[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by hewee

Then frank your talking about Snippy saving a page as a image.
Well I think FastStone Capture would be even better.
http://www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm

"Due to some technical issues, our website is temporarily closed.

We will do our best to reopen it as soon as possible.

Sorry for the inconvenience!"

Ouch.

Ben.

[hewee]

aarhus2004,

Maybe they just need your money.

[franca]

Brent in Kearns, UT, wrote in to ask about resizing photographs. He participates in online forums and wants to create an avatar. It needs to be about 80 by 80 pixels.

Let me start by explaining avatars. These are small images that people attach to their posts on forums. They are intended to represent the person making the post. If you've ever visited a forum, you've seen them, even if you didn't know their technical name.

So, Brent, it is fairly easy to resize a photo to these dimensions. I'll use the free IrfanView to explain how to do it. If you don't have it, you can download it from my Web site.

IrfanView


First, open IrfanView. Then click File>>Open. Browse to your photo, select it and click Open. Before you do anything else, I would save a copy. That way you won't destroy the original. Click File>>Save As. Type a new name and click Save.

Next, click Image>>Resize/Resample. In the bottom of the dialog box, you want to deselect "Preserve aspect ratio" unless the image is a perfect square. Next, In the Set new size section, enter 80 for both width and height. Make sure pixels is selected beside Units. Finally, click OK. Now, click File>>Save. Name your file and click Save.

Speaking of using the free IrfanView, you can also use it to:

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1947

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=157

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1053


From Kim Komando.

[knight_47]

Originally Posted by franca

Brent in Kearns, UT, wrote in to ask about resizing photographs. He participates in online forums and wants to create an avatar. It needs to be about 80 by 80 pixels.

Let me start by explaining avatars. These are small images that people attach to their posts on forums. They are intended to represent the person making the post. If you've ever visited a forum, you've seen them, even if you didn't know their technical name.

So, Brent, it is fairly easy to resize a photo to these dimensions. I'll use the free IrfanView to explain how to do it. If you don't have it, you can download it from my Web site.

IrfanView


First, open IrfanView. Then click File>>Open. Browse to your photo, select it and click Open. Before you do anything else, I would save a copy. That way you won't destroy the original. Click File>>Save As. Type a new name and click Save.

Next, click Image>>Resize/Resample. In the bottom of the dialog box, you want to deselect "Preserve aspect ratio" unless the image is a perfect square. Next, In the Set new size section, enter 80 for both width and height. Make sure pixels is selected beside Units. Finally, click OK. Now, click File>>Save. Name your file and click Save.

Speaking of using the free IrfanView, you can also use it to:

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1947

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=157

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1053


From Kim Komando.

Or you can do it without downloading any programs, online!

www.knight47.com/resize.php

[franca]

Originally Posted by knight_47

Or you can do it without downloading any programs, online!

www.knight47.com/resize.php

I Like It !!!!!.......

[| ice |]

nice tip, i also found out soemthing simmalar to that. hit f11 and it will take away some of the stuff at the bottom and for the top it just leaves you the adress bar

[KMW]

does too, thanks ice

more than that, move the curser up to the top of the screen and the toolbar pops down so one can still use it

[franca]

Best comparison site......... Sharky Extreme

Click here

[franca]

11/7/2006

Q. Hi Kim! I just built an XP 64-bit machine. I tried to install AVG antivirus, but the free version doesn't support 64-bit Windows. I have the XP 64-bit 180-day trial software loaded and don't want to pay a lot for antivirus. Do you have any suggestions for inexpensive antivirus programs?

A. Hmmm, it sounds like you're on the cutting-edge of technology. Fortunately, things are finally catching up with you.

Windows XP x64 (the 64-bit version of Windows) has been available for some time. And software manufacturers are beginning to port software to it.

However, we have not reached perfection. I've cautioned readers in the past about upgrading to the 64-bit version of Windows. Many 32-bit programs don't work properly on it. Some peripherals, such as video, audio and networking cards, also may not work.

Security programs are especially problematic. They must be written specifically for 64-bit Windows. And security programs are the main reason I tell people to hold off on upgrading to 64-bit windows.

So on to your question. According to AVG, the latest free version, 7.1.405, does indeed support 64-bit Windows.

I've not known anyone who installed AVG antivirus on 64-bit Windows. But I've seen many complaints about the process on the Web. So you're not alone.

However, avast!, another free antivirus program, also supports 64-bit Windows. One of my employees uses it and has had no problems. I am confident in offering it as an alternative. You'll find a link to it in my Downloads section.

So, you can get antivirus protection on your computer without having to spend a dime.

However, don't forget about other security software. There are a few anti-spyware products that will help you. First, there's the free version of Ad-Aware. It works under Windows x64. You can download it from my site.

There's also Spybot-Search & Destroy. It will work under Windows x64. However, it's still in testing. Microsoft's Windows Defender is still being tested, as well. But the latest version supports 64-bit Windows.

The biggest problem is finding a firewall. Windows has a firewall built-in. However it is weak.

The Windows firewall will hide your computer on the Internet. However, it doesn't block outbound transmissions. If malware gets on your machine, it can communicate with another computer.

I frequently recommend ZoneAlarm as a free firewall. It blocks both incoming and outgoing transmissions. However, it does not support 64-bit Windows. It currently has a 64-bit version in the testing stages. However, I'd recommend that only for advanced users.

ZoneAlarm recommends that people who install the software know how to edit their Registry. Users are also warned to expect the blue screen of death. Yikes! Most people will want to avoid this.

However, by year's end, ZoneAlarm should have a free version of its firewall that supports Windows XP x64.

There is one free firewall that runs under Windows x64. It is called GhostWall. I have no experience with it, so I can't offer an opinion on it. However, it has received positive reviews in online forums.

There is also another option: You can pay for a firewall. Tiny Software makes Tiny Software Firewall 64. It sells for $99.

From Kim Komando..

[franca]

I wrote a tip in last weekend's newsletter about the lifespan of USB flash drives. In passing, I mentioned that these drives are a better option than CD-Rs or DVD-Rs. I went on to say that CDs and DVDs you create in your home computer aren't always reliable.

This comment generated a lot of response from my readers. So, let me explain further.

Here's the problem: Recordable CDs and DVDs contain a layer of dye. A laser in the CD/DVD drive burns the dye. This creates the necessary 1's and 0's. Manufacturers claim a long lifespan for these discs. But I've had discs fail after a year or two.

Further, the plastic surface is easily scratched, which can lead to reading errors. So my recommendation: If you create CDs/DVDs on your computer, store them carefully. And don't skimp; buy name brand discs.

Let me clarify one last thing: Read-only CDs or DVDs, such as my books, generally are not burned. Rather, they are molded; they last much longer. I have never had problems with my books.

I have more information about media storage on my site. Check the links below.

Having problems with burned CDs?

If you have pictures on CD or DVD, read my tip on preserving images.

If you prefer thumb drives, here's a free program to manage your thumb drives.

From Kim Komando.

[knight_47]

Wait, franka, are you Kim Komando?

[hewee]

No frank just fell in love with Kim Komando.

[rameam]

Tips! Tips! We need tips! Not love stories. LOL

[Jimmy444]

Hey Lets Dont Make Her Angry Anyways [] . who vud reply the problems if she is not here

[franca]

Originally Posted by hewee

No frank just fell in love with Kim Komando.

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