Welcome to Exploring Windows(R) News, the best way to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world of Windows for home users. To cancel your subscription to this newsletter or stop all newsletters from microsoft.com, read the directions at the bottom of this message.<P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS ME<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>Did you know?<BR>Windows Me offers you a choice of five new multiplayer Internet games: hearts, checkers, spades, backgammon, and reversi.<P>--32 ways to improve Internet performance<BR>We've put together some handy tricks that make using the Internet faster, easier, and more fun. From using more than one e-mail account to making sure your modem is working properly, make your Internet experience a better one. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/internet/tips/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/internet/tips/default.asp</A> <P>--Tune in to Internet radio<BR>With Windows Me, your computer is as good as a radio. That's because Windows Media Player, which comes with Windows Me, plugs you in to hundreds of radio stations, including a selection of Internet-only outlets. Pump up the volume now. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/audio/articles/internetradio.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/audio/articles/internetradio.asp</A> <P>--It's not as hard as you think to set up a home network<BR>Computers are like people--they work better when they work together. With Windows Me, it's easier than ever to set up a network among multiple computers in your home. Find out how to put it all together in our helpful series of articles. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/homenetworking/articles/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/homenetworking/articles/default.asp</A> <P>--Look for solutions to Windows Me problems here<BR>Our Support page provides links to solutions and troubleshooting tips for setup issues with Windows Me and more. You'll find the most common problems and information about how to deal with them here, updated weekly. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/support/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/support/default.asp</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>OTHER NEWS<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>As interesting as it is, Windows Me isn't the *only* news around. Here are more items of interest.<P>--Get ready for real-time communication!<BR>Find out why Windows Messenger in Windows XP will give you the ultimate communication center. With Windows Messenger you'll get breakthrough support for real-time voice and video communications, instant messaging, and online collaboration. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/guide/windowsmessenger.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/guide/windowsmessenger.asp</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>TIPS and TRICKS<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>--WUGNET Shareware Pick: Webcam Screensaver<BR>In every issue, WUGNET(R) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows Me and Windows 98.<P>Set it up, turn it on, and see the world live! With this webcam screensaver, you can connect to any of the thousands of webcams available on the Internet and view live images from around the world as your screensaver. <A HREF="http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/00/week224" TARGET=_blank>http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/00/week224</A> <P>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<BR>----------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>Having problems using Windows?<BR>The following page lists new and recently updated Microsoft Personal Online Support articles that answer frequently asked questions about using Windows and Internet Explorer. <A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=winnw&FR=1&SD=GN&LN=EN-US" TARGET=_blank>http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=winnw&FR=1&SD=GN&LN=EN-US</A> <P>All the "How to" information you need right from the source. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/</A> <P>Subscribe to the TechNet Flash...your source for technical information about Microsoft products: <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/canada/newslettersdk/newslettercontent.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/canada/newslettersdk/newslettercontent.asp</A> <P>Windows shopping? 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