The Marsh

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marsh note: I was a bit skeptical of this program, but decided to plunge forward anyway. I am glad I did ... many scams are thriving on the Internet. This IS NOT one of them ... this is a legitimate way for the Savings and Loan to generate new customers, and they are genuinely rewarding people for their business. THIS is what the Internet is all about ... sharing !!

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Levi's will replace jeans that have defects in them from being worn, such as broken zippers, crotch busted, and the pockets wearing. Call the number above, and if you've had the jeans for no more than 2 or 3 yrs, they will replace them they send you a paid postage tag and a form.

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Q: We are using Outlook Express for our emails. It does not have spell check. When we go to the help section, it said that we needed Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint to get the spell check on Outlook Express. These items are outrageous when we priced them on line or in the local stores. Any suggestions?????????

A: Try this Spell Checker for OE: http://www.geocities.com/vampirefo/ I agree, you would
think any self-respecting email program would come with its own spell-checker! :(

Q: What is the difference between DSL and Cable broadband services?

A:
1. Price
Both DSL and cable are typically $40 a month. Usually installation is free. DSL providers sometimes give out free modems as well. Cable, however, typically requires you to return the equipment when you unsubscribe. But you should know that different DSL providers use different modems so even if you get to keep the modem it may not be useful to you.

2. Speed
Both DSL and cable can go up to 1.5 Mbps. On the other hand, claimed DSL speed ranges from a modest 144 kbps to 1.5 Mbps, with varying fees. The claimed cable speed is usually 1.5 Mbps. You need to know, however, that “claimed” speed can be very different from actual speed. There are good and bad providers on both sides and there is no guarantee the claimed speed can be achieved. The best thing to do is to check with people in your area who have subscribed to these services.

3. Activation time
DSL is a budding technology and many companies are not ready to handle a large volume of subscribers. When you receive an ad saying you have DSL in your area, in reality the DSL line may not be even laid! Also, if you are subscribing to a DSL provider other than your phone company then the line must be released by the phone company. Many a times phone companies are reluctant to do so, causing prolonged delays. A fast activation can be less than two weeks, but a slow one may take months. Cable activation is usually faster. A phone call to the cable company can result in immediate activation. Getting the right equipment installed may take two weeks. If you opt for self installation the process is even faster.

4. Dedicated line
DSL connection is dedicated (not shared among subscribers), meaning your connection will not degrade as the number of subscribers increase. Cable connection is affected by the number of people subscribed and on-line, so at busy hours you can expect a drop in speed varying from barely noticeable to severe. If the cable provider has a backup system and a good infrastructure this should not be a problem.

5. Stability
The stability of a connection depends highly on the quality of the service provider. Some DSL and cable companies offer very stable connections, while others constantly disconnect their users. You have to decide, base on your area, which provider offers a stable connection. Go to dslreports.com and look for your area. This site provides reviews for both DSL and cable providers. You can view hundreds of ratings and comments and from there you should be able to decide.

Summary
It is not useful to rate in general whether DSL or cable is better, because it depends on the quality of your local provider. Hopefully a trip to dslreports.com can help you decide!

Q: My company uses web-based mail for staff, using Outlook Web Access.
The problem is that I it does not have a spell checker - is there an easy way to spell
check my work? I can do the copy/paste thing, into WORD, but it becomes cumbersome.

A: Yes, there is a program called IESPELL: http://www.iespell.com./ As the name
implies, it does spell checking, but only for Internet Explorer (ver. 5 and above). After
you install the program, close all IE windows, then re-launch IE. Click TOOLS to see
the add-on. Nice feature for those who use web-based email or if you are filling out
text in web pages (such as contests, etc.).

Send in YOUR perplexing pc questions via Email, call me TOLL FREE: 1-866-269-1941 leave your phone number or voice message, or send a text message (pin #: 8662691941) Be sure to leave your email address. Questions will be answered in the order in which they were received. As an added convenience, please visit the Freelancebyu Tech Support Center for live help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In Conclusion ...

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