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 WorldStart Tech Tips 02-13-2012
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Disabling Google Instant Predictions
When searching from the Google home page, “Instant Predictions”–by default–automatically moves the search field from the center of the browser window to the upper left corner, with suggested links immediately appearing below, as search text is entered. This feature, according to Google, saves a whopping 2-5 seconds per search. While a second saved is a second gained, some consider this to be more confusing than convenient. If you’re annoyed or distracted by the deluge of links, Instant Predictions can be disabled.
Note: How Google Instant works–and how it’s accessed–may be different than described here, depending on the browser (Firefox, Chrome, etc,) or the OS (XP, Vista, Windows 7).
Go to http://www.google.com/, click the gear icon in the upper right corner of the browser window, and select Search settings.
 
Under Search results, click the On button to turn it off.
Scroll to the bottom and click Save.
Cookies must be enabled (the default setting in most browsers) for this change to take effect. If, like me, you frequently clean out cookies, this will have to be reset each time.
~Kevin
Trying to Back Everything Up Without Spending a Fortune?
Need to Cure a Virus Riddled Computer?
How About Quickly Transferring HUGE Amounts of Data?
THERE'S A CABLE THAT DOES ALL OF THIS AND MORE!
One Cable. Endless Possibilities!
It's a Miracle Cable Revolution...
AND EVERYONE IN THE WORLD NEEDS ONE!
See The Video Below!
It's the Cable Used by SMART Consumers Worldwide!
Pays For Itself in ONE Use!
Now THAT'S Brilliant! When I first discovered this amazing cable, all I could think was, "WOW! Talk about a cable EVERY computer user needs!"
What the heck is it? 
What's it do?
Why would you want one?
Glad you asked!
Basically, this ingenious device allows you use an internal hard drive as an external hard drive!
First - HOW it works:
You take an internal hard drive - IDE or SATA (that's pretty much everything from the last 10+ years) and plug it into this device. Then plug the USB cable into your computer - that's it! The hard drive you hooked up will show up as a removable drive under My Computer! No pesky driver install required! How cool is that?
Why would you want to do that? Here's just a FEW of the ways I use mine:
This is the biggie! Let's say you have an old computer laying around and you REALLY want to get the info off the old hard drive and onto your new computer. With this, just pop out the old hard drive, hook it to this little gadget, and plug the USB cable into your new computer.
You just got your data back!
Oh, and if you're like me and have been computing for awhile, you probably have an old hard drive or two lying around. If so, just hook it up to this and have instant USB access to your files! Now THAT'S smart! 
My favorite use for this? Using it as a cheap backup device!
OK, think about this - how much does an external hard drive cost? They're freakin' expensive! In a LOT of cases they can easily run over $100 - even $200 isn't unusual! Sad part is, if you're like most people, you're just using them as a backup device or extra storage. Know why you're paying so much? That pretty case!
Why not just use an internal hard drive with one of these adapters?
Think about it - hook up any internal IDE or SATA drive to this device and you instantly have a place for backups or extra storage! When you're done, just stick the drive in your desk drawer! Hey, that's my backup plan most of the time! Internal drives are easier to store, cheaper to buy (think WAY cheaper) and just as reliable!
PLUS - Once you get the data off your old hard drive, you can turn THOSE into your backup drives! Now that's my kind of recycling!
So, you have a large file - or group of files - that just won't fit on your flash drive but you need to get them to another computer. Hmm. what to do...
I know - grab that old hard drive sitting in your drawer and use this handy cable put them on there! After all, this cable is basically turning your old hard drive into a giant flash drive, right? Why not use it like one?
Once your data has been copied, just grab the drive and cable and transfer to the computer that needs the info - problem solved!
OK, this may not be for everyone, but I've done this several times with these cables and it works GREAT!
See, I get a lot of people that come to me with infected computers. Well, some of those infections take HOURS to get off their computer because every time you boot Windows, the virus turns on as well. Smarter viruses then disable all the software tools you install to get rid of them! ARRGH!
