MalekTips: 6-3-2004
 
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* A few things to consider before purchasing a printer: Is that advertised print speed actually going to occur on your machine? Should you consider a multifunction printer, spending the extra money but getting a fax machine, copier, and scanner in the process? And if you are buying a color printer, can it print photos without edges?
 
* Increase your computer security when visiting web sites. Learn how to disable ActiveX controls with Internet Explorer for unknown sites, yet allow sites such as Windows Update to use such controls. Plus, become an Internet Explorer power user by using our list of popular keyboard shortcuts.
 
* Keep your Windows XP laptop running as long as possible without a battery charge by following seven tips mentioned in this newsletter. Plus, learn how to keep your mouse pointer from drifting away by following a couple of hints on making it more visible on your LCD screen.
 
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Buying a Printer - Faster Speed May Require USB 2.0  
You may not be able to get advertised fast printer speeds  
without USB 2.0.  
http://malektips.com/buying_printer_0001.html  
 
 
Buying a Printer - Consider a Multifunction Unit  
Pros and cons of multifunction printers, plus a list of  
manufacturer links.  
http://malektips.com/buying_printer_0002.html  
 
 
Buying a Printer - Always Buy Extra Toner or Cartridges  
Keep extra printer toner in the house or office.  
http://malektips.com/buying_printer_0003.html  
 
 
Buying a Printer - Can A Printer Print Photos Without Edges?  
The difference between printing photos on a regular  
printer and photo printer.  
http://malektips.com/buying_printer_0004.html  
 
 
Buying a Printer - Separate Colored Ink Cartridges  
Separate colored printer ink cartridges can lower a  
printer's TCO.  
http://malektips.com/buying_printer_0005.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Ensure SFTP and SSH Are  
Supported  
Your web hosting provider should support SFTP and SSH for  
added security.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0006.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Is Virtual Hosting  
Supported?  
Virtual hosting lets you put many web domains on one  
machine - does your web hosting provider offer this?  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0007.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - CGI Support?  
Check your web hosting provider's level of support for CGI  
scripts.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0008.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - How Much Storage is  
Needed?  
A few things to consider when planning how much web space  
you need on your web host.  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0009.html  
 
 
Choosing a Web Hosting Provider - Check the Email Policy  
Sending e-mail from a web host? What is your web  
provider's policy on e-mail?  
http://malektips.com/web_hosting_provider_0010.html  
 
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Block ActiveX Controls  
Keep Internet Explorer 6 from running ActiveX controls on  
unknown sites for increased security.  
http://malektips.com/ie60035.html  
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Open a New Window Quickly  
A keyboard shortcut to open multiple Internet Explorer 6  
browser windows.  
http://malektips.com/ie60036.html  
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - See Your Most Visited  
Websites  
Display which sites you visit the most with Internet  
Explorer 6.  
http://malektips.com/ie60037.html  
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Clear the History  
Automatically  
Purge the Internet Explorer 6 visited site history  
automatically after each use.  
http://malektips.com/ie60038.html  
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Keyboard Shortcuts  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 keyboard shortcuts to common  
tasks.  
http://malektips.com/ie60039.html  
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Allow Hibernation  
Enable hibernation mode in Windows 2000 to save power when  
not using your computer.  
http://malektips.com/2000w0003.html  
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Change Your Password  
A keyboard shortcut to change your Windows 2000 password.  
http://malektips.com/2000w0004.html  
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Protect Your Computer While You're Gone  
Lock your Windows 2000 machine while you step away from  
your office.  
http://malektips.com/2000w0005.html  
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Program Manager is Still Around  
How to access the old Windows 3.x Program Manager from  
Windows 2000.  
http://malektips.com/2000w0006.html  
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Common Editing Shortcuts  
Cut, copy, and paste text with ease in many Windows 2000  
software packages.  
http://malektips.com/2000w0007.html  
 
Windows XP and Laptops - Stop Hibernating or Standing By  
When Closing the Lid  
If Windows XP goes into hibernation or sleep mode when  
closing your laptop lid, this tip should change this  
behavior.  
http://malektips.com/xp_laptop_0001.html  
 
Windows XP and Laptops - Make the Mouse More Visible  
Make the mouse pointer on your Windows XP laptop easier to  
see.  
http://malektips.com/xp_laptop_0002.html  
 
Windows XP and Laptops - Always Show the Power Meter  
Keep the Windows XP power meter displayed at all times.  
http://malektips.com/xp_laptop_0003.html  
 
Windows XP and Laptops - Show Battery Manufacturer Details  
Display extra manufacturer details about the battery  
inside your Windows XP laptop.  
http://malektips.com/xp_laptop_0004.html  
 
Windows XP and Laptops - Conserving Battery Power  
Seven tips you can use to conserver battery power when  
running Windows XP on a laptop.  
http://malektips.com/xp_laptop_0005.html  
 
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