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I'M SURE Y'ALL KNOW that static electricity is not good for your computer. In fact, it only takes a 5v discharge to destroy components. When you walk across the room and get a shock, the smallest discharge you can feel is a whopping 2500v. So if your computer is in an area that generates static electricity, you can reduce the chances of damage by making a solution of 1 part liquid fabric softener to 10 parts water. Put this in a spray bottle and spray the rugs and drapes or other fabric in the room. Let the spray dry overnight, and repeat this process once or twice. Your house will smell great, and your computer will thank you. No charge for that tip.

Loads of downloadable CURSORS to take your mouse to a whole new level of coolness.

Cursors 1 ... who's the fairest cursor of them all? ... an endless list to download.
Cursors 2 ... sweet 16 categories of cursors to be downloaded - plus some editing tools.
Cursors 3 - this site even provides a visual preview of the cursors you select for download.
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DLL FILES

Short for Dynamic Link Library, a library of executable functions or data that can be used by a Windows application. Typically, a DLL provides one or more particular functions and a program accesses the functions by then creating either a static or dynamic link to the DLL.
A static link remains constant during program execution while a dynamic link is created by the program as needed. DLLs can also contain just data.
DLLs can be used by several applications at the same time. There are always some DLLs provided with the Windows operating system and available for any Windows application. Other DLLs are written for a particular application and are loaded with the application.

Common Archives DLL Files Download DLL's File Watcher
Free Dynamics Index of DLL's TopFile.com WWW.DLL-FILES

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DEFRAGMENTING
Writing a letter, checking your email, visiting a web site, all cause little bits of information to be stored on your computer's hard drive. When you delete any of this info, you leave a little space where that data used to be stored. This causes your files to be fragmented. That is, to be all messed up from the orderly state they should be in. When many files become fragmented, your hard disk starts to perform much more slowly.
It's like you need your tools but they are all over your house and not in one place. Now you have to run here and there to pick up the screwdriver, the wrench, and whatever (it takes time). But when you have them all in one condensed kit, you'll get your dripping sink fixed in less time. Then you can get back to wasting more time on your computer.
Also, and this is serious, the danger of file corruption is greater, so it is a good idea to defragment often. This is also known as Optimizing your hard disk. When you defragment, you are rearranging your files back to their orderly fashion. Or, I should say, your computer is doing this for you. And we return to the ... Menu

DOWNLOAD MANAGERS
Utilities whereby you can easily download files and recover (resume downloading) if errors occur. For whatever reason, you can be downloading in "installments" if necessary, and schedule or restart broken connections. Puter crashes? ... So what, no problem ... You just continue where you left off downloading ... no time lost.

FlashGet GetRight Gozilla Net Vampire Netzip SmartDownload

My favorite is ... Download Accelerator ... give it a try.
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E-MAIL

One of the most popular things on the internet today is the free e-mail account. To get more visitors to their Web sites, many large sites are giving away free e-mail accounts. To check out your choices, drop in to:

Eudora Excite Hotmail Juno Rocketmail
That Web VeloMail Webmail Wowmail Worldmail

I know Hotmail is very popular ... have it myself ... but I recently discovered that VeloMail has language options when sending any message ... you select the language you are interested in, and a virtual keyboard appears which you use on your own keyboard to send the message in that language with that particular font ... I sent myself a message in Hebrew using Hebrew font, and it showed up on my screen in perfect Hebrew ... Now I'm not suggesting you all run out and take any Hebrew lessons,or Russian lessons, whatever ... just making a point, you know what I mean.

Hotmail Express ... read, compose, and view your email using your hotmail, on-line and off.
Letterpost ... email becomes snailmail when your recipient doesn't have a pc or is not online.
MailStart ... here's a page where you can both access your email, and send messages.
Signatures ... ever wonder how your friends come up with those little facts and witticisms?
SpamCop ... report spam to this site and they will inform the ISP concerned and block them.
Z Media ... if you enjoy getting e-mail, subscribe and try this for size ... lots of goodies.
WhaleMail ... a free service that lets you send attachments of up to 50MB ... unheard of.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF EMAIL

Thou shalt include a clear and specific subject line.
Thou shalt edit any quoted text down to the minimum thou needest.
Thou shalt read thine own message thrice before thou sendest it.
Thou shalt ponder how thy recipient might react to thy message.
Thou shalt check thy spelling and thy grammar.
Thou shalt not curse, flame, spam or USE ALL CAPS.
Thou shalt not forward any chain letter.
Thou shalt not use e-mail for any illegal or unethical purpose.
Thou shalt not rely on the privacy of e-mail, especially from work.
When in doubt, save thy message overnight and reread it in the light of the dawn.
And, here's the "Golden Rule" of E-Mail:
That which thou findest hateful to receive, sendest thou not unto others.

