Monthly Archives: April 2010

What to do with a Damaged PST File

Having a damaged pst file is about the same as having your whole computer go down.  At least for me. always incluide the pst file in the backup software you use and back on a regular bases.

Your PST file stores all your Outlook data including contacts, attachments, e-mails.  If you don’t know how to make a backup of this then we urge you to look over at this Outlook PST backup page.  It has a link to the free Microsoft backup plug-in that will help ensure you never suffer if your pst file goes down.

For those that already have gotten an error you can view the above linked website for exact tips on trying to recover it.  Keep in mind that in the end if the free methods do not work then you will need to purchase some pst recovery software to get the job done. For the busienss person who needs those e-mails the cost of the software is small compared to what you are getting in return.
As you should already be able to tell the best thing to do is always have a back of any file you use a lot.   Not only on a regular basis but even after your file has gone bad.  The reason for this is you need to ensure you do not do more damage to the file. Making a backup is a must.  That way you can use multiple methods to try and get your data back without having to worry about doing more damage.

Outlook has a nice free tool called scanpst. exe that you should consider using first.  It is a very week tool but if your issue is just in the headers of the file it will resolve your issue. If the pst file get demaged more it is going to be that much harder to do a proper repair of it.   It should only take about 20-30 minutes for you to run this free tool so it’s worth a try.

the Microsoft Outlook repair tool is the only free one on the market at this time.   you would think Microsoft would of made a better tool to help in the repair process and perhaps they re-working on one but it’s not here yet.

If you are having an issue with your old pst file being too big and over the 2g mark then there are a number of free and paid tools out there that can help you resolve this issue.

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Saving on Cable TV

The cost for Cable TV for me was 73 dollars a month. While it’s not a grand for me it sure is close.  I’m not just a casual TV watcher. I watch way more TV then I should but I enjoy every second of my 3 hours a day.   The reason for ditching cable TV was yes to save money but for me the 876 bucks a year is well worth the entertainment I get. There is not one regular TV show that I can think of that you can not watch online after it airs on TV.  Providing you have high speed internet access  that is.

I’m not talking about illegal file downloading sites or pirate sites that are filled with trojans and the like. I am not talking about those crummy satellite to PC tv programs.  Simple places like Hulu and Fancast are all ad supported video outlets that allow you to watch hundreds of TV shows and Movies at will.  They normally air every TV the next day after it played live.

You have many different options that are legit for watching TV shows online and even almost every TV staion has the full and current series online on thier website. Often times wathcing it on the TV networks site is better because you can get it in HD, how sweet is that.  As stated you still need to ensure you have enough bandwidth.  DSL will work but for most people you need to make sure you have around 6 Mbps download speeds.  Look here for a list of local high speed internet providers.  They break down each provider by state.

Not only are the commercials only about 15 – 30 seconds but I can watch the show when I want and pause it at any time, I can even watch the show over and over if I’m that into it. Don’t cut that cable cord just yet, here are some things for you to check out first.  The first is to ensure your computer is going to be able to take advantage of higher internet speeds.   If it has under 1 Gig of ram then you will most likely need to upgrade to take advantage of higher internet speeds and to ensure your video play back is good.
You can even stream the TV shows via the internet onto your TV set with a modern Tv and by using a media center PC. This is how I roll and it suits my needs just fine. If you have an extra computer you can always place it there, this gives you the added benefit of being able to surf the internet on Tv or play video games online with your big screen.

I do suggest you ensure you have the latest hp video drivers for your computer as well. One isseu I did have at first was.

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The Digital Book Reader Revolution?

So what is so great about digital book readers?  Digital book readersare now moving from simply being a new toy that gadget freaks want and into the wider world. So what will make you look for a digital book reader? What gains does an ebook reader get you?

The printed book has been our choosen medium for reading for centuries, enormous libraries exist with books bringing a worth and feel (literally) uniquely it’s own So for digital book readers to overcome this place in our society they are going to have to give some great benefits.

Proposed Benefits of Digital Book Readers

What benefits can digital book readers bring to users that they don’t get with a physical book?

