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Hello PressEnter Subscribers!

It's that time of the year to begin thinking about sending holiday
greetings, cards, and photos to family and friends. If you intend to
send your holiday cheer via e-mail this year, this month's eNewsletter
provides tips and tutorials on making your project more successful.

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Here's what's inside our November 2005 Newsletter:

A. Netiquette Alert - Sending Holiday Cards Via E-mail
B. PressEnter News - Holiday Hours and FAQs
C. Ask The Help Desk - What Are USB And FireWire?
D. Great Sites To Check Out In November
E. Short Tutorial - How To Use "BCC:" When Sending Holiday Cards

The PressEnter Newsletter Team

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A. Netiquette Alert - Sending Holiday Cards Via E-mail

Like everything else, it seems, greeting cards are going digital. Sending
holiday greetings and family holiday photos by e-mail has become
commonplace. The intention, of course, is to send tidings of great joy
rather than great frustration. So it's important that everyone understand
and use good netiquette when sending holiday cards and photos. Here are some guidelines:

1) You wouldn't freely share friends' phone numbers with others, so don't
publish their e-mail addresses for all to see. When sending a greeting
to many people who might not know each other, use the blind carbon copy
(Bcc:) feature of your e-mail program rather than the carbon copy (Cc:)
function.  By doing this, no e-mail addresses will be inadvertently
revealed.

2) Make sure card and photo files are small, i.e. one megabyte or less. If
your plan is to send several attachments, each containing many large
holiday photos, consider sending a series of e-mail messages instead with
only one or two photos attached to each message. This will avoid delivery
problems.  Another option is to post photos online and provide a link
to the photos within your holiday message. Recipients could then click
on the link which will take them to the web page containing your photos.

3) Many people create cards and convert them to a digital format to be
e-mailed. Make sure you save the artwork to a file type that is common,
such as PDF (Portable Document Format). Using uncommon software that most people don't have only leads to frustration when the recipient attempts to open the file.


B. PressEnter News - Holiday Hours and FAQs

Holiday Hours
   Thursday, November 24th - Closed
   Friday, November 25th   - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
   Saturday, November 26th - 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Have questions?  Our knowledgeable technical support staff is here to help
you.  Call our office or email helpdesk@pressenter.com for answers.

Amery 268-9504                  Baldwin 684-5022
Duluth - Superior 395-0311      La Crosse - Onalaska 785-1411
Menomonie 232-0430              Eau Claire - Chippewa Falls 830-1273
New Richmond Area 246-7060      River Falls - Hudson Area 426-2100
Greater Red Wing 715-792-5279   Twin Cities Area 651-436-5254

Here are some of the most common questions that our customer service
representatives have answered recently.  You may find these answers
helpful too.

*Why does Outlook Express cause my connection to close after sending and receiving email?

   Go to the "Tools" menu at the top of the screen.  Click
   "Options". Click on the "Connection" tab.  Make sure that "Hang up
   after sending and receiving" is not checked.  If it is checked,
   uncheck it and Click "OK".  If this does not solve your problem,
   please contact our office.

   You may be prompted when checking or sending your e-mail to "Hang
   up after sending and receiving".  By clicking on this option, it
   will disconnect your Internet access every time you send or receive
   e-mail in the future.  In the event that this option is selected in
   the future, simply follow the steps outlined above to correct it.


*What addresses should I use for DNS servers?

    You shouldn't need to specify DNS servers, they will be assigned
    by our servers. If it is required, you can enter the following
    information:

      Primary DNS server:   69.58.128.24
      Secondary DNS server: 69.58.136.4


*How can I reduce the volume of junk e-mail that I receive?

   PressEnter never sells any of your information, including your
   e-mail address.  Email Filtering is now available to help those
   receiving a large amount of junk e-mail.

   Visit our Website at:

       https://my.pressenter.com/account/index.php

   for more information on how to sign up for this free service.
   (You will need your PressEnter user name and password to access
   this site.  Contact our office if you are unsure of this information.)


*How can I pay my invoice online?  Is it secure?

   You may pay your invoice online with a credit or debit card from
   our secure transaction server. Bookmark this link for easy access
   the next time you want to pay your PressEnter invoice online:

      https://my.pressenter.com/index.php

   (You will need your PressEnter user name and password to access
   this site.)  This site is secured with 128 bit SSL encryption,
   the same encryption used by financial institutions to secure their
   online transactions.


