Exploring Windows(R) News - 2001, Issue No. 10

Welcome to Exploring Windows 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.---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS ME ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know? You can use Microsoft Help and Support to contact Microsoft assisted support.--Take a 1-minute course and improve your photos JPEG or GIF--it makes a difference. Understanding file formats when you scan images can make your pictures more beautiful. Take our one-minute course for more information. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/photos/tips/imageformat.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/photos/tips/imageformat.asp</A> --Play a game of checkers right now! With time on your hands and nothing to do, that's the time to turn to Internet games in Windows Me. It won't take you long to find a real-time checkers opponent from anywhere around the world. If checkers doesn't excite you, try your hand at backgammon, hearts, and more. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/fun/tips/langames.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/fun/tips/langames.asp</A> --New to computing? Start with the basics Everyone starts somewhere. Why not start here? We've gathered 15 links to useful information about starting with e-mail, accessing the Internet, using your browser, and more. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/basics/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/using/basics/default.asp</A> --Look for solutions to Windows Me problems here 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> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER NEWS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- As interesting as it is, Windows Me isn't the *only* news around. Here are more items of interest.--Experience Windows XP <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsxp/</A> --Microsoft Press and Office XP: The complete Office solution Microsoft Press has put together a comprehensive collection of books for Microsoft Office XP. Whether you're a computer expert or just getting started, Microsoft Press books offer a solution that's right for you. Each book includes a CD-ROM that offers useful tools, utilities, and sample code to help readers take full advantage of Office XP's new features. <A HREF="http://mspress.microsoft.com/officexp" TARGET=_blank>http://mspress.microsoft.com/officexp</A> --Grab your notebook and run Make going on the road a pleasure--or at least less of a bother. With Windows 2000 Professional and a notebook computer, you're outfitted for wherever your job may take you. <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/guide/professional/solutions/overview/mobile/default.asp" TARGET=_blank>http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/guide/professional/solutions/overview/mobile/default.asp</A> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TIPS & TRICKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------WUGNET Shareware Pick: GetRight 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.GetRight extends your file downloading power with features like resumption of broken downloads, easy error recovery, download acceleration, and many others that give you faster and more flexible downloads. <A HREF="http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=166" TARGET=_blank>http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=166</A> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ----------------------------------------------------------------------Having problems using Windows? 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> 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> 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> Windows shopping? 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