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WorldStart Tech Tips 03-01-2012 Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Gmail Labs In Google Labs, developers created and launched software prototypes, providing users the opportunity to experiment with these prototypes and offer feedback. However, in July 2011, Google decided to discontinue the Labs project. Whether or not this was a good idea is debatable, since many of the developments were, at best, frivolous, while others (Google Maps, Google Reader, etc.) went on to become building blocks in the foundation of the Google empire. The end of Google Labs, along with recent renovations in Gmail, led many to believe that the Labs feature in Gmail was also discontinued. However, it‘s still alive and well. One cause of this confusion is where Gmail Labs is now located. Before the recent changes, Labs was accessed by clicking the Options gear icon and selecting either Mail settings or Labs from the menu. Old Look (still temporarily available) In the new look, click the Settings gear icon, and select Settings from the menu. New Look In Settings, click the Labs tab and, either scroll through options, or search for a particular lab. So, if you‘d like to try some of our Gmail Labs tips (E-mail to DOC, Gmail Sneak Peek, Gmail Canned Responses, etc.) they‘re still there, and still functional. ~Kevin Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- March Wallpaper Is Ready! Check it out! Three brand new images for March wallpaper! Also, be sure to rate the photos at the ratings page. Valley Of Fire Sunrise YES! I finally got it! I "discovered" this photo several years ago in Valley Of Fire State Park, NV. I always thought that if I could get just the right sky it could be one heck of a shot. The first time I saw it was...(More) Superior Fury Sometimes landscape photography can get hazardous - and this was one of those times. This was taken while I was perched about 3 feet from the edge of a fairly steep cliff on the edge of Lake Superior. The wind snarled and the waves filled the air with a roar that had to be experienced to be believed. That's why I arrived early and...(More) Star Trials Over Golden Canyon This was created one cloudless night over Golden Canyon near Zabriskie Point, Death Valley. Most of the time, I really love getting some cool clouds at sunset, but when I'm stuck with a sky that's dull, boring and clear, that can only mean one thing - star trails! So, I set up the camera and….. (More) It can all be found here, 100% free: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ ~ Steve   The Power of 102 Languages... PACKED INTO ONE BRILLIANT COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM! Be Worldly - Be Cultured - Be SMART... From Business to International Travel and EVERYTHING in Between... You Can Learn the Basics of Over 100 Languages... AND BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE AROUND THE WORLD! Go From Novice to Linguist With Fun Interactive Lessons! Voice-Over Games: Learn Dialect, Tone & Pronunciation! Get CULTURED! So you're on your very first trip to a foreign country.  You've been studying that word dictionary for the entire flight, and you're left frustrated and feeling ignorant to the culture you're immersing yourself in for the next week.  It's going to be hard to get a feel for the culture when you can't communicate AT ALL... Think about how much better it would be if you knew enough to at least get by.  We're not talking about speaking a perfect, fluent example of the language.  We're talking about being able to order at a restaurant, asking for directions, even saying hello and goodbye.  No matter who you are, from an international businessman to a traveler, a student linguist or merely someone trying to educate themselves - we've got the EXACT program you need!  Check this out! Learn the Basics of 102 Languages the EASY Way! PICK FROM OVER 100 LANGUAGES AND GET STARTED! While you can spend years mastering a language, you must start somewhere...and this is the PERFECT program to get you that start.  Think about it: what's the very first thing you're going to need to know in a foreign language?  How about how to say hello?  Or to ask directions somewhere. Or maybe ordering something off a menu.  It's ALL in here with fun, simple interactive lessons provided. Again, whether you're taking your first trip to a foreign land or you just want to open your mind up and start learning another language, this is what you need to get started right! So...just how easy is it to get your learning started? Check this out! Simple Game Options - Fast & Easy Learning! This program features two game mode options - both of which are incredibly useful in getting started with a new language! From First Words to Food - It's ALL in here!  