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| More iPad Punctuation Tips So, we've already discussed a quick way to put a period at the end of a sentence by double-tapping your space bar, but did you know you can add an apostrophe or quotation marks with a simple swipe? It's easy! Just swipe up on the exclamation/comma key for an apostrophe or swipe up on the question mark/period key for quotation marks! It'll look like this if done correctly: It might take a little practice at first, but once you've got it down you'll be quoting and making things possessive in no time! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Want Windows 7 When Windows 8 is Released? If you are like me you've become quite attached to Windows 7. The interface is familiar, but it's functional and does most of what I need it to do. However, Microsoft has decided to change a lot of how Windows works by removing the start button and switching to the Windows 8 style program list. So what do you do in a few months if you want to buy a new computer and it comes with Windows 8? Microsoft has an answer for you. Get the Pro version of Windows 8 and you'll be allowed to use your license key to downgrade to Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Now this process won't be as easy as just clicking a downgrade button, as you will need to fully install Windows 7 (along with finding drivers and software for your computer), but it does provide an option for those of us unwilling to make the switch to Windows 8. ~Tim Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
Slow Computers Suck! Go From Painfully Sluggish To Supersonic - In Minutes! It's The New PC Supercharger You GOTTA GRAB! Don't Put Up With Your Slow Computer! CRANK OUT UP TO 300% More Speed! Boot Up In A Flash, Lightning Fast Internet... FIX ALL YOUR SYSTEM ERRORS! iolo System Mechanic Premium It's an Adrenaline Shot Right Into Your PC And Now With BONUS PROGRAMS! DriveScrubber + Search and Recover! $120 Of Software For Just $14.97 You Need SPEED! What if you could get the benefits of a new computer without the THOUSAND DOLLAR PRICE TAG? YOU CAN! Bring your computer back to its peak with this amazing SOFTWARE SUPERCHARGER! We're talking lightning fast boot-ups, programs that load instantly, and an error-free existence. Sounds good? Maybe you want more? Oh, we've GOT more. Clean up unused files. Keep your system registry and memory in optimal conditions. Make sure your drivers are all up-to-date. It's a total pit crew for your PC. Need EVEN MORE?! How about computer security made EASY? Turn your computer into Fort Knox. Hackers won't stand a CHANCE! Keep your personal files PRIVATE AND SECURE. And all of it as simple as pressing a button. Seriously! Everyone has their trusted mechanic for their car, now you can have one for your PC. This is the one piece of software EVERYONE needs to have! The ALL NEW System Mechanic 11 will breathe new life into an old PC. Heck, it'll even fix up the PC you just purchased! And after you get your PC supercharged, it'll KEEP it that way. It. Does. EVERYTHING! NOTHING compares to System Mechanic. Period. After installation, the first thing you'll notice when you launch it is that it will IMMEDIATELY upgrade to the latest version. Yep! No hunting for upgrades, and no outdated features. You get the latest and the greatest. The second thing you'll probably notice is this: Don't be surprised! This is a lot more common than you might think. Even EXPERTS can't prevent computers from degrading without software like System Mechanic. For everything you might know about your computer, there's at least a hundred more potential problems lurking around the corner. But, now that you have System Mechanic, it only takes one click to get ALL those problems out of your life forever. That "Repair All" button? That's the one-way ticket to a lifetime of carefree, computer BLISS. If you want System Mechanic to give your PC the works, that's all you have to do. But maybe you're a little more tech-savvy than most of us. Want to get under the hood with it? NO PROBLEM! Every single tool and utility with System Mechanic can be used manually to allow you total control over what it fixes and what it leaves alone. It's the perfect program for ALL levels of technical experience. Either way, when you let System Mechanic do it's work, you're going to get to see this ray of sunshine: It doesn't matter how good your computer was before. Now it's better and faster. You WILL be BLOWN AWAY. Stability, speed, and peace of mind. Remember, it's never what you know that hurts your PC. It's the million little things you could have NEVER expected. But nothing surprises System Mechanic. It sees every nook and cranny and makes them sparkle. Want a sneak peek at how this incredible software gives your PC the power-wash you always dreamed of? If I tried to talk about EVERY feature of System Mechanic, we'd be here until the Sun burnt out. Get ready for some major highlights that'll have your jaw dropping. Booting up your PC is always a pain. No matter what you do, you could cook a