MWN #467

MikesWhatsNews, 9, 04, 2002
in today's issue #467
Minimize All at Once! Readers Response
Ad-aware 5.71
VCatch 3
TeVeo's VIDiO Suite
Cartoon Clock 1.0.
McAfee.com - UnInstaller Online
XP's Narrator
Bedtime Stories
How To Find Stuff On Google
CCC     www.tell-my-mom.com
        Maximize All at Once
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NOTE: Any time you see the "  ++ ",  it means there is more of the 
article, or story, on the linked site. Mike
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Minimize All at Once! Readers Response

* Right-click on a blank space on the taskbar across the bottom
of your screen and select Minimize All Windows from the context
menu. 
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Hi Mike, 
I really like the good tips and tricks you put in your news letter, and=
 this one is a gem. 
But it goes a step further, when you do the above action, and all windows=
 are minimized, right clicking again on a blank space on the taskbar will=
 show a new option, 'Undo Minimize All', and there you are with all open=
 windows again displayed as they were.
Thanks, Kent D

Thanks Kent, I learned something new today too.
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 Ad-aware 5.71  ~ freeware
<http://www.majorgeeks.com/article.php?sid=3D506>

Ad-aware is an award winning, free multi adware removal utility, that scans=
 your memory, registry and hard drives for known adware components and lets=
 you remove them safely. 

Ad-aware is an award winning, free multi adware 
removal utility, that scans your memory, registry 
and hard drives for known adware components and lets you remove them=
 safely. Many options like scanning depth or automatic modes can be set in=
 the preferences menu. Ad-aware features an easy to use wizard-style=
 interface, guiding you through the scanning and removal process. 

With features like BackupRestore functionality, excluding of selected=
 components, Multi language support, shell integration, highly improved=
 user interface and many more improvements... 

Adware systems detected are Adware, Alexa 1.0-5.0, Aureate v1.0,2.0 + 3.0,=
 Comet Cursor v1.0 and v2.0, Cydoor, Doubleclick, DSSAgent, EverAd, eZula,=
 Expedioware, Flyswat, Hotbar 1+2, OnFlow, TimeSink v1.0,v2.0 and v5.0,=
 Web3000, Webhancer, Transponder, Wnad, ZapSpot, SurfPlus, AdvertBar,=
 NetPal, CashBar, Lop and more... (updated regularly) 
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***MfM*** This is the latest version which corrects some errors found over=
 the weekend in the last update.
you can also just downoad the updates;
<http://www.majorgeek.com/index2.html>

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VCatch 3
http://www.vcatch.com/download.html
OS Win 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000 / ME / XP . 
 Web Browser  -- Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later. 
 eMail reader         -- Microsoft Outlook 97 or later. 
                                or -- Outlook Express 4 or later. 
                                or -- Netscape Messenger. 
                                or -- Eudora. 
Most mail programs use a view mode, to view a summary of a message, thus=
 exposing your computer to a new breed of mail viruses. 
Using the new VCatch will ensure your safety at all times.

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TeVeo's VIDiO Suite
http://www.teveo.com/software/suite.asp
TeVeo offers a complete suite of software and services to suit all of your=
 Internet video needs. 
From live streaming webcams to sharing video clips over the web, TeVeo's=
 VIDiO Suite has you covered. Best of all, the entire suite of VIDiO=
 software and services are currently free. 
Simply download the software from this page and get started today... 
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Cartoon Clock 1.0. ~ trial version
http://frus.stibs.cc/clock/index.html
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP  
Cartoon Clock is a digital desktop clock that changes its appearance. 
 You can read about features of the product, view the screen shot, download=
 a full-limited trial version of Function Show and order the program if you=
 like the program and wish to use it after the evaluation period.

Cartoon Clock is a digital desktop clock that changes its appearance. 
You can change it by using bitmap digits and skins. 
Features include random skin changes and appearance settings. 
Some samples are included in this download. 
The clock also has enhanced alarm functionality. 
The alarm shows messages plays WAV sounds; and can run applications at=
 specified times. 
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 McAfee.com - UnInstaller Online ~ free trial
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/muo/default.asp 
Clearing out the clutter of unneeded files from your hard drive 
enhances performance and frees up valuable space.  
   
Use QuickClean to find and delete unnecessary temporary, backup, and=
 duplicate files. 
Not a subscriber yet? Take a Test Drive. 
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XP's Narrator
<http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsxp/usingnarrator.htm>
The accessibility tools that ship with Windows are intended to provide a=
 minimum level of functionality for users with special needs. 
Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with more advanced=
 functionality for daily use. 

An easy way to start Narrator is to press the Windows logo key  + U. 
Narrator is set to start by default when Utility Manager starts. 
However, Narrator may not start if your computer does not have=
 text-to-speech program capability. 
You can start Accessibility programs before logging on to the computer by=
 pressing the Windows logo key  + U at the Welcome to Windows dialog box=
 that appears when Windows starts. 
Narrator is not available for all languages and is only supported on the=
 English version of Windows XP. 
To read any window again, press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR. 
For more shortcuts, see Windows Help. 
Step by Step Tutorials for Using Narrator are: 

*** These are all hyperlinks.
Turn On and Use Narrator 
Set Narrator to Announce Events on the Screen 
Set Narrator to Read Typed Characters 
Set Narrator to Move Mouse Pointer to the Active Item 
Start Narrator Minimized 
Set Narrator Voice Options 
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Bedtime Stories

http://www.the-office.com/bedtime-story

Millions of people all over the world share a single commonality,

Children---but since we rarely have the opportunity to spend as
much time with our children as we'd like, here's a wonderful 
resource for the busy parent. 

Are you traveling?
Pull up a story on your computer and read it aloud over the 
phone.  It will still be your special time together.

Submitted by; Christy
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"How To Find Stuff On Google"
<http://renesue.com/Medical%20Transcription/Google_Lesson.htm>
 Here are some tips to help you find what you want in Google.

This is the site we all need at one time or another.
It provides an excellent easy to follow "How To". 

By Rennie
www.renesue.com
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Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy;
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1stPicksoftware>

How is your Teens driving?  Would you like to know?

http://www.tell-my-mom.com/

A new web site lets parents who don't trust their kids driving
habits to slap am1-866-2-TELLMOM bumper sticker on the car,
providing a way for people to report reckless teen behavior. The
service sends printed reports to parents about what callers say.
Patterned after a program to rat out dangerous truck drivers,
which reportedly reduced truck-related accidents and tickets by
20%., "Tell-My-Mom.com" is aimed at reducing teen accidents.

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Maximize All at Once!

Yesterdays tip offered three ways to minimize all your open
windows at once. Here are three ways to get back all the windows
you have minimized: 
 
* Click on the Show Desktop icon next to your Start button, if
you have one. (It's a Windows 98 feature.) 
 
* Right-click on a blank space on the taskbar across the bottom
of your screen and select Undo Minimize All from the context
menu. 
 
* If you have a Windows keyboard, hold down both Shift and the
Windows keys, then press M. 
 
Keep in mind that having all windows maximized will drain system
resources. If you are working in multiple 
applications simultaneously, you will want to be careful, to
avoid a system crash. 

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Antivirus software is a good choice to scan your system for possible 
viruses, however no virus scanner is 100% effective as manufactures
cannot keep up with the rapid change of viruses that happens daily.
Be sure to update yours regularly.
http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html
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