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Warning!
Download Patch To Fix New Flaw In Internet Explorer
PRTC Announcements
Ask The Help Desk
Can You Suggest A Website For Quick Calculations?
Sites Of The Month
Great Sites To Check Out In November!
Short Tutorial
Placing Images Into Message Pane Of Christmas E-mail Letter
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November 2006
Just 4
PRTC Internet Subscribers
The holidays are fast approaching, so this November eNewsletter includes
quick tips to help you through the hectic weeks ahead. Learn how to
place photos in the message pane of your Christmas e-mail letter. Check
out sites with wonderful holiday recipes and entertainment ideas. And
because Internet threats never seem to take a holiday, we update you on
a flaw in Internet Explorer and explain how to manage browser security.
Didn’t receive the gift of natural math ability? No problem. The Help
Desk features a site for quick math calculations.
The goal of each of our monthly eNewsletters is to keep our subscribers
informed regarding their Internet connection and to improve their
Internet experience. To meet this goal, each monthly newsletter will
usually contain information related to:
- Warnings on a recent virus, e-mail hoax or security issue that
may affect you
- An update on new services and other local interests
- An answer to a frequently asked Internet related question
- Some fun, seasonal websites to check out
- A short, step-by-step tutorial on an e-mail or browser related
task
We think you'll find the information contained in this newsletter to be
a valuable tool for enhancing your Internet experience. If, however,
you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click
HERE.
To see what's inside this issue, take a look at the index to the left
and thanks for reading!
- The Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative Team
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Warning!
- Download Patch To Fix New Flaw In Internet Explorer
An alarming flaw
was discovered in Internet Explorer's Vector Markup Language (VML) coding which
allowed hackers and cyberthieves to plant malicious computer code on thousands
of websites. (VML is used for high-quality vector graphics on the Web.) By
clicking on a tainted website, control of your computer could turn over to the
attacker. E-mail spam is being used to lure victims to these websites; many
designed to steal account log-ons and other sensitive data. In some cases, the
malicious program can be activated by simply opening the e-mail message or
having it appear in the preview window of your Outlook inbox.
Microsoft quickly released a security patch for the VML problem and strongly
encourages all Internet Explorer users to download and install this patch if
they have not done so already. More information is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-oct.mspx. This is a
good time to remind you that the easiest and most reliable way to help protect
your PC from the latest Internet threats is by signing up for Automatic Updates
at
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/msupdate_keep_current.mspx.
When your computer is connected to the Internet, the Automatic Updates service
analyzes the Microsoft software installed on your computer and checks for any
high-priority updates you need—both current and past. It then downloads the
updates for you and installs them at the time you choose.
This recent VML problem is the latest in a surge of attacks focused on the
relatively unprotected Web browsers. Browsers are appealing to cyberthieves
because everyone has them and they provide a window to the outside world and a
potential way to break into computers. While this exploit targets only Internet
Explorer, it is vitally important to stay on top of security issues and install
updates promptly regardless of the computer or Web browser you use.
Of course, it is also important to use and regularly update your computer's
anti-virus software. Always scan file attachments of all incoming e-mail
messages—even messages from people you trust. Many viruses and worms are spread
over networks, through attachments, and by sharing storage media such as
diskettes, Zip disks, and CDs. You have the ultimate responsibility for
protecting your computer against these threats.
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PRTC Announcements
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A Wild Photo Contest - Enter PRTC's Directory Photo
Contest
We are looking for the photo(s) that best represents our Jackson and Owsley
County Wildlife.
As residents of Jackson and Owsley Counties, we are very fortunate to have such
a wide variety of beautiful Wildlife in our own back yard. We want to showcase
this beauty on the cover of our 2007 Telephone Directory.
The winner will receive a Cordless Caller ID Phone and a PRTC Prize Package!
Click here www.prtcnet.org/photo_contest.htm for
ENTRY FORM & Rules
Send Entry and entry form labeled "PHOTO CONTEST" to:
PRTC
P.O. Box 159
McKee, KY 40447
Or entries may be dropped off at either PRTC Business Office during regular
business hours by November 30, 2006.
Have it All - Peoples Choice Package
Save Money when you sign up for everything...
Sign up for the Peoples Choice Package and start saving today!
If you already have two or more calling features, you may already be paying over
$10.00 per month!
For only one dollar more, you can have all of our Calling Features and Voice
Mail!
The Peoples Choice Package includes Call Waiting, Caller Name & Number Delivery,
Call Forwarding, Repeat Dialing, Voice Mail (includes Busy Call Forward), Three
Way Calling, Call Trace, Call Screening, or any and all other PRTC Features at
only $11 per month for residential customers!
Dial 611 from your home phone or email
prtccs@prtcnet.org to sign up now!
Happy Thanksgiving - Holiday Closing
PRTC wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. Our offices will be closed on
Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.
Peoples Telecom Offers Digital TV - Learn
More
Visit www.peoplestelecom.org
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Ask The Help Desk - Can
You Suggest A Website For Quick Calculations?
Question: I
need to do some calculations for converting standard measurements to metric.
What site do you suggest for this?
