MalekTips: 9-2-2004
 
Welcome to the latest issue of the MalekTips newsletter, providing computer and technology help and tips. We appreciate your subscription!
 
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* Get the most out of Internet Explorer 6's updates in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Use the pop-up blocker more efficiently by helping block only the pop-ups you want blocked. Stop playing sounds and displaying messages when pop-ups are blocked - have Internet Explorer 6 block windows silently. Manage 3rd-party add-ons in Internet Explorer 6 and disable potentially dangerous software from running.
 
* Learn more features found in the Google search engine. Save time browsing through multiple search results by opening web pages in new windows, keeping search results on screen. Define words with a variety of online dictionaries. Perform reverse-lookups on phone numbers. Browse the Directory instead of the main search engine for a possibly more refined list of results.
 
* Plus, this newsletter contains tips for Windows XP, general electronic mail advice, help for Outlook 2003 users, and Microsoft Word 2003 advice, including:
 
* Learn how to help keep your Windows XP system running smoothly by regularly scanning your hard drive for errors.
 
* Read why electronic mail attachments should be sent in separate messages to prevent your entire e-mails from possibly being blocked.
 
* Play different sounds in Outlook 2003 to help remind you of specific upcoming appointments.
 
* Speed up the display of complex graphics-rich Word 2003 documents.
 
These tips and more, 30 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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9-1-2004: WORM_BAGLE.AI Worm
 
Trend Micro has issued a Medium Risk alert for the WORM_BAGLE.AI Worm. This e-mail and HTML-script delivered virus downloads its payload from remote sites. It can disable antivirus software as well as the Windows Internet Connection Firewall. To help prevent infection, be sure to download updated virus signatures.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/defau
lt5.asp?VName=WORM_BAGLE.AI
 
8-31-2004: Apple Announces iMac G5
 
As noted in this press release, Apple has announced its new iMac G5. Available as a 17 or 20 inch LCD, the entire computer is built into the wide-screen display. The iMac G5 runs off either a 1.6 or 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 processor. Besides its minimal use of desk space, the computer is also quiet (<25 db according to the press release). More pictures and information are available on Apple's website.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2004/aug/31imac.ht
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Link (External Site): http://www.apple.com/imac/
 
8-28-2004: Archived Newsletters Online
 
I've just uploaded 5 archived issues of the MalekTips Computer and Technology Help newsletter, covering tips on Digital Cameras, Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Word 2003, Windows XP, ZoneAlarm, Tweak UI, searching the Internet, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Windows 2000, and more, over 125 tips in all. If you're not a newsletter subscriber and want to see what's been recently added to the site, or if you are a subscriber but want to catch up on the latest tips, check them out. July 29, 2004 - August 5, 2004 - August 12, 2004 - August 19, 2004 - August 25, 2004.
 
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8-27-2004: Proposed 2006 Target Date for Windows "Longhorn"
 
Accoring to a Microsoft press release, 2006 is now the target date for Windows "Longhorn", the next major revision of the Windows operating system. Several changes have been made to allow for this announced date, including postponing the new Windows file system, "WinFS", until after the "Longhorn" release. Also, the presentation subsystem "Avalon" and the communications subsystem "Indigo" should now be made available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users in 2006. This is in hopes that developers will write for these platforms that will now theoretically support a greater number of Windows users.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2004/Aug0
4/08-27Target2006PR.asp
 
8-26-2004: New Casio Digital Cameras
 
Casio sent out press releases announcing new digital cameras.
 
The Exlim Card EX-S100 is billed as the "world's smallest optical zoom digital camera". It offers a 2.8x optical zoom and 3.2 megapixels at a size of 3.46". x 2.24".
 
Also announced were two other models of the Exlim Zoom Series. The EZ-Z50 and EZ-Z55 both offer 5 megapixels and 3x optical zoom. The Z50 has a 2.0 inch LCD while the Z555 has a larger 2.5 inch LCD. Both offer other features such as noise reduction, 1.6 second startup time (with the flash off), and a Best Shot mode, where photographers can change the camera settings based on a collection of sample images.
 
