August 25th 2003 Hope you're having an enjoyable Summer. Just getting back from England (Manchester, then the Cotswolds) and Ireland, I'm settling back in to computer consulting and web design. I have to say I enjoyed being "unplugged" for much of my 2.5 weeks - no cell phone, no faxes, very limited email and web access. If you haven't been away "from it all" in a while, give it a go! Enjoy, Clyde New and exciting Sony Clie - Handheld Computer http://sonyelectronics.sonystyle.com/micros/clie/models/ux50.html This one rocks! It's a clam shell mini computer masquerading as a Palm handheld. This little baby has it all - watch movies, listen to music, voice recorder, time zone tracker, digital camera, Wi-Fi (you can get email/web at home with wireless network or in coffee shops/restaurants who offer wireless Internet), bluetooth (use cell phone or laptop to hook up to Internet without wires), digital camera, back lit keyboard, document reader/translator (Excel, Word, Acrobat, HTML). All this can be had for the low, low price of (gulp) $699. Health Watch Vegetarian Organic Newsletter http://www.vegetarianorganiclife.com/ Ain't it time to push some of those Oreos, Ice Cream Cones, and Big Macs aside and try some lighter, heart-healthy food? Believe it or not, Amira will make a believer out of you with her great, short newsletter, filled with educational articles and one wonderful recipe per issue. It's free, what have you got to lose (except for that extra 10 pounds)? Genetically Modified Food http://www2.dw-world.de/english/business_and_economics/1.35286.1.html The debate over chemically altered food rages on. Do you want a side of fish (oftentimes used in manufacturing vegetables) with your tomato? BugBears, JDMGRs, Blasters, SoBigs, and more Viruses getting you frustrated? Don't get mad - get In the Moment Computing! Has it been a while since we've done an on-site visit to tune up your systems and prevent getting sidelined by evil viruses and worms - like blaster. We highly recommend a quarterly visit (every 3 months) to update and clean your systems. We install the latest firewall technology (to block hackers and worms like Blaster), the latest anti-virus software (to prevent viruses from destroying your hard disk), and Spam prevention products to stop Spam from ever getting to your computer. Call 408.732.8500 or e-mail us clyde@itmcomputing.com today to set up an appointment. Special: Mention this add when scheduling your next visit and get $50 off a 2 hour minimum visit. Offer expires 10/31/03. More about SoBig.F Virus, Spam Prevention This is one of the nastiest viruses to date. The good news is that it doesn't touch your data if you click on it. The bad news is that it turns your machine into a virus generating monster. Sadly, this one will keep sending on viruses until September 10th or until everyone disinfects their machines. If you've started getting lots of returned mail that you didn't send - this doesn't mean you have the virus - it's just part of the virus affecting all the computer users. Full details about Sobig.F virus: http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/6592028.htm If you missed our special report on Blaster Virus - please see it in the archives: http://www.itmcomputing.com/newsletter/2003-08-18.php Computer Stuff - Learn fun Stuff about your computer I spend much of my day and night training people on the basics of computer usage. I love it and it feels brand new every time I teach it. Since there are almost a thousand of you out there, I won't be able to give each one of you my personal touch. In lieu, I'm sending you to some great sites where you can learn many of the "secrets" I've been teaching, since I began in 1985. Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Computer Basics http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lessonintro.htm Office Templates http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/templategallery/ PC computer shortcut keys http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night? http://www.blue-tree.co.uk/guides/power_supply_on_or_off.html Web Design - We'll design the perfect site for you!! So, you've started a small business, you've been reading my computing tips, and you decide it's time for a new website. Or, you want a makeover on your current site and you just don't have the time to learn HTML (ugh!). Well, we've been providing web design services for over 5 years now and our designs just keep getting better. Take a gander at our current portfolio with the newest websites up top: http://www.itmcomputing.com/webportfolio.php . We'll be happy to provide you with a free quotation - either fill out our form: http://www.itmcomputing.com/contact_web.php