Websites By COOK Newsletter /newsletter Keeping Our Clients Informed Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:15:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en AVG Anit-Virus expiring????? For those of you that took our good advice and downloaded the Free AVG Anti-Virus you may have noticed a "slash screen" opening when you turn on your computer that states that it is expiring in Jan 2007.  Then it goes on to tell you how to purchase the next ... /newsletter/15/avg-anit-virus-expiring/ Hosting Bill for 2007 have been sent Yea, it is a fact.  All the Websites By COOK 2007 Hosting bills have gone out.  The goodnews is that again this year we have been able to hold the price to $55 for the whole year.  This is because of the continued number of clients that we have. If you ... /newsletter/14/hosting-bill-for-2007-have-been-sent/ WordPress Instuctional Videos Some of you have switched over to the new type website where you have complete control over the content.  The system is called WordPress.  WordPress was designed to be a BLOG but with a few small modifications it becomes a full on website that gives you control. Thus I have written ... /newsletter/13/wordpress-instuctional-videos/ Is your computer ready for Vista We are just a couple of months away from Microsoft's release of the new operating system called Vista.  How do you know if your computer is ready for it?  Well, there is a Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.  It is a small downloadable program that will test your computer.  Click here ... /newsletter/12/is-your-computer-ready-for-vista/ Instructional Video about Gmail Many of you have now found out how great Gmail really is.  Glad I could help.  So, I have made and instructional video about the basics of this great email program.  Click here to see it.  For those of you that are still thinking about it, check the video and then get back ... /newsletter/11/instructional-video-about-gmail/ Why Use Gmail??? Hi have received several quesitons on why I am hooked on Gmail. So below is copied information about Gmail.  After reading if you are interested in giving it a test drive contact me and I will send you one of my few invitations that I have left.  Oh yes, it ... /newsletter/10/why-use-gmail/ Firefox 2 Okay gang.  Firefox 2 is out.  I have downloaded it and highly recommend it.  The auto spell checker is great.  Even works when you are typing an email.   Well, at least in Gmail.  Remember what I said be low about Firefox.  Still stands and is even better. I have removed the ... /newsletter/9/firefox-2/ Windows Vista Coupons This week, it became official. Microsoft announced a coupon plan for Vista. If you buy a new computer running Windows XP, you'll get an upgrade coupon. It gives you a discounted or free upgrade. Most manufacturers are expected to participate. The coupons cover purchases between Oct. 26 and March 15. ... /newsletter/8/windows-vista-coupons/ Internet Explorer 7 I was amazed at how few of you took my tip on FireFox.  It is, hands down, the best and safest browser to you.  BUT if you insist on using Internet Explorer, you should know that the latest version is out.  Internet Explorer 7 It's here! Upgrade your browser with confidence. Install ... /newsletter/7/internet-explorer-7/ FireFox Overview So you're ready to let go of your Internet Explorer? We don't blame you, and neither the other people that downloaded the software over 200 million times. Before we get to our guide and tips to maximize your usage of Firefox, lets talk about the general benefits that it offers ... /newsletter/6/firefox-overview/