[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #538

MikesWhatsNews, 18, 07, 2002
in today's issue #538
Wolfenstein 5K
Disable Regwizc.dll 
How AGP Works
UltraPlayer PC Audio Software
Desktop Architect v2.11
ClubScene!UK DJ 1.9.75
P.D. Game
Tina's FrontPage Tips
CCC   Registry Explorer
        Direct to the Windows folder    
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Wolfenstein 5K
http://www.innofinity.com/5k/2002/
Wolfenstein 5K is a texture-mapped first-person shooter written 
in Javascript. It was written for the 5K contest, which challenges

entrants to create a web page in under 5120 bytes. According 
to its creators, "The idea behind the contest is that the rigid 
constraints of designing for the web are what force us to get 
truly creative." 
For me, this contest was perfect respite from the complex, 
database-driven sites that I routinely develop through my 
company, Innofinity. The goal for my entry was to make the 
game not only small, but fun and playable.

Browser Requirements
The game has been tested successfully on IE5 and IE6 for 
Windows, and Netscape 4.77 on the Mac. 

While the game runs in Netscape 4.08 and 4.75 for the PC, 
the animation is not smooth, with long pauses making the 
game unplayable. 

IE for Mac and Mozilla do not have the capability of rendering 
XBM images, a feature on which this game depends, so there?s 
no way to make the game run on these browsers. Perhaps the 
developers of Mozilla will consider adding this feature to a
future 
release of their fine browser.
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Registry Security Tip for Windows 9x\2000\XP
Disable Regwizc.dll by ~ Vic

Windows includes a registry wizard control tool that allows
hackers to hack your registry.  
A very common hack is changing a users home page.
By disabling this file, you can prevent these types of registry
invasions.

Here's how to unregister it:
 
Click  Start>Run, enter this command
 
regsvr32 /u regwizc.dll
 
and click Ok.  A message box should  pop up, stating 
that regwizc.dll was successfully unregistered.
 
If you ever need to re-register it for installing some known safe
 program,  enter this in the Run box:
 
 regsvr32 regwizc.dll
 
 Thanks to; Vic
 Lock and hide folders with maximum ease and security.
 http://personal-computer-tutor.com/lh/lockhide.htm
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How AGP Works -
  http://www.howstuffworks.com/agp.htm
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) enhances the performance 
and speed of graphics hardware. Find out exactly how AGP 
works and how much faster it'll be in the future!
From; How Stuff Works
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UltraPlayer PC Audio Software - FREE download  
http://www.ultraplayer.com/
UltraPlayer handles the playing chores for MP3, WMA, 
RealAudio, WAV, MIDI, CD Audio, Internet radio, AND 
video files (Windows Media, AVI, MPEG, Real). 
It looks and sounds great, it's lightweight and powerful.
 
Features Deeply-Dynamic skins, visualization and DSP plugins, 
SmartAlarm, MP3 stream recording, MP3 to WAV conversion, 
and the Neutrino MPEG decoder!
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My Old Safe
http://megabrands.com/alice/indexx.html
This software from Sundance Software Technologies offers 
the user a quick and easy way to secure computer files from 
prying eyes. Whether it happens to be a private spreadsheet, 
a resume, photograph, or any other file you don't want to be 
available to others on your P.C.
 "My Old Safe" offers a reasonably high level of security for most

computer users. 

Using My Old Safe is as simple as locating the file name in 
the right side window, dragging it onto the safe and dropping 
it in. You will be prompted for a password, and verification, 
and your file will be encrypted and compressed. 
Opening file simply requires reversing the process. 
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Recomended by; Kevin ez2compute
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ez2compute7206/
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Desktop Architect v2.11
http://www.themedoctor.com/da.shtml
Win 9X/ME/2000
The best of the best little desktop theme tools all wrapped 
up into one great program. 
Other than the fact that it's FREE, the outstanding features 
are just too numerous to list every one here. 
After extensively testing Desktop Architect's nearly limitless 
features in comparison with Microsoft Plus!, here are just a 
few of the remarkable options you'll have with this 
updated version. 

