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Kerrville, Texas
830-895-5016
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Sunday, August 28, 2005 |
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Sometimes we have
special sales and sometimes we
have important notices about virus outbreaks and other technical
bulletins. Check this section often for items that may affect
your computing environment. Call 830-895-5016 if you're interested in any for-sale items we might list here.
Is Your Wireless Network Secure? http://www.helsinginsanomat.fi/english/article/1101980633083
Domain Hosting Server Backups We
have acquired another backup server that will be used to backup
all the important files and websites on our domain hosting server.
This means that we will be running a complete backup once each
week on late Sunday nights into the wee hours of Monday mornings.
This does not mean that if you have a website on our server,
you should neglect to perform backups for your own administered domain
websites. Remember, Mr. Murphy may come calling with his lawbook
in hand and you can never have too many backups.
Speaking of Backups We still
have space available for anyone who wants to sign up for one of our
remote Backup Wizard accounts. You would have peace of mind
knowing that your critical files are safely tucked away on a remote
server in case of a hard disk crash or a catastrophic fire that might
damage any of your own onsite backup tapes or CDs. Check this
location for additional information about our Backup Wizard...
http://www.bictx.com/backup.shtml
For Sale - $168.00 (plus tax) (Used but Thoroughly Cleaned)
Intel Celeron 1.7 Ghz Computer with Windows 2000 Professional
Check this URL for complete information...
http://www.bictx.com/codegen.html
Fun Stuff
Each
week we stumble across interesting and fun sites on the internet.
Passing them along means we get to share these good times
and laughs. We hope you enjoy this section of our newsletter!
Einstein's Manuscripts http://www.lorentz.leidenuniv.nl/history/Einstein_archive/
Very Cool Science Site! Definitely Worth Passing Along... http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
These Ice Sculptures Wouldn't Last Very Long In Texas... http://www.rtoddking.com/chinawin2005_hb_if.htm
Now These Range From Silly to Ridiculous. But I guess it depends on your point of view... http://www.tiretagz.com/
Fun "Feed The IT Guy" Game... http://tech.msn.com/guides/feedtheitguy.armx
Are You Feeling Google Lucky? http://www.googlestore.com/product.asp?catid=1&code=GO40004
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.
Backup Your Domain Hosting Account Yes,
you can backup your own domain hosting account. All you have to
do is use the Backup icon located in your Plesk Control Panel.
This way you'll always have an additional copy of your entire
domain hosting account.
Linspire
Linux Tips
Linspire
Linux is a great operating system that is
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.
Latest Linspire Letter
http://www.linspire.com/linspire_letter.php
Create Your Own Business Cards and Labels Free to Linspire Linux CNR Members... http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_details.php?product_id=10033
Microsoft Windows
Tips
Microsoft Windows is
still the operating system that most people are familiar with.
Many businesses have built their IT requirements around this
commercial operating system and so it remains the cornerstone of our
onsite support service.
What To Do If You Suspect You Purchased Counterfeit Windows XPThe first thing you should do is check the following website to determine if your Windows XP is legitimate... http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspxIf
you determine that you were sold a counterfeit copy of Windows XP, then
your next step is to return the product to your place of purchase
and ask for a legitimate replacement product. If the vendor refuses to
help you, ask for your money back, and find a legitimate dealer who
will sell you legally licensed Microsoft products. If the vendor
refuses to give you a refund, report their actions to your local
Consumer Affairs Office and the Better Business Bureau. You should
also contact the Microsoft Piracy Hotline at 1-800-RU-LEGIT.
If you want to submit an anonymous report, you may do so using
the web method at ...
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/ReportingUs.mspxRemember,
if you have a counterfeit copy of Windows XP you may not be entitled to
receive important security updates and patches. This will make
your computer more vulnerable to viruses, hackers, and other internet
threats. Furthermore, if you did not receive an official Microsoft disk
and Certificate of Authenticity along with your purchase, you will run
into problems down the road if you ever need to repair or reinstall
your Windows XP. Computer Terminology Got You Down?Then
go over to Webopedia and look it up. You can find the
definition of thousands of computer terms and develop a
fundamental understanding of what they mean... http://www.webopedia.com/ What Is That File and What Software Do I Need To Open It?Has
anyone ever sent you a file that Windows cannot open? Are you
stumped trying to figure out what software you'll need to view that
file? Well, if you have Windows XP then you're in luck because it
will ask if you want to search the web for the correct program with
which to open that file... http://www.bictx.com/images/cannotopen.jpg If
it still fails to find the correct program you will need, then you
might try running a search on the three-letter file extension of your
mystery file at the following website... http://www.filext.com/
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We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails. ~Author Unknown
Happy Computing!
Tomas Bright Ideas Computing Kerrville, Texas 830-895-5016 http://www.bictx.com
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