or give us a holler at 408.732.8500. Kid's Stuff - Lots of Links for Kids Kids can delve deeper and deeper on these sites - offering many kid friendly links to other kids sites. It's much safer and fun this way! Make sure to make these as favorites or bookmarks for later viewing. Dvorak's Personal Portal For Children http://www.dvorak.org/kidshome.htm KIDS PAGE http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/kids.html The Bryan-College Kid's Corner http://www.theeagle.com/kidskorner/links/index.htm Kid's Stuff - Kid's Versions of Popular Sites Here I serve up kid's versions of popular sites which are more often then not more fun then their adult counterparts. Ask Jeeves Kids http://www.ajkids.com/ National Geographic Kids--Games, Postcards, Animals http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ Smithsonian Magazine's Kids' Castle http://www.kidscastle.si.edu/ Smithsonian: Kids http://www.si.edu/kids/ Sports Illustrated For Kids - games, fantasy leagues, sports news and more http://www.sikids.com/ Whole Foods Market : Kids Stuff http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/kids/ Yahooligans! http://www.yahooligans.com/ We provide you "In The Moment" Tech Support Worldwide! Get any computer question answered - from anywhere you are. Know a cousin, sister, brother or mother who isn't happy with her computer tech where they live? Need a quick answer to a question and don't want to wait on hold for an hour? We have the solution!! We have opened up our support services on a world wide basis. We are now supporting clients via phone, remote access and email. Our response time is fantastic and we have knowledgeable folks in all areas of computing, accounting, web design, file management, Internet access, email and lots more. Our remote access allows us to view your computer, real time, from our offices here in California. Call 408.732.8500 or e-mail us Clyde@ITMComputing.com today to set up an appointment. Ramen - The Noodle Dish Since I was a kid, I've loved ramen (the noodle dish in a bowl surround by broth and added ingredients for more flavor). My mom (who's probably reading this) used to load us up on the many different flavors of ramen (chicken, beef, pork, vegetable) - 5 packs for a dollar. We'd mix in ham, onions or even a egg to give us a little protein. When I saw the movie "Tampopo" several years back, it rekindled my interest in this comfort food. Maybe these sites will rekindle yours........ Dave's House O' Ramen http://daveola.com/Pages/Ramen/ Nissin Foods: The Ramen Page http://www.nissinfoods.com/ Ramen Museum in Tokyo http://www.bento.com/phgal3.html RamenCity Asian Ramen Instant Noodles http://www.ramencity.com/ The Book of Ramen: Low-cost International Gourmet Noodle Cookbook http://www.konzak.com/ramen/ The Official Ramen Home Page http://mattfischer.com/ramen/ World Ramen.net - English Version http://www.worldramen.net/ World Ramen.net - Japanese version http://www.worldramen.net/ Tampopo - The Movie about Ramen - A must see for food lovers everywhere http://us.imdb.com/Title?0092048 Kids - Safe Searching for the Net Lots of great places for kids to surf the net and not be annoyed with adult stuff. Google Directory - Kids and Teens > Directories Click here Google Directory - Kids and Teens > Teen Life > Directories Click here Yahoo! Directory Sites for Kids Click here SurfBuddies - Safe Email on the Web Click here ************************ Hope you enjoyed the ride.... Clyde Lerner, In The Moment Computing Phone: 408.732.8500 E-mail comments/feedback to: http://www.itmcomputing.com/contact_computer.php This newsletter is a service of In The Moment Computing and is Copyright 2005 Clyde Lerner. All worldwide rights reserved. If forwarding, please forward all of e-mail, not any portion therein. To see past issues of This and That Computer Tips newsletter, please visit the web at: http://www.itmcomputing.com/newsletter.php and click on "Archives." Please note: Unless requested, questions pertaining to this newsletter will be answered in a 3-4 week time frame. If you need a faster response, there will be a small consultation fee of $15 per e-mail response. You will receive a reply within 48 hours. "Complete Computer Help (Networks, New Computer Installs, Software Training) for Individuals and Small Businesses" "Designing your Perfect Website, at an Affordable Cost, in a Timely Manner" Eliminate and Destroy unwanted email: http://spamarrest.com/affl?1337207 Send a greeting card through the Internet so recipient gets card in their postal mailbox: www.sendoutcards.com/7197 - let me walk you through how to send a card - it's easy. ©2003 In The Moment (ITM) Computing. All rights reserved.