E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Here are some interesting free subscriptions you might be interested in. Each day, you'll get something right to your e-mail. Use any of the addy's below and send a blank message to the group that you want to join. Just type the word: "subscribe" (no quotes) in the Subject line and, just to be sure, also in the message area.
Weird_News_Daily-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Day to day weird stuff as they happen in the news.
Weird_News_Weekly-Subscribe@eGroups.com
A weekly weird stuff as they happen in the news.
AndDidYouKnowTrivia-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Fun trivia and riddles.
APoemADay-Subscribe@eGroups.com
"I think that I should never see" ... etc. etc. etc.
BibleCites-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Quotes from the bible.
Cooking4Kids-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Recipes designed just for kids.
ChristianCites-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Quotes for Christians.
GoalSetting-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Great tips on Working Your Plan.
HistoriesHappenings-Subscribe@eGroups.com
So what happened today in history.
IRS-TaxTips-Subscribe@eGroups.com
IRS & Tax Tips
KidsProjects-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Things for kids to do. Fun interactive projects.
LiteratureCites-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Cites from the greatest books in history.
LoveIdeas-Subscribe@eGroups.com
Love Ideas and Tips.
ParentingTipsandTidbits-Subscribe@eGroups.com
You might even become the parent of the year.
SeniorsList-Subscribe@eGroups.com
This is the place learn about senior care.
And in addition, we have:
Jewish Computing ... this is a "discussion group which includes Jewish software reviews, information about Jewish-related computer conferences, original humor related to Jewish use of computers, information about relevant Jewish web sites, e-mail lists, newsgroups, or other Internet-based resources, and questions and discussions about Jewish law as applied to the use of computers."
Hebrew Computing ... same organization as above, only here we have computing issues that relate to Hebrew text input.

Here's a chance to send e-mail anywhere in the world ... just click below.
But not to me ... I'm busy, don't need any mail, nice knowing you, good luck and goodbye.

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FREE DOWNLOADS ... Is "free" your favorite four-letter word?

32Bit.com ... some shareware here, but enough freebies to deserve this "Tiffany" listing.
CDML Computer ... note the link is on the left, it is called CDML Advanced Calculator.
Completely Free ... "Yes, thereissuch a thing as a free lunch ... now how about free money.
Cool Freeware ... don't miss the great programs covered past and present.
Downloads ... for the common PC environments: Mac 's, Linux's, Windows, and PalmPilot's.
FeretSoft ... take the second link to "free downloads" and put some ferets in your Find.
Free2000 ... hands down, I'd say this freebie store is one of the best on the net.
Free 32 ... go figure ... it not only has free software ... but here they'll pay you to view ads.
Free Code ... where all of the programs found are free for personal and commercial use.
Freehound ... it says: "Everybody loves "free stuff" why not tell those on your ICQ list ?"
FreeIndex ... links to software for creating rotating banner ads, guestbooks, chat rooms.
Free Stuff ... distribution point, and some links to other, very complete Delphi pages.
Free Stuff by Email ... before subscribing, try the samples ... something there will getcha.
Free Themes ... free themes ... screen savers ... cursors ... and start-up/shut-down screens.
Freeware98 ... multimedia and internet tools, general and desktop utilities, and games.
Freeware Home ... look at the left pane ... enough to keep you in software for years to come.
Got it Free ... a source for free and trial offers, take a look and note all the categories.
GuruNet ... don't ask me any questions; this is a fantastic program; just download it, install the zip file, and go through the tutorial. This is like having an expert at your fingertips.
Kenny's Goodies ... another winner ... so much here that one might forget my other links.
Lazy Freeware ... sections are named by function, not through any adherence to catagories.
Macmillan ... unlimited access to more than 150 complete computer books - 100,000 pages.
MiniApps ... includes over 20 useful freeware applications and utilities ... the word isfree.
Nonags ... left side (free access), pick a location, and plenty of freeware updated daily.
PC Magazine ... of particular interest here are Webmaster Tools and Windows 98 software.
Simtel ... I just got a few pages into this site ... a never-ending potpourri of delights.
Software ... multimedia applications, shell extensions, and other programs for Windows 95.
Software Library ... how can you say "NO" ... and they're good, yummy, and practical too.
The Free Site - fresh listings and reviews of the best freebies available on the Net.
Tucows - moo-velous - latest Internet software - performance rated - checked for viruses.
Weekly Freebies ... a categorized list of more than 200 sites that offer free stuff.
Windows Utilities ... everything needed for maintaining your computer in top efficiency.
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You like that word: "potpourri" up there by Simtel ... had a hell of a time figuring out how to spell it. Didn't even know how to look it up. So what are dictionaries for in times like that ?

HACKERS

AntiGen - back orifice remover - works with NOBO found below - gets the hacker away.
HackFix - devious ways to takeover a computer ... involves installing a trojan or a backdoor.
Netbuster ... a program to discourage hackers from getting into your hard drive.
NOBO ... warns when some hacker is trying to enter your hard drive while you are online.
Sam Spade ... a general-purpose internet utility package, with some extra features to help in tracing the source of spam and other forms of internet harassment.
Zone Alarm ... gives protection against thieves and vandals and insures internet security.
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