MikesWhatsNews, 23, 10, 2002 in today's issue #579 Gisau 2002 1.0 How to Use Multiple Monitors on One Windows XP Computer QuizYourFriends.com Power Defrag/Power Scandisk Think Computers NetSmartz AllChars Campbell Soups donates soup Jones Soda Co CCC Waitallday Shut Down Windows ____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Any time you see the " ++ ", it means there is more of the article, or story, on the linked site. Mike ____________________________________________________________ There is a complete archive of past MikesWhatsNews newsletters available to members on the Yahoo page, it is searchable by word or issue #. Here is the address direct to the messages; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MikesWhatsNews/messages and; //www.freelists.org/archives/mikeswhatsnews/ ____________________________________________________________ Gisau 2002 1.0 for http://www.ded.com/nonags/gmact.html Win9x/NT4/Mill/Win2k (166 kb) Description: Gisau 2002 is an arcade style game for Windows. Attempt not to fall from the cloud, and take coins. When you take a coin, a bullet sometimes appears, and you sometimes fly at high speed. You can submit your high score in WWW. From; NONAGS free software ____________________________________________________________ How to Use Multiple Monitors on One Windows XP Computer A feature I used with Windows 2000 and now use with Windows XP is the multiple monitor support feature. That's right! If you run out of desktop space on a regular basis or if you always wished you had more room to open browser windows, email windows, or anything else you might want open at the same time, multiple monitors is what you need. In fact, you can run up to 10 monitors on a single Windows XP computer. While I can't see using 10 monitors at the same time, I run two monitors on my full-time workstation and I'll tell you that it makes getting work and fun done a lot easier and faster! If you think this is for you check this out: Install the number of video cards you need for the number of monitors you want to run. Most computers come with a built-in monitor port, so you only need to add video cards for the extra monitors you want to add. Turn on the computer. The monitor that is set as the primary VGA adapter will show the startup screen. During startup, Windows XP will detect the new video card and monitor. Right click anywhere on the desktop and click Properties. Click on the Settings tab. You'll see squares that have the numbers "1" and "2" (and more if you have more than two video cards plugged into the computer). Click on the Identify button to tell which monitor Windows XP is calling which. The number will appear on screen. Click on the box that represents the monitor you want to be your main monitor and then put a checkmark in the Use this device as the primary monitor. Next, click on the box for the other monitor. Put a checkmark in the checkbox for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Click Apply and then OK. If you work with your Windows XP computer a lot, this is something you really should look into. If your desk will handle a second monitor, get yourself a nice 17 or 19 inch monitor for your secondary display. If you have any problems with the setup, check out Debi's article on multiple monitors (she set up THREE monitors on her XP) over at: http://www.winxpnews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=021008HT-Multiple_Monitors From: WinXPnews? E-Zine http://www.winxpnews.com/?id=46 ____________________________________________________________ QuizYourFriends.com http://www02.quizyourfriends.com/pcreate.html Put Your Friends to the Test with QuizYourFriends.com >> Create a Quiz Now! << FEATURES: Create a quiz! Send it to all your friends! See what they got right and wrong! See high scores on your scoreboard! ++ ____________________________________________________________ Power Defrag/Power Scandisk http://www.zdnetindia.com/downloads/info/4964717.html Power Defrag optimizes the operation of the Windows 95/98/Me Defrag applet. Defrag will run more efficiently and faster, and most common defrag-related Windows 98 crashes will be avoided. Power Defrag 2.00 Pro includes similar functionality for the Scandisk tool and an interface to the Microsoft Registry maintenence tools. Note: The Power Scandisk and Registry Maintenance functions are disabled in the unregistered version; registration costs $20. ____________________________________________________________ Think Computers http://www.thinkcomputers.org/ If you are into modifying the look and feel of your computer, then thinkcomputers.org is the Web site for you. You can read reviews on LED fans or the Antec 830 case. If you are new to case modification, then you will appreciate the guide section where you can learn how to put in a case window or round your own IDE cables. You may not be able to find everything you need in the guide, but then again, that is what the forums are for! There, you can ask those missing questions or learn about the latest LAN party. If you don't want to modify your computer, that is OK - that doesn't mean that you can't browse through the Case Gallery and check out other people's modifications. ____________________________________________________________ NetSmartz http://www.netsmartz.org Online resource with interactive activites and games teaching children, teens, parents & educators safety on the Internet. Fun safe internet links for kids to Learn about Wizzywigs, Webville outlaws, and internet safety rules. Teaching children what to watch out for when surfing the internet with fun and interactive games. ____________________________________________________________ AllChars ~ free http://allchars.zwolnet.com/introduction.html AllChars works with Win 3.11, 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP. AllChars provides a quick, easy-to-remember way of creating accents like é Ü ç î æ and special characters like ? ² ? © £ ± ß ° 1/2 ¿ « » ? ? in most Windows programs. AllChars v3.5 upwards supports macros: type a (short) name and AllChars will replace it with a (long) text. AllChars is very easy and intuitive in usage and it is possible to adapt it to your wishes. ____________________________________________________________ Campbell Soups donates soup http://www.chunky.com/click_for_cans.asp It's back again. Packer fans ruled last year, having twice as many cans as the 2nd place team. Pass this on. Campbells is donating a can of soup (up to 5 million) to area food banks just by clicking on a helmet at their website. It's quick, easy and can be done once a day. Submitted by: Pam ____________________________________________________________ Welcome to Jones Soda Co. website where you can send us your photo and we could put it on a label. http://www.jonessoda.com/ This is a fun site with lots if interesting options. We all like stuff that is free right?! Well, the good folks from GFS have just the ticket (or sticker in this case!) Check them out today! 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