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Flip Video, a low cost pocket-sized camcorder from Pure Digital, since the first day I held it. A new improved version, the Flip Video Ultra, is ready, and there's a lot to love about it, including the price tag. Slimmed down and styled up, the Flip Video Ultra comes in colors, is more streamlined, and has software built into the camera that lets you upload immediately to AOL, YouTube, or other video sharing sites.

The camera is shirt pocket-sized and runs on AA batteries. The Flip Video I've been using is one of the only gadgets I own where I can say nice things about its battery life.

But what sets Flip Video apart is that all the software you need to perform simple video-editing chores and then publish to your favorite video-sharing site are built right into the camera. No extra software required.

There are only a few buttons on the camera for playing, stopping ,and zooming in and out so its easy to get up to speed. Once you're ready to transfer your work, a retractable USB connects you to your PC. Plug the USB into a PC and you also have tools to edit, archive, and share your work, all built in to the camera. You can quickly send a video greeting card or email, add music, transitional effects, or voice to the video. It's by no means a full-fledged video editing package, but it's sufficient for most people most of the time.

The new Ultra has an improved 1.5-inch display and microphone. The first generation camera held either 512MB or 1GB of video. The new version is available in 1GB ($150) or 2GB ($180). The video is captured at VGA resolution but still looks good enough to output to a TV. The new camera has a video output and a slot for a tripod.

I find the Flip Video camera useful for all sorts of things. I've used it to document trips, narrating what I'm seeing so that I can remember the names of all of those pretty mountains, churches, and museums. It's great for documenting schoolwork, analyzing your golf swing, creating a walk-through of your home for sale, and more. I've given the camera to kids as young as 5 years old and adults as old as 80 to try. They instinctively figure out what to do. A story in USA Today said that Flip Video is currently the No. 1 best-selling video camera at Amazon and Target.

Bluetooth Hacking

According to research firm Insight Express, 73 percent of mobile device users are not aware of the security risks associated with Bluetooth-equipped devices. Ooi Szu-Khiam, senior security consultant at Symantec Singapore, told ZDNET in an email that in the past year, numerous mobile viruses, worms and Trojan horses have emerged, and their evolution is cause for concern. These potential risks are commonly known as bluejacking, bluesnarfing, and bluebugging to techies and security experts, and they're all bad news for your phone. You can read more about these threats in detail over at ZDNET, but here's a quick rundown of what they are in a nutshell:

• Bluejacking is a technique used to send unsolicited text messages to mobile users via Bluetooth.
• Bluesnarfing is the unauthorized access of information on your phone through a Bluetooth connection. This attack allows hackers to copy data off your phone, including contact lists, emails, text messages, and even private videos or photos.
• Bluebugging is the most serious threat of all. A hacker has the ability to initiate phone calls, send and receive text messages, read and write phonebook contacts, eavesdrop on phone conversations, and connect to the Internet.

What you can do

Ooi suggests users install security software on their mobile devices that include antivirus, firewall, anti-SMS spam, and data-encryption technologies. He also recommends users take the following precautions:

• Stay offline: Turn off features that you are not using. If you have a Bluetooth-equipped device and do not need the function, then don't turn it on.
• Stay invisible: If you are using the Bluetooth function and don't require your device ID to be visible to others, make sure the device's visibility setting is set to "hidden" so malicious hackers will not be able to scan and search for it.
• Verify incoming transmission: Do not accept and run attachments from unknown sources unless you are expecting them. For example, if you receive a message to install an application and you don't know its origin, don't run it.
• Use passwords: Ideally, use passwords with a large number of digits. A four-digit PIN or password can be broken in less than a second, and a six-digit PIN in about 10 seconds, while a 10-digit PIN is likely to take weeks to crack.

I'm sure you've heard it all before, but a refresher never hurt anyone. You might want to pass this along to someone who may not be up to speed on Bluetooth security.

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Some HDTV facts

Disappointed by how fuzzy CNN looks on your new HDTV? Wondering why Jack Bauer looks so soft and plump on your new flat-screen? Maybe it's because you're not really watching HD on your high-def TV.

According to Audioholics, almost half of the 24 million homes with HDTVs lack an HD cable or satellite feed, and about a quarter of those surveyed didn't even know they were still watching non-HD signals. Why such big numbers? Actually, it's not hard to understand; I can't tell you how many times I've watched salespeople at TV stores push HDTVs on hapless shoppers, going on and on about the razor-sharp picture and surround sound, but not bothering to tell them how to get HD signals into their living rooms.

The Audioholics story ticks off six things you need to know before you buy an HDTV, and it's a must-read if you're in the market for your first high-def set. Here's a brief summary of some of the pointers, along with some thoughts of my own:

Your new HDTV needs an HD feed: Just plugging your regular cable or satellite box into your new HD set won't get you a high-def picture. You'll need to contact your cable or satellite provider and ask for an HD set-top box (satellite subscribers may also have to upgrade their dishes), and you may want to sign up for an HD subscription plan, as well (which typically offer channels like Discovery HD Theater and HDNet). Still watching TV using an over-the-air antenna? A good, properly aligned rooftop antenna may still do a good job of pulling down HD signals, but unless your HDTV has a built-in HD tuner (many don't), you'll have to buy a separate high-def tuner box to go with your set.

Your HDTV/set-top box/cables must be configured properly: First, make sure you're using the right inputs when connecting your HD set-top box to your HDTV. You must use either the component-video inputs (a trio of RCA-type plugs, marked "Y," "Pb," and "Pr") the DVI input or the HDMI input. The composite and S-Video connectors on your TV can't receive HD signals, so if the cable guy starts hooking those inputs up, time to raise the red flag. Also, your cable or satellite HD box must be set to send an HD signal to your display; go to the set-top box menu and look for the display settings, and select either 720p or 1080i (depending on the native resolution of your HDTV). Finally, once you're ready to watch HD, make sure you're watching the right channel. If you're used to watching ABC on, say, cable channel 7, that's only the standard-def version of ABC; the HD version is probably much further down the dial, usually in the 700s. Check your programming guide.

Most TV programming is still in standard definition: I'm still amazed by how many people think that an HDTV will display all their shows in high definition. Now, if you're only watching scripted (i.e., non-reality) prime-time shows on the major broadcast networks, then yes, there's a good chance that most of those shows are in HD (save a few holdouts, like "Scrubs" on NBC). But the vast majority of programming that's out there, ranging from "Queer Eye" and "Regis and Kelly" to "Pardon the Interruption" and "Sesame Street", is produced in standard definition, and your HDTV won't magically convert SD shows to HD. Check out TitanTV to see what's in HD in your area.