Thanksgiving dinner before your computer is done starting. It doesn't have to be like that. By eliminating unnecessary or even HAZARDOUS programs from your startup, there'll be no more watching the clock, wondering when you can actually begin to use your computer. And without all these wasted resources going to unneeded programs, your computer will stay fast after booting. Do you LIKE some of your startup programs? No worries. If you don't want System Mechanic to take control, you can go in and see each and every program it wants to disable. Regardless of which path you take, it's easy and fast to get your PC booting properly. Oh, and do you ever get those annoying error messages when you boot up? Chances are after this, you'll never see them again! YES! In addition to startup programs, there's ALWAYS just TONS of files and applications that end up on your PC. Sometimes they came installed with the computer, other times they sneak in through vulnerabilities or hidden in other software. No matter how they go there, they are taking up GIGs of space!! Don't worry, CRUDD Remover is on the job. All this CRUDD (Commonly Redundant or Unnecessary Decelerators and Destabilizers) adds up into one giant, super slow, gunk of a mess. Even if you knew what programs were the trouble makers, it would take AGES to manually hunt through and clean up all those files. System Mechanic removes the work and eliminates all that unwanted mess - in minutes! Fully Controllable - You can make sure that System Mechanic doesn't remove anything you need to keep. This thing is crazy. Not only are you going to get even MORE speed by removing all that useless junk from your PC, but talk about clearing space! Your hard drive has its limits, so taking this giant burden off its back is going to give you a lot more wiggle room for stuff you DO want. Ever browse the net? Sure you do. Your computer has an "amazing" ability to hold onto a lot of useless stuff that you never even knew it saved. PC Cleanup has your back. With the push of a button you can clean out tons of wasted space and temporary files that you didn't even know were there to begin with! WOW! This is the ultimate solution to loaded hard drives. You can get back hundreds of megabytes in storage space... heck, you might even get a couple GIGABYTES of space back. Maybe you won't need that $200 external hard drive you were thinking about. Now you're saving space AND money. Computers always manage to have a ton of errors without any indication of how to solve them. How can anyone expect you to fix a problem when all you get is a string of numbers and a giant OK button. Let System Mechanic take care of it for you! From unintelligible error messages to mysterious lockups and even full-on system crashes, System Mechanic will find the solution. The All-In-One Repair Tool came straight out of your dreams and now it's a reality. This program will AUTOMATICALLY fix pretty much any problem your computer throws at it. No error is too obscure for System Mechanic. This is the total tune-up, repair, supercharge, computer fixing miracle. EVEN IF YOUR COMPUTER WON'T BOOT PROPERLY! SERIOUSLY! You can use the System Mechanic CD to boot and recover your computer. It's a life-saver. If just cleaning up junk didn't make your computer as fast as you wanted it, System Mechanic is only warming up. It's got a toolbox FULL of utilities to make your computer so fast it won't be street legal. Just running ONE of these things is going to give you astonishing speed. But when you get them all going? Oh man, you're going to think someone slipped a supercomputer under your desk. But that's not all, honestly it's barely even HALF of the performance tools alone. Speed is great, but how about some raw, mind-blowing power? If you use some serious software, or even just want to get the most out of your PC as possible, System Mechanic has the adrenaline shot your computer needs! EnergyBooster! Take your PC to the next level with this incredible tool. By automatically turning off unnecessary background programs, your computer's limited resources are going to be free to turn their attention to the tasks YOU need them on! Don't let worthless background processes hog your memory or processor, use them how you want them. If you do high-quality video, audio, web design, ANYTHING, you'll immediately notice how ridiculously fast EnergyBooster makes your PC. Interested in something BRAND NEW? System Mechanic is always expanding its armory of tools and this version is no different. With new AcceleWrite, you'll almost never have to worry about disk fragmentation again. By automatically ensuring optimal storage of files, the creeping slowdown that your computer experiences over time from disk defragmentation is a thing of the past! It does the work for you, which means more time for yourself and a healthier life for your PC. Slow Internet? That's when NetBooster takes the stage. Each Internet connection is unique and your computer can't be pre-configured from the factory for an optimal setup for YOUR system. NetBooster examines your current connection