MalekTips: 8-19-2004
 
Welcome to the latest issue of the MalekTips newsletter, providing computer and technology help and tips. We appreciate your subscription!
 
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* Learn how to better search the Internet. Open up search engine results in new windows so you don't have to keep going back to your search pages. Consider using metasearch engines to find web pages using many search engines simultaneously. Bookmark your searches, so you can navigate huge results pages later.
 
* Read hints and tips on digital photography when traveling. Be considerate when traveling in a group so you don't anger others by stopping every minute to take photos. If pollutants fill the air, consider lessening your activities outside else you may face health risks.
 
* This newsletter also contains a smorgasbord of tips involving Microsoft Outlook 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Add holidays to your Outlook calendar. Replace a missing "My Documents" folder from your Windows 2000 Desktop. Reinstall a troubling Internet Explorer or Outlook Express in Windows XP. And much more.
 
These tips and more, 25 in total, can be found below in the latest version of MalekTips - just access the links for the full tips. Enjoy! And remember - if you have a computer question, be sure to visit the MalekTips forums at http://www.malektips.com/forums
 
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8-17-2004: Internet Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability
 
Security firm Secunia is reporting an Internet Explorer Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability with a fully patched Windows 2000/SP4 or Windows XP/SP1 and Internet Explorer. According to the vulnerability, content from malicious sites could display in a webpage with the address bar showing the URL of a trusted site.
 
Link (External Site): http://secunia.com/advisories/12304/
 
8-17-2004: Netscape 7.2 Release
 
Netscape has released v7.2 of their browser. This upgrade mainly contains bug fixes and performance enhancements.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.netscape.com/
 
8-14-2004: SW Florida TV Online - Hurricane Charley
 
ABC 7 News out of Southwest Florida is reporting information and showing pictures of the destruction left by Hurricane Charley in Lee County (including Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel, and Captiva), Charlotte County (including Punta Gorda and Boca Grande), and other areas. The pictures are quite devastating. Note that they had a free video feed running of their newscast which has since gone offline.
 
If you are able to help, the American Red Cross is taking donations for their Disaster Relief Fund.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.abc-7.com/
 
Link (External Site): http://www.redcross.org/
 
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Digital Travel Photography - Cityscape Photo Ideas - Outside the Main District
Look outside of the main city districts to get some of the best skyline digital photos.
 
Digital Travel Photography - Be Considerate When in a Group
When traveling with others, remember that not everyone wants to wait as you take digital photos.
 
Digital Travel Photography - Where You Stay and How You Travel
Digital photos of your hotel room and mode of transportation can help tell a story.
 
Digital Travel Photography - Be Careful with Ozone and Pollution
Help make sure your health is not at risk when going outside taking digital photos.
 
Digital Travel Photography - Be Careful Where You Shoot
Just as times have changed, so must digital photographers in where they can shoot pictures
 
Internet Searching - Open Links in New Windows or Tabs
Stop backtracking to a search results page and open pages in new browser windows or tabs.
 
Internet Searching - Use a Metasearch Engine
You may find better results by using metasearch engines - search the web using multiple search engines simultaneously.
 
Internet Searching - Bookmark Your Searches for Later
Keep track of your search history so you can continue researching a list of search engine results at a later time.
 
Internet Searching - Read Search Engine Help Pages
Search engines contain many powerful features, but you may need to read help files in order to know how to use them.
 
Internet Searching - Synonyms May Help
Vary your search engine keywords to provide a greater variety of results.
 
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Start your Calendar Work Week on Monday
If you work a Monday to Friday job, shouldn't Microsoft Outlook's Calendar work the same way?
 
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Keep Others From Suggesting Appointment Times
Keep others from trying to change the times of your appointments in Microsoft Outlook.
 
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Keep Meeting Requests from Being Deleted
File your Microsoft Outlook 2003 meeting requests instead of automatically deleting them.
 
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Stop showing a 8a to 5p Calendar
Force Microsoft Outlook's Calendar Daily View to recognize alternate work schedules.
 
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Add Christian, Jewish, Islamic, or Country-Specific Holidays
Add holidays to your Outlook 2003 Calendar.
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - My Documents Folder Missing from Desktop
Make the "My Documents" folder reappear on your Windows 2000 Desktop.
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Delete the List of Recently Accessed Documents
Cover your tracks by removing the list of recently accessed files in Windows 2000.
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Stop Accidentally Printing Documents in Color
Stop printing color documents in Windows 2000 when you don't mean to.
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Test Your Printer
Ensure your printer is correctly connected to your Windows 2000 computer.
 
Windows 2000 Misc. - Disable the Recycle Bin
Stop using Windows 2000's Recycle Bin when deleting software or files.
 
Windows XP and the Internet - Can't Visit Secure https:// Web Sites
Having trouble visiting secure web sites with Internet Explorer and Windows XP?
 
Windows XP and the Internet - Stop Autodialing My ISP
Keep Windows XP from autodialing your ISP whenever it needs to access the Internet
 
Windows XP and the Internet - Using a Different Web Browser
You may wish to consider several Internet Explorer alternatives for better security, performance, or perhaps just for a change with Windows XP.
 
Windows XP and the Internet - Security Patches via Email
NEVER download security patches via e-mail when using Windows XP or any other operating system.
 
Windows XP and the Internet - Reinstall Internet Explorer or Outlook Express
How to reinstall Internet Explorer or Outlook Express if you are having significant problems.
 
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