*Do you offer any specials for prepaying for my service?

   Yes! Good Deal: Prepay for 6 months of Unlimited Dialup service
   and you receive a 7th month free. Best Deal: Prepay for 12 months
   and you receive 3 additional months free. (Applies only to regular
   dialup accounts.) For prices and more information visit our website
   at:
       http://www.pressenter.com/special_offers.htm

   or call our office to speak with a customer service representative


C. Ask The Help Desk - What Are USB And FireWire?

Question: I've heard friends mention that they have USB and FireWire
connections on their computers. What do these terms mean and how do I
know if I have these connections on my computer?

Answer: USB (an acronym for Universal Serial Bus) and FireWire are two
types of a "bus" a collection of external cords that transmit data
from one part of a computer system to another. FireWire is also known
as iLink on some devices and computers.

In modern computers, USB 1.1 establishes the hardware-to-computer
connection for peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, printers, and
joysticks, that don't require fast data transmission rates. USB supports
data transfer rates of up to twelve megabits per second (Mbps).

In 2001, the USB standard underwent an extensive overhaul resulting in
the new USB 2.0 standard. It has much faster (480Mbps) transfer rates
and can be effectual when connecting digital cameras and video cams
to computers. The same USB cable will work for both USB 1.1 and USB
2.0 devices as there is no difference in the shapes of USB 1.1 or USB
2.0 ports.

There are two types of FireWire devices, FireWire 400 and FireWire
800. The older standard is FireWire 400, also referred to as the IEEE
1394 bus. It transfers data at 400Mbps. The newer FireWire 800 standard
transfers data at a blistering 800Mbps, a speed required to transfer
high-quality video and images. This type of bus is used to connect
such hardware as CD and DVD burners, digital cameras, video editors,
camcorders, and high-end scanners.

Nearly all computers built since 1999 have either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0. Look
at your computer's ports. If you see a rectangular port with a stick
figure by it, you have a USB port. FireWire ports are hexagonal and have
a symbol that resembles the letter "Y" next to them.


D. Great Sites To Check Out This Month

See Pictures Of People Doing The Phoon
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http://Phoons.com

   Have you "phooned" for anyone lately? Well, you may have and not
   even known it. Ask someone to take a picture of you while you're
   in a phoon pose (arms and legs bent in a running position, turned
   sideways, not looking at the camera or smiling) and send it into this
   site for posting. Hundreds of people have already done so. Check out
   the images of people doing the phoon in crowds, in foreign countries,
   on fountains, at theme parks, in tight fits, at airports, on beaches,
   in costumes, with animals, and more.

Lost Is Big Hit In Second Season
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http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/index.html

   The popular, multiple Emmy-Award winning television program, Lost,
   is back for another mystery and action-packed season. The show's
   official site provides links to bios on each cast member. It also
   includes a "Lost Trivia Challenge" game that'll test your Lost expert
   skills. Video clips as well as recaps from previous episodes will
   keep you up-to-speed in case you missed a show. Plus, lots of photos
   from both seasons are available for viewing.

Countdown To Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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http://www1.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jsp

   Almost every year since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
   has helped kick off the holiday shopping season. (No parade was held
   during 1942-1944 as Macy's donated the rubber used to make balloons
   toward the war effort.) Over 2.5 million people will line the streets
   of Manhattan on Thanksgiving morning to enjoy the huge balloons as
   well as the spectacular floats, skillful marching bands, and popular
   celebrities -- and, of course, to see Santa Claus! Visit this site
   to learn more about the parade's history and to go behind the scenes
   to see how 4,000 volunteers pull off this amazing event.

Top Secret Aerial Photographs From WWII
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http://www.evidenceincamera.co.uk

   This recently upgraded site, created by the Aerial Reconnaissance
   Archives (TARA) at Keele University in England, will eventually provide
   access to over 5.5 million aerial photographs taken over occupied
   Western Europe during WWII. Aerial photographs taken by the Germans
   during WWII and until recently was classified NATO property, will also
   be available for viewing on this site. Aerial images include the Allied
   invasion of Normandy, the Bismarck hiding in Norway, and the Auschwitz
   concentration camp. If you can't access the site on your first attempt,
   try again later. The site is getting many hits and is worth the visit.

