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The
mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to
its original size.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Welcome to
another issue of our weekly newsletter!
Something
for everyone.
No
one can dispute that the human brain is the greatest computer of all
time! But sometimes it requires a little nudge to grow new
cells. I also happen to
believe that hardware computers are very useful tools
which can
help to provide that nudge. That's why this
newsletter is not just full of computer-related information, but also
includes entertainment and educational items to tickle the brain cells.
There's something of interest for everyone in here so feel free to
share this issue and pass it along to your
friends and family...
What's In Here?
Lots of cool,
fun, and
informative stuff every week!
I'm dubbing this
week's issue
the Orson Welles.
On this day in 1937, Les Miserables, the first radio drama produced by Orson Welles and the fledgling Mercury Theater, debuts. Our Ctrl-Alt-Backspace
section includes special click-links to
transport you
to educational and informational websites
about Orson Welles.
Click any of
these links to go
directly to your favorite section...
Missed an
issue?
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out
past issues here...
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Ye! Hear Ye!
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we have
special sales, important notices about virus outbreaks or
other technical
bulletins. Call 830-895-5016 if you're
interested in any sale items we might list here. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Step-by-Step Guide to Laptop Hacking
There's no better way to prevent laptop theft and hacking than by
understanding how it's done by the pros. Only then can you take steps
to prevent becoming a victim of laptop theft or hacking...
http://tinyurl.com/ruda5
Internet Mapping and Outlook Combined...
http://outlook.local.live.com/minisites/local/outlook/default.aspx
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Latest Virus
Threats
Fer.Kruel
Fer.Kruel is a Ferite script which will overwrite other script files.
The script virus will run on any platform that supports Ferite scripts.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-072315-4310-99
VBS.Asplux
VBS.Asplux is a virus that spreads by infecting .aspx files on the
compromised computer. It has been reported that this malicious Visual
Basic Script (VBScript) may arrive on a computer as a dropped component
file of another malware.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-071414-2632-99
 Fun
& Educational Stuff
Each
week we stumble across interesting, educational and fun sites on the
internet.
We hope you enjoy this section of our
newsletter as much as we do! But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
What Ever Happened to William Windsor?
You may not recognize the name of William Windsor, but from 1970 to
1972 he starred in the title role of "Claude" in THE very popular
Broadway hit musical called "Hair". After Hair closed he also starred in the title
role of another popular musical called "Jesus Christ, Superstar"
for about three months. Nowadays, it seems William's activities have
led to infantilism where he is now known as the Phoenix "Baby Man". If
you think this is too bizarre to be true, then read the complete story
for yourself...
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/issues/2005-06-09/news/feature.html
Infrared Digital Photography Anyone?
Cool site that tells you how...
http://www.lifepixel.com/
Scanned Images, Engravings and Pictures From Old Books
"Remains of Ruined Castles, Deserted
Abbeys, Old Manor Houses, mansions and stately homes; also engravings,
woodcuts and pictures of Old England and Wales; also other subjects
mentioned below, including Pictures of old books, scanned, prepared and
published by Liam Quin." Click to view some more cool images...
http://www.fromoldbooks.org/
Tiger Habitat Plummeted 40 Percent in 10 Years, Survey Finds
"Tigers have far less room to roam
than they did just a decade ago, according to a comprehensive new
study. The critically endangered big cats now live in 40 percent less
habitat than they did ten years ago, the study finds." Click to read entire article...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/07/060720-tigers.html
Are Your Car's Side Mirrors Properly Adjusted?
Believe it or not, most car's side mirrors are not properly adjusted.
I've known about this technique for several years and I've virtually
eliminated all the blind spots in my driving periphery...
http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/
Bubblesnaps
If you have a little imagination, you can really have some fun here...
http://www.bubblesnaps.com/
Maybe You Remember Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" Comedy Routine
Well here's an updated twist on the same skit if they were alive today...
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/humor/061604.sht
Do You Like Lighthouses?
Here's a website with an awesome collection of lighthouse information and images...
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/ltaccess.html
Do You Like Art?
Here's a website with an awesome collection of information about artists and their work...
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
How Tall Are You?
Enter your height at this website to see how you stack up against the celebrities...
http://www.sizematcher.com/
Shop Horror
"Welcome to Shop Horror, Guy
Swillingham's tour of the funniest shop fronts in High Street
Britain. From the genuinely inventive to the truly awful, Shop
Horror salutes them all." Click to view images and read entire article...
http://www.shophorror.co.uk/index.html
 Web
Hosting
Tips
Do
you
have a domain website hosting account with
us? If so, you'll want to check this section for handy tips
to
help make your website standout from the crowd. Sometimes
we'll
give tips about working with your Plesk Control Panel. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
How To Manage a Database Using phpMyAdmin
 Linspire
Linux Tips
Linspire
Linux is a great operating system designed to be the easiest of all
desktop linux distributions.
If
you haven't tried it for yourself yet, ask for a free demo CD the next
time we service your computer. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Win4Lin Pro
"Win4Lin Pro Desktop™ is
perfect for users who prefer “thick client”-style
computing. No more dual booting – Win4Lin Pro runs Windows as a
Linux application and stores your documents and settings in the Linux
file system. Integration with your Linux environment – whether it
is one specialized application or your whole desktop, Win4Lin Pro
provides seamless support for Windows-on-Linux." Click to read for more information...
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Linspire Linux Tip of
The Week
Don't
forget to check the archive link at that page for previous tips...
http://www.linspire.com/tooltips.php
Latest
Linspire Letter....
http://www.linspire.com/linspire_letter.php
Michael's Latest Minute...
http://www.michaelrobertson.com/
 Microsoft
Windows
Tips
Microsoft Windows is
still the operating system that most people are familiar with.
Many businesses have based their requirements around
this
commercial operating system and so it remains the cornerstone of our
onsite support service. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Windows XP Backup Utility
" The Backup utility in Windows®
XP Professional helps you protect your files and information if your
computer fails. For example, you can use Backup to copy the data on
your hard drive and archive it on another hard drive, a disk, a CD, a
DVD, or another computer. If your hard drive is erased or damaged, you
can easily restore the data from the archived copy." Click to read entire article...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/backup.mspx
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My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
~Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)
Gluttony is not a secret vice.
~Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror.
~Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)
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I
hope you've enjoyed this edition of our weekly newsletter. I try to
make each week's edition different and special by including meaningful
computer tips and links to fun, educational, and scientific websites.
If
you have any items of interest you might like to see addressed in the
future, or you have any Fun Stuff links of your own that you might like
to share, drop me an email and we'll see if we can include them for you.
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Meanwhile,
don't forget to keep your computer's anti-virus current and your
critical and security patches up-to-date for the most reliable
computing experiences on the internet.
Happy Trails~
Tomas
Bright Ideas ComputingTM
Kerrville,
Texas
http://www.bictx.com
830-895-5016
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