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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Beware eBook Malware Security experts are warning eBook users to beware of malware attacks attached to eBooks. Bad code contained in the e-book data could infect your computer or tablet and even steal your credit card information from your Amazon, Nook or other account. This bad data would most likely come attached to pirated books or books side-loaded from stores besides official Kindle, Nook or Google stores. Pirated books are especially vulnerable to these kinds of attacks (It's not like you'd expect someone who sells stolen books to be honest in other areas of life, is it?) So if you see an eBook that's selling for $10 everywhere else for $1 somewhere, beware. You're probably much safer getting your books from the official store of your eReader or through legitimate library apps like OverDrive. Also be cautious of site promising you free eBooks. many of these pirate sites contain malware that could compromise your PC. ~ Cynthia Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
That means you NEED to get to the store ASAP! Take a GOOD look at all those fantastic freebies you might receive when you place an order! But it's over after today... so you need to place an order and add your freebie quick! Take a look below to see a bunch of fantastic items on sale! Or click the links to go to our catagories and browse for that perfect something! If there's EVER been any item you were waiting for another sale on... this is your chance!
Wayne from Estill Springs, TN writes I'm experiencing intermittent problems with startup and have to reboot two or three times before achieving a successful startup. I get what I call the "blue screen of death". Here are the specifications of my computer with the problem: Make/Model: HP A-6347-C. RAM: 4gb (2 gb x 2). OS: XP (Previously Vista). Attempted Solutions without success: (1) Replaced RAM (4 1gb with 2gb x 2). (2) Replaced motherboard battery. Any suggestions that I might try to alleviate the problem would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your consideration. (Phone Number redacted) You may address this in your daily newsletter. Hi, Wayne. Thanks for the great question! First off, I offer you a mini-tip for free. When you post your information on a public (or semi-public, in the case of Worldstart, basically any place where other people can see your info), it's a good idea not to post your phone number. The people at Worldstart, all being exemplary human beings, won't do anything bad with it, but there are others who would. So just do yourself a favor and be careful. As to your BSOD problem, here goes. This does not indicate a problem with your computer itself, but rather with your operating system. If you are experiencing the same problem with both XP and Vista, then you're probably dealing with a line of code in another program that is interfering with your OS. I had a similar problem once. Once or twice out of about every five boots, I'd get the BSOD, and the explanation line (which I'll show you in a screen shot in just a second) said that there was something in my virus detector, AVG, that was interfering with Windows. I simply uninstalled and reinstalled AVG, and everything worked fine after that. The place to find that information is on the second line of the BSOD. The first line will say something like "A problem has been detected on your computer and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer". Then the next line, outlined in red on the following screen shot, will outline the problem. If it references a specific program, like mine did, then simply uninstall and reinstall the program and that may fix the problem. If it doesn't, if it says something like this one does, Google it. I Googled the phrase in this one (driver_irql_not_less_or_equal) and found out that it's about a program driver that is referencing an invalid address. So when Windows tries to "call" that address, there's nothing there. A little like calling a disconnected phone number. So, the good news is that you don't have to buy a new machine. The bad news is that, depending on the content of the explanation, you may have to uninstall or reinstall a program or maybe Windows itself. I hope that this helps! ~ Randal Schaffer Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
Amazon Introduces Luxury eReader In a time when the prices of both eReaders and Tablets have been dropping, Amazon has reversed that trend by bringing out the Voyage. This deluxe eReader starts at $200 with special offers (ad that pop up on the start screen), but can run up to $289 for a version with no ads that connects to both WiFi and comes with a 3G connection. This is strictly an e-ink eReader, not a touchscreen Android tablet like the Kindle Fire. Many people who read a lot of books prefer e-ink. It's easier on the eyes that a backlit tablet and feels more like reading a physical book. Amazon describes the tablet as "passionately crafted for readers." So what does this high-end tablet have going for it that makes it a better choice compared to the recently introduced $79 Kindle? It is the thinnest Kindle yet, only 7.6 mm thick and it weighs just over 6 ounces. What makes this model stand out is... Just click WorldStart for more!