SD typically looks terrible on an HDTV: Standard-def shows can look remarkably bad on a 50-inch display. Imagine taking a grainy Polaroid picture and blowing it up to monster size. If you miss how CNN used to look on your old 27-inch direct-view set, keep in mind that you were watching it on a much smaller screen.

HDTV screens are wider than SD pictures: Because HDTV screens have a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, your new set will stretch the boxy 4:3 shape of a standard-definition show to fill the screen, which will make everything look short and squat. You have two choices: either live with the short-and-squat look on your SD channels, or dig into your HD set-top box settings and add sidebars to the SD channels. Yes, you'll have to deal with black bars on the left and right sides of the screen, but at least the picture won't look like a circus fun-house mirror.

An upconverting DVD player doesn't turn standard DVDs into HD: I'm a big fan of DVD players that upconvert standard-def DVDs to 1080i or even 1080p, but make no mistake; because the source DVD disc is standard definition, you're still watching an SD picture (albeit, one that's been extrapolated to HD proportions). If you want true HD images from your DVD player, you'll have to pony up $400 or more for a Blu-ray or HD DVD drive.

Still confused? Then check out the Audioholics story, which goes into much greater detail.

Zoho: Free App Suite Vs. MS Office

Microsoft has had a near monopoly on office applications since WordStar and WordPerfect lost surrendered. But there's a second battle raging with a totally new kind of application. Keep your eye on Zoho. It's a web-based office suite that lets you share and publish documents as easily as you can create and save them. And it's easy on the pocket (read: FREE).

When you sign up you'll be able to access the growing Zoho family: Zoho Writer, Zoho Sheet, and Zoho Show—a writer, spreadsheet, and presentation tool. Zoho also has a Virtual Office that includes email and shared calendars. It has tools for business users like Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator for developing customized apps.

Not Zoho-ed out yet? Then try the Zoho Planner for to-do lists and notes, Zoho Chat, Zoho Wiki, Zoho Meeting (an online conference), and even Zoho Notebook (for organizing multimedia online note taking).

I haven't seen this much free stuff given away since Bob Barker.

The apps are pretty darn robust and full featured. Zoho Write, Sheet, and Show are not quite as feature-rich as MS Office, but have a lot of cool web features like tags and posting directly to a blog. They are miles richer than Google Docs, Google's suite of free web-based apps. Just take a look at some of the screen shots and you'll see that everything looks familiarly different. The real power comes with the ability to publish or share. You can share a document with the world, keep it private, or invite a few others to join you as either readers or collaborators.

What's the catch? Well, eventually Zoho plans to keep the consumer tools available for free, but charge businesses to license and use the tools to create custom environments. At the moment, all of your documents get stored, published, and shared on the Zoho server. The company is just releasing an applet that lets you read the Zoho Write files while you're offline, but has no way to create documents unless you're physically connected to the Internet. This makes it a great tool for the type of 24/7 folks who think the Internet is synonymous with breathing, but may not work as well for the rest of us.

And like all things web, Zoho is a work in progress. I wanted to strut my stuff and show the Yahoo! Tech team my shared spreadsheet. They got to look for a few minutes before their systems timed out. Zoho evangelist Raju Vegesna said the day I used the service might have been an update day.

Zoho is for the adventurous (not to mention the financially constrained). That said, it's highly functional and a great way to extend your document life into the new web world.

Slow PC handy help!

This is a very common question about a very common problem: My computer is slow, what can I do?

Rest assured that while there are indeed plenty of things you can do to speed up your PC, it may not be entirely the case that the computer is getting "slow" but rather that everything else is getting "fast." You noted that you normally use a newer machine, and many people who express that their computers are slow also have multiple PCs, maybe a newer model at work that is much, much faster. It's possible that your expectations have simply gotten higher over time, and by comparison, your older computer is getting left in the dust. You spend most of the day working on a fast machine, so your perception is that your older computer is getting slower and slower, when in reality it may be just as fast as it ever was. The mind plays a lot of tricks like that. It's something to think about.

Now on to your real question: How to speed up a PC, whether it's slowing down or not. Here's the steps I follow when trying to give a little extra oomph to a PC that needs it.

Clean up the disk. Uninstall unneeded programs (especially those that run at startup and/or put something in the system tray), run Disk Cleanup, and defragment the drive. This is a good first step that will almost always take a few seconds off boot time and application loads for any computer.

Run a full anti-virus and anti-spyware scan. You never know what's lurking on your machine, and these anti-malware tools can help you get rid of other PC-clogging detritus on your PC, even if it's not harmful.

Clean up the registry. This is controversial, as some experts claim registry cleaners don't really help. I've seen evidence to the contrary, so I recommend doing it if you've got a major slowdown. CCleaner is free and worth running.

Delete old network connections. Your computer may be trying to connect to shared hard drives that no longer exist. In Windows Explorer right-click on any network shares you don't actively use and click Delete. Under Tools, also click "Disconnect Network Drive" to see if there are any others lurking about.

Stop auto-starting programs. Click Start > Run and type "msconfig" at the prompt. Click the Startup tab and look at all that junk that loads when you launch your PC. Do you really need "Adobe Reader Speed Launch"? Probably not. Turn off anything else that looks useless, but be careful not to disable Windows system components.

Those are the easy and free things you can do. If your computer is still slow you need to move on to the bigger guns.

Upgrade RAM. This is the one killer trick that will make almost any computer run faster. With an older PC, you will rarely have enough RAM to run today's memory-hogging operating systems and applications, and adding a high-capacity stick or two of quality RAM will give you a quick speed boost. Adding RAM is fairly simple, even for a novice, and you should be able to do the job in 5 or 10 minutes.

Reinstall Windows. If the above tricks haven't helped, it may be time to wipe the slate clean and start again, reformatting your hard drive, reinstalling your applications, and restoring your data files from a backup. You'd be surprised how much more responsive a freshly reinstalled Windows system can be, as you've wiped out years of temp files, garbled registry entries, old versions of software programs that have been upgraded repeatedly, and all sorts of other electronic junk. Reinstalling is easy if you have the "recovery disk" that came with your PC, and only a bit more involved if you're using a retail copy of Windows XP. Just be sure you back up everything you want to take with you before you pull the trigger!

