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10.21.98 - GnomeNEWS In a day & age where everything happens to be electronic, I start to wonder if everything really NEEDS to be electronic. Don't get me wrong, I love technology as much as the next geek, but I still think that certain things are better done in certain ways. For instance, while e-mail is great for instant communication with the world, you just can't beat a face-to-face meeting. And, do cell phones really need to have Internet access? That's the last thing American drivers need. What about a kiss? Can you make that electronic, too? I suppose once virtual reality takes off, they'll try to find a way to replace it. Every once in a while, I have to admit, it's nice to step away from my computer (Mr. Bigglesworth, a very fast machine). I don't need to use it every day of my life... at least, I've gotten to the point where I'm not chained to it all the time. Since I get TONS of e-mail, etc., I usually have to stay close, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the unplugged resources that surround me. I know I need to get out of this apartment more, but sometimes that's difficult to do (especially when you're busy). I'm just wondering if we should all take time out of our day to engage in some non-electronic activities? "When Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset, people die." -- Dr. Evil, in Austin Powers (that's where my computer got its name from). You know, just in case you were wondering (or even cared to know). Just another bit of useless electronic trivia that is bound to show up in a board game 20 years from now. GnomePROGRAM
eFX v0.1.0b [57k] W9x/NT4 FREE As newer programs come out, I'm finding that their interfaces are becoming cooler and cooler (Windows Media Player really missed the boat on that one). You might have tried LiteStep (reviewed in a previous issue), but what if you want something a bit simpler to help spice up the way your Windows appear? Though this is a very early beta, eFX is awesome. You can change "skins" quickly and easily, and there are several others available at the site (the best one is Shiny FX--you MUST download that one). If you're a UI tweaker, then you've got to check this out! Is anybody at Microsoft taking notes? (hint hint) [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeSYSTEM If Your Dial-Up Networking Password Is Not Saved "This problem can be caused by any of the following situations: Password caching is disabled, One or more of the files associated with Dial-Up Networking is missing or damaged, Your password list (.pwl) file is damaged, The Rna.pwl file (if it exists) is damaged, or Automatic logon is enabled." Get the fix here! [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeCANDY Kyodai Mahjongg v5.36 [934k] W9x/NT4 US$22 I get asked: What kind of games do you play? Well, that's easy: not many. I'm picky (perhaps too picky). However, one game that I've found which should be a staple in EVERYBODY'S Games folder is Kyodai Mahjongg. You've seen other Mahjongg games out there, but none are as slick as this. It's quick, colorful, configurable, and constantly in development. If you're bored with Solitaire and Minesweeper, give this game a shot. It's quite addictive (in my opinion). Hey--if I play this game, you should, too. You can also download different tilesets from the author's site--including a Star Wars one! [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeFAVORITE MacOS for Windows Resource Site How many of you are ex-Mac users? How many of you still use Macs in some way? Don't be afraid to show your hands--we won't shoot you. If you're wanting to get a more Macish flavor in Windows, this site is the one to bookmark. There are links to great multimedia downloads for you (as well as an interesting program which changes your "Window" interface to look more like the MacOS). Of course, if you wanted a Mac, you probably would have purchased one in the first place (and perhaps you did). But making your computer look different can be fun. For a little while. Cute Bombs not included. [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeDESKTOP THEME: Halloween 98 [503k] From the Queen of Themes comes the cutest (and most complete) Halloween Desktop Theme online. If you're not spooked yet, then you're probably not going to be. And what is it with people not wanting to welcome Trick-or-Treaters? I'm speaking to Americans here, because (that I know of) this is an American holiday. I can't wait until Gretchen and I get to dress up and listen to bad jokes... wait, it's like a freakin' family reunion. Nevermind. Well, at least I get to pass out some yummy candy. Didn't it kill you when people handed out apples and oranges? What's up with that!? [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeTIP
One of my favorite tips of all time (and don't stop me if you've
heard this before) deals with the SendTo menu. If you only have
the default shortcuts in there, you're missing out on a world of
functionality. You could be putting shortcuts in there for various
(common) applications... and possibly even folders. The "must
have" shortcut in the SendTo menu has to be Notepad. It's the
easiest way to view a textual file. Click on the Start button,
select "Run," type in "sendto" (without the quotes), then make a
new shortcut to Notepad within that folder. Don't stop there,
either... think about what else you might be able to "send" stuff
to.
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