Link (External Site): http://www.casio.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=corporat
e.pressrelease&page=/corporate/pressreleases/2004-
08-18-exilim-s100.htm
 
Link (External Site): http://www.casio.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=corporat
e.pressrelease&page=/corporate/pressreleases/2004-
08-18-exilim-ex-z55-ex-z50.htm
 
* Tips! *
 
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Electronic Mail - Remove Excess Quote Characters When Forwarding Messages
Make forwarded e-mail easier to read by removing quote characters.
 
Electronic Mail - What Country is That Sender From?
Help determine an e-mail's country of origin.
 
Electronic Mail - Send Attachments in Different Messages
Why it is beneficial to separate your e-mails from your e-mail attachments.
 
Google - Use a Hand-Picked Directory to Avoid Chaotic Results
Search Google's directory of websites to help weed out strange search engine results.
 
Google - Reverse Phone Number Lookup
Search for the names and addresses related to phone numbers using Google.
 
Google - Save Time, Open Results in a New Window
Save time researching Google search engine results by opening web pages in new browser windows.
 
Google - Define Words Using Multiple Dictionaries
Use Google's dictionary feature to find multiple definitions for a word.
 
Google - Google for Star Trek Fans
Display Google's interface using your favorite science-fiction character.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Disable Sounds on Blocked Pop-ups
Prevent Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP Service Pack 2 from annoying you with sounds every time pop-ups are blocked.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Don't Show Information Bar Text When Pop-up Blocked
Prevent Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP Service Pack 2 from annoying you with text every time it blocks a pop-up window.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Change Pop-up Blocker Filter Level
Filter more or less pop-up windows with Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP Service Pack 2.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Disable the Pop-up Blocker
Having trouble visiting some websites with Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 that require pop-up windows? Disable the pop-up blocker.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Allow Certain Sites to Pop-up Windows
Force Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 to not block pop-up windows from certain websites.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Don't Show Information Bar for Blocked Files and Downloads
Don't have Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 warn you about blocked files and downloads.
 
Internet Explorer 6 - Windows Service Pack 2 - Manage 3rd Party Add-Ons
View details and disable 3rd party add-on toolbars, ActiveX controls, and more in Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP Service Pack 2.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Increase or Decrease Macro Virus Protection
Allow Microsoft Word 2003 to help prevent against macro virus attacks.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Remove the Scroll Bars
Hide Word 2003's scroll bars to increase document-editing space.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Speed up Displaying Documents with Many Graphics
Speed up the display of complex graphic-rich documents in Microsoft Word 2003.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Add a Drop Cap
Add a stylish drop cap to your Microsoft Word 2003 documents.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Finer Text Selection
Select text more precisely in your Word 2003 documents.
 
Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Start in Calendar View
Start up Outlook 2003 viewing your appointment and meeting schedule.
 
Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Drag and Drop Events
Quickly move appointments and meetings from one day to another in the Outlook 2003 Calendar.
 
Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Open the Calendar in a New Window
Keep Outlook 2003's Inbox on-screen while viewing the Calendar.
 
Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Show Recurring Appointments
Help plan your workweek by viewing reoccurring appointments and meetings in your Outlook 2003 Calendar.
 
Outlook 2003 Calendar and Meeting - Play Different Sounds Per Appointment
Aurally note when different appointments and meetings occur with Outlook 2003.
 
Windows XP Misc - Scan Your Hard Drives for Errors
Manually scan your Windows XP system for hard drive errors.
 
Windows XP Misc - Do Not Restart From a System Error
Keep the Windows XP Blue Screen of Death visible for diagnostic reasons.
 
Windows XP Misc - Access the Start Menu During Full-Screen Setups
Access the seemingly inaccessible Start Menu when installing software in Windows XP.
 
Windows XP Misc - Remove the Taskbar Balloon Help
Prevent the Windows XP Taskbar balloon help from notifying you of events or errors.
 
Windows XP Misc - View the Catalog
Scan a catalog of selected Windows XP software.
 
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