What's New at Linda's Computer Stop

First of all, for those who might be interested in buying any of my eBooks, I've compiled a bunch of them onto a CD that I am selling for just $45US.  To those that think this sounds high, check out the competition at the Video Professor:  Less info, more money.  I promise you that my CD will DEFINITELY teach you how to use all the Office programs. I haven't had one complaint yet.  And, believe me, if I do, I WILL address it in a constructive way.

If you want a preview of what's on the CD, go here.  See what it looks like and download the free sampler that gives you a free sample lesson for each program:
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/samplerscreenshots.htm

I recently received this email from someone who bought the CD:
"I did not think I needed the CD, but when I ran the Sampler I sure changed my mind. Superb!"

So, I recommend you look at the Sampler if you are feeling the same way.

Also, the sampler has been picked up by CNET/ZDNET and I'm real proud to have been recognized in this way.  If you want to see, go here:
http://download.com.com/3000-2125-10120628.html?tag=dir

If you DO go there, please rate the Sampler for me.  Rate it honestly.  I don't expect any favors.

I've also added an online form you can print and send to me by regular mail if you want to order anything of mine without using your credit card on the Internet.  As always, I completely respect your needs and privacy:
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/ebookorderform.htm

Well, since no one entered the "create a logo" contest for the plain text version of this newsletter and I received an email from a blind user who reads that version with a screen reader and he tells me ascii text makes the newsletter totally unreadable, I've abandoned the contest.  Give me some time to think up another goodie and I will run a different contest soon, I promise you.

BUT the Newbie Club is holding a prize drawing right now and all you need to do is tell your friends about them. No strings.  And they are giving away 36 eBooks! Including two written by me.  It's a goodie indeed.  Just go to my homepage and click on the big flashing banner at the top.  And, good luck!!
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/

I wrote an article for TechTrax on Using Filters in Excel that might interest some of you.  You can read that here:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=60

Also, Vic Ferri has a great article there on increasing your icon cache if you are having problems with your desktop icons.  You can read that here:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=56

Also, don't forget to watch my What's New page for other additions to my site:
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/new.htm

And always go to my Favorite Links page and check out the revolving Ns to see what's new there:
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/internet.htm

Well, that's about it for new stuff this month.  Thanks for your patronage of my site and ezine.  Drop me a line any time and let me know of any additions you can think of.  I may be busy, but I'm always open to suggestions.

Linda
linda@personal-computer-tutor.com

Linda Johnson is a college instructor of all of the Microsoft Office Programs, as well as Adobe PhotoShop and Windows. She also teaches online distance learning classes in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word at Eclectic Academy. She has worked helpdesk and teaches and lectures at many local businesses and tech schools in her area. Support this newsletter by checking out Linda's eBooks, MS Word MAGIC!, Book I: Fonts, Fun & Formats and Book II: Table Wizardry, How To Get Started As a Software Trainer, and her newest series of MSOffice eBook Tutorials and CD

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This is a great one from Vic Ferri!!

NOTE FROM LINDA: Many people complain that when they need to boot into safe mode for some reason, they can never hit the F8 key fast enough and end up rebooting two or three times before they time it right.  Vic made a cool little file that boots you right into safe mode automatically.  He says he made it in 96/97.  Is he ahead of his time or what?  I didn't even know you could do this!  And here's his instructions so you can do it too.  Thanks Vic.

Here is how you can create a desktop shortcut that, when clicked, will automatically boot you into Safe Mode. This works on Windows 95, 98, and 98SE only.  It does not work on Windows Me, 2000, XP, due to the fact that Microsoft removed the ability to exit to dos using a shortcut in those systems.

So for all you 95/98/98se users, here's how, step by newbie step:

1.  Right click your desktop and choose New>Shortcut.

2.  In the command line enter this command:  WIN /D:M

3.  Click Next and choose any name you want for the shortcut.

4.  Click Next and choose your icon.

5.  Click Finish.

6.  Right click your new shortcut and go to Properties.

7.  Click the Program tab and then the Advanced tab.

8.  Put a checkmark next to MS-DOS Mode and remove the checkmark from "Warn before entering MS-DOS Mode"

9.  Click OK

And that's it. Now, whenever you need or want to get into Safe Mode (ie: as for a defrag), just double click the icon on your desktop

Note: if you get an error, change the command line you entered to this:
C:\WINDOWS\WIN.COM /D:M

It seems, for some, that full path needs to be entered.

Vic Ferri owns the very popular WinTips and Tricks and Registry Answers. Subscribe to either and receive free Windows and Registry Tips. He is also in charge of the Printing Tips pages at Linda's Computer Stop. Vic has also created a program which allows you to Lock & Hide desktop folders in Windows 9X/ME. Read more and get the free demo here. And, he now offers a service to convert PowerPoint presentations to .exe files which can be viewed on computers which do not have PowerPoint installed.
 

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