Noises From The Basement Archive Topics: DLL Sources, Favorites as HTML, Astronomy POD, Dead Letters, Excel Tips

From the Astrophysical to the Metaphysical, here's -

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Vol. 2, Issue 13              June 13, 2001            ISSN 1531-5258

1) Windows Tips - "When You're in a Pickle, Get a .DLL"
2) File Find! - "Book"
3) Sites-Seeing - "Astronomy POD\Dead Letters"
4) Email Funny - "Best Friend"
5) MOUS Tips - "Excel Quick Tips"
6) They Said It - quotes to give one pause
7) Hodgepodge - that what fits no where else

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1) Windows Tips - "When You're in a Pickle, Get a .DLL"

Last week we began looking at DLL (dynamic-link library) files.
This week, I have some sources for replacing and upgrading
DLL's. Always make a copy of the DLL file you currently have
before replacing any files for safety's sake.

Your best bet for finding the current DLL would of course be
the original manufacturer (revealed from Properties | Version) -
visit the download/upgrade section of their website first.

If that doesn't help, then try these nice sources of DLL's.
When looking for replacement DLL's remember to check
version numbers and dates, never use one created prior
to the one you're currently using. If multiple versions are
offered, the newest one is usually your best bet.

Most will be "zipped", unzip and copy to the same folder as
the one it is replacing.

DLLSearch:
http://www.dllsearch.com/

Netresources:
http://www.uforesources.com/dlldownload.html

RocketDownload:
http://www.rocketdownload.com/supfiles.htm

TopFile:
http://topfile.com/dll/

Next week, we'll finish up DLL's when we take a look at
extracting Microsoft DLL files.

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2) File Find! - "Book" [120 Kb/EXE]

This week's pick packs a valuable utility into a tiny box.
Exclusively for Internet Explorer users, run this find and
it will automatically locate your Favorites folder. It then
creates a framed, sorted, and categorized HTML file that
contains all your bookmarked links as an easy-to-use
interface.

The Index.htm file that is created by Book will display the
site description along with the URL. In addition to simply
being an easier way to access your Favorites, it also
makes a nice alternative for your home page in Internet
Explorer.

http://www.basementnoises.com/free4u/dl92.htm

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3) Sites-Seeing - "Astronomy POD\DeadLetters"

When I need my daily dose of perspective, I turn to the
Astronomy Picture of the Day. Another great website
courtesy of NASA, each day you'll be served spiral galaxies,
dying stars, supernovas and black holes. There's an informative
description that accompanies each photo, with lots of links
to further resources if a particular picture moves you to
find out more. Grab a piece of the heavens for your desktop
each day at:

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/

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"The premise is simple: You are now dead. You just died.
You don't know how it happened, you don't know what happens
now. The only thing you know for certain is that your life is over.

This is your opportunity to write one letter to the world. You
may say anything you want. You may use as many or as few
words as necessary.

What will you say? What words do you want to leave behind?
What lessons do you have to teach, and what regrets would you
want to share?"

The results are compiled at the Dead Letter site. For the
greater part, letters are posted anonymously. The authors
have used that anonymity to present raw emotions, passionate
regrets, and inspirational epitaphs. Some write with harsh
language, others use words as a final caress for someone
loved. Some are touching; others angst-filled; still others
bring a smile.

The best will reach deep inside you, and just may prompt you
to leave a Dead Letter of your own.

http://www.thedeadletter.com

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4) Email Funny - "Best Friend" [1938 Kb/MPEG]

A case of "any enemy of my enemy is my friend"?
You decide:

http://www.basementnoises.com/free4u/dl100.htm

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5) MOUS Tips - "Excel Quick Tips"

Excel Shortcuts this week:

You can move one screen to the right or to the left with
ALT + Page Down to move left, ALT + Page Up to move right.

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Add a "newline" or manual line break within an Excel cell
with the ALT + Enter key combination.

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Selecting multiple sheets? Use SHIFT + CTRL + Page Down to
select the current sheet and the next, SHIFT + CTRL + Page Up
selects the current sheet and the previous.

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6) They Said It

"If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every
problem as a nail." - Maslow.

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7) Hodgepodge

Here's an article that reinforces the fact that you should
have NO privacy expectations concerning computer use
at work - Raytheon's newest security software offering,
"SilentRunner":

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,41968,00.html

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In the continuing saga of Kubrik vs. Spielberg, reader Sayuri
wrote: "You didn't get it wrong. Kubrick was the one who was
going to direct A.I. , it's even been rumored that he began filming
in secret. see http://www.visual-memory.co.uk/faq/index2.html
for details. I'd hate to think you'd thought you were wrong."
Gosh, I feel so much better now! Thanks! And thanks also
to Thomas and Steve who also wrote to defend my original
attribution to Kubrik (who nevertheless still is looong gone.)

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There are stealth fighters, and then there are stealthy
fighters. This week - the STEALTHIEST fighter - only at
NFTB's Photo Funny. Then read the "punny" account of
another high school senior fling, in:

http://www.BasementNoises.com

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