June 9, 2008

Audacity

For this week's download, I have found a great one called Audacity. It is a program used to edit and enhance audio files and it has so many features, it would be impossible to list them all here.

But, to give you a little taste, a few of the features include cutting and trimming audio files, reducing static and interference, recording custom MP3s, amplifying sounds and mixing audio tracks, among others. It's kind of like a mini recording studio!

I personally use Audacity for mixing audio tracks for videos I record, but there are hundreds of other uses for this program as well.

Also, be sure to check out the add ons for Audacity. They add even more functionality to this awesome free program!

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You can download Audacity and all of its add ons right here. Have fun with this one!

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Safe Browsing

I always say you shouldn't go to Web sites you don't trust, but what if you're not sure if you can trust a certain site or not? What do you do then? This type of problem is pretty common and in the past, it has left me wondering what to do. Well, today, I have a very easy answer to that question!

The answer is a service by Google called Google Safe Browsing Diagnostic. With this tool, you can type a Web address into your browser's address bar and get a report from Google, telling you whether the site is safe or not.

Here's how you do it:

First, you will need this address: http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=www.worldstart.com

The address above is what you can use to get a report. If you copy the exact address from above and paste it into your Web browser, you will get a report about www.worldstart.com that looks like this:

Pretty neat, huh?! Now, that's great for seeing a report about WorldStart, but you already know we're safe, so what about a report for another Web site?

To see a report about any other site, simply use the exact same address as above, but change the end of it. See the part at the end that says “www.worldstart.com?” Just erase that and type in any other Web address. For example, if you changed it to: http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=www.aol.com, you would get a report for AOL's safety rating.

The Google Safe Browsing Diagnostic is very nice to use for checking a Web site before you visit it. If you want, you can bookmark it and use it whenever you need it. Until next best price propecia time, stay safe out there, my friends!

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Excel – Make It Fit the Page

Do you have an MS Excel worksheet that is sized just barely over the width of a page? If so, if you need to print it on one page only, that extra width is a problem, isn't it?

So, what did you do?

Maybe you went back to the worksheet and started adjusting the column widths or maybe you started changing the margins to accommodate your printing needs.

Whatever you did, I bet it was a painful process and maybe even impossible.

How would you like a method with just one setting that ensures the worksheet will print on exactly the number of pages you require?

Interested?

Yeah, I thought you might be!

If you're using older versions of MS Excel, what you're looking to do is make a quick change in the Page Setup window. You can get there through the File menu, Page Setup choice.

  • Now, you're looking for the Page tab.

  • In the center section (the Scaling section), you need the "fit to" choice.

  • When you make that selection, you have a couple of settings to change. If you look closely, you'll notice it actually says "fit to # page(s) wide by # tall." The number of pages is what you need to change.

    If you want the worksheet to print on a single page, just set it to 1 page wide by 1 tall. If the printed data columns are long, you may need 1 page wide by 2 tall. You get the idea. Excel then scales everything down to fit on exactly the number of pages you've specified, with no column width changes required!

  • Once you've entered your settings, click OK to save the changes and return to the worksheet. Or, you can choose Print Preview to take a look at your handy work.

For those of you working with Excel 2007, you'll need to look in best price generic propecia a slightly different place. What you need is on the Page Layout ribbon.

  • You're specifically looking for the Scale to Fit section.

  • In that section, you'll find a setting for both Width and Height. Each of them have a drop down list where you can set the maximum number of pages for printing in whichever direction you need.

  • Make a choice and Excel will then adjust your worksheet immediately.

I love this one. It certainly beats column width and/or margin changes anytime!

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Turn That Off: In Vista

Have you recently made the switch over to Windows Vista? Or, have you been using it for awhile? Either way, are there some features on the 3D desktop that you'd just love to turn off? I mean, some of them are quite overwhelming and you might have a better Vista experience if you cut them off. Well, have no fear, because WorldStart is here to help!

I've heard so many varying views about the Vista operating system, it's not even funny anymore. Some people hate it, some people love it and others just ride along in the middle. Yes, Vista comes with a lot of brand new features and while it would be in Microsoft's best interest if everyone fell head over heels in love with them, that's just not very realistic.

So, if you want to change your Vista computer around a little, have at it! Now, as the person who asked today's question stated, one of the new features in Vista is the 3D desktop. And while it's cool to look at sometimes, it can also be a little too much. The 3D desktop has to do with Vista's appearance and performance and all the other Windows versions allowed you to make some changes within those realms, so why would Vista be any different? Come along with me as we make your Vista desktop all that you want it to be!

First, right click on the Computer icon on your desktop and choose Properties. From there, click on the Advanced System Settings link that is located off to the left side of the dialogue box. Once you click that, you will be asked if you're sure you want to continue on (since they're advanced settings and all). Just click Continue and go on. Next, choose the Advanced tab and then hit the Settings button. From there, you want to be under the Visual Effects tab.

Once you're there, you will see four options at the top of the window: "Let Windows choose," "Adjust for best appearance," "Adjust for best performance" and "Custom." Below those options, you will see a list of settings. The list is pretty long, so it may take you awhile to scroll through them all. As you look through them, you may want to start picking and choosing the ones you want to keep on your computer. Think about each one and picture in your mind what it would do to your PC. Here are some of the settings you have to choose from:

  • Animate controls and elements inside windows
  • Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
  • Enable desktop composition
  • Fade or slide menus into view
  • Fade out menu items after clicking
  • Show shadows under menus
  • Show shadows under mouse pointer
  • Slide taskbar buttons
  • Smooth scroll list boxes

Okay, I think you get the picture. There's so much to choose from! Now, let's go over a couple of the options I mentioned above again. If you click on the first one (Let Windows choose), the Windows operating system will choose what it thinks are the best choices for your computer. Now, this may be a good choice, but it still may leave you wanting more (or less) from your desktop experience.

On the other hand, if you click on the Custom choice, you can make your own decisions. You can just check or uncheck certain settings and everything will come out just the way you want it. I think this is the best option for anyone who likes to do things on their own. That's why I told you to really pay attention to the options in the list as you're reading through them. If you picture in your mind what a certain setting will do to your computer, you'll have a better reason for choosing what you choose.

When you're all done customizing your 3D desktop, just click the OK button and all will be saved. You can then go and test your new settings out. See how everything best price for propecia online changed? Do you like it? Not so sure? Either way, you now know how easy it is to change those settings and you can go back time and time again until you have everything set perfectly for your Vista experience. Have fun!

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Order Up

Here's best place to buy propecia a tip specifically for users of MS Office versions prior to Office 2007!

Have you ever found yourself wishing your toolbar buttons or menus were in a different order?

Maybe their current order just doesn't work efficiently for you or maybe you're used to some other program and you would like to make a smooth transition to your new habitat.

Whatever the case may be, if you're looking for a way to quickly rearrange the "furniture" (that is, your menus and buttons), I've got just the tip for you!

  • First, hold down the Alt key.

  • Now, using your mouse, click-hold-and-drag the menu name or button to its new location.

  • You should then notice that the pointer becomes a vertical bar, showing you exactly where the button or menu will be located.

  • When it's positioned as you wish, simply release the mouse button.

Voila. You can't make rearranging any easier than that!

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