[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #589

MikesWhatsNews, 6, 11, 2002
in today's issue #589
GUI Stuff
The Peg Game
AbsoluteControl(tm)
Sophos Anti-Virus Overview (how it works)
Color Your World
Digital Camera Views
WinDriversBackup
Maxtor OneTouch
CCC       ieSpell
        Three ways to minimize all
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GUI Stuff

http://www.guistuff.com/

Here's yet another fun resource for those of you with your very own place on
the Web. 
How about a way to instantly update the GUI (Graphical User Interface) on
your site? 
Just pick one. That's it. It's just about that easy.
Mechanical, digital, science, sports, corporate, chrome, concrete... these
are all themes for the GUIs you can
grab from here. Ya know, in case you thought I was just listing words at
random. 
Oh... methinks it may be getting a bit too late. 
It's not about impressions and unique visitors -- it's about impressing your
visitors. 
Remember that the next time some marketer spits in your face.

Thanks to; Christy
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The Peg Game 
http://www.checket.com/games/peg.htm
You know how Friendly's always had those little wooden games on the table to
try and keep the kids busy? 
Here it is in javascript form. 
Can't you almost smell the fries? mmmmm...fries... 
Try to clear the board by jumping pegs over other pegs.
The "jumped" peg will be removed from the field. 
If there's more then one move available, just choose which move you would
like to do. 
You win by getting it down to just one peg 
(The best solution is with this peg in the center). 
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AbsoluteControl(tm) 2.0 ~ free
http://kamatoz.com/
Windows 95 \ 98 \ Me \ NT \ 2000 \ XP
offers wide range of OS control tools available on single click. 
It can set your screen resolution with highest possible refresh rate,
open\close your CD drives, reboot, shutdown, poweroff, hibernate and send to
standby mode your system. 
Web-search available with one click! AbsoluteControl monitors memory usage
providing you with most up to date information without the need to perform
even a single mouse click. 
AbsoluteControl handles ALL Microsoft operating systems, runs in background
and is capable of automatic updating. 
The destribution size is 100 kb only including comprehensive help system!
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SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS DETECTION: A TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
http://www.sophos.com/link/savdetection
Ever wondered what makes Sophos Anti-Virus one of the
anti-virus industry's leading solutions? A new white paper
from Sophos provides an in-depth analysis of the different
aspects of the product, and also discusses scanning, detection
methods and what happens when a virus is found.
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From; Sorpos
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Color Your World
http://www.thecolorsite.com/
The Internet can be a fantastic learning tool, and even the youngest
children can enjoy it. 
Online coloring pages can offer hours of free fun for young children. They
simply
select a shade and click on the object they want to color.
The Color Site offers coloring pages, games and puzzles pages, and Holiday
pages. 
Coloring.com offers holiday, birthday, and animal pictures, and much more. 
These sites offer fun and a great way to introduce kids to the Internet
while keeping them entertained.

Thanks to; Christy
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Digital Camera Views
http://www.dcviews.com
Your complete Internet Guide to digital cameras and photography views,
reviews and news.
International website for digital photography. 
Up-to-date camera specifications, latest news, animated tutorials, most
recent reviews, hints & tips, Q &A, valuable links and an extensive tools
collection.
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WinDriversBackup
http://www.jermar.com/wdrvbck.htm
WinDriversBackup is a free utility for personal, non-commercial use,
provided by JerMar Software Corp. specifically for backing up your Windows
system driver files.

WinDriversBackup can identify all of your Windows driver files and save them
to a secure location in two simple mouse clicks.

Backing up your Windows driver files means they will be available to you the
next time you need to reinstall the driver or the whole operating system.
WinDriversBackup places the driver files in one organized location of your
choosing.

WinDriversBackup is especially helpful in situations where you have a
computer in your possession and it's internal hardware is unknown.
WinDriversBackup can identify the hardware on the system and the associated
drivers ---then back them up to a specified location. WinDriversBackup is
even network compatible --you can just as easily connect to a remote
computer on your network and backup driver files.
  
This software is provided free of charge. This software DOES NOT install
spy-ware or ad-ware software. When you install WinDriversBackup all you get
is WinDriversBackup. There are no strings attached. Please enjoy the
software. If you like it share it. 
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From; Support Alert   Issue 87 - 4th November, 2002
 www.techsupportalert.com
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Maxtor OneTouch
<http://www.maxtor.com/en/products/external/personal_storage_5000/personal_st
orage_5000dv/index.htm>
Versatile add-on storage for video-editing and high-end graphic users. 
With 120GB, you'll have plenty of workspace for all your large projects,
including over 11 hours of digital video. 
There is even enough room to backup files from your computer. 
Just press a button and the Maxtor OneTouch? drive will make backup copies
of your files from your internal drive. 
It's the easy way to organize and store backup copies of your files. 
Featuring a Maxtor 7200RPM internal hard drive and both FireWire® (IEEE
1394, i.LINK®) and USB 2.0 interface ports, the 5000DV is one of the most
versatile drives available for your PC or Mac.
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Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy;
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ieSpell
Freeware
http://www.iespell.com/

Add Spell Check to Form Boxes
This Internet Explorer browser extension spell checks text input
boxes on a webpage - that means you can spell check your posts on
things like message board, ebay posts - any input box. Fast and
free - no spyware or adware. Works only with IE

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Three ways to minimize all

How many ways can you come up with to minimize all your open
windows at once? Here are three: 
 
* Click on the Show Desktop icon next to your Start button, if
you have one. (It's an Internet Explorer and Windows 98 and above
feature.) 
 
* Right-click on a blank space on the taskbar across the bottom
of your screen and select Minimize All Windows from the context
menu. 
 
* If you have a Windows keyboard, hold down the Windows key (the
one with the Windows symbol on it) and press M. 
 
One rationale for minimizing windows is to conserve system
resources, to allow you to work in the programs that you want to
have on simultaneously. 

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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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