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24-Mar-2008, 06:20 PM #1591
Skype is my favorite voice talk ...thingie.
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24-Mar-2008, 11:12 PM #1592
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Sry... not quite sure if you meant that Kim Komando might not be a good site?? or that Cinnamon site might not be good... Sry im new here

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25-Mar-2008, 08:59 AM #1593
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Sry... not quite sure if you meant that Kim Komando might not be a good site?? or that Cinnamon site might not be good... Sry im new here

thx for your time
Hugz ~ree~
Glad to see your follow up question. One of the things new users can really appreciate (I know I did) about TSG is the valuable information it can provide at its forum on Security and Malware Removal. Go to the sub-forums and see the "stickies" that one can read up on concerning this topic. It was so useful to me. That should help you with your own decisions about how to use recommended downloads from TSG forums.

As for Kim Komando, downloads from there are frequently recommended by users at this freeware forum. That's why I wasn't sure why one of the posters urged caution, except that each of us has our own comfort level about this.

Again, check out the useful "sticky" information at the forums I mentioned about. There's a lot to absorb but it is reliable. Good luck and again welcome to TSG!
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25-Mar-2008, 10:45 AM #1594
Ahhh'... Sweetie Thank You very Much... i will go there now....i have been surfing this site and learning alot... That was nice of You to help me.... i always "Wonder" and am a little scared to do* very much on the internet...... (kinda like Locking myself in the house) whatta shame this world has come to that huh?.... well, That was nice of You to guide me around alitte' here...

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25-Mar-2008, 03:40 PM #1595
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Transbar is a little tweaking tool which takes advantage of Alpha Transparency in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Using this software, you can adjust the transparency level of your taskbar meaning that a full screen background image is made completely visible. You have the option of running the program automatically at start up, or just when you require it.
I've used this for awhile and never had any problems with it. I like that you can see your desktop on the whole screen WITHOUT Vista.
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28-Mar-2008, 08:22 AM #1596
Transbar ...hey I like it!, thanks Space Cowboy!
I installed it together with FocusAlpha
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28-Mar-2008, 08:49 AM #1597
Oops! I uninstalled Focus Alpha! it's hanging up my system.

I'll just use Transbar instead!
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28-Mar-2008, 10:53 AM #1599
You probably should've linked to Gizmos main page ..
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I think Gizmo would prefer you subscribe to get his extended list and monthly newsletter.
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28-Mar-2008, 10:54 AM #1600
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Transbar ...hey I like it!, thanks Space Cowboy!
I installed it together with FocusAlpha
Your welcome, I've never had Transbar cause any problems.

I also use Xpize and that one works well also It backups the files it replaces so if there is a problem you can uninstall it easy. Once the shell dll is hacked you then can search for shellstyles and change the windows appearence without allot of drain on your system like windows blinds does.
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28-Mar-2008, 10:59 AM #1601
highly significant resource!

thanks zzz!
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28-Mar-2008, 11:13 AM #1602
I'll just stick to Transbar, small program but appeals more to me.

I love collecting FREE software and am SO GLAD you started a thread like this Space!
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28-Mar-2008, 11:27 AM #1603
Hey Crazy Computer Man, did you test that freebie Star Burn? Maybe you reported your result but if so, I missed seeing it. I noticed your post in Jan 08 as I was re-reading some old posts and saw yours. This software was one offered by Give away today.
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You probably should've linked to Gizmos main page ..
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I think Gizmo would prefer you subscribe to get his extended list and monthly newsletter.
are you talking to me?
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28-Mar-2008, 08:29 PM #1605
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