MikesWhatsNews, 03, 05, 2002 in today's issue #506 PeopleCards.net :::: The Official People Trading Card How Internet Infrastructure Works The Spyware Infested Software List jv16 PowerTools The Magic Tomato Tina's FrontPage Tips CCC A Simple Diary StaySafeOnLine ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ PeopleCards.net :::: The Official People Trading Card http://www.peoplecards.net/ The World's First Celebrity-Free Trading Card PeopleCards are a new line of hilarious collectible trading cards that feature real people from across the globe in all their glory. These cards are not some made-up form of "reality entertainment" these guys are real...in someways, people may not even share this much about themselves with close friends. We asked everyone a whole bunch of funny, odd, and plain old cool questions about their lives, likes and experiences. ++ ____________________________________________________________ How Internet Infrastructure Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm Ever wonder how the Internet works and how Web pages, e-mail and music move to and from your computer? Learn all about this amazing global network. From; How Stuff Works http://www.howstuffworks.com ____________________________________________________________ The Spyware Infested Software List http://www.fcenter.ru/Software/Miscellaneous/Spyware/spywarelist.txt here are just a few; The Spyware Infested Software List * **************************************** * http://www.infoforce.qc.ca/spyware * * By Gilles & Yves Lalonde * * http://www.infoforce.qc.ca * **************************************** * Users of The List must read and * * accept the license and disclaimer of * * warranty included with this file. * **************************************** * The List is released as FREEWARE. * * The List is owned and copyrighted by * * InfoForce enr. Your license confers * * no title or ownership to The List * * and should not be construed as a * * sale of any right to The List. * **************************************** Software name , Version , Supplier , Web Site , spyware , Name of DownLoad= , Status !Glance, , , blacksoftware.bizland.com, Web3000, , Suspect 1 Click WebSlideShow, , , , Radiate, , Suspect 100 Proof Cocktail Planner, , , www.drinks101.com, Web3000, , Suspect 100% Word Search Free, , , , Conducent, , Suspect 123Search, > 1.0, , , Radiate, , Confirmed 123Search, , , , Conducent, , Suspect 123Search, 2, , , Conducent, , Suspect 15 Puzzle, 2.1, , , Radiate, , Suspect 1st Contact, , , www.jsoftconsulting.com, Web3000, , Suspect 20/20, , , , Radiate, , Suspect 2Minute Warning, , , , Conducent, , Suspect 3D Anarchy, , , , Radiate, , Confirmed 3D Frog Man Demo, , , , Conducent, , Suspect 3D Maze Man Demo, , , , Conducent, , Suspect 3D Morris, , Cydoor, www.cydoor-download.com, Cydoor, 000013DMorris.exe,= Confirmed 3D-FTP, 3.0, , , Radiate, , Confirmed 3rd Block, 2.0, , , Radiate, , Confirmed 3S Accounting, , , , Radiate, , Suspect 3SI Accounting & Inventory Management (Demo), 2.0, , , Radiate, ,= Suspect 5star Free Lines, 1.2, , , Radiate, , Suspect 7Way, 0.15, , , Radiate, , Suspect Aaron's Webvacuum, 0.6 +, Surfware, surfware.bizland.com, Radiate, ,= Confirmed Abe's FTP Client, , , , Radiate, , Confirmed Abe's Image Viewer, , , , Radiate, , Confirmed Abe's MP3 Finder, 4.0, , , Radiate, , Confirmed ++ There is more on the web site. ____________________________________________________________ jv16 PowerTools ~ free http://www.jv16.org/ Win98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, NT4 Is a full set of tools to keep your computer and your LAN up and running. jv16 PowerTools basically has the Tools to control your computer. Until now your computer might have been the one who was in charge, but with jv16 PowerTools you can take control. The program contains all the tools that you need for monitoring, cleaning and controlling the registry, file system and your Local Area Network. Key features The Registry Tool -Clean the Windows' Add/Remove software list. -Uninstall software -Scan the registry for invalid and obsolete registry entries -Remove leftover registry entries -Control which program starts automatically with the computer. -Access the registry of a remote computer The File Tool -Search for zero-length files -Search for duplicate files -Search for Temp files -Search for Invalid shortcuts -Search from your local computer or from remote computers. The LAN tool -Run Programs on remote computers -Send messages -Chat -Control remote computers (Shut down, reboot, log off etc.) -Remote task manager jv16 PowerTools also supports scripting, user accounts with custom user rights and the program even has a multi-lingual user interface. ++ ____________________________________________________________ The Magic Tomato ~ free Remember the Magic 8 Ball where you asked it a question and then turned it upside down for the answer? Here's Camtech's version of it called The Magic Tomato. Ask it any question and the Tomato dances around and gives you the answer. Fun for all ages. From; Camtech 2000 ____________________________________________________________ Tina's FrontPage Tips, by Tina Clarke Specify fonts To specify ideal viewing fonts, view the page in HTML. Select the text you want to view and choose the font (such as Arial) then position the cursor to the right of the font name that has just appeared. You add extra fonts simply by typing them in, separated by a comma. Or you can select the text you wish to add extra font=92s too, then right click choose Font and insert the extra fonts inserting a comma between each, press ok. 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 ____________________________________________________________ Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy; <1stPicksoftware-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=3Dsubscribe> A Simple Diary http://www.webbedfeetuk.com/diary/ Windows '95, '98, '98 SE, ME, 2000, NT & XP. Freeware A Simple Diary is more then the name implies. It is small but powerful. It has interesting features and options. A Simple Diary has an easy-to-navigate month-to-month calendar. There is also has a to-do list and personal message alarm. You specify the number of times it sounds. A clean up function can delete all entries before the current date. This is a great way to keep an electronic diary. ~~~~~~~ StaySafeOnLine Use this simple on line test to see if you are practicing safe computer useage. http://www.staysafeonline.info/selftest.adp Was this forwarded to you ? Get your own subscription here: <1stpickPCtips-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=3Dsubscribe> ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ Please feel free, to offer constructive criticism, as that will help me= keep it interesting. I also welcome any submissions about new products, web pages, or articles of interest. 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