Cam with you because it has had my rapt attention since the sixth of August. Navigation is easy – there is a main video window with a menu of other videos to the right. If you scroll down the video menu, you'll find a View All link that you can click to be taken to the full list of videos. There are six pages of videos at the moment. To watch the most recent video or the live stream just click play on the video. Beneath the video you'll find information about the mission, an excellent FAQ for Curiosity, and any news updates about the mission. I'm not going to detain you any longer, go dive into those videos! ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- I am desperately going to need this website this semester. I have to take the GRE (the exam for grad school), pass two CLEP tests (to get course credits), apply to grad schools, and deal with a full course load. It's going to be stressful, but I hope very much that it is going to be worth it. I also know it's going to stress me out, and I've already suffered a bad bout of anxiety before the the first week of class even got here – the grad school application process seems overwhelming, so I went looking for stress relievers and ways to relax and found this site. Calm is a website that offers you the opportunity to take (at the very least) two minutes to relax, and at the most ten minutes of relaxation. Navigation is easy – just click start and the relaxation experience begins. You can choose to customize your experience by selecting the background image and sound, whether you want music to play, and whether or not you want guidance. To select your background image and sound, mouse over the bottom of the page. There you will see six different images that have sounds to match. My favorite is the fifth one of the waterfall. I find that sound particularly soothing. The two minute experience helps to teach you to stop and relax. You'll focus on your breathing, close your eyes, and just relax. I like this when I need a quick boost of energy because it makes me feel more alert and focused after doing it. I do this one with the music off, but the guidance on. The ten minute experience I like to use when I'm very anxious, stressed out, or angry. It makes me very relaxed and able to let go of what's bothering me. I like to do this one with guidance and the music on rather than the babbling of the water. They recommend using headphones, but I didn't have any around to try out. I've just been doing the relaxation sessions in my computer chair at home, but as I am more mobile over the course of the semester I'll probably use it at school with my headphones. I hope you find this is a good relaxation tool for you too! Check it out today! ~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 Wanna See Your Laptop Blow Up? Didn't Think So! But If You Don't Protect It from Surges... KAAAA-BOOOOOOM! Super Convenient In-Line Laptop Surge Protector Keep Your Laptop, Files, and Sanity Intact Your PC is probably hooked up to a surge protector, right? The price of one is a fraction of replacing your whole PC. Everyone knows it only takes one bad storm or electrical mishap to turn your favorite desktop into a bulky paperweight. So you definitely have one on your laptop too, then, right? You don't? ARE YOU CRAZY?! Laptops are just as expensive as home PCs, sometimes even moreso, and you might find they're at even HIGHER risk than your computer for surge damage! Think about it... how many times have you plugged your laptop in to charge at some shady hotel? A restaurant? A conference room? Airport? Even your OWN HOUSE? Every time you plug in could be the one time (and it does only take one) where bad wiring causes your laptop to turn into a melty pile of plastic. I know what you're gonna say, too... "You expect me to carry around a bulky surge protector?" NOPE! These surge protectors have the most AMAZING design to give YOU protection without the bulky annoyances. All you do is take the surge protector and plug it in between your main power cord and the adapter. And... you're done. Now just go about your business as usual. Protection and convenience are an unbeatable combo. That's not even all! These tiny wonders come with Thermal Overload Protection... that means additional protection for your laptop from drawing to much power or from a socket that has too much sustained voltage. Bottom line? More safety, fewer melted laptops. It doesn't matter where you go, you'll have the peace of mind knowing that your laptop is safer. Your music, your documents, and especially irreplacesables like family photos will have that extra line of defense against being lost forever. So how much does it cost to safeguard your laptop from electric doom? Not much. At only $9.97 with FREE US SHIPPING, it's a no-brainer. Compare that to buying a brand new laptop... and all the priceless files you'd lose. Just choose the protector that fits your laptop. There's two-prong or three-prong connectors. For HP, Compaq, Dell, Panasonic, Acer, or any laptop that plugs in with a 3-prong connector: http://store.worldstart.com/product/4882 For IBM, Toshiba, Sony, Gateway, NEC, or any laptop that plugs in with a 2-prong connector: http://store.worldstart.com/product/4883 PS - These are going to sell lightning fast. If you don't grab one quick you're going to get caught when these go up to $14.97 on Saturday!
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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