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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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December 28, 2004
Vol. 3, No. 99
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41 New PC Tips, iPod Secrets, Holiday Viruses, Special Tip Issue
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Get the Most Out of Your Stuff
Welcome back! I hope you had a happy and relaxing holiday
break! And if you're like a lot of us, you probably got some
great gear over the holidays. Congrats, but now comes the
fun -- how do you get the most out of it? We're here to
help, with in-depth articles to help you get the most of
just about everything. In this special issue of What's New
Now, we'll focus on those stories, along with some other big
tech stories that happened over the past few days. But let's
start with your stuff!
So You've Got an iPod, Now What?
Were you one of those lucky souls who ended up with a new
iPod mini this holiday? If so, you've probably already
downloaded tons of music to it, but there's so much more you
can do. For example, if you're a Windows users, there are
some pretty nifty programs that let you use the built-in
calendar and address-book features (bet you didn't know you
could do that!) Plus, we've got details on how to use your
iPod between a Mac and Windows PC, turning it into an
external hard drive and more! Start with our story about
what to do now, and then browse our entire ExtremeiPod site
for details about how to get the most out of that wonderful
new music player.
Get More from Your New iPod:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16565-0-0-0-1
ExtremeiPod.com:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16568-0-0-0-1
41 Ways to Get More from Your New PC
Did you get a new PC or laptop? Congratulations! Sure, you
know how to use it already, but there are many nifty things
you can do with it. We've put together 41 cool tips to help
you out, including details on how to migrate your data from
your old PC, how to protect it from bad guys, and details on
customizing it to make it your own! Don't miss our detailed
report on getting more from your new system.
Get More from Your New PC:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16571-0-0-0-1
Understanding Your New Digital Camera
If you received a new digital camera, you're in luck! We've
put together a detailed look at all of the nifty new
features it's likely to contain -- and that will help you
take the best pictures in any situation. Our story explains
such concepts as "white balance," "histograms," "exposure
compensation" and more, all to help you get the most out of
that camera. We've got details on composing and lighting
shots, and so much more. Don't miss our exhaustive digital
camera guide. Plus, we've put together a primer on how to
edit, manipulate, organize and print your photos. Taking a
great shot is just the beginning.
Know Your Digital Camera:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16574-0-0-0-1
Editing, Organizing and More:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16577-0-0-0-1
Shoot Digital Video Like a Pro
Maybe you got a new digital video camera? If you're dreaming
of creating the next "Blair Witch Project," stop dreaming
and start shooting! We've got details on how to get more
from your new digital camera, including all of the tips you
need to shoot a complete, award-winning movie in just 48
hours. It can be done, and we're here to help you do it.
Plus, we've put together a beginner's course in video
editing, to help you when you get back to the ranch.
Shoot Digital Video Like a Pro:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16580-0-0-0-1
Editing 101:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16583-0-0-0-1
Installing PC Components Step by Step
Maybe you ended up with a new graphics card, sound card,
hard drive, memory or heatsink. Each can be challenging to
install, and there are a wide range of gotchas that can bite
you. We've put together our best stories on installing
components, including pictures, guidance and tips. If you're
trying to upgrade your PC, start with our advice first.
Upgrading Made Easy:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16586-0-0-0-1
Building a Wireless Network
Did you get some wireless gear? Setting up a wireless
network around your home can be simple, but there are a few
gotchas. We've put together a guide that helps you put it
all together, from setting up and configuring your router to
adding security and bringing clients in, too.
Wireless Networking Step by Step:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16589-0-0-0-1
Nasty Holiday Attacks Target Windows
The viruses never stop. Over the past few days, a new
Windows exploit was released on the Net that takes advantage
of several unpatched bugs. And Santy dug its claws into PCs
worldwide as well. Our story details what happened, who's at
risk, and how to keep yourself safe.
Holiday Attacks Keep Coming:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16592-0-0-0-1
Comair Computer Crash Strands Thousands
I hope you weren't flying this past weekend. It was just
hell out there, I've heard. Weather made its mark, but
travelers on Delta's regional partner Comair were
particularly hard hit. That's because the airline canceled
all of its flights Saturday due to a computer error. We've
got details on what went wrong, and how many people were
affected.
Computer Glitch Grounds Comair Flights:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16595-0-0-0-1
Picking an Embedded Linux OS
Perhaps you just want to geek out this last week of
December. If so, boy do we have a feature for you --
focusing on how to pick a real-time embedded Linux. And not
just any real-time embedded Linux, but a "hard" RTEL. What's
that mean? Our story details the why, the how and the
results of these exhaustive tests. It's not for everyone,
but if you want to wipe the smile off of that alpha-geek at
the New Year's Eve party, check out our story. You will
learn something!
Real-Time Linux OS Testing:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-385-1-278-1004620-16598-0-0-0-1
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can
always read the same stuff online at the
blog--www.whatsnewnow.com. Or subscribe to the RSS feed:
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--Jim Louderback
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