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Tips and Tricks from NBCUG members

The following are web pages created by members (or URLs submitted) that provide PC tips and tricks. These links will last only as long as the authors maintain their web pages at the ISP or the submitted URLs exist . If you have questions or comments please write to the person submitting the information. If you'd like to add a link please send it to Jeff Dixon at jeffdixon@nbcug.com


Welcome to Highlighting Text Web page tips by Don Tirabassi on 11/26/01 djtbass3@suddenlink.net


Remove Unwanted Icons From Your System Tray and Cleaning Up System Resources A series of URLs submitted by Don Tirabassi on 12/5/01 djtbass3@suddenlink.net

Follow these steps to regain lost screen space--and system resources.

http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,73163,tk,cxb,00.asp

The most comprehensive article about cleaning up your system tray--and system resources in general--is Matt Lake's "Let My Resource Go."
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,18393,pg,2,00.asp

For a more complete list of programs that may be in startup and take away valuable memory, see Denny Denham's excellent " Resource Page."
http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Uncheck.htm


Using Layers in Paint Shop Pro 7 by Don Tirabassi 12/22/01 djtbass3@suddenlink.net


Internet Explorer "Do you Want To Close Your Connection?" Shows steps how to re-establish the prompt asking "Do you want to close your connection" when exiting from Internet Explorer. The web page also explains how to stop the prompt if you desire not to be notified. By Don Tirabassi 1/7/02 djtbass3@suddenlink.net


Procedures for downloading, and using WS_FTP LE Provides information on how to download the program WS_FTP LE, set it up and upload files from your PC to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to create a web page. By Don Tirabassi 1/7/02 djtbass3@suddenlink.net


How to use "msconfig" in Windows 98 and ME. Msconfig can be used to delete unnecessary startup programs and improve your PC's startup performance. Site also mentions an alternative for Windows 95 that doesn't have msconfig. By Dave Wallace 1/9/02 Email Dave


Creating tables with Front Page 2000 By Don Tirabassi 1/27/02 djtbass3@suddenlink.net


Address Munging FAQ: Spam-Blocking Your Email Address By Nate Salsbury 11/18/03 nate@always-online.com


 
 


 

 

 
 
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