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Cloudeight Information Avenue - Issue #336 - July 5, 2008

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We were featured in Smart Computing Magazine!  We are honored to have been featured in Smart Computing magazine in the June 2008 issue. Smart Computing is one of the leading computer magazines in the United States. Please take a few minutes and read their article about us! Thanks! TC & EB

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Introducing Spam Monitor from PC Tools
From the same company that makes Registry Mechanic and Spyware Doctor - Spam Monitor is an easy-to-use Spam filter that detects and isolates unsolicited junk mail sent to your mailbox.  Designed for computer users, not experts, Spam Monitor's step-by-step wizard configures your PC with the safest anti-spam settings automatically.  Spam Monitor runs in the background from your system tray automatically detecting spam email as it arrives in your Inbox. Using your local black-list, white-list and spam filter plug-ins, as well as publicly available black lists, Spam Monitor will detect and mark spam messages before they reach you.

For advanced users, Spam Monitor offers a powerful set of customization features including plug-in architecture so that new spam filter features can be easily downloaded. Spam Monitor will work with all mail clients that use POP3 or IMAP4 mailboxes including Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Incredimail and Netscape. For simple setup it includes a step-by-step configuration wizard which automatically detects and updates compatible mail clients to use Spam Monitor. Try it free right now!

Spam Monitor feature highlights
- Configuration wizard that automatically configures your email program to use Spam Monitor
- Support all popular email programs such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Mozilla Mail, Eudora or Opera
- Automatically white-list email addresses or servers that you frequently correspond with - Live updates to automatically updates blocking filters and plug-ins
- Supports connection to unlimited POP3 or IMAP4 servers and mailboxes
- Customizable local black and white lists. networks or IP addresses for manual configuration
- Designed for Designed for Windows® XP, Me, 98 and 2000
- Try it free right now!


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You can find answers to your computer questions or get help from our Information Avenue Forum Submit your favorite computer tip or trick and win prizes! If we choose your tip or trick from those submitted during the week you win!  You can send us your comments or submit questions for possible inclusion in future issues of Information Avenue by clicking here. Keep in mind we can't answer each of you personally, but all questions submitted are read and considered for inclusion in Information Avenue.


This Week's Rant

If I Were the President of the U.S.A.

We have two candidates still standing in the race for President of the United States of America. Arguably it's the most powerful office in the world. And, this year we really do have a choice. Whether you support the Democrat or the Republican, you have do admit we have a clear choice. In recent elections we've had a choice between tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum.

There's been a lot of press reports denigrating the candidates for flip-flopping. And, I'm not talking just about Obama. McCain has flip-flopped more than his share too. I'm going to tell you why candidates flip-flop; if they didn't continually change their positions so they're saying what we, the people want to hear, they couldn't get elected. I call this the "tell us what we want to hear - even if it's not the truth" theory.

Read the rest of this rant here....


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This Week's Top Questions and Answers

A Question From Patricia
Can someone please explain the difference between the different formats for images--i.e. basically jpeg and bitmap? Is one better than the other. A program I use to put images into recipes, will only use bitmap, but when I save the images, jpeg comes up first, and I have to be sure to change it to bitmap format.

Good question - lots of choices, lots of image formats. Which is the best choice? The answer is here.


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A Comment From Roberta

REGISTRY MECHANIC is the greatest download choice I have ever made---does what its suppose to - easy to run, and best of all--its a must have for all computer owners. Thanks for recommending it. nanabert (Roberta)

Thank you, Roberta. There is nothing better to help promote a product than customer testimonials. We've been using Registry Mechanic for years and we wouldn't be without it. People get tired of hearing us say that it's one of the must-haves for all computer owners. They take another look though, when a reader says it's a must-have. Hundreds have taken our recommendation and are enjoying the benefits of clean, compact, error-free registry right now - but there are still thousands who haven't taken our advice. Maybe they'll take yours! Thanks, TC & EB Visit this page for more information and save 20%!


Ruth Wants To Know About "Cookies"
I am wondering if "cookies" are really bad. I can not get on to some sites as my browser has cookies blocked. should I unblock or leave well enough alone? Interested to see what you say. Ruth

Read our answer to Ruth


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Help us reach our goal of 8000 members by July 1st!

Learn, share, and have fun on the Hill!

Our Cloudeight community Web site that our members call "The Hill" is growing fast. If you're not a member you're missing a lot of fun. On "The Hill" you can create and design your own web page - even if you've never done it before. You can post on the Forums on The Hill, write blogs, share your comments, share your favorite photos, songs, and videos. Start your group or join a group to discuss things that interest you - and invite others to join too. Chat with and send intra-site messages to your friends. Best of all your make new friends and get involved in something fun with people from all over the world. "The Hill" was especially designed for people 40 and over - and it's family-safe and fun for everyone. Join today - it's free!

What can you do on "The Hill"? You can express yourself!

  • Our members are currently sharing over 15,000 photos, thousands of blogs, thousands of songs, and hundreds of videos1

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This Week's Top Tips and Tricks

Need more storage space? Get online storage free
Windows all versions - broadband connection highly recommended

If you don't want to invest in an external hard drive or even a flash drive, but you want to keep your files safely backed-up against the inevitable (yes, it's inevitable that if you use your computer long enough you're going to lose your data if you don't back it up).

Want to get a free 50GB online hard drive (storage)? Sure you do! Read more here...


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Rummaging Through Icons Lookin' For A Picture
Windows XP Home, Media, and Professional
Windows Vista

Have you ever wanted to insert a picture in an email, or send a picture to a friend and opened up a folder with lots of pictures in it, only to be greeted by ten thousand icons with strange and mysterious names? Maybe five years ago when you saved that picture, the name you gave it made since, but five years later, how in the heck do you know what "June05-2001" is? Is it picture number five of June? June went back to Nebraska and you haven't seen her since. Or does it mean you took it on June 5, 2001? If you're memory is as bad as ours, you won't remember the pictures you took last June let alone pictures you took five years ago. And if you ever knew anyone named June, and you knew her in 2001, how do you know if those are pictures of June? Or pictures you took in June. We all name things we think will help indicate to us later what it is - but invariably what meant something to you last year won't mean a thing to you this year. Know what I mean?

Let's get right down to it. If you're like us, then you'll want a better way to find what you're looking for when you're looking for a picture in folder full of pictures. Right?

Read the rest of this tip!


Our Freeware Pick Of The Week

This program is something some of you will be very thankful for - that's all we can say. Trust us, you will! Visit this page to see this week's Freeware Pick.


WIN PRIZES! HAVE FUN! PLAY CLOUDEIGHT TRIVIA TODAY!

More about our Trivia Game and our Cloudeight Start Page - Our Cloudeight Trivia Game is updated daily and it's one of the main features of our Start Page! Did you know that our Start Page features also features new Windows Tips & Tricks, new freeware picks, and new games every day? Plus, you can win free software, movies, DVD players, Windows Vista, gift certificates and more, just for participating. Join our friends and come visit our Cloudeight Start Page. It's updated every weekday - there's always something new for you!


We've often wondered if you read this part of the newsletter. So, if you do read this part of the newsletter, here's a little bonus tip for you!

Bonus Tip For Vista Users!
Windows Vista all versions

Other Windows Vista Shortcuts


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Have a great 4th of July and a very safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

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Cloudeight Information Avenue Free Edition - Issue #336
July 5, 2008

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