Upgrade your hard drive. This is a more complicated solution, but if you're reinstalling Windows (per the prior tip) you might consider upgrading to a bigger and possibly faster hard drive, too. Hard disk storage is a performance bottleneck on every machine, and magnetic disks degrade over time. Some performance issues could be caused by a failing hard drive, even, and upgrading to a new model could really put some zip back in your system. As a bonus, you can use the original hard drive for backups or occasional storage, if you put it in an enclosure.
I hope these tips help you.

Top Texting Phones for Students

Today's students text more than they email, so they'll need a messaging phone to keep up with their lightning-fast thumbs. These handsets all boast full (or at least hybrid) QWERTY keypads, along with plenty of style and multimedia features to spare.

Helio Ocean - A QWERTY keypad, great Web browsing and downloadable music.Everyone's raving about the iPhone, but don't forget this feature-packed sleeper waiting in the wings. The Ocean is a two-way slider—slide one way for a standard number keypad, the other for QWERTY action—that's a messaging machine, including a full-fledged email client and IM (AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, and Windows Live Messenger). Add in streaming multimedia and GPS-aided Buddy Beacon, and you've got a power mobile package.

LG enV- A clamshell packed with a QWERTY keypad and multimedia.This is popular clamshell may lack the Ocean's strong e-mail capabilities, but it's a perfect fit for students who love to text their buddies—either via SMS or instant message. The enV is relatively compact for a QWERTY phone, and it also packs in 3G data support for streaming video clips and downloading music over Verizon's V Cast multimedia service. Best of all—you can snag it for $30 or less.

Sidekick iD - A pared-down Sidekick that's aces with messaging.

The iD is a stripped-down version of the pricey Sidekick 3; it lacks the music and Bluetooth capabilities of its pricier big brother. That said, the Sidekick has always been all about messaging, and the iD doesn't disappoint. Armed with AIM, Yahoo and MSN IM clients, the iD also has push e-mail—a rarity for a handset this cheap—along with an easy-to-use QWERTY keypad and signature flip-up display.

Samsung BlackJack - Compact Windows smartphone with impressive features.

Definitely not a toy, Samsung's slim Blackjack is a great fit for older students who want some serious mobile power along with multimedia fun. Armed with Windows Mobile, a suite of Office applications, and full corporate e-mail support, the BlackJack also streams video clips over AT&T's Cellular Video service, and you can sync your Napster and Yahoo! Music subscription tunes to the phone. And at 3.5 ounces and just a half-inch thick, the BlackJack fits nicely in a jeans pocket.

BlackBerry Pearl -BlackBerry power in a small, sleek package.

For years, BlackBerrys were just dull, dutiful, business-minded handsets—until the Pearl came around. With its stylish design, trackball (a first for a BlackBerry) and hybrid-QWERTY keypad, the Pearl manages to look the part while still packing in plenty of hardcore e-mail capabilities. You also get a 1.3-megapixel camera (another rarity in the BlackBerry world) and a full-on media player.

iPhone Unlock App for $99?

The Web was alight yesterday with reports that an iPhone-unlocking app went on sale for a cool $99. Folks, do yourselves a favor and keep your wallet stowed—and here's why. First, some background: as you probably know, a bevy of hackers have recently come out with various methods and software for unlocking an iPhone (which lets you use it with any SIM card, not just AT&T's). Naturally, it was only a matter of time before someone got the bright idea of making a little cash in the bargain. So it wasn't much of a surprise yesterday when news broke that an iPhone-unlocking app (no soldering required) from iPhoneSIMfree.com had popped up on the Web for $99.

Now, I don't think there's anything philosophically wrong with unlocking your iPhone—hey, it's the wave of the future, whether the major U.S. carriers like it or not. But paying $100 for this particular iPhone hack is just plain dumb, for a couple of reasons.

Number one: While the software has been proven to work by the likes of Engadget Mobile, there's no guarantee that Apple's next iPhone update (which will probably enable the upcoming Wi-Fi iTunes music store) won't render the unlocking app useless—and if that happens, "you will be charged to unlock [your iPhone] again" (or so says the fine print on the vendor's Web site). Apple's been known in the past to break third-party iTunes plug-ins through software updates (especially the ones that circumvent its DRM schemes), and I wouldn't be surprised if Jobs & Co. disabled iPhone unlocking apps in the same way—and then you'd be out a C-note.

Number two: As we speak, competing hackers are busy reverse-engineering the iPhoneSIMfree.com software, with the intention of distributing their own unlocking apps on the Web for free. So if you wait a few weeks (or even days), you'll probably be able to download a perfectly good iPhone-unlocking app without paying a dime.

Beyond the issue of whether you should pay to get your iPhone unlocked, don't forget that doing so will void your warranty, and if you fry your phone in the process, the cool kids at the Apple Genius Bar probably won't have much sympathy for your plight. Oh, and the legal implications are murky, too.

So, anyone out there throwing caution to the wind and buying the iPhoneSIMFree app anyway?

Zeno Acne Clearing Device

What is Zeno?
Zeno is a dermatologist-recommended, battery-powered medical device that is used to treat individual pimples with heat therapy. It is supposed to eliminate or significantly reduce the duration of pimples for those with mild to moderate inflammatory acne. Zeno is not for those who have lots of acne or severe acne. Zeno is placed directly on individual breakouts which receive a 2.5 minute treatment cycle. It works best at the first sight of acne – when the skin is red, inflamed, and slightly sore. If the breakout is a black or whitehead, it is too late as Zeno is to be used at the earliest sign of a pimple. Zeno is ineffective on cystic acne and should not be used to treat this type of acne.

How does Zeno work?
Zeno has a built-in computer that delivers the exact amount of energy into individual pimples so that the bacteria are killed over the course of one to three treatments. This energy is released thru the treatment tip cartridge which adjusts the energy automatically to make sure each treatment delivers the perfect amount of energy into each pimple. The computer within Zeno also tracks the charge level of the battery as well as how many treatment cycles have been performed. The treatment tip cartridge has a memory chip is pre-programmed with a specific number of treatments. This number is embossed on the top of the cartridge. Each treatment cycle is pre-programmed to be 2.5 minutes in length. The cartridge needs to be replaced after all cycles have been exhausted. Cartridges are easy to remove and replace and can be purchased from the Zeno website or wherever you purchased your Zeno.

