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Infopackets Gazette: December 28, 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/20041228.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: Install sound card to computer with onboard, integrated sound? --> Visitor Feedback: Format, reinstall Windows with latest hot fixes all at the same time? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > GoogleCash eBook -- too good to be true? ------------------------------------------------------------ Infopackets Gazette Reader Elisa W. writes: " Dear Dennis, I noticed that you've posted a link to the GoogleCash eBook. Could you tell me if GoogleCash is for real? It sounds too good to be true. Thanks for your newsletter. I really enjoy it. " My response: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040916.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Install sound card to computer with onboard, integrated sound? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Infopackets Gazette Reader James M. writes: " I have a Compaq Presario 7360 and would like to replace my on-board (integrated) sound card with a third-party, PCI sound board (such as a SoundBlaster). How do I go about disabling the on-board sound so that the computer will recognize and use the new sound card? " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041228.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 ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Format, reinstall Windows with latest hot fixes all at the same time? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Infopackets Gazette Reader Jim W. writes: " Dear Dennis, As a computer professional, I enjoy your newsletter a lot because I learn so much from it, and the information is usually relevant to me and a lot of my clients. Now, I'd like to ask you this. I find myself frequently formatting / reinstalling Windows for many of my clients (because their copy of Windows is too messed up to attempt any type of quick-fix). When I do a reinstall, there is often a ton of Windows updates I need to download, regardless of which Windows Operating System I'm working with. Is there any way I can consolidate steps by somehow integrating the Windows Updates into a fresh install of Windows? " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041228.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Does your computer constantly crash with Blue Screens of Death? ------------------------------------------------------------ In that case, you might need to reinstall Windows. It's true! Sometimes, Windows gets so gummed up, that the only option is to reinstall. But don't worry -- it's easier than you think! http://www.infopackets.com/articles/reinstallwindows.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- December 28 Famous people born on this day: --> 1856, Woodrow Wilson, 28th President from (1912 - 1921). --> 1934, Maggie Smith --> 1954, Denzel Washington, actor. Events on this day in history: --> 1669, A patent for chewing gum is granted to William Semple. --> 1849, Dry-cleaning process accidentally discovered when M. Jolly- Bellin, a tailor, upsets a lamp, containing turpentine and oil, on his clothing and noticed it had a cleaning effect. --> 1902, Trans-Pacific cable links Hawaii to the United States. --> 1912, San Francisco Municiple railway starts operation at Geary Street (MUNI was the first municiply owned transit system). And don't forget... --> Snow boarding championships begin today in White Bluff Mtn, CO. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net Grand Theft Auto 2 In 1999, Rockstar Games and Rockstar North (then known as DMA Design) furthered the groundbreaking gameplay concepts established just two years prior in the original Grand Theft Auto - with the release of GTA2. GTA2 expanded on the top-down, open-ended crime world gameplay formula with a host of new features including the advent of multiple rival gangs � seven, to be exact, including the Yakuza, Scientists, Looneys, Rednecks, Zaibatsu, the Russian Mob and Hare Krishnas. Earn your respect with each gang. Reap the benefits with all manner of shady work-for-hire gigs contracted your way. And climb your way to the top of the criminal pile. Now, longtime Grand Theft Auto fans can revisit this classic entry in the series - and new jacks who missed out on this early franchise title can further discover Grand Theft Auto�s roots - absolutely free. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041228.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]
