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Today's Featured Website:     firstlook.com

At firstlook.com, you can preview a movie before you spend your hard-earned dollars to rent or see it. Choose among more than 3 million previews of movies, music, games or TV shows. A fun website.

http://www.firstlook.com/

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Today's Featured Computer Term:    Device Driver

When you attach a new peripheral to your PC -- like a printer -- your computer and (new) printer have to become acquainted. They do this by using software called a "device driver" (or "driver,").

Windows has a few generic drivers built-in. They help control a specific device as it interacts with the operating system. You'll have one for your printer, your CD burner, your scanner, etc. When you try connecting something to your computer that it doesn't recognize, the new peripheral will not operate at its full capability. You'll have to install the (hopefully provided) driver that goes with the new device.

Buggy device drivers WILL cause crashes. Stick to name-brand hardware and you should be safe.

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Today's Topic:   Determining the Version of Your Software

Sometimes you'll get tips or instructions for a program that will vary depending on the version of the program that you are using. To figure out your version, follow these steps:

1. Start the program as you normally would.
2. From the Help menu, choose About "Program Name." The About "Program Name" dialog box will be displayed
3. The version number you are using should appear in the first line or two of the dialog box. You may want to write it down somewhere.
4. Click on OK.