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Sunday, November 23, 2003
Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at Sharper Training Solutions!
In this Issue:
Special Feature: Copy a File into a New Folder
Tips & Tricks: Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick Shutdown in Windows XP
Featured Computer Term: IP address
This Week's Topic: Change Desktop Fonts
Questions: Windows XP Inactive Icons
Websites of Interest: Thanksgiving, Calorie Counter
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Special Feature: Copy a File into a New Folder
When you want to move a file from one folder to another all you have to do is drag it with your mouse. But what if you would like to leave the file in the original folder and put a copy of it in the new folder?
To do this, drag the file with your right mouse button. When you release the file, you will be asked to chose if you want to move, copy or make a shortcut to the file.
Click copy and the file is copied into the new folder. Take a look in the old folder and its in there, too.
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Please tell your neighbors, friends and family about our classes and our
email newsletter.
If you would like us to send this newsletter to a friend, please send your
name and their email address to info@computerkindergarten.com with the words
Subscribe to Newsletter in the subject line of the email.
If you think a friend or family member would like to attend our classes,
we'll send them a printed list of upcoming classes. Send a stamped,
self-addressed envelope to: STSI - Class Schedule, 50 Lee Avenue, Babylon NY 11702.
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Tips & Tricks: Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick Shutdown in Windows XP
Rather than reaching for the mouse, try using this keyboard shortcut to turn your computer off:
Press and release the Windows key, that’s the key with the Windows logo on it. You’ll see the Start button menu open up.
Press and release the u key; the Turn Off Computer dialog box opens up.
Press u again, and the computer will shut down.
To restart the computer, use Windows key, u, r.
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http://stsico.com/html/newsletter.html
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Featured Computer Term: IP address
An identifying address for a computer on a network, such as the Internet. Every computer that communicates over the Internet is assigned an IP address that uniquely identifies the device and distinguishes it from other computers on the Internet.
Is there a computer term or phrase that you'd like to see an explanation of?
Email it to info@computerkindergarten.com and we'll put the term and its
definition in an upcoming newsletter.
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Today's Topic: Change Desktop Fonts
Question: I just bought a new laptop, which I love already. However, the names of the icons are very small. Can I make the text bigger so that it is easier for me to read?
Answer:
Yes you can. Here’s how:
Right click on a blank area on the desktop. From the resulting menu, left click on Properties.
In the Display Properties dialog box that you now see, click the Appearance tab at the top.
Towards the bottom of the dialog box, right below Font size, you will probably see the word Normal. To the right of that is a small down arrow. Click on that arrow, and then click on Extra large.
Click OK and you’ll see the text on your icons will be much larger and easier to read.
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Do you have friends who aren't as computer literate as you but would like to
be? Tell them to attend our Computer Kindergarten for Grownups class at the
library. To send them our schedule, send a stamp, self-addressed envelope to:
STSI, Class Schedule, 50 Lee Avenue, Babylon NY 11702.
Or, visit our website and print our schedule:
http://stsico.com/html/classes.html
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Question: Windows XP Inactive Icons
I have Windows XP on my computer. Every so often I get a message that says I have inactive icons and it wants to remove them. I don’t want to remove any of the icons because I may use them sometime. Can I stop this annoying message from coming up?
Answer:
In its attempt to make things easier for a computer user, Windows XP has some automated features. One of them tries to help you keep your desktop neat – by removing icons that you haven’t used for a long time or never used at all.
It can be annoying. You can turn this feature off; here’s how:
Right click on a blank area on the desktop. From the resulting menu, left click on Properties.
In the Display Properties dialog box that you now see, click the Desktop tab at the top. Click the Customize Desktop button.
Towards the bottom of the Desktop Items dialog box that you now see, click the box to the left of Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days. By clicking on that box, you will remove the checkmark that is in there.
Click the OK button. That returns you to the Display Properties dialog box; click the OK button again.
Now you won’t be bothered by that message again.
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feel free to forward it to your friends and family members. If you would like
us to subscribe a friend, please send your name and their email address to
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subject line of the email.
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Websites of Interest:
Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving website features a picture timeline from 1620-1621, and discusses what life was like in Plymouth.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/thanksgiving/
Take a look at the History Channel’s website for information on the Pilgrims and some very interesting facts about the menu at the first Thanksgiving meal.
http://www.historychannel.com/thanksgiving/
This holiday season, help those who are less fortunate than you. For suggestions where you can volunteer on Long Island, take a look at the DigitalCity website:
http://aolsvc.digitalcity.com/longisland/volunteering/
This website claims to be the Internet's most complete Thanksgiving recipe resource. It includes frequently asked questions, help with the basics, a comprehensive search feature, and recipes for those on special diets.
http://www.thanksgivingrecipe.com/default.asp
Visit the Kids Domain website for crafts, games, stories, coloring pages,and other activities for children.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/thanks/
Send an electronic Thanksgiving card to your online friends, free.
http://www.freewebcards.com/cards/thanksgiving/
Calorie Counter
With the holidays coming up, now is not the time we usually count calories. But, if you do have that self control, this website can help you check out what you are eating. Or, you might want to bookmark it and look again after you make your New Years resolutions.
http://www.calorie-count.com/
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