First Words: Learn words like "yes and no" "where?" "Taxi!" "food" and "hello and goodbye."  After completing these lessons, you'll be able to effectively communicate with a native speaker on a very basic level - which is really all you need to know to get by without being completely lost. Food: Whether you need to know how to ask for a beer or a hamburger...or even a dish native to a specific country, you can rest assured that you'll find the word in the "Food" section! For the game modes, you simply take your pick: Again, these lessons are spoken, not just read - and the lessons cover both visual and written words.  Check this out: Game Mode 1: Spoken word to picture.  In this game mode, you will hear a word in your chosen language and will have to identify what it is by picking the correct picture.  For example, let's pretend it's Spanish.  The word is manzana.  This word means "apple" in Spanish, so that's the picture you'd pick! Game Mode 2: Spoken word to written word. This game mode helps you really sharpen your skills.  For the sake of simplicity, let's do Spanish again.  The spoken word is "la tienda" and it's up to you to pick out the English translation of the word from a short list.  "La tienda" means "store," so that's what you would pick.  Everything is tallied on a basic point system so that you can monitor and improve your progress! Forget Reading and Repetitive Memorization... THIS PROGRAM IS ALL VOICE INTERACTIVE - ACTUALLY HEAR THE WORDS YOU'RE LEARNING! Imagine that!  Not only are you learning the proper usage of all the basics, you're learning it in the proper dialect due to the interactive voice lessons!  There's not a whole lot of things that are harder than trying to learn a new language by using a book (you know, like a translation dictionary).  It's nearly IMPOSSIBLE.  But...this program actually walks you through the basics of over 100 languages using voice interactive lessons!  This makes learning fun and interesting.  This makes learning possible! From Cantonese to Spanish, Mandarin to French, this program covers a TON of ground using simple and fun lessons! And don't worry about not finding the language you're looking for.  Again, this covers the basics of basically any language you can think of.  Obviously Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese are covered...but more obscure languages like Tagalog and Welsh are also available.  You won't believe how much ground this covers! MASTER the Basics! From "Hello" and "Goodbye" to asking for directions! Huge list of basic words and phrases like "credit card" to hailing a taxi! Massive list of food items - from traditional American dishes to Native Specific Cuisine! Comprehensive lessons for a FULL 102 common worldwide languages at your fingertips! SIMPLE Layout - Easy Navigation - Lessons That ANYONE Can Learn from! As you can see, the layout of this program is simple!  Simply choose from a dropdown menu of over 100 of the most common languages in the world...and get ready to learn! Each and every language has the same types of lessons and games, and the formula is proven to work!  Once you select a language to get started on, you'll be greeted with options for different lessons.  This program doesn't expect you to learn by reading and memorization - it literally TALKS YOU THROUGH THE LESSONS!  Not only are you learning the meaning and usage of the words, you're also learning the proper dialect so that your hard work is UNDERSTOOD! Speak with CONFIDENCE! You won't believe how much you can QUICKLY learn until you try this program!  Again, you're not going to be fluent - that takes years of practice.  But this program help you learn the basics and more, plenty enough to get by in a foreign country, and enough to effectively be able to communicate the most important information. There's no more excuses - YOU CAN LEARN! And especially at the price we're offering this huge, comprehensive languages program!  For today only, you can take your pick (or learn 'em all!) of 102 of the most commonly spoken language in the world for just $10.97 with FREE US SHIPPING INCLUDED! http://store.worldstart.com/product/2868   Yes…Facebook has done it again! Facebook keeps changing, and it’s our job to help you keep you up to date with the latest renovations on today’s most popular social network site.  In this latest edition, we will be discussing the new layout of Facebook and how to navigate your way around your own profile as well as your friends’ profiles.  Then, we will be talking about the latest addition to Facebook – the new Timeline feature. Let’s start with your homepage – your News Feed.  On the top and center of the page, you have three options: “Update Status,” “Add Photo/Video,” or “Ask Question.”  If you click on “Update Status,” you can enter in a status update and post it onto the News Feed.  