and makes those specific changes so you get MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. You'll see double, even TRIPLE speeds. And remember, if you don't want to go through these individually, System Mechanic can do pretty much everything on its own. It's impossible NOT to get huge gains from running this software, and it's as simple as a few mouse clicks. What more could you ask for? Especially nowadays, computer security has become a really big issue. You may think you're secure, but new vulnerabilities pop up ALL THE TIME! Even the tiniest of security holes can spell disaster for your privacy or your computer's ability to function. With so much on your computer, there's no excuse for taking risks. With just one button, System Mechanic will comb your computer for security flaws and fix every single one it finds. Blocking off hackers from entry, you get peace of mind that your files and confidential information are safely protected. You can NEVER be too secure. After your vulnerabilities are patched up, what about other kinds of intrusions? Unwanted programs, viruses, or malware trying to hijack your system. System Guard will be the shield that keeps your PC defended and in tip-top shape. System Guard does SO MUCH at once. If new programs try to add themselves to your startup, it will let you know. Dangerous programs trying to run? System Guard stops them IMMEDIATELY. Browsing can be hazardous, but with System Guard, your computer and browser are protected from even the wiliest of hacking attempts. If you've ever had your homepage suspiciously changed or a new toolbar appear out of nowhere, you'll know how important System Guard is! Privacy is just as important as vulnerabilities when it comes to security. With System Mechanic, you can make sure nothing you do gets to the wrong hands. With the Privacy Cleaner, anything you do can be erased, from browsing or search history to cookies and chat transcripts that websites or programs often automatically save. Or maybe you need something deleted? I mean... REALLY deleted. The Incinerator will make sure any of your private files, from old taxes to company memos can't be easily recovered by ANYONE. System Mechanic takes security seriously, and you can rest easy knowing you have the best programs protecting your PC and files. System Mechanic is loaded with SO MUCH and if you want to, it can be COMPLETELY AUTOMATIC. But if you want to know exactly what it's doing, you can examine every tool to see what it intends to fix or change. You'd be INSANE not to take advantage of all these amazing tools, but if you want to, you can pick and choose what you use and how you use it. But that's not all. It comes with a tool to completely customize your PC's operations. From hiding unwanted icons to making your start menu react faster, there's almost nothing out of your control - AMAZING! Seriously, there's STILL MORE! With your purchase of System Mechanic, you also get TWO additional programs that'll knock your socks off! DriveScrubber - Had a virus, maybe some malware? Selling your computer or hard drive? Even if you think you deleted it, it may STILL BE ON THE HARD DRIVE. All it takes is rudimentary knowledge of computers to find ways to dig up those files you thought were gone forever. DriveScrubber has MILITARY-COMPLIANT levels of erasing. Identity thieves are left out in the cold. Search and Recover - Accidentally delete something? If you thought you lost a file on your computer, flash drive, or other devices like digital cameras, hold on! With Search and Recover, you may be able to retrieve the files you thought disappeared forever. Unless you deleted them with DriveScrubber, of course. These two free bonus programs usually sell for $30 and $40 respectively. And they ARE easily worth that much. But you get them FREE with your purchase of System Mechanic! Yeah - $70 of programs - FREE! System Mechanic looks too good to be true, right? Especially with all the extra free stuff, how can so much power be packed together into one amazing product? Well, you don't have to take our word for it! With over 36 million users and countless awards tell you all you need to know.
And now for the BEST PART! With all this greatness in one package you're probably expecting it to be really expensive. Well, you're right and you're wrong. If you go out to the stores to buy this, you might right into something like what you see below. And honestly? It's worth that much. But here are WorldStart we know you want the BEST price and that's what you're going to get. Again, you're getting System Mechanic ($50), Drive Scrubber ($30) and Search & Recover ($40) - all told $120 worth of software!! So, what's YOUR price? For System Mechanic, with the FREE bonus programs DriveScrubber and Search and Recover... it's only $14.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! You do NOT want to miss out on this! WOW! http://store.worldstart.com/product/8075 PS - This thing sells like CRAZY. Don't let total PC bliss pass you by. Even if there ARE any left, the price is going up to $24.97 on Monday!
Lynda from AZ writes: Is there a way to customize the text size on your computer? I have Windows 7 Ultimate, and it only gives me 3 text sizes to choose from: 100%, 125% or 150%. I would like it to be less than 150%, but more than 125%. While some programs, such as your web browser, have options for changing text sizes, these solutions aren't optimal if you need larger text everywhere -such as on your Start menu or in the various Windows folders. To accommodate users who don't want small text on the screen, Windows 7 features the ability to manually choose several preset text sizes larger than the standard "100%" setting. But what the operating system doesn't plainly explain is that you aren't limited to just those preset options. If one preset size is too big and the next one down is too small, you can manually create your own perfect size. The option to change your text size is located inside your computer's "Control Panel," which is accessed inside the "Start" menu. Inside the Control Panel window, locate the icon positioned on the right side of the screen of a blue monitor. Click the heading next to the icon labeled "Appearance and Personalization." This new window provides a series of links to access features for changing how your operating system displays images on your screen. To reach the options for changing text sizes, click the "Display" link, which is located near the top of the window above the "Desktop Gadgets" heading. The right side of the "Display" window contains two of the preset text size options, but ignore these radio buttons as they won't help you set a custom size. Instead, click the "Set Custom Text Size" link at the far left side of the window. At the top of the new window you will find a box labeled "Scale to This Percentage of Normal Size." Although it seems like this option should let you choose a custom size, it only gives you the ability to choose between "100%," "125%," and "150%." Even typing a custom size in the box won't change the text size, as it will automatically revert to the nearest preset option. For instance, if you type "140%" it will automatically switch back to "150%." Instead of trying to change the box, you need to click anywhere on the ruler icon located directly underneath the box and drag your cursor toward the right to increase the size, or toward the left to decrease the size. Drag your cursor slowly until you reach the desired custom size, such as "122%" or "135%." Click the "OK" button to save your change. Depending on your Windows profile settings, your change may not immediately take effect. If the text size on your screen hasn't changed, restart the operating system to apply the new custom text size. ~ Ty Arthur Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Rachel asks: I went to delete a file the other day and it just deleted the file without asking! Do you know why it would do this? Hi, Rachel! I had that happen to me once and I thought I had lost the file; I about had a heart attack. Somehow your settings got changed (I never did find out how mine did). Here's how to get the right settings back: First, right-click on your Recycle Bin and left-click Properties. Your Recycle Bin Properties box will pop up; it is multi-tabbed; each tab is for each hard drive you have in your computer. There is one tab that is all-inclusive, and that is the Global tab. Click on that. Note: In Windows 7, this tab is labeled General. If you look at the box, you will see Display delete confirmation dialog at the bottom with a box next to it; click on the box to put a check mark in it. Then click on Apply, and then click on OK. And that's it! Next time you delete a file, you can make sure that you want to! Thanks for writing! ~Lori Cline Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Amazon recently announced a few new Kindle devices, along with a refresh of an existing Kindle model. Amazon's Kindle has been well reviewed thanks to its vast selection of books available in Kindle format, free owners library for Amazon Prime members and aggressive pricing. So what's new? The big news is the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ and Kindle Fire HD 7″ tablets. The Kindle Fire line of tablets run a proprietary, heavily skinned version of Android with Amazon's music, video, magazine and books built in. This model also features Amazon's App Store, which like Apple's, has an approval process to gain admission to, resulting in generally higher quality and less dangerous applications. The Fire line also features a built in web browser for visiting your favorite internet sites. (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- Google Offline Maps for Android If an upcoming wilderness trek or urban adventure could place you in a location where a data signal may not be available, a little advance planning–along with the latest version of Google Maps–may help you find your way. A recent update (for Android 2.2 and up) includes a feature which offers the ability to download maps into a mobile device. These maps (up to a 10 mile radius) can then be viewed without a data signal. Also, with GPS enabled, your location and orientation will be displayed (orientation is available if your device is equipped with a compass). However, a data connection will still be necessary for a satellite view, or to get directions. Read the whole tip here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
Clear Word Formatting We've all had this moment… the one where we realize that so much mismatched and random formatting has been done to our document that it's time to just start over. Well, not start completely over – I certainly don't mean that we would want to delete all the document content – just the formatting. Learn the trick here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- Back Up Your AutoCorrect Have you invested a lot of time tweaking the AutoCorrect lists in your MS Office programs? Are you looking for a way to back up those lists? Well, the trick is to know what type of file it is you're looking for. The "secret" is to know that AutoCorrect files have an .acl file extension. With that information, you'll need to run a search in Windows for these files. I searched on my system and found several of them in a variety of locations, so you too will need to run a search. Follow along 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.
