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'NetlineNews
February 2003 |
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Welcome
all of our new Internet subscribers. This
newsletter is sent out the first of each month.
Scroll down for some tips and tricks along with
links to some useful, informative, and entertaining
websites. We hope you enjoy this newsletter.
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Will there only be six weeks left of winter? Winter,
what is that? I don't think we had winter this year, but I
am sure it will hit us hard the last six weeks. The days are getting
longer and soon the temperature will raise and we will smell Spring in
the air. Until then we should be cuddled up indoors by the fire, TV, or
better yet by the computer. With that in mind, I've found some fun sites
to visit this month. And just a reminder for everyone February 14th
is Valentine's Day so make it a special one!! Enjoy the sites. REMINDER: Please
email me your favorite sites:
netnews@meltel.net
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<> Your Local Help Desk
<> Tech Tips & Tricks
<> Places to visit
<> Humor is Good Medicine
NetlineNews
Archives |
<> Feature of the Month
<> Photo Contest
<> Internet Classes
<> This Month's Chronicles
<> Question & Answer
<> Computer Users Posture |
| Your
Local Help Desk |
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“Cookies” What are they?
A “cookie” is a small text file that a web site can store on a user's hard drive. “Cookies” allow a Web site to store information on a user's machine and retrieve it later.
“Cookies” are what web sites use to gather information about web surfers. This way, web sites can keep information on customers who have visited their sites. They store information on the pages that you have visited, along with information regarding purchases or requests you have made on their site. Some sites require you to have “cookies” enabled in your web browser to make purchases or even to view their sites at all.
Sometimes “cookies” can be very useful to you. One instance of this is if you make a purchase on a web site. A “cookie” will store information about what you purchased. The next time you visit the site, the information stored in that “cookie” will be readily available to the web site in looking up past purchases. Another use of “cookies” is when you fill out a web form with your name, address, etc., “cookies” are used to save this information. The next time you log on to this web site, you will not have to enter this information again.
The web site gets all of this information from the
data stored in that particular “cookie.”
You have nothing to fear though. Cookies cannot read from your hard drive, destroy any files, spread viruses, or get your email address
without your permission. Most web sites even include an expiration date for any cookie it sends to your computer. The cookie will automatically delete when it expires. You can also manually delete “cookies” if you wish to. They can be deleted by going into your browser. Then click on Tools, and Internet Options. Under the General tab, you will see Delete Cookies. By clicking on this all “cookies” will be deleted.
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| Tech
Tips & Tricks |
Save your memory!
Slow start up? Too many crashes? Lock-ups? This might help. See all of them little icons down there by your clock? Each icon represents a program that starts running
every time you open your windows program. Chances are good that if you have more than a few, you're running programs that don't need to be running. To minimize the excess use of your memory(ram), and turn off unnecessary programs, select Start>Run> and type "msconfig" into the text field(without the quotation marks), then select OK. Now select the tab marked "Startup". The only boxes that MUST be checked here are: SystemTray and ScanRegistry. To save changes select Apply>OK and reboot to discover how much faster windows will start without all the unnecessary programs.
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When you download programs over the internet, many are compressed into zip files to save download time. Before you can install these programs, you'll need to unzip them. Winzip is a utility to decompress zip files.
http://www.winzip.com/ddchomea.htm Don't
understand the cost of fuel? The US Department of Energy tells us why fuel economy is important, not only to save money, but to save the
environment and conserve resources. This site also has tips for fuel economy.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ For those of you that miss the sports headline news. Check out this site, it offers streaming video and photos of the most recent news!
Whether it is football, baseball, hockey, or basketball this site has all the information you need.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/videoplus/
Valentine Fun for the kids! Here you will find a great site that allows you to enjoy valentine crafts, clipart, books, riddles, games, puzzles, and valentine party activities.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/val/
It's that time again, tax time, check out this site for helpful tips. Don't get tangled in the IRS's red tape. Get advice before you need it to prevent future problems.
http://www.taxhelponline.com
Awesome Chef Recipes at "All Recipes" Your
home for great recipes, meal ideas, and cooking advice.
http://www.allrecipes.com/
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| Humor
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Kids are the Greatest!!
ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE:
"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life." (Roger, 9)
"If falling in love is anything like learning to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long to learn." (Leo, 7)
ON THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE AND ROMANCE:
"If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it doesn't hurt to be beautiful." (Jeanne, 8)
"It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like anything and I haven't got anybody to marry me yet." (Gary, 7)
"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time." (Christine, 9)
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Feature
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Photo Contest |
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You still have time!
Enter your photo by Feb
10, 2003, and you might receive
$50!
Click
for rules & entry form!
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Free Internet Classes
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Beginner Internet
Melrose High School Library
Feb.25..........7:30 -
9:30pm
Beginner Internet
Eden Valley High School
Feb.
11..........7:30 - 9:30pm
Beginner
Internet
Kimball Elementary School
Media Center
Feb.24.........7:30 -
9:30pm
Call to register and for more info:
Melrose Telephone Company
256-7471
548-3200
597-3333
764-7600
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| This
Month's Chronicles |
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Flower: Violet
Birthstone: Amethyst
| Feb.1................ |
Chinese New Year |
| Feb.
2............... |
Groundhog Day |
| Feb.
5............... |
Anniversary
of the Constitution |
| Feb.
12............. |
Lincoln's
B-day |
| Feb.
14............. |
Valentine's
Day |
| Feb.17.............. |
President's
Day |
| Feb.22.............. |
Washington
B-day |
| Feb.
24............. |
Flag
Day |
This
Day in History
www.scopesys.com/anyday
Horoscope
Aquarius............1-20 to 2-18
Pisces................2-19 to 3-20
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| Questions
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Q: Why Do People Use Zip Files?
A: Zip files save time and space, and make
downloading software and transferring e-mail attachments faster. To save
disk space simply compress these files into a zip file when they are not
used, and decompress them only when needed. Some common uses for Zip
files include: files available on ftp sites, bulletin boards and
emailing.
If you have a question you would like
answered please email us at:
netnews@meltel.net
and we will try to answer it.
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Computer
Users Posture
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Do
you use a computer at work? If you do, you may want
to think about how you sit when using your
computer. Long hours in one position can overexert
your muscles and cause injury. Take the following
advice the next time you get caught up in working:
- Change
body posture.
While
waiting, relax your arms or stand up and stretch.
- Don't
prop yourself up.
Allow
the "prop" arm to hang at the side of your
body relax in your lap.
- Keep
the mouse close.
If
you recline while working, move your mouse closer to
your body.
Not Good Posture!
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