Microsoft At Home and At Work Newsletter April 25, 2006
Two monitors are better than one
You can never have enough screen space, especially when organizing and working on digital photographs. Instead of buying a larger monitor, if you're using Windows XP, you can buy an inexpensive second monitor and connect it to your computer--instantly doubling your desktop space. Learn how to connect and use two monitors <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837894> with your desktop or notebook PC.
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Good to know
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Be more productive
Timesaving tips for working with pictures <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837874> The right image can add impact to that big presentation or important report. This article shows you timesaving tips for accessing, editing, and using pictures throughout the work you do every day.
Put your address book to Works <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837875> Is your paper-based address book so thick that it looks like a dictionary? Save time keeping in touch with others by using the address book in Microsoft Works. Learn how to digitize your contacts, personalize your envelopes, and more.
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Have more fun
Get started with massively multiplayer gaming <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837877> Today's leading games for Windows XP and Xbox 360 can be enjoyed by thousands of players simultaneously--in massively multiplayer online (MMO) universes over the Internet. Learn what you need to do to get started with MMO gaming.
The basics for taking better pictures <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837878> Good composition is essential in photography. It allows you to convey messages and emotions through the images that you shoot. Fortunately, good photo composition is easy to achieve by following these few simple guidelines.
Block pop-up windows with Internet Explorer <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837879> Are you tired of advertisements that pop up over Web pages that you want to view? If you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, you can set Internet Explorer to block most pop-up windows. Learn how.
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Set up and maintain your PC
Get a free PC safety scan <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837880> Use the Windows Live Safety Center to help ensure the health of your PC and improve its performance with virus scans, tune-ups, and more.
4 ways to protect your portable computer against data loss and theft <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837881> Every year, hundreds of thousands of portable computers are stolen. Learn four ways you can help prevent yours from being stolen and losing your valuable data.
Do you need to turn your PC off at night? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4837882> If you use your computer daily, you probably wonder if you need to turn it off at night to conserve energy. This article outlines the latest thinking and counters some common myths about computers and energy conservation.
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TipTalk
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Hot downloads
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Security updates
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Other resources
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