So, instead of taking hours to try and manually remove a bad virus, I just pop out the hard drive and - using this cable - hook it to my personal computer. Now I have access to the everything but since windows didn't boot on the infected drive, the virus STAYS DORMANT - and is helpless to stop me from killing it! A quick scan and removal with from my AV software and the problem is fixed!
All thanks to this handy little cable!
And those are just a FEW of the uses for this remarkable cable!
Frankly, this cable is so incredibly useful that once you get it, you'll wonder how you got along without it! In fact, you gotta wonder why these aren't standard equipment with every new PC!
Your cost? 'Till tomorrow it's just $22.97 and FREE SHIPPING! It's an incredible deal - especially when you figure in all the money it's going to save you on those fancy external drives! Pays for itself almost instantly! Check it out:
PS - Stop getting ripped off for hard drive storage! Grab one of these and use ANY IDE or SATA drive for extra space, backup, and storage before this sale ends!
What's The First Thing You Touch After Using the Toilet?
Your Soap Pump... AND IT'S LITERALLY CRAWLING WITH BACTERIA! Disgusting - You Don't Want to Touch That! Now You Don't Have to - Check This Thing Out... IT'S A TOUCH-FREE SOAP DISPENSER! Stylish Stainless Steel Design - Infrared Motion Activated Sensor! Distributes the PERFECT Amount of Soap With the Wave of Your Hand! 
CONVENIENT! SANITARY! STYLISH!
100% Touch Free = An End to Spreading Germs!
Keep Your Family Healthy 365 Days a Year!
Germs lurk EVERYWHERE...
Ok, so you don't have to be a scientist to know that microscopic germs are literally ALL OVER a bathroom. And you don't have to be a "germ-o-phobe" to fear 'em, either.
The truth is, you can wash your hands, leave the bathroom and forget all about it. But don't you ever wonder why you're sick the next day?
 Ever wonder how you got sick when you wash your hands before eating, before leaving the restroom, etc.?
Could it be that old handpump soap dispenser that literally EVERYONE touches directly after using the toilet? It could be, AND IS!
With all of the awesome technology out there today, why do we still use those ancient, 19th century style hand pumps? And don't even get me started on that slimy bar of soap that leaves a sticky mess all over your sink...YUCK!
Welcome to the Infrared Revolution!
Whoever thought of this is a GENIUS! A simple wave of your hand sets off an infrared controlled sensor that dispenses the perfect amount of soap directly into your hand!
Now you don't have to touch the absolute DIRTIEST part of any bathroom! I mean think about it...what's the VERY FIRST thing someone touches immediately following the toilet? Yep, the hand pump soap dispenser.
Not anymore! Now you can eliminate that germ dealin' middle man for total handwashing safety!
And it's SO EASY to operate!
Really, just pop in 4 AAA batteries, fill it with the liquid soap of your choice, hold down the dispense button for three seconds for activation, and YOU'RE ALL SET!
Congrats, and welcome to the world of completely sanitary hand washing - you never have to touch that nasty thing again!
Excellent Design Looks GREAT in Your Bathroom!
You know what one of the best features about this thing is? IT LOOKS GREAT! It's stainless steel construction is tough, washable, and HEAVY DUTY!
Aren't you tired of wiping up soap scum from the soap dish? Don't you find those plastic, big name soap pumps to be a little bit tacky looking? We're with ya!
This awesome dispenser from IdeaWorks is about to be the new king in your bathroom! Its modern, stylish looks are the perfect compliment to any bathroom, kitchen or bedroom!
Talk about VERSATILITY!
You don't have to confine this beautiful piece of soap dispensing steel to just your bathroom, nor do you have to only feed it soap! Seriously! Add anything you want inside!
Maybe you're more comfortable using a simple anti-bacterial gel...Go ahead! It'll dispense it just as well as liquid soap!
Got enough soap? Fill it with lotion! It's not like your lotion pump isn't nasty...doesn't it make sense to have a touch-free lotion dispenser as well? Hmmm...maybe you should order two?
It can't get any better...can it?
Oh but it can! The price! You can find similar products that range anywhere between 40-140 bucks! Seriously, take a look around! It's INSANE! Well you can get one here for only $18.97, including FREE US SHIPPING!