Based on your privacy settings, your friends can see this status update.  You can edit each status update to be private, public, or custom.  This feature is the same as before.  At the bottom of the text box where you can enter in your status update, you can click on the icon of the person to tag any of your friends in your update, and you can also select/tag your location by clicking on the mini pointer icon next to the person icon.  On the right lower hand of the box, you can select who can view this update by clicking on the down arrow next to the icon of two people (“friends”).  And finally, by clicking “Post,” your status becomes Facebook official. The second option is to add a photo or video onto your Facebook page.  You can upload a video/picture from your computer, use your webcam to take and upload a photo or video instantly, or create a new photo album.  Once you select the photo or video of your choosing, you can again tag any friends, the location, and control the privacy setting.  The great thing about this feature is that you can choose different privacy settings for anything.  The third option is “Ask Question.”  This is a new feature that allows you to poll your friends.  You can post a question, and then you can options so your friends can vote accordingly.  Once again, the privacy settings on this can also be controlled if you want to limit your viewership on a certain poll question.  And in your choices, you can select/tag locations or pages.  For instance, if you are trying to choose a restaurant to go to – you can tag as many restaurant options as you’d like, and have your friends vote on the poll. On the left hand side of the webpage, there is still the same side panel that lists all your Favorites – your News Feed, Messages, and Events, followed by Applications, Groups you are a part of, and any Lists of Friends you have made.  The new Mini News Feed we discussed last time is on the right hand column of the page above your Chat list.  Luckily, some of the main features of the Facebook homepage have stayed fairly consistent! The viewing of pictures is different now.  When you view a picture, the comments and information are displayed on the right hand side.  If it is a picture album, you can scroll through the album and view pictures back-to-back by clicking on the white right and left arrows located on the sides of the image.  On the bottom of the photo, you can “Like” the photo, “Tag Photo,” or click on the album as a whole (i.e. “Mobile Uploads) by clicking on the name of the album, which appears underlined when you move your mouse over it. On the right hand side, first it lists the person who posted the photo (including the date and time it was posted).  If this is a photo you have posted,  there are some additional options available.  You can “Add a Description,” Tag, and Edit the photo.  This includes tagging the location where the photo was taken.  Then you can like, comment, unfollow/follow post, share, or edit.  When you unfollow a post, it no longer appears in your News Feed, and you will not receive any updates about it.  And finally, you can comment below in the text box as you please. On the upper right hand corner of an image, there is a little tool icon next to an “X” icon.  The “X” icon exits out of the picture.  If you click on the tool icon, you can select some of the same as well as some new functions.  You can add the location, rotate the picture right or left, download the photo and save the file to your computer, make the picture your profile picture, or delete the photo.  However, if the picture is not a picture you have posted, the only options that will appear will be: Add Location, Download, or Report Photo (if it is offensive in any way).  Remember, you can only make a picture your profile picture if you have either posted it yourself or if you are tagged in it. In terms of your tagged photos, you can remove or add to your profile as you wish.  This option is listed underneath the time of the picture at the top right hand side.  It will say “On your profile.”  You can select “Remove” if you no longer want this on your profile.  In a reverse situation, if you want to add something to your profile, you can select “Add to Profile.” Wondering about the new Timeline feature on Facebook?  