Zoom Into Exact Map Location
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http://www.us.map24.com

   Here's an alternative to using MapQuest.com for driving directions
   or looking for map-related information. This site, of course, gives
   you helpful driving directions. However, the most unique feature is
   the point and draw option for finding address locations in cities
   and towns across North America. Simply draw a box (using your cursor
   arrow) on your monitor screen around the area that you want to closely
   review. The page automatically zooms into the exact location you are
   looking for. It's pretty amazing technology!


E. Short Tutorial - How To Use "BCC:" When Sending Holiday Cards

Getting cards and photos from friends via e-mail attachments can be great
fun. What's not so great is when people send a card to you but then "cc:"
(carbon copy) one hundred of their other friends on the same message. You see everyone else's e-mail address and they see yours. This may not be so bad unless the e-mail gets forwarded to a spammer who then adds your e-mail address to his spamming list and/or sells it to other spammers.

The correct method of sending a holiday greeting card via e-mail to your
friends and family is to use the "bcc:" (blind carbon copy) feature. It's
found on all commonly used e-mail software programs. This function hides
the e-mail addresses of all recipients of your greeting which will
give them more to be jolly about!


Sending BCC: Messages in Outlook Express When Using Windows XP

1. Open Outlook Express and click on the "NEW" button located at the
   top of the program's toolbar.

2. If the "Bcc:" (Blind Carbon Copy) header is not visible, go to the
   View menu and select "ALL HEADERS." The "Bcc:" header and field should
   appear under the "Cc:" header and above the "Subject" header.

3. Click your cursor arrow on the "Bcc:" button and the Select Recipients
   window will appear.

4. Select one of the contacts or one of the groups by clicking on its name
   and then click on the "Bcc:" button. Do this for as many contacts
   or groups as you want to receive the e-mail. Then click "OK" to go
   back to your message.

5. You will notice that the names of the groups or recipients are now
   in the "Bcc:" field.

6. Enter a subject, compose your message, and click the "Send" button
   on the toolbar. That's all there is to it. Since you used the "Bcc:"
   header, no one receiving your message will be able to see anyone
   else's e-mail address.


Sending BCC: Messages in Thunderbird 1.07 When Using Mac OS X or Windows XP

1. Click your cursor arrow on the "Write" button.

2. If the "Contacts" pane is not visible on the left hand side of the
   new e-mail, click on the "Contacts" button and it will appear.

3. Select the contacts in the list by either double clicking on the
   individual contacts or by control clicking on them and then using the
   "Add to To:" button.

4. However, you don't want those addresses in the "To:" field; you want
   them in the "Bcc:" field. You'll notice a small downward pointing
   arrow button on the left side of the "To:" field. If you click on it,
   you'll see other header options including the "Bcc:" option. Click on
   "Bcc:" to select it from the drop-down menu. Do this for all of the
   contacts you want in the "Bcc:" field.

5. Now, compose your e-mail, give it a subject, and hit the "Send" button.


Sending BCC: Messages in Netscape 7.2 When Using Windows XP or Mac OS X

1. Open Netscape 7.2 and go to the "Window" menu. Drop down to "Mail &
   Newsgroups" to go to the e-mail client.

2. Click your cursor arrow on the "Compose" button to create a new
   e-mail message.

3. Click on the "Address" button. The "Select Addresses" dialog box
   will appear.

4. Click on the addresses to which you want to send the e-mail in the
   address book pane on the left hand side of the window and click on the
   "Bcc:" button. The addresses that you selected will move over to the
   "Address message to:" pane.

5. Click "OK."

6. Now compose your e-mail message, give it a subject, and hit the
   "Send" button.


Sending BCC: Messages in Mail.app When Using Mac OS X

1. Click your cursor arrow on the "New" button to create a new e-mail
   message.

2. To see the "Bcc:" field, go to the "View" menu at the top of your
   screen and drop down to "Bcc Header." The "Bcc:" field will now appear
   highlighted with a flashing cursor.

3. Click on the "Address" button and the "Addresses" window will appear.

4. Double click on the contact entries to add them to the "Bcc:" field.

5. Close the Address book window.

6. Compose the rest of your e-mail message, give it a subject, and then
   hit "send."

NOTE: You don't have to put anything in the "To:" field of the e-mail
using these programs. However, if you don't, some spam filters may block
the e-mail or send it into the recipient's spam folder. To solve this
dilemma, put your own e-mail address into the "To:" field. It's already
in the message's header as the sender so it's no secret anyway and you'll
get a copy of the message that you're sending.

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The PressEnter Newsletter Team
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