GET IT HERE! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7177
PS: We grabbed as many of these as we could, but they won't last! Grab yours now before they're gone! Come tomorrow, IF there's any left, the price goes up to $24.97, so don't hesitate!
Thomas J. says:
Sometimes when I’m browsing the internet, I like to do it in full screen mode. That’s great, but is there some way to get rid of the taskbar so that it can be completely full screen?
Yes! and here is how to do it: (applies to Windows XP)
Right-click an empty space in the middle of the taskbar and a menu will pop up. Left-click on Properties (In the example below I have highlighted Properties in yellow).
A (dialog) box will pop up (across the top it says Taskbar and Start Menu Properties). There are two tabs. Click the tab that says Taskbar.
In the dialog box you will see five options. The third option is Keep the taskbar on top of windows. Uncheck that and click Apply. Then click on OK.
And there you go! Now the taskbar will only be visible when you are on your desktop. When you have your browser open or you’re writing a letter, you will not be able to see the taskbar.
Thanks for writing!
–Lori Cline
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Cool Keyboard Docks for iOS Devices
Extending your keyboard’s useability was never so easy – until now.
If you have an iOS device (4.2 or later) and you are a music lover, Gear4′s PocketLoops Portable Music Creation Studio is great news. Not only can you create your own songs and be your own producer, but you can also share it with your friends in a jiffy. Pray how? It integrates your iPod and iPhone to a keyboard through the PocketLoops app. The result? You can remix tunes with drums, bass and melodies; add cool effects like echo and chorus; record in one or four bar loops; choose between seven drum kits; add up to four instruments per song, and more. Weighing just 32 grams, it costs $125.
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Windows Media Player Online Radio
Windows Media Player 12 comes with a special feature that offers online radio anywhere. You can listen to different types of music including Country, Blues, Talk Radio, Soft Rock, and more. If you’re tired of continually listening to your MP3s and old CDs, you may want to give Windows Media Player 12 a listen. With all the radio stations now available from Windows Media Player 12, you need not download applications provided by third-parties, or visit sites that provide music.
Accessing the Media Guide
You can move to the Library view by pressing (Alt+V) then select the option Online Stores which displays the option Media Guide. You can also simply click the button Media Guide available at the bottom left portion of the player, as seen below.
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Must...Have...Control
 Do you use your Control Panel a lot? Are you the kind of person who is constantly “adjusting” things? Well, if you are, then you and I have a lot in common. Here’s a tip that will save us both some time. Rather than clicking Start>Settings>Control Panel and then hunting for the appropriate icon in the control panel folder, why not put a cascading control panel right on your Start menu? Then, you just click Start, Control Panel, and select the appropriate utility from a menu. Much faster and much neater. Here’s how :  If you must...have...control of your Control Panel, click here for more. (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter.
It seems like no matter where you look (television/internet/advertisements around town) everyone is focused on eating healthier and getting fit. Even fast food joints are trying to emphasize their healthier meals. So it was only a matter of time before someone made an awesome application for your cell phone to make finding those healthy options easier.
Go Meals is free application made for iPhones, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices that makes it easy to find healthy food to eat and track the calories you are eating while you are out and about. What I really like about sending you to the website for the app first is that you can use the demo and see if this something you’ll use before you download it to your phone. I also like that this app was designed to help people with diabetes making good eating choices and provide them with nutrition facts.
Other sections you can check out while you are here using the navigational tabs are: Features, Demo, Reviews, Resources, and FAQ. Whenever I’m checking out a new application for my phone I always check the reviews to see what other people have to say about it. It is from reviewers that you’re going to find out if there are any annoying bugs, or features that don’t work properly. I’m generally just looking for more positive reviews than negative ones, and to see what people do and don’t like about the app.
The next thing I check out is the FAQ. If an app doesn’t have a FAQ more than likely I won’t download it, because I much prefer to be able to troubleshoot/figure out why something isn’t working on my own. I also think that it shows that a company is really thinking about the needs of their customers and what sorts of questions they might come up with about the application.
So what are you waiting for? Go check out this app and see if it is something you could really make the most out of!
~Amanda
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Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com 
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