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My PC Consultant Newsletter

Spring 2008

Computer News & Issues

Microsoft Messenger for MAC 7.
Messenger for Mac 7 is an integrated communications client that enables you to communicate with your contacts or group.
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Has Telecommuting Fallen from Grace?Once considered the cure for all workplace ills, many businesses and employees are questioning the merits of working from home. Find out more...

Seven Free Geek Tools - and a Quick Tip
Fix PC Lock-ups, jump-start your cable modem, and diagnose problems with your router. Find out more...

Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Google
Calculate complex equations, track shipments, build a Web site, and more--all on Google. Plus, how not to move a palm tree. Find out more...

The Battle for Your Browser
Attackers are doing drive-bys, but defences are good and getting better. Find out more...

Half of Canadians want TV, video phone calling on their PCs
But with 20 homes generating as much as today's Internet in its entirety by 2011, can the recreational Internet and business traffic continue to co-exist on the same network? Find out more...

Uncover Windows XP's built-in image resizing utility. Find out more...

Change the Product Key on Windows XP
Even in the most carefully managed environments, software tends to get installed without authorization, and so from time to time you may need to reset the Microsoft XP product key.  Here are two effective ways.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is now available.
Improve the reliability, security, and performance of your Windows Vista-based PC. Find out more...

The 2007 Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Customers can now take advantage of some of the features of the Open XML Format - even if they haven't upgraded yet. Free Download at...

Watch and learn Windows Vista
Would you rather watch than read about how to use Windows Vista? Then try these video demos that are narratd by our staff of Windows experts. Find out more...





Bypass the Windows Vista's logon procedure


Greg Shultz shows you how to access and use the Advanced User Accounts Control Panel to bypass Windows Vista's logon procedure and essentially configure Vista to automatically log you on when you turn on your system.


Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista

Increase the usefulness of Microsoft Windows Vista by adding Google to Vista's Start Search feature and as the default search provider in Internet Explorer 7's Instant Search box. In this Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to configure Vista to take advantage of these search tweaks.


XP SP3 Won't Be Coming Today

It's a Dynamics RMS gotcha that affects Vista SP1, too.
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A LAN in Every Home

Drive to wire computers, TVs and entertainment using existing electrical, phone and cable lines.
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Add a GMail account to Windows Mail in Vista.

Google has added IMAP capabilities to Gmail, thus making it possible for you to access your Gmail account in Windows Mail. With IMAP capabilities built into Gmail, you have the ability to use both Windows Mail and the Web-based interface at the same time. Greg Shultz shows you how to configure Windows Mail to send and receive e-mail messages from Gmail's server here>>


Will Yahoo Pick AOL, Google, Microsoft or News Corp.?

Grab some popcorn! Yahoo's ownership has become one of the hottest corporate thrillers in decades.
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The Best Canadian Spring Mobile Packages

Spring can be a good time to switch from one carrier to another. A year after Canadians were finally liberated with number portability, the freedom of choice seemed to open the doors to better rates and services. 
Check it out>>


Access your files from virtually anywhere! 

This password-protected online file storage is easy to use. Access your files from any Internet-connected computer in the world. Get 5GB of space for FREE! Check it our here >>


Tips and tricks


For Windows Vista

Use a webcam to bring your instant messaging to life 

Pair an inexpensive webcam with an instant messaging service like Windows Live Messenger, and take your conversations to a whole new level.

 

Convert your old photos to digital pictures

Learn how easy it is to convert your photographs to digital pictures using a scanner.

For Windows XP

Help protect your PC while web browsing

When you browse the web using an Administrator account, the potential damage from a virus is great. Learn how to set up a Limited User account to help protect your PC.

 

Test your Internet router

Run this test to see which Internet technologies your home network router supports.


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