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CONTACT CORENA
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MAIL TIPS
About forwarding an attachment:

First an attachment includes

all types of files can be called attachments,including word processor or spreadsheet documents, audio files, image files[pictures] (.bmp, .jpg., .gif, etc.), web pages saved as HTML files, and more.

When forwarding a message that contains an attachment, please be sure you select "As Attachment" by clicking on the down arrow next to the "Forward" button. If you forward a message with the "Inline Text" option selected, your attachment(s) will not be included with the message.

If you would like to send an attachment you've received without the original email, you will need to download the file and attach it to a new message.

What is the difference between a download and a upload?

Well, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send so when you get something from a website you are downloading it. When you add a digital photo to a email you are uploading it!

What can I do on the Internet?

Some fun things that you can do on the internet is send ecard for birthdays! Here are some sites (websites) that will let you send free ecards.

http://www.123greetings.com/birthday/

Games!
Some fun sites let you play games. Some games you download and play against yourself or you can find places that will let you play against other people on other computers! This a fun place I use and have fun
http://games.yahoo.com/

ABOUT and CONTACT

Everything I have compiled here is the easiest links I could find with the best directions on each page. I disclaim any responsibility. (standard thing the lawyer says to say).

I shall be adding to this site regularly. If you have a question that you want me to help answer please email me. I am Corena. My email address is

Corena@Thingstohelp.com. paint it in words

HELLO
If you are new to the World Wide Web I want to help. This site will give you information to help you become web savvy in no time. I was a newbie (new to the internet person) once and I found out alot of information and now want to share it with you. It will be nice not to ask someone what lol (laugh out loud) is. Most people that have been around the web (World Wide Web) assume you know what a icon (little picture) is, well now you will know! Stop not being able to understand what people around you are talking about and start being web literate. The articles and links on this page are free resources that will teach you things that most people think just "everyone" knows. If you are not a complete beginner then most of the information here will be a refresher. If you just turned on your computer I am glad you stopped by ! If your questions are not answered here please email me and I will try to help you find out what you need and answer you as best I can. Do not worry we will even go over how to email!

WHAT'S A LINK

Let's first start with what a link is. Dictionary.com refers to a link as: A segment of text or a graphical item that serves as a cross-reference between parts of a hypertext document or between files or hypertext documents. Also called hotlink, hyperlink.

Read more here.... Definition page

A BROWSER IS......
A software application used to locate and display web pages. Some common browsers currently are Netscape Navigator™,Microsoft Internet Explorer ™ and Firefox™. If you are looking at this page right now you are using some kind of browser! .............
Read more here.... Definition page

What is a POP-UP?

A pop-up is small box that appears over a visited page to deliver information or display an ad.......
Read more here.... Definition page

What is Spyware/Adware?

Any program or software component that secretly gathers your information through your computer and your Internet connection without telling you, usually for marketing purposes..................
Read more here.... Definition page

The next step to becoming web savvy...understand the lingo!

When you type an email, use text messenging or go into a chatroom you will be bombarded with abbreviations that make typing easier (once you learn them). To the right of this paragraph is a list of terms that you will find useful in trying to understand the people whom are speaking to you. Even your grandkids might speak this in real time; so next time they say brb...you will know they mean be right back!

Here are the most popular chat short-cuts

BRB – be right back
BTW – by the way
TTYL – talk to you later
BFN – bye for now
TTFN – ta-ta for now
CYA – see ya (or it could also be: cover your a*s)
CUL8R – see you later
IMHO – in my humble opinion
IMNSHO – in my not so humble opinion
LOL – laughing out loud
ROTFL – rolling on the floor laughing
ROTFLMAO – rolling on the floor laughing my a*s off
RTM – read the manual
GG – good game
THX - thanks
TX - thanks
PLZ - please dancing a twistie dance
ASL – age / sex / location?
IRL – in real life

For a more complete listing of chat lingo follow this link ~

CHAT LINGO

Phishing is Fishing for Information

No one will ever ask you for your password, social security number or credit card information in an email ;that is, a bank or anyone that you normally do business with.! It is not safe to send this kind of information in an email because it is not secure (secure means that it does not have a special web page that can only be seen by you). They would know that information anyway. If they are asking for this information you should be very leary. Never give out your personal information to a place the asks in an email and do not go to a link from an email and think that you are at the sign in page, they may just be trying to get your password! Always be careful when answering a email that asks for more information then you are willing to give out in public. Think of email as post card type mail not a sealed letter.
A bug in Internet Explorer brings more Phishing Scam woes...Read more

How To Spot an Email Hoax

Without researching the factual claims made in a forwarded email there's no 100 percent sure way to tell it if it's a hoax, but here you'll find a list of common signs to watch for...
Here's How:

1.   Note whether the text you've received was actually written by the person who sent it. Did anyone sign their name to it? If not, be skeptical.
2.   Look for the telltale phrase, 'Forward this to everyone you know!' The more urgent the plea, the more suspect the message.
3.   Look for statements like 'This is NOT a hoax' or 'This is NOT an urban legend.' They typically mean the opposite of what they say.
4.   Watch for overly emphatic language, as well as frequent use of UPPERCASE LETTERS and multiple exclamation points!!!!!!!
5.   If the text seems aimed more at persuading than informing the reader, be suspicious. Like propagandists, hoaxers are more interested in pushing people's emotional buttons than communicating accurate information

WEEKLY ARTICLES -- This article changes each week

Top Five Spyware Threats to Internet Security:
Spyware means any program that can change your computer system while gathering information about your activities while you are on the computer. The information is usually sent to the spyware creator via your internet connection without your knowledge. In order for it to work correctly, it must be able to run without the user shutting the computer down. Being hidden also helps the program to get installed in the first place. Because of this, spyware is usually disguised as a Trojan horse. This is a program that quietly runs in the background, inviting the user to run it, while spreading its malicious code. This code can do any number of things. It can start right away or it may simply install a program that won't start for sometime. Once it does start, it can delete all of the files on the computer or it can infect the computer and try to infect other computers on the network. There are a number of ways spyware is delivered, and as a Trojan horse is the most common. It usually comes with other pieces of software that a user might find interesting. ................Read more here

What is an AVATAR?
An avatar is............
An avatar is most commonly used in web forums / chat rooms and is a graphic illustration that you choose to display.

Often if you are asked for a profile picture an avatar can be used.
Most people use avatars to show there personality more then the actual face. Especially if you do not want your face out on the web. This option is safer then placing a photo of yourself on your profile or in your messenger.

If you would like to have a cartoon as an avatar here is a link to a site that you can design your own Cartoon maker

This site may look intimidating at first but just click around and you may find yourself designing the perfect cartoon to match your personal image!

If you are not quiet ready to start designing your own I have a few that you can use for free.

HOW TO SAVE AVATARS:
Just use your mouse to click the image. Use the right side of your mouse and a menu will pop up under your pointer. Then pick save picture as and it will be saved to your my pictures file.

These avatars are 100x100 pixels. That means they are about a inch by an inch. This size is standard for avatars but if you need them smaller just email me and I will resize them for you and email one to you.

mouse pads available at store

REMINDER: Not all free things are really free! These avatars do not have spyware attached or bugs to slow down your computer..but some do! So be careful out there.