Made in just 24 hours at Music Hack Day Boston 2011 by @leyink, @han, and @flaneur, Drinkify is an awesome site that pairs what you're listening to with a drink. How does it work? Simple, you just type in the name of a music artist or band, and click the What Should I Drink?button. It will then generate a cocktail to pair with your music selection. For example, I was being cheeky and wanted to see if it would accept musicals, so I typed in The Phantom of the Opera, clicked the button, and it generated "The Andrew Lloyd Webber" which is 1 bottle of Macallan Scotch and 1 bottle of Sweetened lime juice. It then gives directions for how to mix the drink! Want to try again? Well then, just click the Change the Music button, and you'll be whisked back to the main page to enter in a new artist or band. I dare you to find an artist or band that's not on here, because I have put in tons of obscure stuff (like my brother's old band), and it always generates a drink that seems to fit the style of music. ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Do you have a dog? Has your dog ever gotten into something they shouldn't have? Destroyed something they shouldn't have? As an owner of two dogs who often misbehave and do ridiculous things, this site is really my cup of tea. Dog Shaming is a hilarious site where people submit photos of their dogs with hand written signs that describe their wrongdoings. Navigation is easy! Just scroll down the page, and then use the Next Page or Previous to go back and forth between newer and older entries. Warning: you may lose track of time while laughing at these dogs, don't look at this site when you have deadlines to meet! Also because of the occasional strong language I don't recommend this site for kids, but I think any adult who owns a dog will love it! I miss my dog Braeden (he died a few years ago) but he would have been a prime candidate for this site. He destroyed two dog beds, chewed a door and a chair, and would sneak sips of coffee if it was left unattended. Dulcie, our Shih Tzu, is trying to beat his record by licking the back of the couch, trying to chew metal, and stealing catnip toys. If I can catch her in the act or directly after I might just snap a photo and submit her to the site. Do you have a dog you'd like to submit? Just click the Submit Dog for Public Shaming button and then read the guidelines. If your photo fits the bill, click the choose file button, select the image from your hard drive, and then click open to attach it. Write a caption for the picture in the text box, select which tag it would go under (dog shaming or bad dog, or both!) and click Submit! What are you waiting for? Go check out Dog Shaming and have a laugh! ~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 Still Lugging Around a Case of CDs? You Don't Need Stacks of Discs... To Listen to Music Inside Your Car! Give Your Car an MP3 UPGRADE! Plays Music Right Through Your Car's Speakers Just Plug It Into Your Car's 3.5mm Jack... And Enjoy ALL of Your Music Collection
All The CDs You Keep in Your Car... Right in Your Pocket Driving around everywhere can get pretty draining... the only thing that keeps any of us sane is listening to our favorite music. But keeping all those CDs together and in the car is a REAL pain. They're supposed to be COMPACT discs... they don't seem very compact to me! Think about those bulky, obnoxious CD booklets. Or even worse, how about those organizers that hang from your visor? With all that weight you can't even get the visor to stay out of your way, and I've even heard some horror stories about CDs flying out.... imagine getting hit with one of those sharp discs! Ouch! What you need is a device gives you the power to keep your music collection neatly organized and ready to go. That device is the CarTunes MP3 Player and you've NEVER seen it at a cheaper price! Heck, you've probably never seen ANY MP3 player at this great of a price! It comes with a flip-out 3.5mm plug that you can pop right into your car's audio input jack. WOW! Playing the music right through your car's speakers, you're going to enjoy your entire library without needing ANY CDs. That's right, no more CDs, no more hassle. You'll have access to hundreds and hundreds of songs right in the palm of your hand. That means you can finally reclaim your glove compartment, your dashboard, your backseats, or wherever else you were stashing your stacks of discs. Big things comes in small packages! 4GB means you'll be able to store up to 1000 songs, which is about 83 CDs worth of music, in a device that easily fits in your hand! And it practically weighs nothing! The familiar USB interface lets you easily transfer music from your PC right to your new favorite MP3 player. An OLED display and play/pause buttons right on the device give you complete control over the tunes you're listening to. Bonus Earbuds!! Yep! Your brand new MP3 player comes with a free set of conveniently sized earbuds that make sure even AFTER you're done driving, you can keep your music with you. With an MP3 player this small, you'll want it practically attached to you at ALL times.. And since it has a clip-on attachment... you can! Wow! Is there anything is DOESN'T do? We have to be honest, there is one thing it doesn't do... it doesn't destroy your bank account. Think of all the MP3 players you've ever seen... iPods, Zunes, whatever... have you ever seen one for as low as $19.97 with FREE US SHIPPING? We didn't think so... and most of them can't be played DIRECTLY through your car's 3.5mm jack, either! http://store.worldstart.com/product/8218 PS - Don't let a deal this great drive off without you. If you keep on the brakes through Monday the price'll drive up to $26.97!
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WorldStart Tech Tips 2012-09-14 
New Amazon Kindles and Cheaper Prices
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