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Tip of the Week: Create a signature in Outlook and Outlook Express
If you are manually typing in your name, company name, contact info, etc. at the bottom of an e-mail message, you should consider creating one or many signatures so that it is automated.
All e-mail programs support some form of a signature (search for "signature" in the Help section of your e-mail program) but here are the steps for Microsoft's most popular packages:
In Outlook:
1. Click on "Tools", then "Options", then on the "Mail Format" tab.
2. Click on the "Signatures" button, then on "New".
3. Type a name for the signature (like "Personal" or "Work") and then click on "Next".
4. In the large blank section, type the information you want to appear in each e-mail. When you are done, click "Finish".
5. Click "OK" to go back to the "Mail Format" page and change the settings to the desired signature for new messages and replies or forwards.
In Outlook Express:
1. Click on "Tools", then "Options", then on the "Signatures" tab.
2. Click on the "New" button to start your new signature.
3. Type the desired text for your new signature in the bottom section.
4. At the top of the window, change the options for outgoing messages and replies or forwards to your desired setting.
WARNING: EVEN THOUGH IMAGES CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR SIGNATURE (COMPANY LOGO, YOUR MUG, ETC.) BE AWARE THAT MANY SPAM FILTERING SYSTEMS SEE IMAGES AS POTENTIAL "IMAGE SPAM" AND COULD CAUSE YOUR MESSAGES TO BE FILTERED AS A RESULT. TO BE SAFE, STICK TO SIMPLE TEXT IN YOUR SIGNATURES.
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Headwhack of the Week: I can't remember my Windows password!
Passwords are a fact of digital life and forgetting them, especially for just getting Windows to open, creates a lot of anguish (and sometimes expense!)
If you're proactive, you can help yourself in this situation if you create a password reset disk ahead of time.
To learn how to create a password reset disk in Windows XP, go here. To learn how to create a password reset disk in Windows Vista, go here.
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Geek Speak of the Week: Nerd Bling
Portable USB Drives, worn around the neck on a strap or lanyard. The more storage space on the drive, the higher the status (or bling).
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Security: Congress worries that .gov monitoring will spy on Americans
A new Bush administration plan to capture and analyze traffic on all federal government networks in real time is generating privacy worries from congressional Democrats and Republicans alike.
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News: Microsoft chops Vista retail prices (well, kind of)
In what may be an unprecedented decision, Microsoft said Thursday that it plans to lower the retail prices for several flavors of Windows Vista. But HOLD THE PHONE, it's only on certain retail "upgrade versions" for those that want to migrate from XP to Vista...
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News: The Right Social Network for You (it's not just for kids any more!)
Social networking was made popular my MySpace and still has the stigma of being for Gen X and Gen Y users that have no life for folks over the age of 30. But, social networking is actually catching on for all ages and all interests and is a phenomenal way to interact with others that share your interests. Everything from business networking to music to travel and much more is the focus of many specialty social networking sites.
Here's a way to get a better understanding of what is out there and which one is right for you!
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Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: The End of the HD DVD format wars
Some time ago, we started working with CNN.com providing various technology segments via webcam for their online video library. You can watch us live every Saturday morning at 9:30AM Pacific, 12:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.
Last week's segment was on The End of the HD DVD format wars...
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Opinion: About to Buy a Tech Product? Do the Math (first)!
Stephen Manes of PC World enjoys technology as much as the next guy, but in his words:
"Lots of gadgets aren't worth the cost...in either your money or your time". See which technologies he isn't particularly fond of here!
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Weekly Advice Column: Be safe before doing your taxes on your PC
Many of you have or will be preparing your taxes on your personal computer. With the thousands of malicious spyware and Trojan-horse programs that are floating around the Internet, how do you know if one of these silent menaces is lurking in your PC? Click here to find out!
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This Week's Show: Is your PC safe enough to do your taxes?
It's crunch time for those that plan on doing their own taxes and many will prepare their annual "blood-letting" to the IRS with tax software on their personal computer.
Over 22 million of you self-prepared and electronically filed your taxes last year and this year even more are expected to do the same.
But is your computer harboring any hidden agents that are just waiting for you to start entering your sensitive personal information? What should you do before you start preparing your taxes on your PC?
DON'T TAKE CHANCES! This week's topic is one that EVERYONE should pay attention to or risk being one of the 10 million victims of Identity Theft each year.
Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss how to check your system before you start your tax returns!
Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM–2:00PM (Mountain) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.
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