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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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Kerrville
Texas
830-895-5016 |
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 Lucille Ball Edition.
On this day in 1961, the beloved sitcom I Love Lucy airs its last episode.
Our Ctrl-Alt-Backspace
section includes special click-links to
transport you
to educational and informational websites
about Lucille Ball.
Click any of
these links to go
directly to your favorite section...
Missed an
issue?
Check
out
past issues here...
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Ye! Hear Ye!
Sometimes
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.
Do You Have One of Our Internet Backup Wizard Accounts?
We recently changed the software we're using for the Backup Wizard
accounts. We now recommending Comodo Backup instead of Simply Safe.
We have found Comodo Backup to be more user friendly and it contains an
enhanced software feature set along with other improved capabilities. You may continue using your existing
Simply Safe backup software if you're satisfied with its performance
or you may download, install and configure Comodo Backup from...
http://www.backup.comodo.com/
If you run into any problems, you may still call Bright Ideas Computing for an on-site consultation
appointment or obtain additional free end-user support for Comodo
Backup from...
http://support.comodo.com/
 Spyware, Bots, Rootkits Flooding Through Unpatched IE Hole
"The newest zero-day flaw in the
Microsoft Windows implementation of the Vector Markup Language is being
used to flood infected machines with a massive collection of bots,
Trojan downloaders, spyware and rootkits." Another good reason alternative OS are becoming increasingly popular. Click to read this frightening article...
http://tinyurl.com/pj59t
Step-by-step guide: Hacking file servers
"File servers "hold the gold" on your
network. They house sensitive files, databases, passwords and more.
When they go down the network is incapacitated. When they're breached,
all hell can break loose. The following are true hacks I've discovered
recently. I'll share with you what I came across and how the
vulnerability was exploited -- all from a hacker's point of view." Think your network is secure? Click to read entire article...
http://tinyurl.com/o3xbh
Responsible Pet Owner Discount Program
Bright Ideas Computing promotes and supports responsible pet ownership
and wants to encourage everyone to help in the fight against pet
over-population.
That's why we will offer a 10% discount off our computer service and
repair labor charges to any customer who has had their pet spayed or
neutered within 90 days. The best part is that this discount will apply
to multiple service calls over a ninety day period! In some cases, this
could actually pay for the spay or neuter fees they incurred as
Responsible Pet Owners!
All you have to do to qualify for this discount is to show us your spay
or neuter certificate showing that it was performed within the past 90
days and you will receive 10% labor charge discounts for a full ninety
day period after the actual spay or neuter date.
By the way, if you are looking to add a new family member, you might
call on Kerrville's local Freeman-Fritts Pet Center at 257-4144. For
more information check out their website at...
http://www.freemanfritts.com/index.shtml
Latest Virus
Threats
 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.
Who Are The World's Tallest People?
Click here to find out who are the world's tallest people...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060915/ap_on_re_eu/netherlands_tallest_people
The Science of Cooking
"Just where did the term barbeque
originate? The Oxford English Dictionary states that the word barbeque
was derived from the Spanish word barbacoa which itself was taken from
a Haitian word barbacoa, meaning "a framework of sticks set upon
posts." Meats and fish were placed on these posts and slowly cooked." Click to read entire article...
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/meat/bo/index.html
Astronomy Picture of the Day
"Though it's 93 million miles away,
the Sun still hurts your eyes when you look at it. But bright sunlight
(along with accurate planning and proper equipment!) resulted in this
sharp silhouette of spaceship and space station." Click to view an awesome picture...
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060921.html
Understanding the Equinox
"Every year in September the sun crosses the Equator and day and night fall into balance." Click to view video...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/09/060922-equinox-video.html
USB Rechargeable Batteries
Somebody's going to get rich over this one!
http://www.usbcell.com/
Born Without Fingerprints
"Two rare and related diseases leave
their sufferers with no fingerprints. Now scientists may have cracked
the genetic code behind the inherited ailments." Click to read entire article...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/09/060922-fingerprints.html
Welcome to The Red Ferret Journal
Tantalisingly tasteful, tacky and taut tech trivia.
http://www.redferret.net/
Creepy "Shadow Person" Effect Conjured by Brain Shocks
"Schizophrenics sometimes feel the
presence of an unknown person behind them who mimics their movements.
Now scientists have produced the same disturbing effect in a
nonschizophrenic person by applying electric stimulation to a specific
area of her brain." Click to read entire article...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/09/060920-shadow-person.html
Mars Face Makeover: Controversial Formation Observed from New Angles
"NASA started it all back in 1976 with an image of an interesting
mountain on Mars and a caption that described it as appearing to have
eyes and nostrils." Click to read entire article...
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060921_mars_images.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 Create an Email Account in Outlook Express
Check out this
flash
tutorial that will show you how to create an email account in Outlook Express...
http://tinyurl.com/krub2
 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.
Bluefish
"Bluefish is a powerful editor for
experienced web designers and programmers. Bluefish supports many
programming and markup languages, but it focuses on editing dynamic and
interactive websites." Click for more information...
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_details.php?product_id=674
(click image)
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Enjoy the best of both world's! Let us install a second hard drive in
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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.
Easy USB Device Removal Tip
Do
you find it annoying to have to go through the steps to stop a USB
device before you can safely remove it? Have you ever encountered the "device 'generic device' is busy and cannot be removed now" error? I've just published a solution at ...
http://www.bictx.com/tip9-24-06.shtml
How To Create an Email Account in Outlook Express
Check out this
flash
tutorial that will show you how to create an email account in Outlook Express...
http://tinyurl.com/krub2
Want to See the Rest of The Tips?
Check them all out at...
http://www.bictx.com/tips.shtml
Free Notable
Software Download...
CyberMind
" A master-mind clone, that will make
you stare at it for minutes! The best looking program in the world, no
kidding. Take a look at this! Different game levels, mathematical
methods to compute combinations left, HINT if you can't think of
something, High-Scores, Timer, and one of the coolest user interfaces
you've EVER SEEN. Designed in Adobe Photoshop, using built-in, Alien
Skin and Kai Power Tools filters." Click for more information...
http://www.cylog.org/games_1.asp
(click
the image)
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It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy.
~ Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989)
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
~ Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989)
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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.
Visit
the following website if you want
to subscribe or (gasp!) unsubscribe...
http://lists.bictx.com/mailman/listinfo/brightideas
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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make sure that you possess the fundamental and required skill sets
before you implement any advice or attempt to perform any
troubleshooting steps we, or other websites, might recommend. You
should also be advised that we have no control over how you perform any
troubleshooting steps nor do we have any control over the content of
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weekly newsletter. We also do not know if you have patched your
computer with the latest security updates nor do we know if your
anti-virus definition files are fully up-to-date.
Therefore,
in
no event shall Bright Ideas ComputingTM or any
of its third-party product
or service providers be liable to any person for any special,
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including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, loss
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