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Infopackets Gazette: November 11, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041111.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: Password protect Files and Folders? --> Visitor Feedback: Direct X requirement? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > The idea is so simple, I can't believe Microsoft hasn't thought of it! ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Prevent Window crashes. --> Optimize valuable system resources. How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20030722.htm#feature Warning: The above link provides for a very interesting read! ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Password protect Files and Folders? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Denise A. writes: " Hi Dennis, First let me say that I thoroughly enjoy your newsletter. What a wealth of information it is! I just finished reading Tuesday's Gazette article, 'restricting access to portions of the start menu', for the sake of security. My question is this: can a folder or certain file be password protected? I am running Windows XP. " My response: If you own more than one computer and have a local area network, you can can restrict who has access to what by setting the "share" privileges on Folders. On the other hand: if you only own 1 computer and have more than 1 person sharing it, Windows XP does not offer any way to password protect files or folders unless you choose to Compress the folder using ZIP. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041111.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Ever wonder if your email was received by the recipient? ------------------------------------------------------------ ... Well, now you can stop wondering! MsgTag Status uniquely monitors your emails with in an attractive and easy to use Dashboard. Now you can keep track of when you sent an email and whether or not the recipient has opened it -- plus a whole lot more! How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040116.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Direct X requirement? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Linda K. writes: " Dear Dennis, I am running Windows 98 and would like to know what 'Direct X' is? I have trouble playing some games because there are system requirements (namely, Direct X 6.0 or greater). How can I solve this problem? " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041111.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Question: What is Disk Imaging and why should you have it? ------------------------------------------------------------ Disk imaging software is used to backup Windows and other operating systems. Disk imaging is far more superior than Windows System Restore and can revert your computer system to a previously healthy state within minutes. Disk imaging can also transfer Windows from a smaller hard drive to a larger one -- without the need to reinstall Windows. How does it work? Click to find out more! http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040701.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- November 12 Famous people born on this day: --> 1815, Elizabeth Stanton, early leader of women's rights movement. --> 1866, Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China (ROC and PRC.) --> 1942, Stephanie Powers, actress. Events on this day in history: --> 1745, The first known happy hour is held in Ireland. --> 1859, Jules Leotard performs the first Flying Trapeze circus act in Paris. He also designed the garment that bears his name. --> 1933, First known photo of the Loch Ness monster is taken. --> 1936, Oakland Bay Bridge opened. --> 1942, World War II "The Battle of Guadalcanal" begins. --> 1946, The first "autobank" (banking by car) was established, in Chicago. --> 1981, First time a spacecraft is launched twice -- the Space Shuttle "Columbia" lifts off again. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net VisualCron VisualCron is replacement for Windows' integrated task scheduler and has more features and flexibility. VisualCron is based on the Unix/Linux version of cron. Above all, the interface of VisualCron is very easy to use. ... 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