MalekTips: 12-22-2005
 
Welcome to the latest issue of the MalekTips newsletter, providing computer and technology help and tips. We appreciate your subscription!
 
We have 30 new tips found below in the latest issue of MalekTips.
 
* Explore the world during the holiday season with websites that use Google Maps technology. Check out an interactive world encyclopedia where you can pan through a world map and view related information. View detailed weather reports across the world. Or, skip Earth and view satellite images of the moon. Plus, view interactive subway maps of New York City (once mass transit starts running again), Washington DC, and San Jose.
 
* Having problems with the Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows XP? If your taskbar suddenly moved to the top of the screen, learn how to move it back. Prevent Start Menu submenus from automatically opening, making it harder to navigate your machine. Add or remove shortcuts that appear directly on the Start Menu.
 
* Get more out of Microsoft Word 2003. Want to learn how to create newspaper-style columns in your documents? This newsletter will show you how. Add copyright, trademark, and registered trademark symbols to your text as needed. Plus, we have tips for those that need to convert to and from other word processing document formats.
 
* Looking for an alternate web browser? Consider Opera 8.5, which is now free. After trying out this browser, tweak it for a better web experience. Having trouble reading small text? Tired of printing webpages that waste toner or ink with complex backgrounds? Annoyed when webpages play music? Afraid that others might view a history of sites you've previously visited? We've got the tweaks.
 
All this, plus information on a freeware image viewer and organizer that has lots of features for those who love taking digital photos. And, we've got help and information for cell phone users, including websites that can help you recycle your old phones to help charities.
 
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Cell Phone - Recycle Your Old Cell Phone
Organizations and resources that can help you recycle cell phones for charity.
 
Cell Phone - Watch for Transfer Fees
Don't get surprised if you get charged extra fees when purchasing cell phone games, screensavers, or ringtones.
 
Cell Phone - Caller ID May Not Work When Roaming
Your cell phone may not transmit caller ID information when you roam outside your normal network.
 
Cell Phone - Lost and Need Directions? Get Google Maps for Cell Phones
Display maps and directions on your cell phone.
 
Cell Phone - Roaming Can Happen Anytime, Anywhere!
A word of warning about cell phone roaming.
 
Google Maps - Map the United Kingdom
Display maps and satellite imagery of England with Google Maps.
 
Google Maps - Weather and Webcams on a Map
This website offers detailed interactive weather forecasts plus a lot more.
 
Google Maps - Skip Earth and View the Moon
Find out if the moon really is made of cheese.
 
Google Maps - Connect Maps with Encyclopedia Entries
View an interactive world map and encyclopedia.
 
Google Maps - Subway System Maps
See which rail lines service New York City, Washington DC, and San Jose.
 
IrfanView 3 - Download the IrfanView Image Viewer and Processor
IrfanView is a freeware Windows application that lets you display, organize, and manipulate images and photos. Here's how to download and install IrfanView.
 
IrfanView 3 - View an Image from the Internet or Hard Drive
Use IrfanView to display images and photos on your hard drive or on the Internet.
 
IrfanView 3 - Download PlugIns to Support More Features
IrfanView can support even more image-related features through the use of plugins.
 
IrfanView 3 - Play MP3 Music
Besides displaying images and photos, IrfanView can also play MP3 songs.
 
IrfanView 3 - Add IrfanView Option to 'Send To' Menu
Easily display images in IrfanView from Windows Explorer even if you do not set up explicit associations with various file types.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Adding Copyright, Trademark, Registered Trademark Symbols
Insert frequently-used copyright and trademark symbols into your Microsoft Word 2003 documents.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Separate Text into Columns
Step-by-step instructions for Microsoft Word 2003 users - place text inside columns.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Microsoft Word is not Properly Converting Word Processing Documents
Help Microsoft Word 2003 correctly convert documents from other word processing formats.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Automatically Save Word Files as Different File Types
Work in an office where several different word processors are used? This tip may make it easier to transfer Microsoft Word documents to other computers.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 - Acquire a Picture from your Scanner or Digital Camera
Insert pictures from your scanner or digital camera directly into your Microsoft Word 2003 documents.
 
Opera 8 - Opera is Free
The Opera 8.5 web browser is now freeware without advertisements cluttering the screen.
 
Opera 8 - Remove Web Page History for Privacy
Increase your privacy when browsing the web with Opera 8 - eliminate website history tracking.
 
Opera 8 - Page Backgrounds when Printing
Save your printer toner or ink when printing webpage documents in Opera 8.5 by skipping background colors and textures.
 
Opera 8 - Make Webpages Bigger to Aid the Visually-Impaired
Having a hard time viewing web pages in Opera 8? You can force it to display everything much larger.
 
Opera 8 - Disable Web Page Sounds
Prevent most webpages from playing music or sound effects in Opera 8.
 
Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu - Move the Taskbar
Has your Windows XP Taskbar jumped to the top or side of your screen? This tip shows how to bring it back to the bottom.
 
Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu - Add or Remove Shortcuts on the Start Menu
Customize your Windows XP Start menu - let it show more (or fewer) shortcuts without having to select "All Programs".
 
Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu - Toggle the Taskbar on Top of Other Windows
Is your Windows XP Taskbar getting overshadowed by other windows? Or, conversely, do you want to add more available screen real-estate to your software?
 
Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu - Stop Opening Start Menu Submenus Automatically
Prevent submenus in the Windows XP Start menu from popping open unexpectedly whenever you hover your mouse pointer on them.
 
Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu - Opening the Control Panel from the Run Command
Need to configure your Windows XP computer but can't access the Control Panel? Try this tip.
 

 
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