1/  For compatibility issues, Desktop Architect can be set 
     as a stand alone application for use with other theme 
     managers like Microsoft Plus! or Desktop Themes. 
2/  Turn on/off WebView images and Startup/Wait/Shutdown 
      logos. 
3/   Change active screensavers or wallpaper images from a 
      menu. 
4/   Choose or alter color settings from a list and even flatten 
      or raise 3D Objects. 
5/   Add/remove sounds with preview options and easily 
      check file details. 
6/   Change desktop icons or restore defaults. 
7/   Change cursors or restore defaults. 
8/   Preview animated or static logo screens before you install 
      them or reset your default logo images. 
9/   Preview WebView images or reset default WebView settings. 
10/ Add or remove Desktop Architect to your system tray on 
       startup for easy access. 
11/  Make the color around desktop icon text transparent. 
12/  Randomize all themes or only the themes you like best 
       at any time interval. 
13/  Webmasters will enjoy the ability to save thumbnail 
       previews and even toggle options to catch the active 
       icon, cursor, wallpaper, and color settings in the preview 
       window.
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Recomended by; Jim
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ClubScene!UK DJ 1.9.75 ~ freeware 
http://www.clubsceneukdj.com/
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT 
Digital DJ assistant & karaoke software
Using two audio devices, it allows you to DJ in a live or 
automated music performance. 
It is designed to have all of its main features readily 
accessible by using one, single main window. 
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 P.D. Game   free   
http://gamehippo.com/category/new_title_4.shtml
"I am standing in front of a hotel, where I am supposed to meet
Christine..." This is how the game begins. You are a loony private
eye on a conspicuous mission. You have just arrived to a hotel
where you suspect that she has checked in. This a wonderfully
animated point-and-click cartoon game with awesome drawings. Let
me emphasize that again: AWESSOME! You may recognize the style
from the author's first game called Ignac. Sadly, I cannot give
this game a high rating with the sole reason that the game is way
too short (with a longer story and this game would deserve an top
rating). It took me just a few minutes to solve the mystery.
However, keep in mind that the author intentionally made this game
short and he rather calls it a demo. 
Nontheless, I think it's worth to download for a short moment of
fun. 
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Tina's FrontPage Tips, by Tina Clarke

To Show or Hide?

When you click on the tab on the right end of
any of the toolbars, a pop-up option labelled
'Add or Remove buttons; will appear. A further
pop-up menu becomes visible if you click on the
option, with all the buttons that are available for
this toolbar. Using this, you can enable or
disable any of the functions that you do or don't
regularly use, thus saving space on your
toolbars.

At the bottom of each menu is a small chevron
icon. Click on this to expand the menu to
access all the rest of the lesser-used features in
FrontPage. If however, you'd like to see all of the
functions all of the time, click on 'Custmise' in
the 'Tool' menu, and in the dialog box uncheck
the box labelled 'Menus show recently used
commands first'.

AccessFP ~ FrontPage Resource Centre
Site ~  http://www.accessfp.net/
Ezine & Forums ~ http://anyfrontpage.com/  FREE FP E-Books
Journal ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AccessFPJournal
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Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy;
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Registry Explorer
http://www.regxplor.com/
Freeware

Registry Explorer is a RegEdit replacement which places a
Registry icon  on the desktop so that the Registry can be browsed
with Windows Explorer. It features: total integration in Windows
Explorer; drag 'n 
drop; copy & paste; multiple selection for export to file; create
shortcuts to registry keys; and add registry keys to your
favorites. This program is only for experienced users because it
places the power of RegEdit within Windows explorer, making it
very accessible to anyone who wants to experiment. By
right-clicking on a Registry key you can Delete, Rename, Copy,
Edit & Export that key. 

If you don't know what you are doing with the Registry then you
should leave it alone, completely! If you are a more experienced
user you will appreciate the ability to be able to create
Registry key shortcuts and carry out other Explorer-type
functions within the registry. 
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Direct to the Windows folder

If you're the type of user who regularly tinkers in the Windows
folder, you know what a pain it is navigating to the Windows
folder via the mouse. Well, using the Run dialog box, there's a
lightning-fast way to open the Windows folder. Go to Start, Run
(or Winkey+R). Type  
.. 

(that's two periods) in the Open box and click OK. The Windows
folder pops open for you instantly. 

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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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