*CyberCoyote - April 3, 2008*

NEWS, NOTES and NOTICES

*See ya*
Oh the days dwindle down... The meeting today was our last one of the season. George demonstrated ProShow Gold, which is similar to the muvee program that we saw a month ago. ProShow gives you much more control when you put a slide show together, and it's much more obvious what's going on. You can get a CD with a trial version on it from George if you're interested.
http://www.photodex.com/

TIPS, TOPICS and TWEAKS

*Working with files in Windows*
Working directly with documents and files is often the most efficient and effective way to get things done in Windows. It just takes a little preparation and practice.

"Managing files is one of the most important things to learn in order to use Windows properly. There is a lot more involved than the basic functions like copy, delete, and move. Unfortunately, the subject is poorly understood by many people. One mystery is file extensions. Another is the annoying things that can happen when new software changes your file associations. Find out what to do about it."

*An Internet Security Paradox*
Seven in 10 Americans are Internet users. A recent survey found that 84% of them are confident they have the information and tools they need to protect their privacy and security online.

But only 24% are adequately protected by firewalls and updated anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. To this, Curmudgeon remarked, "It's only an illusion that humans are rational beings." :-) The good news is that those over 65 are less confident. ;-)
http://www.stopbadware.org/home/pr_033108 -- the paradox
http://cybercoyote.org/security/intro.shtml -- answers

*Preview shots of Internet Explorer 8*
These screenshots of the IE8 installation process will give you a good idea of what's in store when you upgrade to the next version of Internet Explorer.
http://cybercoyote.org/url/240.html

*More on Vista SP1*
I know most of you don't have Vista yet, but if you do you may need some of this info. You may need to reactivate Vista after installing SP1. You only have 3 days to do it. Open Control Panel to see if there is an activation notice even though one didn't pop up.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947519/en-us

WEB PICK

*Democracy in action*
The standard, schoolbook history of alcohol prohibition in the United States goes like this...
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_518872.html

ODDS and ENDS

*Endeavor*
Ride along with the crew on the last space shuttle launch. [Several minutes long, but well worth it if you're interested at all.]
http://cybercoyote.org/links/146.html

*That's all, folks.*