Unlike topical medicines and creams, Zeno does not dry the skin or fade bedding and clothing. In fact, the only side effect one is likely to experience from using Zeno is a slight redness at the treatment site but this dissipates fairly quickly. Zeno is not meant to be a replacement for one’s normal skincare routine but to supplement where a pimple has overwhelmed your natural balance and snuck in under the radar.


So how do you use Zeno?
Zeno is meant to be used at the very first sign of a pimple. So if from previous experience, you know that a sore, pinkish spot on the skin is likely to erupt into a pimple, that’s the time to reach for Zeno and start treatments. The user guide inside of Zeno states that clinical trials have shown that pimples treated with Zeno can fade or disappear with just 24 hours if they are caught early. Following the treatment instructions, 90% of the participants in a clinical study reviewed by the FDA found that pimples treated with Zeno faded or disappeared within just 24 hours compared to just 37% for pimples treated with a placebo.

After Zeno’s battery has been fully charged, just remove the cover, turn it on and wait for it to heat up. After Zeno beeps to inform you that it is ready, simply place the treatment tip directly onto the pimple and press the start button. It automatically delivers treatment for 2.5 minutes after which you can move it to a different pimple. Each breakout should be treated 2-3 times over a 12-24 hour period.

Warnings
Use Zeno only for pimples. Do not used Zeno for skin lesions such as moles, warts or ingrown hairs, insect or spider bites or stings. Do not use Zeno for skin infections or for open sores or wounds because it may delay proper treatment or injure your skin.

Do not use Zeno if your skin is sensitive to heat, sun or chemicals because Zeno uses heat to treat pimples and the heat may damage your skin.

Don’t use near water.

Don’t use in the tub or shower.

Do not use on or around the eyes or lips. These very sensitive areas of the face may make the use of Zeno too painful. You may experience significant skin redness and swelling or even burns.

Facial hair may prevent full and complete contact with the pimple. It is important to have full and constant contact with the pimple during the treatment cycle.

Things you should never buy used

Sometimes the financial or safety risk outweighs the savings. Do you really want to sleep on someone else's mattress?

I listed lingerie as one of the items for which you'd best pay retail. There are plenty of other examples where the cost savings don't justify the risks of buying used:

Laptops You're taking a chance when you buy any used computer, but the math really doesn't work when you're talking about a unit that's as prone to abuse and problems as a laptop. They're more likely to be dropped, banged around and spilled on, simply because they're out in the world while a desktop computer sits (mostly) safe at home.
That's why laptops are one of the few products where springing for an extended warranty with free tech support makes sense, in addition to the standard warranty that typically comes when you buy new. Buy used, and you'll have neither option -- along with no idea what maltreatment your laptop has suffered or when the hard drive, optical drive or other important parts will die on you.

Car seats A car seat that's been in one accident may not protect your child in another. And damaged car seats aren't uncommon; a survey commissioned by Sainsbury's Bank in England discovered one in 10 car seats currently in use in that country had been involved in an accident. (The bank is calling for a ban on the sale of secondhand seats.)
Brand-new car seats can often be purchased for as little as $50, and safety technology tends to improve with each year, said Denise and Alan Fields, parents and authors of "Baby Bargains." That makes getting a new one pretty much a no-brainer.

Plasma TVs Here's another of those rare cases where you want not only the warranty that comes with the television, but an extended warranty. You'll want the coverage because if your screen dies, it can cost thousands to fix or replace -- sometimes almost as much as it would cost to buy a new TV.
While defect rates have declined from 7% in plasma TV's early years to about 1% with some of the better models, problems with this technology are still common enough -- and repairs expensive enough -- that an extended warranty makes sense, said Phil Connor of PlasmaTVBuyingGuide.com.

DVD players In the previous article, I recommended buying used DVDs, since their quality tends to remain high (unless they have scratches, which are usually pretty easy to spot).
The same is not true of DVD players, however. These have lasers that will eventually wear out and cost more to replace than the unit is worth.
Whenever repairs cost that much, buying new is often advisable. Add to that the fact that prices are constantly dropping while the technology is constantly improving, and buying new becomes a slam dunk.

Vacuum cleaners Here's another item that's particularly prone to abuse and that may cost you more to fix than if you'd simply bought new. Consumer Reports says a good, basic upright can be purchased new for less than $100, and that the fancy features that push prices higher often aren't worth the extra cost. Just make sure to buy one that you're comfortable pushing and that has a decent filtration system to prevent dust from kicking back out into the air.

Camcorders Someday they'll build a camcorder out of rubber, so that it'll bounce when you drop it, which is almost inevitable. The damage from a fall may not be obvious when you buy used, but it may soon require a costly repair. Camcorder motors can also wear out and may cost you a couple hundred dollars to replace.
If you want to save money on a camcorder, consider buying last year's model.

Shoes Poor-fitting shoes can cause everything from bunions to back problems, so don't buy footwear that's already been molded by someone else's tootsies. This is particularly important for kids whose feet are still growing. Shop sales, buy last year's models, but don't give in to the temptation to save a buck now that's going to cost you more in pain and hassles later. Poor-fitting shoes can cause everything from bunions to back problems, so don't buy footwear that's already been molded by someone else's tootsies. This is particularly important for kids whose feet are still growing. Shop sales, buy last year's models, but don't give in to the temptation to save a buck now that's going to cost you more in pain and hassles later.

Mattresses Think of all the stuff you do on your mattress. Now think of sleeping in someone else's stuff. Ewwwww. There's also the fact that mattresses aren't meant to last forever. Even the good ones typically have a life span of just eight to 10 years, and it's hard to know for sure how old a used mattress may already be.

Helmets Like a car seat, a helmet is meant to protect against one accident and no more. A crash typically crushes the foam inside the helmet casing, according to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, so the damage may not be visible. Since you usually can't tell if a helmet's ticket has already been punched, you're smarter to buy new. Kid's sports and bike helmets retail for about $20; you'll pay $30 to $40 for the adult size. Motorcycle helmets usually start around $100 and climb steeply from there; you can contain the cost by resisting the fancy paint jobs.

