Unused Fonts

Want a simple tip on how you can save some computer power? All you do is get rid of some of those fancy fonts you
never use. It's really easy. First, go to the control panel and select the "Fonts" icon and open it up. You should now
see a HUGE list of various fonts that are available to Windows. My suggestion at this point is that instead of
deleting the fonts, you just move them to a folder you've created elsewhere. That way, if you later decide to restore
a font, you can just copy it back.

A word of warning! You will notice that some of the fonts have a red letter 'A'. These fonts are not to be removed.
They're used by the Windows system itself. Leave these alone!

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Enlarge, Then Click

While you're working in Windows, you'll often find it necessary to right- or left-click on the taskbar. And sometimes it's hard to find a clear spot if you have a bunch of applications running. Rather than closing down some applications, place your mouse on the very top of the taskbar until it becomes a double arrow. Now drag it up
until you have enough space. Now click and do what you need, then repeat the above process, except drag the
taskbar down. Be careful not to drag it too far down -- it will disappear, then you'll have to search the Windows Tip
of the Day archives to find out how to revive it!

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Windows CE: WAV File Problems

If you are attempting to play a WAV file created in Windows CE from your desktop, you may be experiencing problems.
This is because ActiveSync needs to be updated to the latest version. Click on the link below to go to Microsoft's Web site, download the latest version of ActiveSync, and your pocket PC should be rockin'!

Click here to link.
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync.asp

- Michael Vincent

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Virus Awareness Month: FAT32 And Scanners

Viruses are major pests, and unfortunately, the software designed to protect your system can sometimes be a bit of a pest as well. If you're contemplating changing your system to FAT32, I commend you on wanting to use your resources more wisely. Your anti-virus software, on the other hand, is not so gracious.

Before switching to FAT32, do a complete virus scan on your system. After it's completed, reboot, and then begin the conversion process to FAT32 per Windows' instructions. While doing this, you should either disable your anti-virus software, or be prepared for messages saying that something is changing your boot record. The FAT32 conversion needs to change this, so it's OK. When you reboot, your anti-virus software may balk at the new boot record and want to change it to what it last saw. DO NOT ALLOW THE SOFTWARE TO DO THIS. Otherwise, you will lose the conversion's boot record information and make your hard drive unreadable.

Virus Awareness Month: Windows Scripting (98)

Windows Scripting Host in Windows 98 is a nice tool if you use VB, but if you have no use for it, it can be an open
door for virus attacks. You can disable this feature by going to the Control Panel and selecting the Add/Remove
Programs Icon. Then, click the Windows Setup tab and double-click the Accessories option. Towards the bottom
you'll see the Windows Scripting Host. If it's there, and check-marked, uncheck it. If you install Explorer 5.0 or
reinstall Windows, you'll need to reset this option.

- Michael Vincent

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Notepad Word Wrap

Notepad has an option in it that allows you to have words wrap to the next line if you begin typing too far over. One little quirk is that when you're printing, regardless of the word wrap setting, Windows and the printer will automatically wrap printed text for you based on the margins of the printer. You can change these margins, if necessary, from the Page Setup menu located within the File menu of Notepad.
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Setting Up A Game Controller (Me)

Some video games today require special controllers such as a flight stick, a joystick, or a steering wheel in order to
get the best bang for the buck. Fortunately, setting up a new controller is relatively easy. In Windows Me, go to the
Control Panel and click the Gaming Options icon. Under the Controllers tab, click the Add button and find your
controller. At this point, if you do not see your controller you want to check a few things:

-Is the controller plugged into the manufacturer specified port (USB, Game, Serial)? -Does the controller come with software to install it? If so, did you run the software?
-Did you reboot after installing the hardware and software?
Many times settings need to be made at boot time.
-Now, continuing from above: Find the controller listed,
and select OK. (Many of the controllers require some kind
of calibration. You can choose the Calibrate option and
follow the instructions.)

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Important File On Disk

Do you have an important file in a crowded folder that you would like to access quickly without having to scroll past the other files? It's easy to set this up. While in Explorer, rename the file so that the first character is an underscore _. That's the character that pops up when you hold down the shift key and press the button directly to the right of the "0" on a standard keyboard.

So Dr. Dudley's Assignment will become _ Dr. Dudley's Assignment, and will appear first in the list of files in its folder.

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Printing a screen

First, go to the Control Panel and open the any icon. (except Add and Remove) once open, press Alt + Print Screen together.

At the same time, have Word (or other word processor) up and have a blank document available. After each Alt + Print Screen you perform, go to the word processor and select Paste on a different page. Each screen will print EXACTLY as it appears on your computer and you can type some notes below the page giving a brief explanation of where the screen is located and what to do.
- Michael Vincent

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