Answer: There are many sites that contain measurement converters, but one
of the simplest can be found at google.com. Simply go to
www.google.com. For example, type in "9890
yards in centimeters" (without the quotes) into the search field. Click your
cursor arrow on the "Search" button and your answer (904341.6 centimeters) will
appear. This tool works when figuring units of measure, math problems, physical
constants, and, of course, conversions. Give it a try.
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Great Sites To Check Out This Month
This Site Gets
Popular Vote
http://www.uselections.com/ -
Here's a non-partisan site that covers a lot of political ground including voter
information, campaign finance updates, news and blogs, poll results, and
political humor. Click on any state to see who is running for office. Get links
to campaign websites. Read the headlines from newspapers across the country. If
you want to stay informed on politics this month, this online resource could be
just the ticket.
Too Much Turkey?
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/turkeyleftovers/turkey.html - Once
Thanksgiving dinner is done, what do you do with all the turkey that fills up
your frig? Sure, you can make turkey sandwiches. But if you're hungry for
something a bit more exciting, get inspired at recipegoldmine.com. From Gobble
Gobble Casserole to Mexican Turkey Tortilla Soup, there's a recipe here to
please any family.
Play Jeopardy! Online
http://www.jeopardy.com - If you
can't get enough of Alex Trebek and this hugely popular game show, try your hand
at the online version. It's fast-paced fun that covers the same kinds of
categories you see on TV. Or test your music knowledge with the new online Rock
& Roll Jeopardy! You can also find out how to become a contestant, take a 360°
set tour, check out the message board, and even buy a Jeopardy! ringtone.
Without question, this could be the answer to a dull afternoon.
All Lit Up
http://www.deckthehallsmovie.com/ -
Here's a holiday movie that takes a humorous look at the competitive "sport" of
Christmas decorating in the suburbs. When new neighbor Danny (Danny DeVito) sets
out to create the biggest holiday light display in the world, it turns the
neighborhood into a nightmare. Steve (Matthew Broderick), a suburban dad and
Christmas enthusiast, finds his previously well-planned life suddenly turned
upside down. In theaters in November, this electrically charged family film has
the power to light up the season.
Peculiar Patents
http://www.delphion.com/gallery -
Convinced you have a great idea for a new invention? Apparently, so do a lot of
other people. This site features dozens of strange and intriguing patents
including an anti-eating face mask, a body squeegee glove, an inflatable rug
that becomes a mattress, and a bird diaper. What will they think of next?
There's also a link to the Gallery of Historic Patents such as the 1955 one for
Velcro.
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Short Tutorial - Placing
Images Into Message Pane Of Christmas E-mail Letter
More people are
choosing to send their Christmas cards via e-mail rather than through
traditional mailing methods. Many recipients, however, are hesitant about
opening e-mail attachments even from friends because of the viruses and worms
floating around the Web. What to do? Why not create your own e-mail Christmas
card by pasting images (family vacation photos, for instance) into the message
pane of your e-mail message? It's easy to do. It's a good idea to only use
pictures with a small file size as using large picture files will result in slow
download times for dial-up connections.
To add pictures to your e-mail messages, follow these steps:
Using Windows XP SP2 Home Edition and Outlook Express 6
- Open Outlook Express.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it
a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the
photo within your message and then click on "Insert" located on the Message
Menu Bar. Select "Picture" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Picture Dialog Box appears, click the "Browse" button to locate
the picture you want to send.
- Click on the picture's location to select it. Click "Open" to return to
the Picture Dialog Box.
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo, i.e.
layout, alignment, border thickness, etc. You do not need to select any of
them.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs,
click in the "Alternate Text" field, type a description of the picture, and
then click "OK."
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Netscape 7.2 on Windows XP SP2 and Mac OS X 10.4.9
- Open Netscape Navigator Mail 7.2.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it
a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the
photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu
Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the "Image Properties" dialog box appears, click the "Location"
tab. Click on the "Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box
will appear.
- Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send,
click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the
"Image Properties" dialog box.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs,
click on the "Alternate Text" radio button and type a description of the
picture in the field provided and click "OK."
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo.
Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture,
etc. You do not need to select any of them.
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Thunderbird 1.5.0.7 for the Macintosh OS X 10.4.9 and Windows XP
- Open Thunderbird.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it
a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the
photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu
Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the dialog box appears, click the "Location" tab. Click on the
"Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box will appear.
- Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send,
click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the
"Image Properties" dialog box.
- If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs,
click on the "Alternate text" radio button and type your description of the
picture in the field provided and click "OK."
- Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo.
Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture,
etc. You do not need to select any of them.
- Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
- Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Mail.app 2.1.1 for Macintosh OS X 10.4.9
- Open Mail.app.
- Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it
a title (subject), and composing a message.
- Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the
photo within your message.
- Drag a photo from your desktop or some other location on your hard drive
and drop it into the Body of your message.
- Complete your message and click the "Send" button.
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We hope you found
this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the
happenings here. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a
monthly basis, click HERE.
Thanks for your business!
Best regards,
Peoples Rural Telephone
Cooperative
Peoples Rural Telephone
Hwy 421 South
McKee, KY 40447
606-287-7101
(We have used our best efforts in collecting and preparing the information
published herein. However, we do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any and all
liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such
errors or omissions resulted from negligence, accident, or other causes.)
©2006
Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.
Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade
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