  • The first is ease of transport. While a digital book reader takes up roughly the same size as a physical it can in fact hold tens of hundreds of books inside. This means that when you are on the move there isn’t any need to take half a suitcase worth of books, just a book sized digital reader
  • Instantaneous downloads. Books are hard copy, they need to be picked up from shops or posted which means waiting or go collect it.  Ebooks (Electronic Books)of digital book readers are instantly available for download, meaning you can start to enjoy your book straight away.
  • Storage space. Being an avid book reader it can be difficult to find space for all the books that you own.  Many such people end up having to give their books away.  Wouldn’t it be preferable to instead be able to store some of your books on a small little device like a memory card? That is what an eBook can offer you.No more need for vast storage areas,or giving away books you may want to keep,just an easy to access and store system that takes up next to no space.
  • Price. Whilst a digital book reader can seem pricey the greatly lower price of ebooks v traditional books mean that if you are getting books on a frequent, or even semi frequent, basis then you will find it so much cheaper.
  • Wear and tear.  Books suffer from degradation.Folding pages,yellowing, water damage, rips etc are something that anyone who owns a book is aware of. With an eBook though they will never suffer these issues as they are stored in digital form While it is possible for the digital book reader to suffer damage(though they are strong gadgets) your ebook library will be unharmed, and can be transferred to a new book reader if needed.
  • Varied Use. It is possible to~You can also}  read other documents on these readers, such as work reports or newspapers.  It can greatly increase the functionality of the digital book reader over that of a physical book.

These are some of the reasons that most people enjoy owning a digital book reader.  Other reasons exist and their importance will be different to you and a friend. It should be noted that at this point digital reader manufacturers and eBook publishers are not suggesting eBooks as something to take over completely from traditional books, just an additional interest that will benefit those that like to read.

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Recent Home Solar System Advances

Many homeowners can save a lot of money each year by using a solar power system to reduce or eliminate their electricity bill. They will never again have to worry about another electric bill if they install a properly sized solar panel array. Some homeowners, though, encounter problems that prevent them from getting the return on investment that they had hoped for. Some of these issues have been overcome in recent years with improvements to the solar power technology and these innovations make these systems the perfect answer for most homeowners. These improvements can be useful whether you are using purchased solar panels or a  Do It Yourself solar panel.

Their home’s orientation to the sun is probably the largest concern for most homeowners. For solar power systems to operate at peak efficiencies, a home has to have a roof that faced south if they were located in the northern hemisphere. This ensures that the solar panels have a good amount of sun exposure throughout the day, as the sun travels across the sky. In years past, this was a major concern as the older panels had a very specific need for constant sun exposure. Power output could be significantly affected if positioning was just a little off.

More efficient solar cells in modern panels solves this problem. These newer solar cells are not only able to generate larger amounts of power from the same sunlight as older cells, but they can also tolerate the sun hitting them at a more severe angle as well. Many locations that were not good choices for solar power before can now be used because of this wider tolerance. This makes them a perfect fit for installations that have a lees than perfect alignment for maximum solar power generation. These modern solar panels will produce more electricity when there is dimished sunlight, like on cloudy days, and also in these situations that are out of standard alignment with the sun. Many older panels had to be rotated to maintain this direct angle with the sun, but newer ones don’t. So, many people can now do a home build solar panel  installation.

This is a vast improvement over older cells that required a strong consistent amount of sunlight to produce power. Older panels were inactive early in the morning and late in the afternoon because of this. There is sunlight at these times, but not enough to cross the threshold these older panels need to produce power. Even during these periods of lower levels of sunlight, newer panels will produce electricity in proportion to the amount of light. This means they will produce their maximum output during the day when the sun is brightest and will still produce power in lesser amounts when less sunlight is present. Having this ability to generate a variable amount of power from even weak sunlight allows these newer solar panels to produce more power each day and adds to their total power output for the year. This additional power can have a big impact on savings and can make all the difference to homeowners that are trying to justify a solar power system for their home.

Among the many ways to increase the resale value of your home, a solar power system is one of the best. A solar power system is sure to increase the value of your home whether it provides all of the power needs for your house or only provides a supplement to power provided by the electric company.A simple  do it yourself solar charger  is a great way to start.

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Build A List Using Giveaways

List building is an significant aspect of internet marketing. This is because a person promoting a product on the market needs to have a list for the product to be sold. There are many methods of building a list. There are some strategies that help a person to build a list very quickly. One of the methods of list building where the individual builds a list with a lot of clients is by using giveaways.

The giveaway products:

There are various products that are used as giveaways to entice the customers into giving their e mail address which is then used to build your list. Some of the common products that are given away free in the process of building your lists are:

1.    Audios: the person can provide free audios as this is a product that is loved by many people. Freebies that include audios are sought after, especially if the audio is something that is loved by many people.

2.    Software: There are many people who give away software to their customers who submit their e mails. This software can usually be got from certain free sites. There is a lot of varied software that are useful for different people. Most of these can be downloaded free by the internet marketer and also given away. This is useful for the clients and they do not mind writing their e mails in the opt in page in return for the software.

3.    Games: Internet games are something that are very sought after by many people. In return for the chance to download the game, they give in their e mails. This helps to build your list too.

4.     E books: E books are very important because of the information they contain. This is also a very popular giveaway. There are many internet marketers who give away popular e books to their clients who register with them. The e books should contain quality information and should be useful to the client.

Important aspects to be remembered about the giveaway product:

The internet marketer should remember that the giveaway product should be something that is of very high quality. Even if it is a free product, if it is a quality product, then the client will be pleased with the product and continue to be in touch with the list builder.
This is the most efficient method of building a list as the giveaways attract many clients.

Jason has been a writer of articles online for over 5 years now. Not only does this author specialize in Internet Marketing, Email Marketing and Online Business Opportunities,  you can also check out his latest website on Heart Rate Monitors Reviews , Barbeque Cover  and Solar Powered Outdoor Lights  , which review the best available products online today.

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Make Money Online The Easy Way

Earning money online has been the latest craze with millions of people joining the race each year. There are millions more who have already been in the race for the past few years and have made money online. In fact there are hundreds if not thousands of people who have left their full time day jobs to stay at home and make money that is much more than their day jobs.

Almost all of these online money making methods are easy, if one realizes the full potential of these ventures. This article gives a list of the easiest methods of making money online.

1. Writing on the internet: This is one of the best methods of making money online. There are many people who have web sites. All these web sites need good quality content because there is a very high competition between these sites to come first in a search engine result. For this, they need good articles to make these sites search engine optimized. Content and articles are also needed for article marketing to make certain sites visible and to increase the traffic to these sites. This has made the good writer to be sought by those who need help in writing articles and marketing them.

2. Survey completion: This is another method of make money online. There are various companies that do a survey before they launch certain products and they use surveys to get the reaction from the public. This is a lucrative market with the potential of earning a lot of money with minimal work.

3. Web designing: There are many sites on the internet that are always developing. Many of these web masters require help from various developers to design, develop and provide continued support for their sites. This has made this one of the highest paying jobs on the internet. This is one of the methods of making money online that need certain skills to increase the earning potential.

4. Search engine optimization: As the number of sites on the internet increases rapidly, the need for Search engine optimization also increases along with it.

Though article writing and marketing is one of the methods of making the sites visible and increasing the traffic, there are also other methods like link building that require professional help and this is an important method of making money online.

Jason Fulton is the owner of the Home Based Internet Business website which reviews popular home business ideas and opportunities. Jason also runs a very successful Online Money Making site which has been helping people succeed online since 2007.

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The Right Storages Format For Your New HD Camcorders

Choosing the right  HD hard Drive camcorder can make your brain hurt, they just so many. So finding your way through the various  data format s is your first step. They are four different formats on the market and they areMiniDV tapes, hard disc drive, DVD/BD and Flash memory cards.

MiniDV Tapes

Mini DV camcorders:

 FOR:

High quality images
Easy to use
Tapes and camcorders are cheaper

AGAINST:

Lengthy Transfer Process
Not as convenient of flexible to transfer footage
No in – camcorder editing

Once the industry accepted, what does this format offer consmers today?

MiniDV tapes are hold as the industry standard format for consumers; they’re easy to use, small, a familiar format and give high quality results. However, times change and there are more flexible and convenient formats for consumers to opt for instead.

MiniDV camcorders have up to 530 lines of resolution, making them an ideal choice for professional videographers as well as consumers. The camcorders are typical ly very compact in size and record digital video onto a small magnetic tape, with each MiniDV tape able to record 60 minutes of video at a steady recording speed, or 90 minutes in LP mode.

 Mini DV camcorders have exceptional video quality. Some motion pictures have been shot entirely with Mini DV. Most professional videographers will use Mini DV as their format of choice for shooting anything from your  wedding to nature safaris in Africa.

 Mini DV is a digital format that is inexpensive compared to the costs of other camcorder media. A typical Mini DV tape will cost almost 3 or 4 dollars and record twice as much footage as a standard DVD at equal cost. You can also record over a mini DVD disk, something you can’t do with a typical DVD-R disc

Hard Disc Drive

What are the benefits of recording onto a hard drive over obliterable media?

 FOR:

Large storage capacity (up to 240GB)
Familiar recording format
Compact

AGAINST:

More expensive than MiniDV and DVD, without the quality of MiniDV
Hard drives can fail

Basically, this type of digital camcorder format is the same as the video formats on your computer. With this type you can easily transfer your recordings to the computer for later storage on some other formats. Usually, hard disk drive storage camcorders are equipped with 120 gigabytes of hard disk space which makes a sufficient space for a couple of high quality footages. When it comes to flash-based digital camcorders, the capacity is determined by the size of the flash drive, meaning that you can always replace it with flash drives of higher capacity.

 The benefits of HDD hard disk drive camcorders re: long recording times, compact dimensions and that you can easily access your footage at random place in the recording timeline, which makes for convenient editing in –camcorder.

 A possible downside is the argument made by some that hard drives can be fragile (for example, if the camera is accidentally dropped) and they will eventually wear out. Of course, as you’re recording onto an internal medium, you will also need to transfer it off the camcorder onto a DVD or your PC at some future point. When you are transferring the footage, your footage appears as single files that you can drag and drop, much like many PC operations, making it a familiar format for consumers.

 Transferring your footage involves connecting your camcorder using DV (firewire) or USB 2.0 cables, and software if you want to edit. Of the two options, DV will be the faster method to transfer footage.

DVD/BD

savour the convenience before they disappear from shelves forever…

For:

Straight Forward and easy to use
Decent quality
Instant playback in your DVD/BD
Convenient

AGAINST:

DVD/BD disc limited capacity
Spare media could get expensive
Format not popular for camcorders

DVD camcorders are comely less popular and will soon be dropped by many manufactures. They are affordable and offer a very convenient and unsophisticated format to get to grips with. However, the chief plus point is that you can take your recently recorded footage and drop in into a DVD player or PC for instant playback without needing any extra cables or some sort of transferring procedure. You can also use your DVD enabled PC to edit footage and you have easy access to the footage on DVD because you don’t have to keep going forwards and backwards to find a particular scene, as is the case with MiniDVs.

 The downside is that the 8cm DVDs used in HD camcorders only hold around 15 – 20 minutes of footage per disc and at around £2 per disc, it can get expensive. Plus, you’ve always got to carry spares around with you and you have to decide which type of DVD to buy: write once DVDs (DVD –R) for extra storage capacity.

 The quality of images is very high, but not quite as high as that from MiniDV camcorders. But for the average vendee, the convenience and simplicity of DVD/BD far outweighs the minor difference in quality.

Flash Memory Cards

Removable media cards have enabled camcorders to get ever smaller.

FOR:

Straightforward and easy to use
Smaller and lighter camcorders
Future proof
Convenient

AGAINST:

Limited memory card capacity
More expensive

Removable media cards (SD, SDHC, and Memory Stick) are solid state (they have no moving parts), retain data without the need for power, are vey small yet have high capacities (up to 64GB at the moment, but with 1 &2TB on the way) and fast transfer speeds. Card capacities are increasing to meet the demand of ever bigger file sizes, so it possibly won’t be long before they could overhaul hard disc drives as the convenient form for video storage especially as you can transfer footage to your PC just by inserting the card.

 Editing in camcorder is easy too, as the footage can be viewed at no point in the timeline (called random access). Also, as memory cards are physically small, the camcorders can be smaller and lighter too a real benefit if you want to travel lights, as well as making it easier to handhold without introducing camera shakes. what is more, battery usage/power demand is far less and some Panasonic TVs, Sony’s Playstation 3 and some DVD players also have memory card slots so that you can insert your card and watch footage directly from it.

Of course, thee are a few downsides, such as the potential to lose memory cards (small isn’t always better!) and the current capacity limits of memory cards (though they can store more than 8cm DVDs)

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