Paint 101- Crop, Resize And Rotate Images I recently wrote a tip explaining how shapes work in Paint and got so much positive feedback, I decided to explore the program further. Paint is a basic image editing software that comes free with Windows. In this article, I'll explain how to open a photo and use paint to crop, resize and rotate the image. You access paint by selecting the palette icon.
If you don't see the icon, just search for paint in your Start Menu or Search Charm and choose the Paint icon from the results. Let's say this is the photo I want to change. Start by opening Paint and clicking either the file menu or the drop-down arrow in the upper-left of the screen. Then choose... Just click WorldStart for the rest of this tip!
Malicious Advertising Targets Popular Websites Visitors to several popular websites found their computers under attack thanks to malware distributed by two of the largest providers of ads on the Internet. Among the sites affected were The Jerusalem Post, music streaming site last.fm. But many, many more sites may also be inadvertently distributing the malware. That's because the malware has hitched a ride in ads distributed by doubleclick.net (which is a part of google) and ad agency Zedo. These companies place ads on websites and the sites are paid by the number of people who click. The individual sites don't select the ads, the ads are provided by the ad placement companies. Websites trust that legitimate companies like doubleclick.net will screen the advertisers appropriately. But sometimes ads containing malware can get through. According to the folks at Malwarebytes, they "rarely see attacks on a large scale like this." In this case, the actual websites don't have malware infections. These bad ads send people who click on them to sites that infect their computer with an exploit kit that searches the computer for vulnerabilities and then installs a bot that will then begin to download other malware to the infected computer. So, this is pretty bad news if you get infected. To learn more about this malware threat, head on over to WorldStart! For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
Mystery Of The Slithering Stones NPR brings you a fascinating story about the Scientists who believe that they have solved the mystery of the slithering stones in California's Death Valley. When you arrive at the site you'll find images, audio, and text to tell you the story of these slithering rocks. I thought it was really fascinating and so I wanted to share it with you. I was fascinated by the images, but the audio report with interviews from different scientists who've worked on solving the problem. If you click the play button, this will open a separate window for the audio, there'll be a short commercial, and then the report begins.The text of the page is the transcript of the audio, so if you don't have time to listen (the audio runs about four minutes long) then you can just read about this phenomenon. For me this is just another example of how mysterious and interesting nature is. Go check it out for yourself today! http://www.npr.org/2014/08/28/343681708/an-icy-solution-to-the-mystery-of-the-slithering-stones ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share?Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com
You probably spent a TON of money on your equipment. And I'm sure you're VERY CAREFUL in how you treat it. BUT, let's face it..."Life Happens!" (It may not sound as bad as finger nails going down a chalk board...but it will bring tears to your eyes!) Next thing you know... that"really neat" device just became a VERY EXPENSIVE PAPERWEIGHT! The good news is that doesn't have to happen AND it's VERY EASY (and inexpensive!) to prevent! These are an ingenious, simple little concept. Transparent, protective sheets, specifically designed to cover the screen of your handheld electronic devices! They come 5 to a package. They measure 3" x 4.125" so they fit most any screen that size, they're easy to customize and simple to put on. And they work! Let me tell you a really helpful "side benefit" of these protectors:they help reduce screen glare!!! Here's the part you'll get a kick out of: What??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Actually, if they save LCD screens of your handheld electronic devices, it's worth it. But you don't need to spend that much...not even close! Here...today...for you...how about $1.97!!! "Expensive LCD screens" on one hand..."Inexpensive Screen Protectors" on the other. Hmmm...pretty clear choice. You do the math....When you're done, here's your link: http://store.worldstart.com/product/7916 PS- Don't miss out, I'm still cheaper than the big boys tomorrow, but it is going to $8.97 tomorrow morning!
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For these and other great selections of desktop wallpaper, head to: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ As always, the wallpaper is 100% free, so enjoy! PS - I also want to thank all the people who helped support the wallpaper with a voluntary contribution over the last few months. Your support helps to keep the wallpaper comin' every month! THANK YOU!
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