I'm in the mood to talk about CD burning today, so let's get right to it! Once you're sure you have a CD burner on your computer and you have it all set up, you should be good to go, right? Well, there's one more thing that could go wrong and that's exactly what we're going to talk about today. Let's get started!

The main question for this article is, "What if I can't get my burner to do anything?" And by anything, I basically mean recording material from your burner to a CD or DVD. Yes, that definitely can be a problem, especially since you can't really do anything if that capability isn't working right. So, let's troubleshoot this problem and see what we can come up with. Note: This tip is only for Windows XP users.

1.) First, you need to make sure you have the recording feature enabled. If you have Windows XP, you really don't have to do much to get the burner to work, but without the recording feature, you can't do a whole lot. To check this, double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. Find whichever drive handles your CDs (generally drive D: or F:), right click on it and choose Properties. Next, click on the Recording tab and make sure the "Enable CD recording on this drive" option is checked.

Note: If you don't have a Recording tab, that means XP is not recognizing your burner's recording capabilities. If that's the case, you may need to consult with your CD burner manual to find out how to configure everything correctly. Depending on your situation, you may even need to change some things in your Registry Editor. If you have serious problems with this, you may want to contact your computer/burner manufacturer for additional help.

On the other hand, if you do have the Recording tab, keep going with me! When you turn on the recording feature, it starts the built-in CD recording in Windows XP. Now, if you use a different burning utility (other than the one that came with XP), you can disable this and just use the other program like you normally do. viagra usage

2.) Another thing you may want to do is lower your burning speed. You more than likely have the software set to the fastest possible speed, but you might want to try setting it back to something like 18X or maybe even 8X. If you do that, you may see better results from your drive.

3.) Check on your system and make sure you have at least Windows XP Service Pack 1. For everything to run smoothly during the burning process, that has to be in place.

4.) And last (and the most obvious) is to check and make sure you have a blank CD in your CD ROM drive. You have to have one in there for the burning to start. Otherwise, the files will have no place to go and you will end up with nothing.

Hopefully with these troubleshooting techniques, you'll have a better burning experience from now on!

Sun spots, also known as lens flares, can make or break a picture. In most cases, photographers are happy to create an artificial flare using Photoshop, rather than risking it with sunlight. The thing is, directing the lens toward the sun can be damaging to your eyes and it could possibly blot your image. Of course, you can use Photoshop to minimize or even remove the flare, but it’s best to avoid it while shooting. Also, even if there is a flare, you can use it in such a way so that it complements the picture you're taking. Here are some surefire ways of achieving that in just a few steps. Let's go!

Special Lenses

First things first: Technology has improved so much that things are only getting more convenient with each passing day. Today, there are lenses specifically coated with a filter that blocks the sun’s rays, which then prevents a lens flare. If you have money to burn, you may want to look into getting a professional lens like that.

Filters

Poor viagra uk sales quality filters can sometimes be the reason for lens flares. Therefore, if you're really investing in good camera equipment and accessories, ensure that you have the best. Even a small amount of penny pinching could cost you a lot. You could also use a star filter for some great effects. Not only does that hide the flare, but it also gives you a great output.

Crop It Out

It sometimes pays to shoot a picture up close and personal. That becomes even more critical when you have to shield your lens from sunlight. If the sunlight is unavoidable, you could zoom in on your subject until most of the flare goes out of the frame or where it doesn’t distract the viewer from the subject.

Angle It Well

At other times, the best way to avoid lens flares is to hide the sun behind trees and so on. That's what we call changing the angle of the scene. Not only will you be able to shoot without the flare staring you in the eye (and occupying your frame), but it also makes the picture look more artistic. You can achieve that by either changing the location of your subject or trying a new angle (bottom up, top bottom or sideways). Just do whatever it takes to avoid the flare. If that means using elements within your image to block it, so be it! Those could be trees, bushes, buildings, peoples' heads or other objects that not only block the light, but also add a certain something to the beauty of the image.

Make It Part of Your Subject

When the flare is unavoidable, make it look like part of your subject. To begin, frame your subject differently. For example, if the flare is seen just behind the subject’s head, it could give the impression of a halo, which could make for a pretty cool photo!

Shield Your Lens

The easiest way to avoid flares is to use a lens hood. Most professional cameras offer you the chance to attach a lens hood to its body. They come in all shapes and sizes and offer you a lot of room for picking and choosing. The hoods block direct sunlight and they allow indirect sunlight into the camera. Not only does that block the flare, but it also enhances the general look and feel of your pictures. After all, no photograph looks good without natural lighting. The hoods are bulky and can be a bit stressful, but if your main subject has the sun in your frame, it’s best to use them for a greater effect.

Use Your Hands

If you prefer to travel light, you could use your hands for special effects as well. However, if you're using a single reflex camera that uses wide angle focal lengths, be sure your hand isn’t part of the frame. The best way to test that is to take a preliminary shot, check the result and then go ahead with the actual shooting.

Have fun with this one!

Is MS Outlook your preferred e-mail program? Do you dread all the typing involved in adding addresses to your address book?

What would you say if you could have Outlook do all of that typing for you? Sounds like a plan to me!

Well, you're in luck, because with just a couple quick clicks, that's exactly what Outlook will do.

Here's the scoop:

• First, you need to open an e-mail from the contact you're looking to add to your address book.

• Now, right click on the address to add it (it's located in the header of the e-mail).

• From the menu, select Add to Contacts.

  

Are your file extensions hiding from you? Do you see file names but secretly wish you could see the extension too?

Maybe you have no clue what file extensions are or why in the world you would want to look at them. Well, take a gander at the link below for help:

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/computer-terms/termfileextensions.htm

OK, now how to set your computer so you can see your extensions (and join the rest of us geeks).

1. First, open Windows Explorer by right-clicking the Start button, Explore .

2. Click the Tools menu, viagra super force Folder Options .

3. From the resulting screen, click the View tab. Now, look for the option to " Hide extensions for known file types ". You need to uncheck it in order to see the extensions (it's checked by default).

That's it, nothin' to it. Enjoy those extensions 🙂

So, tell me, have you ever tried typing out a long message like this:

Now, while you were doing that, did you have enough time to spell check each word individually? Probably not, right? If that sounds familiar to you, I have the perfect Internet Explorer add on for you today! It’s called ieSpell and it acts just like the spell check function in Microsoft Word. It's awesome!

To make sure we're all on the same page, here’s an example of how you can use ieSpell:

1.) You're typing out a comment to the Webmaster of your favorite Web site, telling them how much you like their site.

2.) You accidentally spell the word "definitely" wrong, but you don’t realize it and just when you're about to hit the Submit Comment button, you have second thoughts. If you think you may have spelled something wrong, you can check it with ieSpell (as long as you have it installed!) To do that, just right click within the comment box and choose this:

3.) ieSpell will find your spelling mistake and give you some alternative spellings.

If you agree with the change ieSpell suggests, go ahead and click on Change.

It will then make the change and tell you "The spelling check is complete!"

It’s basically just like using the F7 spell check function in Microsoft Word, but now, you won’t have to copy and paste your text from Internet Explorer to Word anymore!

To install ieSpell, head on over to http://www.iespell.com/, click Download on the left sidebar and then choose the Primary Mirror download (this is a CNET download, so you know it’s free of spyware). Once ieSpell is finished downloading, simply open a new IE browser window and go about your business. If you happen to make any more spelling errors, ieSpell will come to your rescue. Yes!

[Note: ieSpell allows you to add custom dictionaries. Your MS Office viagra substitutes Dictionary is located at: