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March 26.2010

 

 
Smart Computing Covers Smart Computing
Dear User Group Member:
Welcome to the March edition of the Smart Computing User Group Newsletter. Smart Computing is devoted to the betterment of the user group community by supplying users with the most viable computing and technology information available and providing ongoing support for user group events.

We know groups hold the knowledge, information, and interest needed for individuals to be successful in today’s ever-changing world of technology, and we want to ensure this doesn’t change. How? By delivering the information you need to improve your PC productivity.

Now, without further ado, please enjoy this edition of the Smart Computing User Group Newsletter with our compliments. And remember, please forward our newsletter on to your members and share the great information and tips below. If there's anything we can do to better serve you, please let us know.



Happy Computing,
The <i>Smart Computing</i> User Group Team
(800) 334-7458
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Smart Computing Tips & Fun Facts
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•¢ Networking Know-How: If possible, for optimal performance, set your Wi-Fi router to 802.11n. Wi-Fi, whose technical label is 802.11, uses four possible standards: a, b, g, and n. The latest standard is 802.11n, which provides the best combination of transmission speed, range, security, and flexibility.

Get To Know The Win7 User Interface: Windows Vista users will be more familiar than Windows XP users with Windows 7's UI (user interface), but even they get to learn a few new features. Aside from the improved Taskbar, there are subtle new features, including Jump Lists and Peek. Jump Lists offer a quick way to access frequently used files associated with a specific application in the Taskbar. Right-click an application's icon in the Taskbar and a pop-up menu will display the Jump List for that application. Peek lets you quickly view the contents of an open window without switching applications or windows within an application; to do this, simply roll your pointer over an application's icon in the Taskbar. You can also let your pointer hover in the bottom-right corner of the screen to use the Peek feature's "show Desktop" capability.

Buying A GPS? Consider Maps:&nnbsp;Maps should be the first feature to consider when you are purchasing a GPS unit. Almost all GPS units come with a preinstalled base map (a basic map that cannot be removed), but fewer have additional maps preloaded, such as a topographic map. The more preloaded maps your GPS has, the fewer you will have to purchase, download, and install in the future. Some 3D maps are also available, offering a bird’s-eye view and graphical depiction of your surrounding terrain.
 


Smart Computing Articles*
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Find It Online – Root Out Your Family History: Here’s a list of some great genealogy websites and what they offer.

What To Do Before You Give Away An Old PC: Learn how to securely delete files from your hard drive before donating or selling.

Keep Smart Computing In The Loop!
Please let us know of any updates you have regarding your group's contacts and addresses. By doing so, it allows us to better serve your group. To update your user group's information, simply email user-groups@smartcomputing.com or call (800) 334-7458.