Choosing GPS

If you often travel to new places, have trouble reading maps, or simply hate to ask for directions, you might want to consider a portable GPS navigation system. Once you give it a destination, the system can plot out a route, deliver spoken directions, and display each turn as you drive, or in some cases, walk.
Most units let you choose guidance options that include plotting the shortest, fastest, and even a toll-free route. An internal database also includes common points of interest such as gas stations and ATMs, and the nav system can route you to the nearest one. You can even choose a nearby restaurant by the type of food.
Although not always as easy to use as the in-dash systems available on many new vehicles, portable systems are catching up. Features like internal, rechargeable batteries and pre-loaded North America map databases are now commonly included on budget systems. More premium features such as real-time traffic reporting are becoming available on more affordable units, although those often require additional hardware.
Portables have the distinct advantage of being easy to move from car to car, enabling a family to share a unit or lend it to others. Their low weight and small size are well suited to long-distance business travel and vacations by plane (for use in a rental car when you arrive), or to walking and biking tours (for use as a handheld device).
And with prices from about $250 to $700, portable units are much less expensive than the typical price tag of up to $2,000 for an integrated, in-dash factory system.

WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Many manufacturers offer units that will get you where you need to go, and more are entering the market as sales continue to skyrocket. Systems from Garmin, Magellan, and TomTom have historically scored highest in our ratings. Those navigation-focused companies now face competition from Delphi, Harmon-Kardon, and Rand McNally -- none of which were available for our previous test. Our latest report also includes units from Alpine, Audiovox, Cobra, Lowrance, and Navman.
Units have decreased in size since the first portables came on the market, but too small a device is hard to read or operate. We find that the common 3.5-inch screen, measured diagonally, is a good compromise between portability and usability. We found the Gamin nuvi 660 to be particularly easy to use with its wide-screen format, while remaining portable.
Special features like photo viewing, video player, hands-free calling, and live traffic reporting are available in an increasing number of units.

HOW TO CHOOSE
None of the navigation systems we've tested is perfect. They don't substitute for local knowledge, and all databases had minor errors. But a portable system will usually get you there, guiding you on the way and providing you with peace of mind when you are traveling to unfamiliar areas. The highest-rated models make it especially easy to enter destinations and they give the most helpful directions.
Navigation is the priority We recommend focusing first on how well the system works for navigation, using the ratings to prioritize nav features and map database coverage, over entertaining, nonessential extras.
Built-in battery convenience Look for a unit with a built-in battery that will operate for at least four hours on a charge, especially if you want to use it for walking. While all systems include a plug for your car's 12-volt outlet, a built-in battery leaves you the option to use the power port for another device, such as a cell phone, and it eliminates cord clutter. A battery also enables you to pre-load a route before you enter the vehicle. Some models are also packaged with a traditional AC plug for in-home use and recharging.
Text-to-speech capability A system that speaks street names rather than says simply "turn left" can help you negotiate an unfamiliar area and is especially useful in urban driving, where streets can be close together. It is a handy feature that reduces the need to take your eyes off the road to scan the on-screen map.
Avoiding traffic A system with traffic-reporting capability can be helpful if you travel a lot in congested cities that have good traffic-monitoring coverage. Between the map and detour functions, the system can help you to route around traffic-slowing problems. But just like with traditional radio traffic reports, there are some weaknesses in the nav-system-based services, specifically related to the timeliness of the report.
Modern features A full-featured model can effectively upgrade an older car with features like Bluetooth hands-free telephone capability, MP3 player, an iPod connection, and an FM transmitter.
Travel gear If you travel outside the United States, look for a unit that offers maps for navigating overseas. Most will function in the U.S. and Canada, but some models, such as the TomTom Go 910, will also work in Europe and other countries. Of the tested group, only the budget-priced Magellan RoadMate 2000 is pre-loaded with maps limited to the 48 contiguous states.
Size matters The more portable the unit, the better--especially if you frequently pack it in a suitcase. Some are no bigger than a wallet and weigh less than 7 ounces, while others are as large as a paperback book and weigh considerably more--two pounds or more.
Mounting. Most models mount to your windshield using a suction cup attached to either a ball-in-socket, rigid, or gooseneck-type arm. We find the rigid arms are better at holding the units in place, especially over bumps

HotelReservations.com

HotelReservations.com offers a worldwide search for hotels, motels, resorts, and even vacations rentals. After searching through their extensive system for a hotel, they will give some of the most competitive rates of any other hotel site. Most of my searches through HotelReservations.com ended up being considerably cheaper than booking directly through the hotel.



With the guarantee of a 100 dollar rebate, it seems like HotelReservation.com is making an attempt to persuade us online travel shoppers to come and use their travel site. With Hotelreservations.com you can save up to 70% off of your reservations and then there is also the $100 rebate if you make a reservation on the Internet. Potentially getting money back if you find an online reservation cheaper at anther site is pretty cool.

Hotelreservations.com has been providing travelers great vacations at prices so hard to resist. They always make sure that your vacation trip will be hassle-free the moment you left your city, until you finally check out of your vacation hotel. HotelRservations.com now offers the best vacation packages tailored to your needs. This is now your chance to experience the grandeur of Rome or enjoy the warmth of the tropical islands of Hawaii. Dance to the rhythm and the beat of Reggae in Jamaica. Or simply try your luck in Las Vegas casinos.

In addition to making reservations for hotels, flights, cars, vacation rentals or combination vacation packages, many other options are available. Just searching through the site gives me some ideas for future trips. They also have a destination guide that you can use to plan your dream vacation. Whether it is an African Safari in Swaziland or a beach escapade in the Philippines. HotelReservations.com can do it for you. Dance to the infectious beat of the Samba in Brazil or sway your hips to the elegant tune of waltz in Vienna. Hotelreservations.com even has a Special Internet Rate Price Guarantee, which assures clients of the lowest possible rate available on the Internet.
Traveling with your entire family, friends or office buddies? It’s not a problem. Hotelreservations.com will help you organize a seamless and problem-free group tour for you and your friends and family to enjoy! Hotelreservations.com accepts payment through Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Rest assured that your transaction will always be secured and be fully protected.

One thing I really value when I reserve a hotel is that I can change or cancel my hotel without paying any fees. HotelReservations.com will take care of your requests immediately and not hassle you about it without charging any extra fees. Changes and cancellations can be made online or even over the phone 24 hours per day with their toll free number.

Besides for offering a hotel search, they have an extensive car and air search that will help you find the best rates on your car rental or air flight to your destination city. I try to use HotelReservations.com as the main website for planning my trip, and then compare it to other websites to make sure I am getting the best deal. Most of the time HotelReservations.com has already found the best deal for me and I book directly through them.

