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Infopackets Gazette: December 22, 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/20041222.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: 0Spam -- the ultimate free anti-spam solution? --> Visitor Feedback: Upgraded Kodak Camera software -- now can't transfer pictures?, Part 2 --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > " It freed up almost 1.5 gig of space on my system! " ------------------------------------------------------------ " Dear Dennis, After reading your review, I downloaded and installed WinOptimizer Platinum Suite. So far, it freed up almost 1.5 gig of space on my system. I was impressed. I also happened to come across another program called PowerUp XP Platinum, and was wondering if you would consider writing a review? It looks equally as good. Thanks in advance! PS: I have been enjoying your newsletters for quite some time. They're always informative and to the point. Please keep up the good work! " My response: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040623.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: 0Spam -- the ultimate free anti-spam solution? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com I'm swamped this time of year, and so is my inbox -- full of spam (unsolicited email) offers, that is. RE: the ultimate free anti-spam solution? I recently stumbled across a web site that offers a free, seamless anti- spam solution: all without the need to install special, third-party software or to configure complex mail filter rules. Because there the client computer does not require a software integration, this makes 0spam platform independent and perfect for home or corporate use, whether it's for a Linux, Mac, or Windows machine. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041222.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > According to Webroot, 9 out of 10 PC's have Spyware. ------------------------------------------------------------ Spyware is loosely defined as, "any program which gathers information (about you) through an Internet connection -- without your knowledge." Spyware can gather information about your email address, keystrokes, browser cookies, passwords, credit card numbers, and can send advertisements -- even if you're not connected to the Internet! How can you stop your system from becoming infected ... in the first place? Find out now! http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20030723.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Search for specific text (web links) in multiple documents? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Recall -- Last week, Gazette Reader Paul H. had problems accessing his Kodak camera after upgrading to the latest revision of Kodak Easy Share camera software. Paul wrote: " I have a Kodak DX3600 camera equipped with a 'docking' unit. I upgraded the camera software (from version 1.2 to latest revision), but can no longer transfer pictures from my camera to the computer (I am using Windows 2000, by the way) ... Are you aware of any fixes, or should I just use this thing for a fishing weight? " In my response, I suggested that Paul upgrade his USB driver in hopes of resolving the problem, in addition to two more workarounds. Over the weekend, I received a few more helpful tips from Readers concerning this issue. Gazette Reader Lew L. provided some particularly helpful insight to the Kodak Easy Share upgrade dilemma. Lew writes: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041222.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Confused about burning CDs? ------------------------------------------------------------ MP3 or Music CD? Data CD, multi-session, ISO, track-at-once, or disc-at- once? Mixed mode, bootable, Mode 1, Mode 2 or UDF? ISO-9660 compliant or Joliet file system? What's the difference? Enough already! Most CD burning applications are loaded with tons of techno-jargon that confuse most computer users (let alone, newbies). And with a plethora of CD formats, creating a CD -- whether it's an audio CD for your car, or a data CD for your computer -- can certainly prove to be a difficult task. Thankfully, there's a much easier solution (and you don't need to be a rocket scientist to use it)! How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040819.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- December 22 Famous people born on this day: --> 1858, Giacomo Puccini, opera composer. --> 1912, Lady Bird Johnson --> 1917, Gene Rayburn --> 1945, Diane Sawyer, Broadcast jounalist. --> 1962, Ralph Fiennes, actor, Schinler's List. Events on this day in history: --> 1850, Hawaiian Post Office established. --> 1895, United States Golf Association is formed. --> 1956, "Colo" becomes the first gorilla to be born in captivity. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net Quark Quark is a powerful security tool which will help you protect your computer from unauthorized access by taking over your system and denying any user interaction until the correct password has been provided. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041222.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Subscription Management ------------------------------------------------------------ To subscribe to our newsletter, or to read past issues: http://www.infopackets.com/windows+newsletter.htm --- To remove or change your subscription information, visit: http://www.infopackets.com/remove+change+email.htm You are subscribed as: [email protected]