Stay tuned for my next article! ~Sheida Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here! How to Use a Portable GPS System A Portable GPS system can be used in many ways, and is a great tool to own. For example, you can use a GPS tracking device in your vehicle to help you find your way while you are driving to a new location. You can also use it on a boat when you are fishing, if you are taking a long bike ride, or going on a hike. Using a GPS system, you will never get lost again. You can also use a portable GPS system as a tracking device. For example, if you have an expensive motorcycle, you can put a GPS tracking device on it so you will be able to track it if it gets stolen. Many business owners use tracking devices on their company trucks so they can keep up with their employees and know where they are driving. Get it all over at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Ray from PA asks: What do all those error codes (like 404) mean? It happens to all of us. We’re surfing along, and up comes an error. What do all those error codes mean? Here’s a quick rundown of the most common: 400 – Bad Request – You probably typed in a URL wrong, the server has no clue what you’re looking for, or you aren’t allowed to have access. Usually, it’s a matter of the URL being typing in wrong. Maybe you mixed upper and lowercase letters or something. 401 – Unauthorized Request – you tried to get to something on the web server you’re not allowed to play with. In other words, you ain’t on the party list. There's more here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Renaming Multiple Files with Total Commander Trying to organize your hard drive using Windows Explorer or other built-in applications that comes with operating systems can be counter-productive at times. And the renaming files part is often equivalent to raking leaves on a windy day. It’s annoying, tiring, and it takes quite a lot of time. So if you find yourself renaming files often, you’ll fall in love with Total Commander’s Multi-Rename tool. Total Commander is a file manager that comes with two file windows, easy shortcut keys for moving and copying files and folders, and tools to make your life easier. Starting the Multi-Rename tool To open up the tool, navigate first into the folder containing the files you want to rename (use Up and Down Arrows and the Enter key if you don’t want to use the mouse.), choose the files with Right Click or Space Bar then press Ctrl+M. Here’s a quick look at the Multi-Rename tool and its features. Get the link over at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. MoMA presents Popart The Museum of Modern Art presents Popart. This is a very interesting and fun way to explore modern art.  When you arrive at the site you will be faced with a few options. How do you want to view the site? Select from Full Screen (recommended) or just enter the site. You can also check out two videos before entering the site. They are How Does Popart work? I highly recommend you watch this before diving in. The video explains how to navigate the site, what to do once you’ve made all your selections, and a couple of very cool features. The other video is Who’s Behind Popart? It is an interesting spoken word song that explains what the purpose of the site is and who created it.  So now you’re ready to dive in! Choose how you’ll view the site and then get ready to explore a gallery of almost 200 different pieces of art. The art ranges from paintings, sculptures, films, and objects. Once the art has loaded click the blue Begin button.   Your screen will then fill with art bubbles, pop the ones you like or are curious about, then when you have all the art you want to look at click my selections at the bottom right of the page. This will open up the selection window and you can click on the red circles to learn more about the art you have picked out. Pretty darn neat, right?  http://www.moma.org/interactives/redstudio/popart/ ~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 Every Hour, 240 Homes Are Burglarized! You Have Two Options: Protect Your Home or Become a Statistic... DON'T LET CRIMINALS WIN: PROTECT THAT HOUSE! We've Got the PERFECT Home Alarm! Infrared Motion Sensor Precision - Set it & Walk Away! 105 DECIBELS - ENOUGH TO ALERT THE WHOLE STREET! Comes With a Wall Mount and TWO Remote Controllers... YOU'VE GOTTA SEE THE VIDEO DEMO BELOW! Do NOT be a Statistic... Let's be honest: it's a scary time to be alive.  With a poor economy and an underlying sense of financial desperation, people are turning to drastic measures to make ends meet.  That means that more and more people are turning to crime, and the numbers are staggering.  Yes, it's sad.  But that doesn't mean they deserve what's rightfully yours! A recent study found that in America, there's a home invasion every 14 seconds.  Think about that - that's more than 4 per minute; 240 per hour!  That's insane.  That's frightening! Your home is your safe haven.  It's where you and your loved ones sleep.  It NEEDS protection.   If you're ready to do something about it, read on.  We've got the PERFECT home alarm system that gives you ultimate protection WITHOUT breaking the bank! Keep That House...on LOCKDOWN! Home break-ins happen by the million.  It's absurd AND ignorant to think that it can't happen to you.  