Pitt And Jolie Ready for 5th child

Brad Pitt and his partner Angelina Jolie are ready for another child, the actor said Sunday as he was promoting his new film.

Pitt and Jolie, with children in tow, were in Venice to talk about his film on Western outlaw Jesse James. The movie is competing for the top Golden Lion award at the city's film festival.

Pitt and Jolie already have four children including a 15-month-old girl, Shiloh, born to the couple. Jolie has also adopted three children close in age from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam.

Asked by Italian state TV whether they were ready for a fifth, Pitt replied: "Yeah we're ready."

He did not indicate whether they planned another biological child or if they would adopt.

Earlier on Sunday, Pitt told a news conference fatherhood was fun and good for his work, though he's not getting much sleep.

"It's the most fun I've ever had and also the biggest pain ... I've ever experienced," he said when asked what it was like to become a family with four children in a short space of time. "I love it and can't recommend it any more highly although sleep is nonexistent."

Having four small children "makes me much more efficient because when I work, I really have to focus. I know I've less time to get things done. Actually, I'm quite pleased by it," said Pitt.

"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," stars Pitt, Casey Affleck and Sam Shepherd, and was directed by Andrew Dominik. Pitt described it as " more a gangster film than a Western."

Pitt plays James in the last year of his life as he lapses into paranoia over potential betrayal by accomplices and intimates.

Problems being an Workaholic

In a nation of overachievers, hard work is a virtue. If you work hard, you'll achieve your goals. If you work even harder, you'll achieve even more. Right?

Perhaps not. There are, in fact, several downsides to working too hard. Being the office workaholic can cost you coveted promotions, hurt your home life, and even turn friends into enemies. Evaluate yourself with the following five questions.

1. Are you busy ... or disorganized?

Are you constantly staying late and coming in early yet producing the same output as others? If so, your boss may come to view you as inefficient and possibly disorganized. Dave Cheng, an executive coach with Athena Coaching, says, "There are some people, type A's, who get a lot of satisfaction from doing lots of work, but the quality isn't necessarily superior."

Focus on getting your work done in a reasonable time frame. If you have perfectionism or time-management issues, ask your supervisor to help you prioritize things and learn when to let go of a task. Cheng says, "Just because you're working longer doesn't mean you're working better."

2. Are you delegating ... or hoarding?

If you have any aspirations at all to move into management, you must learn to delegate work. Again, tasks need to be completed in a timely fashion; if you're having trouble finishing a project, you must delegate to other team members, even if you happen to relish the task you're giving away.

Cheng, who has more than 12 years of experience in corporate human resources, reveals, "Some workers feel like if they do everything and they're the only one who knows how to do it, they're making themselves irreplaceable. However, sharing information and teaching others around you is a valued skill as far as management is concerned."

Focus on completion and quality and be generous enough to let a colleague learn and shine. If you lack sufficient support, ask your boss about expanding your group.

3. Are you hungry ... or is your plate full?

Once you've solidified your reputation as the office workaholic, you may find that when your dream project comes through the door, you aren't asked to work on it. Why? Your boss probably thinks you don't have the bandwidth to take on anything else. Always keep a bit of room in your schedule to sink your teeth into new challenges and opportunities.

Cheng reminds professionals, "Your ability to say no to certain things gives you the freedom to say yes to others."

4. Do you have friends ... or 'frenemies'?

Your workaholic ways are likely alienating once-valued associates. Above and beyond the obvious grumblings of, "You're making the rest of us look bad," your colleagues may dread collaborating on a project with you.

Lose the overly methodical approach, don't expect folks to come in early or stay late for meetings, and focus on process and outcome.

5. Do you work to live ... or live to work?

The best workers are well-rounded professionals with full lives, in and out of the office. Each year, new studies abound about the importance of vacations, hobbies, and enjoying your leisure time. But are you listening?

Your friends and family will be in your life a lot longer than you'll hold most jobs. Also, pursuing leisure activities you're passionate about can lead to a second career.

Cheng concludes, "Work-life balance is a choice. If you reflexively say yes to taking on extra work, you may live to regret it."

Mouth Watering Recipes

STORECUPBOARD ESSENTIALS

Japanese miso (fermented soybean paste), for instant soups, sauces and marinades.

Lemons, to bring food to life.

Dijon mustard, for vinaigrettes and to add flavour to fish, lamb and chicken before roasting.

Oats, for porridge in winter and Swiss-style muesli and crunchy granola in summer.

Dark chocolate: one square is better than any heavy pudding.

Yogurt instead of cream.

Avocado, to use on sourdough bread instead of butter and to add creaminess to salads.

Pistachio nuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and Swedish crispbreads for snacking.

Seaweed - dried sea vegetables such as wakame, nori and arame are packed with nutrients and add flavour to soups and salads.

Bananas: the best breakfast there is, mixed with oatmeal, yogurt, grated apple and mixed seeds. Freeze them on sticks for healthy ice lollies, or whizz them with porridge oats, dates, yogurt and apple juice for breakfast smoothies.

SIZZLING HALOUMI WITH PRAWNS

Serves 4

Haloumi is a rich, salty Greek-Cypriot cheese that is rubbery and dull when cold, but delicious when sizzling hot.

