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SpringNet1 Internet Subscribers!
To see what's inside this issue, take a look at the index to the left and thanks for reading! - The SpringNet1 Internet Team
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Warning!
- Download Patch To Fix New Flaw In Internet Explorer
An alarming
flaw was discovered in Internet Explorer's Vector Markup Language (VML)
coding which allowed hackers and cyberthieves to plant malicious computer
code on thousands of websites. (VML is used for high-quality vector graphics
on the Web.) By clicking on a tainted website, control of your computer
could turn over to the attacker. E-mail spam is being used to lure victims
to these websites; many designed to steal account log-ons and other
sensitive data. In some cases, the malicious program can be activated by
simply opening the e-mail message or having it appear in the preview window
of your Outlook inbox.
Microsoft quickly released a security patch for the VML problem and strongly
encourages all Internet Explorer users to download and install this patch if
they have not done so already. More information is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-oct.mspx. This
is a good time to remind you that the easiest and most reliable way to help
protect your PC from the latest Internet threats is by signing up for
Automatic Updates at
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/msupdate_keep_current.mspx.
When your computer is connected to the Internet, the Automatic Updates
service analyzes the Microsoft software installed on your computer and
checks for any high-priority updates you need—both current and past. It then
downloads the updates for you and installs them at the time you choose.
This recent VML problem is the latest in a surge of attacks focused on the
relatively unprotected Web browsers. Browsers are appealing to cyberthieves
because everyone has them and they provide a window to the outside world and
a potential way to break into computers. While this exploit targets only
Internet Explorer, it is vitally important to stay on top of security issues
and install updates promptly regardless of the computer or Web browser you
use.
Of course, it is also important to use and regularly update your computer's
anti-virus software. Always scan file attachments of all incoming e-mail
messages—even messages from people you trust. Many viruses and worms are
spread over networks, through attachments, and by sharing storage media such
as diskettes, Zip disks, and CDs. You have the ultimate responsibility for
protecting your computer against these threats.
Ask The Help Desk - Can
You Suggest A Website For Quick Calculations?
Question: I
need to do some calculations for converting standard measurements to metric.
What site do you suggest for this?
Answer: There are many sites that contain measurement converters, but
one of the simplest can be found at google.com. Simply go to
www.google.com. For example, type in
"9890 yards in centimeters" (without the quotes) into the search field.
Click your cursor arrow on the "Search" button and your answer (904341.6
centimeters) will appear. This tool works when figuring units of measure,
math problems, physical constants, and, of course, conversions. Give it a
try.
Great Sites To Check Out This Month
This Site
Gets Popular Vote
http://www.uselections.com/ -
Here's a non-partisan site that covers a lot of political ground including
voter information, campaign finance updates, news and blogs, poll results,
and political humor. Click on any state to see who is running for office.
Get links to campaign websites. Read the headlines from newspapers across
the country. If you want to stay informed on politics this month, this
online resource could be just the ticket.
Too Much Turkey?
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/turkeyleftovers/turkey.html - Once
Thanksgiving dinner is done, what do you do with all the turkey that fills
up your frig? Sure, you can make turkey sandwiches. But if you're hungry for
something a bit more exciting, get inspired at recipegoldmine.com. From
Gobble Gobble Casserole to Mexican Turkey Tortilla Soup, there's a recipe
here to please any family.
Play Jeopardy! Online
http://www.jeopardy.com - If you
can't get enough of Alex Trebek and this hugely popular game show, try your
hand at the online version. It's fast-paced fun that covers the same kinds
of categories you see on TV. Or test your music knowledge with the new
online Rock & Roll Jeopardy! You can also find out how to become a
contestant, take a 360° set tour, check out the message board, and even buy
a Jeopardy! ringtone. Without question, this could be the answer to a dull
afternoon.
All Lit Up
http://www.deckthehallsmovie.com/ - Here's a holiday movie that takes a
humorous look at the competitive "sport" of Christmas decorating in the
suburbs. When new neighbor Danny (Danny DeVito) sets out to create the
biggest holiday light display in the world, it turns the neighborhood into a
nightmare. Steve (Matthew Broderick), a suburban dad and Christmas
enthusiast, finds his previously well-planned life suddenly turned upside
down. In theaters in November, this electrically charged family film has the
power to light up the season.
Peculiar Patents
http://www.delphion.com/gallery -
Convinced you have a great idea for a new invention? Apparently, so do a lot
of other people. This site features dozens of strange and intriguing patents
including an anti-eating face mask, a body squeegee glove, an inflatable rug
that becomes a mattress, and a bird diaper. What will they think of next?
There's also a link to the Gallery of Historic Patents such as the 1955 one
for Velcro.
Short Tutorial - Placing
Images Into Message Pane Of Christmas E-mail Letter
More people
are choosing to send their Christmas cards via e-mail rather than through
traditional mailing methods. Many recipients, however, are hesitant about
opening e-mail attachments even from friends because of the viruses and
worms floating around the Web. What to do? Why not create your own e-mail
Christmas card by pasting images (family vacation photos, for instance) into
the message pane of your e-mail message? It's easy to do. It's a good idea
to only use pictures with a small file size as using large picture files
will result in slow download times for dial-up connections.
To add pictures to your e-mail messages, follow these steps:
Using Windows XP SP2 Home Edition and Outlook Express 6
- Open Outlook Express.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message and then click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Picture" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Picture Dialog Box appears, click the "Browse" button to locate the picture you want to send.
- Click on the picture's location to select it. Click "Open" to return to the Picture Dialog Box.
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo, i.e. layout, alignment, border thickness, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click in the "Alternate Text" field, type a description of the picture, and then click "OK."
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
- Open Netscape Navigator Mail 7.2.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the "Image Properties" dialog box appears, click the "Location" tab. Click on the "Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box will appear.
- Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send, click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the "Image Properties" dialog box.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click on the "Alternate Text" radio button and type a description of the picture in the field provided and click "OK."
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo. Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
- Open Thunderbird.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the dialog box appears, click the "Location" tab. Click on the "Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box will appear.
- Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send, click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the "Image Properties" dialog box.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click on the "Alternate text" radio button and type your description of the picture in the field provided and click "OK."
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo. Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
- Open Mail.app.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message.
- Drag a photo from your desktop or some other location on your hard drive and drop it into the Body of your message.
- Complete your message and click the "Send" button.
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