New and notable
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This small, mobile PC, with all the functionality of Windows XP, goes anywhere and does anything that your current PC can do--and it's available from major manufacturers. Find out which ones and how to get your own Ultra-Mobile PC.
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Connect with Windows users like you, get tips from the experts, and hear directly from Microsoft teams. Check out the blogs, chat rooms, webcasts, and articles in the Windows Vista community.
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Liven up your instant messaging conversations with Winks--animations that help you express yourself at a whole new level. Download a free theme pack from Microsoft Hardware.
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Find a nearby Italian restaurant, accountant, hardware store--you name it. Then map the route and get directions using Windows Live Local, a new online mapping service from Microsoft.
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A recent episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition showed how assistive technology solutions on Windows-based PCs helped a family with disabilities.
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Featured tip
Send a Web page by e-mail
If you come across a Web page that you've just got to tell your friends about, why not do it right away? Here's how:
1. In Internet Explorer, click the Mail button on your toolbar (the one shaped like an open envelope).
2. Click Send Page on the drop-down menu. This automatically opens your default e-mail program with the page attached.
3. Type your friend's e-mail address in the To box and click Send.
Featured tip is courtesy of the book Windows XP Killer Tips by Kleber Stephenson.
Other tips and tricks
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Straight from the book Windows XP Killer Tips, here are five cool tips that can save you time, change the way your desktop looks, or simply make you say, "I always wondered how to do that."
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If you're looking to add printing, faxing, or scanning to your PC, the tips in this article can help.
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Easily personalize cards and invitations you send in the mail by creating unique return address labels with your personal photos.
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Just getting started with your Tablet PC? Try these tips on using a pen and note-taking to make your handwriting tasks simple.
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Technical troubleshooter
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Solution: This article outlines why you might see this error message and walks you through the steps to troubleshoot the issue.
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Security tips and advice
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If you use a Bluetooth cell phone, you are vulnerable to a wireless attack. Here's what you should know to improve your Bluetooth security.
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Before you start digging for your family roots online, check out these guidelines to help spot and avoid four common genealogy scams.
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Use Microsoft Update to find out which security updates you need to keep your computer up-to-date.
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