7oz/200g haloumi cheese, rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 7oz/200g cherry tomatoes 16 small or 12 medium raw prawns, peeled 1 lemon, quartered For the dressing: 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp green olives, crushed 8 caper berries (or use 1 tbsp drained capers in vinegar) 1 tbsp roughly chopped dill Cut the haloumi into ½in/1 cm thick slices. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and add the remaining olive oil. Cook the prawns over a high heat until they are no longer translucent, turning them once. Wipe out the pan and return to the heat. Fry the cheese until it is golden, turning once. Arrange the prawns, tomatoes and haloumi on four plates. Mix the dressing ingredients together and spoon over the top. Serve with lemon wedges. SPICED YOGURT CHICKEN Serves 4 Yogurt makes a good, quick marinade because it not only tenderises the chicken, it carries the spices into it as well. Serve with lemon-scented rice for a quick, simple supper. 7oz/200g natural low-fat yogurt 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 small green chilli, finely minced 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric A pinch of cayenne powder 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 chicken breasts, skinned A handful of rocket leaves For the lemon yogurt: 1 tbsp preserved (salted) lemons, rinsed 4oz/110g plain natural yogurt 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chilli, spices, vegetable oil and half a teaspoon of salt in a non-reactive bowl and mix well. Cut a few slashes in the thicker part of the chicken breasts, and toss well in the marinade. Leave for at least 30 minutes, turning once or twice. Heat the oven to 200C/390F/gas mark 6. Place the chicken on a rack set above a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Dice the preserved lemons and mix with the yogurt and coriander. Serve the chicken on the leaves, with the lemon yogurt. Scatter with coriander and serve with steamed rice. LEMON CUPCAKES Makes 10 "Cupcakes are just a cute form of portion control," says Jill. These are dense and surprisingly satisfying. All the same, it's best to invite nine friends to tea so you're not tempted to eat another one. 4½oz/125g butter, softened 4½oz/125g caster sugar 3 eggs, separated 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp grated lemon zest 6oz/180g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 7floz/200ml plain, natural yogurt 3 tbsp icing sugar Lemon juice 10 blackberries Heat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4 and set 10 paper muffin cases into a large muffin tray. Beat the butter and sugar until pale. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Sift the dry ingredients and fold them into the mixture, alternating with the yogurt. Beat the egg whites until stiff and peaky. Fold into the batter. Fill the paper cases and bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. When cool, mix the icing sugar with enough lemon juice to make thick icing. Spread a little on each cake, add a berry and leave to set.

Rush Hour 3 (2007)

After the surprising success of 1998’s Jackie Chan-Chris Tucker buddy comedy “Rush Hour” (I mean, really, who expected this to become a profitable franchise?) and its high-grossing 2001 sequel “Rush Hour 2”, the “Hour” team returns for a third go. And, as this summer is proving, just because it’s a third sequel doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. The filmmakers – returning director Brett Ratner and “2” scribe Jeff Nathanson – adhere religiously to the formula that made the first two films hard to dislike: Mr. Tucker’s motor-mouth and Mr. Chan’s dizzying physicality. Having sent up the fish-out-of-water scenario in America (the original) and China (“2”), “Rush Hour 3” takes both characters out of their respective elements and drops them in Paris to hunt down the mysterious Shy Shen.

Exactly who or what Shy Shen is and why he or she is worth hunting down gets less and less interesting the more it is revealed. But the film’s plot (in “3” more than ever) is at best an afterthought. In fact, the plot is almost insultingly poor. There are virtually no motivations for the wasted international cast, including French model Noémie Lenoir in the femme fatale role, French (by way of Israel) actor Yvan Attal as a hysterically nationalistic cabbie, Japanese star Hiroyuki Sanada ("Sunshine", "Ringu") as someone for Mr. Chan to fight with, and even Max von Sydow and Roman Polanski as famous actors cashing large paychecks. All these characters exist in scenes strung loosely together to get the Chan-Tucker team from A-to-B with as many opportunities for comedy and action as possible.

What saves “Rush Hour 3” is its own disinterest in its plot. The first half of Mr. Nathanson’s zippy script is wall-to-wall with one-liners from Mr. Tucker, whiz-bang action set pieces featuring the aging but still graceful Mr. Chan, and even (dare I say it?) some clever moments - including a send-up of Abbott and Costello’s famed “Who’s On First?” routine and a memorable multi-lingual interrogation scene that ingeniously gets around the MPAA ratings board. During its finest moments, the filmmakers channel that perfect blend of comedy and mystery that Blake Edwards did so masterfully in the early “Pink Panther” films.

Obviously, “Rush Hour 3” isn’t high comedy and, after three films, we’re not expecting that from this series, but the “Rush” franchise trademarks – tongue-in-cheek action comedy – are all here in fine form. As always, Mr. Tucker is hit-and-miss, but he has a looser screen presence this time around and his success ratio is much higher than usual (he hysterically tells a French-speaking Asian criminal, “You’re Asian! Stop humiliating yourself!”), and Mr. Chan (at 53!) may be getting a little long-in-the-tooth to be hopping around the Eiffel Tower but, as the outtakes show, he suffers for his art. The “Rush” series is like an energetic puppy, it’s hard not to smile as it trips over itself to earn your love. This may not be their finest “Hour”, but it’s a good way to spend 90 minutes.

Halloween (2007)

Along with a fascination with Charles Manson and The Munsters, and the distinction of having traded in a mundane last name (Cummings) for one befitting a truly geeky horror movie lover, Rob Zombie also has the distinction of having spoken out against sequels – when he killed off the protagonist of his second film The Devil’s Rejects, Mr. Zombie boasted that he did this because he believes sequels cheat the audience. So there’s an interesting tinge of irony to his decision to write and direct a remake of the first in a long line of Halloween movies, one that lasted eight movies in total, over almost 25 years.

Although Mr. Zombie approaches things differently from the original – focusing well over a third of the film on Michael Myers’ childhood antics and giving Laurie Strode (Lamie Lee Curtis in the original and Scout Taylor-Compton this time) less than half as much time to scream and run and fight for her life – the basic story remains the same. Michael is a twisted young fellow. We’re subjected to enough of the abuse and neglect he suffers as a child to see that there are reasons for this. And Michael acted out while he was still a kid (he’s ten in this one, as opposed to six in the original). You get to witness the acting act in full, plodding detail here, so I need not give you the details, except to assure you that it’s enough to get him sent to the loony bin for a long time.

Seventeen years after being put away, Michael escapes and that brings us to Halloween, the anniversary of his first slicing and dicing, and he’s back in town, apparently seeking to take care of some unfinished business. In pursuit is his former psychiatrist (Malcolm McDowell), who takes a break from his book and lecture tour shilling his Myers-focussed psycho killer expertise to try to bring the big guy back under control.

The original, of course, is considered a horror movie classic, having inspired hundreds of movies featuring creepy silent monster killers in pursuit of copulating teens. But this time out, while there’s more naked flesh and freer reign to show blood and guts, Mr. Zombie has elected to go with a plodding psycho killer fest, with Myers doing his rounds in a rather uninspired businesslike manner. It’s only in the film’s final 20 minutes that things become exciting, and even then, poor Taylor-Compton is given little chance to raise her profile anywhere near as much as Curtis did in the original.

