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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Vol. 9, No. 23<SPAN
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>6-25-09</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>1 Things to
avoid<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>2 Bad
connection</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>3 MS goes green,
Obama tech-smacks China, lawsuit brewing</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>4
Crosswording</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Last week and early
this week involved a chore I had not planned for and could really have lived
without, but it taught me a valuable lesson.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Namely:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Practice what I preach.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>As you know, there
was no newsletter last week and that was all on me.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Everyone else had either submitted
content or asked what was going on before they wasted time doing
anything.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>To give you the
whole story, I was running behind last week due to both a temporarily increased
workload and my wait for an outcome of a trial involving the RIAA.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So late, in fact, that my lead article
was still less than half written come Friday morning.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>I banged out a
couple of paragraphs Friday morning before work and neglected to close Word,
which is what I use to do the original write and paste job.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Since I was at the
PC I also had my email open, just to check for anything important that might
have come in overnight.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition
I had my webcam window open, which just serves as a window to the street and my
driveway since I can’t see out from my chair.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>I always preach the
importance of frequent backups, and luckily I had those, but I don’t hammer on
closing programs when leaving the PC enough.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Friday I learned that lesson the hard
way when an electrician flipped the mains on my breaker box to repair a junction
after I had gone to work.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Every program that
was open and active was damaged when the power failed, as well as the open
document and inbox.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I only lost a
couple of Spam and chain-letter messages from OE but last week’s NL went up in
smoke and the webcam just disappeared from the PC.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>My backups run from
1:00AM-4:00AM so nothing from that morning was saved.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Even Windows suffered damage to some
components by not being shut down in an orderly fashion.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>I don’t have my main
PC plugged into a UPS.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This would
protect me from short power failures as well as fluctuations, but I only have
one on my networking boxes (modem, routers and switch).<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I even have the main PC run in sequence
through two APC surge protectors, which the manufacturer cites as a reason to
void the warranty (although I disagree with that policy).</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Of course that
doesn’t protect my equipment from brownouts and outright power failures but they
are so rare in my neighborhood I’ve grown complacent.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Even last September’s wind storm and
this February’s ice storm didn’t produce failures, although two days after the
ice KU whacked my power while replacing a transformer a couple of blocks
away.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>After trying to fix
things all evening Friday I gave up.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Saturday evening was for formatting and reloading Windows and security
programs and Sunday was spent on various other programs like Office.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>It will be weeks
before I have everything reinstalled and back to my preferred configuration but
at least I have communication.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Needless to say, after so much unbudgeted time put in I’ll be making some
changes, namely incorporating a couple of big UPSs for my main box and DVR
(which is also a critical PC for work related things involving media transfers
and conversions).</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>I will also strive
to remember to close programs when I’m going to walk away from the PC for any
length of time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I never really turn
of the main machines since I remote into them from work and elsewhere if I need
a document or email address, but the ancillary boxes not on battery backups will
be shutdown when not in use.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Lot of time, lot of
money but fortunately not too much pain.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>On a parting note,
there won’t be an issue next week due to the run up to the July 4<SUP>th</SUP>
weekend.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Have a good time
celebrating Independence Day, grill out, blow things up etc. but above all else
stay safe.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>We’ll see you in a
couple of weeks.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Kevin Mefford,
Editor</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><A
href="mailto:pcguru@microdome.net"><FONT
size=4>pcguru@microdome.net</FONT></A></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Terry
Wise</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><A
href="http://www.ratland.com/"><FONT size=4>www.ratland.com</FONT></A></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=5>Tech News of the Week</FONT></H1>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Microsoft on
Wednesday announced online tools that could help consumers reduce energy
consumption costs, and said it had big plans for products in the
pipeline:<BR><BR></FONT><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><A
href="http://tinyurl.com/lp6ks2"><FONT
size=4>http://tinyurl.com/lp6ks2</FONT></A><BR><BR></SPAN><FONT size=4>The Obama
administration lodged a formal protest on Wednesday with the Chinese government
over its plan to force all computers sold in China to come with software that
blocks access to certain Web sites:<BR><BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/asia/25censor.html?hp"><FONT
size=4>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/asia/25censor.html?hp</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
size=4>Kayak, the popular multi-airline airfare search engine, thinks Microsoft
Bing’s new travel search engine looks so much like its own that it’s confusing
Kayak users:<BR><BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/06/kayak-bing/"><FONT
size=4>http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/06/kayak-bing/</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
size=4>Copy us on the good stuff </FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Matthew
Dattilo<BR></FONT><A href="mailto:thepcgurus@gmail.com"><FONT
size=4>thepcgurus@gmail.com</FONT></A><FONT size=4> <BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.mattstodayinhistory.com/"><FONT
size=4>www.mattstodayinhistory.com</FONT></A></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=5>Download of the Week</FONT></H1>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>Lots of tech and non-tech folks
enjoy puzzles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Crossword puzzles
tend to interest those who like to write or who have an interest in
language.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The real challenge isn't
solving crossword puzzles, but creating them. That's where EclipseCrossword
comes in. This freebie will help you whip up impressive crosswords. You'll have
to come up with the words and the clues; after all, you have to do some
work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you want to give it a try,
get it here:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><A
href="http://www.eclipsecrossword.com/"><FONT
size=4>http://www.eclipsecrossword.com/</FONT></A><FONT size=4>
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4><SPAN>Note: This
program is donationware. It is free to try, but the author accepts and
encourages donations towards further development.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>Carlita
Lupino<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><A href="mailto:Cards57@gmail.com"><FONT
size=4>Cards57@gmail.com</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=5>Email Question of the Week<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>Q:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>HELP! I was on my compaq laptop last
night, minding my own business. All of a sudden the screen when black. I was
able to restart it, but now it says it can detect no network (wireless). I know
a little about computers so I did the things I thought would help, but it still
didn't work. This morning I tried again and it still didn't work. I hold down
the wireless button on the top and it shows I'm connected. As soon as I let go
of the button it goes back to orange and no network. I just held down the button
and I could surf the internet (as long as I kept holding it down). As soon as I
let go, no internet again. I have VISTA on this computer. I am on this laptop
day and night. PLEASE HELP!</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4>A:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This isn't guaranteed to help, but it
never hurts to try.<BR><BR>1. Turn off your laptop.<BR>2. Take out the
battery.<BR>3. Disconnect the power adapter from the laptop. Make sure
there is no power getting to the laptop at all.<BR>4. Press the power button
once on your laptop while the battery is out and the power adapter is
disconnected.<BR>5. Leave the battery out for 5 minutes.<BR>6. After 5 minutes
have passed, plug in the battery.<BR>7. Turn on the computer and go back into
Windows.<BR>8. Try the wireless again and see if it works. At this point,
you can also plug back in the power adapter.<BR><BR>I've run into similar issues
in the past where this ended up resolving the problem. I hope it
helps.</FONT></P>
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