When it comes to this type of crime, EVERYONE is at risk - whether you live in a house or an apartment. No matter what neighborhood you live in, no matter how secluded and safe you may think you are...unfortunately YOU'RE NOT! Enough of this crazy, scary talk.  You get it.  A home alarm system is something that's likely been in the back of your head for a long time.  Ready to take action?  Check this out! Dependable.  Loud.  PERFECT! With it's infrared, motion-sensor technology, simple-to-use remotes and ear-piercing alarm, this one is perfect for homes of all sizes. 105 Decibel Sound - That's REALLY Loud! No matter where you're at - from dead asleep in an upstairs bedroom to blaring music down in the basement - you can rest assured that if someone happens to set this thing off, you'll know...along with everyone else on your street! Read on for a description of how this simple but oh-so-effective alarm system can protect your family, your possessions, your home and yourself from the ugly face of home break-ins.  And don't forget to check out Steve's video demonstration! Cutting Edge Technology - Simple to Use! One of the best features about this alarm is how simple it is to set up and use.  There's no wiring, no third-party companies, no signs.  Just pure, ear-piercing protection.  Read on to see how easy this is to set up and operate. It's Motion Sensored with Infrared Technology.  That means that it picks up movement after it's been set, and once it does, you'll know.  Trust me.  And it's so easy to use - check this out. Mount it: As you can see in the video, this comes with a wall mount. It's meant to be placed near your door, or any path you think a burglar might cross.  It consists of two plastic drywall anchors and two screws.  That's it.  Once mounted, you simply slide the alarm into place and it sits securely. Set it: Take the included remote, push the "arm" button, and walk away!  You have 18 seconds to get out of it's path, and then it's totally set and ready to alarm you should anyone set it off.  Not just you - the entire street!  In the Morning: So once you're ready to deactivate the alarm, all you have to do is push the button on the remote.  Then it's off, eagerly waiting for you to set it again come night fall so it can continue protecting your home! Again, with an ear-piercing 105 Decibel Alarm sound, it's going to get EVERYBODY'S attention and send the crook runnin' for his mommy! This PATHETIC Excuse for a Human WILL Flee Your Property! Just look at him...he's a complete coward! Anyone willing to break into another persons home for their own benefit is scum.  Unfortunately, it's becoming a common problem with each passing day. The problem is, you can't count on the police to get to your home in a timely manner... You need something INSTANT.  Something loud enough to alert anyone within earshot that something's wrong.  Something that'll make cowards like this flee your property immediately and empty-handed.  This is it! Watch The Video Demo: Steve Drops Some Knowledge! Home Security is PRICELESS.  This Alarm is AFFORDABLE! Today, we're selling this awesome home security alarm for just $18.97 with FREE US SHIPPING INCLUDED! You CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON SAFETY...but this alarm system makes it easy to do when it's this inexpensive without monthly fees! Get yours today! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7676 PS: We know how important your safety is, but you need to hurry to catch this deal! Our stock is limited and this is certain to sell a ton! Get your now and DON'T be a statistic!   March Wallpaper Is Ready! Check it out! Three brand new images for March wallpaper! Also, be sure to rate the photos at the ratings page. Valley Of Fire Sunrise YES! I finally got it! I "discovered" this photo several years ago in Valley Of Fire State Park, NV. I always thought that if I could get just the right sky it could be one heck of a shot. The first time I saw it was...(More) Superior Fury Sometimes landscape photography can get hazardous - and this was one of those times. This was taken while I was perched about 3 feet from the edge of a fairly steep cliff on the edge of Lake Superior. The wind snarled and the waves filled the air with a roar that had to be experienced to be believed. That's why I arrived early and...(More) Star Trials Over Golden Canyon This was created one cloudless night over Golden Canyon near Zabriskie Point, Death Valley. Most of the time, I really love getting some cool clouds at sunset, but when I'm stuck with a sky that's dull, boring and clear, that can only mean one thing - star trails! So, I set up the camera and….. (More) It can all be found here, 100% free: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ ~ Steve

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