Taylor-Compton screams gamely once she’s given the chance, but otherwise does not distinguish herself, and McDowell gives an earnest effort as Dr. Sam Loomis, but I can’t shake the sense that he comes across more like an infomercial psychic than a legitimate mental health professional. Several of the other cast members (including William Forsythe, Sid Haig and Bill Moseley) are regulars in Mr. Zombie’s movies, not to mention his wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, who plays Michael’s mom.

As for the big guy himself, Tyler Mane has little to do as the adult Michael, but Daeg Faerch, who plays the ten year old version, is genuinely creepy.

There’s plenty of slicing and dicing here, and a few moments of tension toward the end, but this is mostly a workmanlike and uninspired remake of a movie that really wasn’t thrilling enough to inspire seven sequels anyway – let alone a remake. Sorry, Mr. Zombie.

Intel Centrino

Im not at all kidding, I get this question once a week at least. And I'm shocked, because Intel spent $300 million marketing the Centrino brand when it launched in 2003, and more since. And yet, confusion about what Centrino means remains rampant.

If you really want to know what Centrino is, it's this: Nothing. Centrino is primarily just a marketing term that Intel uses to describe a whole bunch of laptop technologies. But those technologies have changed over time, so what Centrino described in 2003 is completely out of date in 2007. Yet old and new PCs are both "Centrino." I've never understood why Intel felt it needed to make a brand out of a bunch of laptop components (in addition to the much more important CPU branding), but we're stuck with it, regardless.

At a higher level, Centrino refers to three components of a laptop:

• The CPU (now the Core 2 Duo or the rare Core Duo you still find)
• The wireless card (now the 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi adapter)
• The chipset (which dictates the RAM support, BIOS, integrated graphics, and other unde-the-hood technologies that you largely need not worry about)

A computer must contain all three of these things to be described as Centrino and earn that valuable sticker on the case.

You'll also see "Centrino Pro" and "Centrino Duo" logos. Again, these are marketing terms that don't really mean much. Don't worry about the difference between them, they're about the same. However, if you see a rare logo that doesn't have "Pro" or "Duo" after it, it's probably a PC with a Core Solo chip in it and should be avoided.

If you're buying a new computer, remember to look beyond that Centrino label: For all you know it could be referring to a technology from four years ago. You want to find out specifically what the CPU is and what the wireless technology is: Insist on a Core 2 Duo computer; getting an 802.11n-capable Wi-Fi chip is also a good idea for future-proofing your laptop.

Nokia replaces 46 Million Phone Batteries

Watch your ears, people. Nokia has just issued a warning that the batteries in some—well, make that a lot—of its phones are prone to overheating. About 46 million batteries are suspect, according to the Finnish cell-phone maker.

According to Nokia, its BL-5C batteries, which power about 50 different models of Nokia phones (including the popular N72, N91, and E50 handsets), may overheat while being charged. The phone manufacturer says about 100 cases of battery overheating have been reported worldwide, although none occurred while someone was actually using their phone. Nokia is offering to replace any BL-5C batteries free of charge. While Nokia claims that no injuries have been reported due to overheating batteries, I can only imagine how hot the buggy batteries are getting; my pair of non-Nokia cell phones, which are supposedly A-OK, already get pretty warm while they're charging in their cradles.

So, how can you tell if you've got a bum battery? First, check this page and see if your make of Nokia phone is listed. If it is, then crack open the back cover, find the battery ID number (instructions for finding it are on the same page) and search for it on Nokia's site; a message will pop up if you need to send the battery in for replacement.

Using Word Pad

If you really want and need formatting - and you're too cheap to buy Microsoft Word - Windows XP's WordPad will do. If you've been locked out of Word by Microsoft's nefarious Office (De)Activation Wizard, you'll no doubt rely on WordPad to keep limping along until Microsoft can reactivate you.

If you find yourself reading these words because Office has slipped into "reduced functionality mode," take heart, but be forewarned: If you aren't careful, you can really clobber your Word files by saving them with WordPad. If you have to edit a Word 97, 2000, 2002, or 2003 document with WordPad, always follow these steps:

1. Make a copy of the Word document, and open the copy in WordPad. Do not edit original Word documents with WordPad. You'll break them as soon as you save them. Do not open Word documents in WordPad, thinking that you'll do a Save As and save with a different name. You'll forget.

2. When you get Word back, open the original document, choose Tools --> Compare and Merge Documents. Pick the WordPad version of the document, and click Merge. The resulting merged document probably looks like a mess, but it's a start.

3. Use the Revisions Toolbar (which is showing) to march through your original document and apply the changes you made with WordPad. This is the only reliable way to ensure that WordPad doesn't accidentally swallow any of your formatting.

WordPad works much the same as any other word processor, only less so. Its feature set reflects its price - you can't expect much from a free word processor. That said, WordPad isn't encumbered with many of the confusing doodads that make Word so difficult for the first-time e-typist, and it may be a decent way to start learning how simple word processors work.

To get WordPad going, choose Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> WordPad

Technical Stuff
Like a Word document or a text file, Rich Text Format (RTF) is another type of file. RTF documents can have some simple formatting, but nothing nearly as complex as Word 97, for example. Many word-processing programs from many different manufacturers can read and write RTF files, so RTF is a good choice if you need to create a file that can be moved to a lot of places.

If you're just starting out with word processing, keep these facts in mind:

• To format text, select the text you want to format; then click the formatting you want from the toolbar, or choose Format --> Font.

• To format a paragraph, you can simply click once inside the paragraph and choose the formatting from the toolbar, or choose Format --> Paragraph. Alternatively, you can select all the text in the paragraph, or in multiple paragraphs, before applying the formatting.

• General page layout (such as margins, whether the page is printed vertically or horizontally, and so on) is controlled by settings in the Page Setup dialog box. To get to the Page Setup dialog box, choose File --> Page Setup.

• Tabs are complicated. Every paragraph starts out with tab stops set every half inch. You set additional tab stops by choosing Format --> Tab, but the tab stops you set up work only in individual paragraphs: Select one paragraph and set a tab stop, and it works only in the selected paragraph; select three paragraphs and set the stop, and it works in all three.

WordPad treats tabs like any other character: A tab can be copied, moved and/or deleted, sometimes with unexpected results. Keep your eyes peeled when using tabs and tab stops. If something goes wrong, choose Edit --> Undo immediately and try again.

Remember
WordPad lacks many of the features that you may have come to expect from other word processors: You can't even insert a page break, much less a table. If you spend any time at all writing anything but the most straightforward documents, you'll quickly outgrow WordPad.