Computer Lesson Black Friday - Post Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

Today is the day after Thanksgiving, which we all know as "Black Friday", where the tradition is to get great deals. Well, I'm joining in the fun, and so for the rest of the weekend I'm re-extending my old prices for my bundles of quick, easy computer lesson CDs...

...and until December 1st I'm chopping another 21% off my Platinum and Ultimate Beginners bundles of CDs -- that's a savings of $62.37 off the Ultimate Bundle (and since my prices are going up in a few days, you're really saving over $112.37)!

I now have a 24-hour toll-free number where a real live person here in the US will take your order (although international orders are welcome too), so if you prefer not to order online, just pick up the phone and dial (888) 883-7698.

When you do, tell them you have a special coupon code, and make sure they put it in the order form.

The special code is "Empower". This will take 21% off the price, but only through the weekend.

So either pick up the phone and call (888) 883-7698 now, toll-FREE, or you can read the entire list of quick, easy computer lessons you'll get by visiting one of the two pages below (one for Mac, one for Windows).

You can also order quickly and securely there on my site (make sure you enter the word "empower" without the quotes in the coupon code box and click the apply button.

(Note: the discounted price will not show up until you type "empower" without quotes in the coupon box and click the apply button.)

Click one of the following links:

Windows XP or Vista basic computer lessons

or

Apple Mac basic computer lessons


Here are 11 reasons why you'll want to take advantage of this opportunity to save before December 1st:


1. Eliminate Mistakes: most people are making at least a few mistakes with their computer on a regular basis, some of then pretty major ones, usually without even realizing it

2. Empower Yourself: there are so many things we have no control over in our lives, but one thing you can do is chose to enrich our lives with knowledge. Knowledge empowers you, especially when it's something as central to everything in modern life as the computer

3. Gain More Confidence: it only makes sense. When you understand the computer better, know how to avoid mistakes, and know the steps to do what you want, it's only natural to feel more confident as a result

4. Make More Money: everyone knows that computer skills are valuable and open up the opportunity for a new job, a raise, or even work-at-home opportunities that can put more money in your pocket

5. Connect With Old Friends and Loved Ones: computers and modern life gives us opportunities to keep in touch with and connect with people we care about, even if they live far away.

6. Make New Friends: the Internet allows people with common interests to get together and connect in ways that were never possible before

7. Don't Be Embarrassed Anymore: So many of my clients when they first meet me tell me about how they'd always felt embarrassed and ashamed of how little they knew about the computer.

If you've ever felt this way, imagine what it'd be like to rise above all that and get to a level where you not only feel better about the computer, but you really understand how to use the computer better, and can even show off your newfound skills

8. Dazzle Your Friends and Family With Your Computer Know-How: Instead of being afraid to speak up if people are talking about computers or technology, show off your newfound computer skills and knowledge to your friends and loved ones

9. Save Time: when you really know your way around the computer, and can easily use it with confidence and skill, then you can get things done more quickly. It seems like we all lead more hectic lives than ever before in this day and age, so anything that can save time is worth it's weight in gold

10. Discover New Things: your computer opens up an entire world of knowledge greater than a house full of encyclopedias or a thousand books on travel. Read stories, see photos, watch movies and experience exciting new places and things you've never seen before.

10. Recapture Forgotten Memories: When you really know your way around the Internet, you can rediscover things you'd almost forgotten -- from old TV shows and movies from when you were young, available to watch instantly online; to finding that rare item on eBay that reminds you so much of that special time in your past, and being able to hold it in your hands again.



Don't feel left out: there's so many possibilities that open up when you really get computers. Take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate mistakes, empower yourself, and feel like a computer genius.

Call and speak to a live person when you dial my new 24-hour toll-free number. If you prefer not to order online, just pick up the phone and dial (888) 883-7698.

And remember, when you do, tell them you have a special coupon code, and make sure they put it in the order form.

The special code is "Empower". This will take 21% off the price, but only through the weekend.

So whether you're doing this for yourself, or as a gift to someone else, all you need to do is either pick up the phone and call (888) 883-7698 now, toll-FREE, or read the entire list of quick, easy computer lessons you'll get by visiting one of the two pages below (one for Mac, one for Windows) and then place your order quickly and securely there on my site.

Either way you go, you'll be happy you did.

sincerely,

Worth Godwin

P.S. Your special coupon code to get the 21% discount is the word "empower". You can type this in without the quotes into the special coupon code box on the fast action response form, and click the apply button. (Note: the discounted price will not show up until you type "empower" without quotes in the coupon box and click the apply button.)

Or if you order by phone, make sure you tell the person you're talking with that you want to use the coupon code "empower".

P.P.S. The links again are:

Windows XP or Vista basic computer lessons

or

Apple Mac basic computer lessons

Happy Thanksgiving from Worth Godwin

Today is Thanksgiving here in the States, and it's just past 4PM here in Hawaii.

For my overseas readers who may not be familiar with the American tradition, on the third Thursday of every November, we join family and friends around the table and give thanks for the good things in our lives.

Originally, I was going to be trekking to the other side of the island (about an hour and a half long drive each way) to spend the holiday with some friends, but I ended up changing my plans kind of at the last minute.

This year, I'm doing something a little different, and something that's only possible thanks to the modern age of computers and the Internet -- I'm having a "virtual Thanksgiving" with my brother, who is a drummer who lives in the Los Angeles area, some 2,000 or so miles away.

How am I doing it?

I have a computer sitting on the dining room table (it's an iMac, where the computer is built into the back of the screen, so it doesn't take up too much room) and he has his laptop on his table, with our web cams pointing so we can see each other shuttling between the kitchen and the living room, and when we sit down to eat in a few minutes, we'll all get to sit together at the same virtual table and share a meal.

Is it as good as being able to spend time with my brother in person?

No, of course not.

But it's the next best thing, and pretty amazing to be able to stay connected in this way (for free even!) when we live thousands of miles away, and sadly haven't been able to see each other in close to three years.

So on this day I'm thankful for many things. Just a few are:

- my brother, who's always got my back

- my parents, who love me

- my friends here on the island and elsewhere

- my clients, both my local clients who I work with face-to-face, as well as my students here in Hawaii, on the mainland, and in countries around the world.

I especially appreciate it when my students take the time to write me with their success stories, and tell me how my lessons and my help have changed their lives and the way they feel about the computer

- modern technology and the opportunities it provides us with to connect with people no matter where they are in the world

- the fact that when I was a kid, I was lucky enough to have a knack for computers, and even more importantly, had the positive attitude that computers were fun, which made it *so* much easier to learn them, and the resulting knowledge and skills that opened so many doors in my life.

There's more, but I think that's enough to leave you with today, especially since my dinner looks like it's about ready, and my brother is looking at me expectantly from across the room (and across the ocean at the same time!).

So on this day, and the days to come, focus on the positive things in your life, cast aside your fears, and look forward to the positive things we can all create in our lives if we just believe in ourselves and empower ourselves by making the right choices and keeping an optimistic and positive attitude about our lives.

Until next time, enjoy,

Worth Godwin

Answering a Question About Remotely Accessing Your Computer While Travelling

Question from Ian F in England about accessing computer at home while traveling

I got a question from Ian F. in England, who is one of my Gold Club members. He wrote:

"Hello Worth;

Pleased to receive what I consider another useful email. All those received I am keeping in a file on my desktop for any necessary future reference.

I would like to ask you if it is possible to operate my Apple Mac computer from an Internet Shop some 300 odd miles way. I have heard that this can be done, but I have not got any idea how to do this, if I am indeed right in believing it can be done. If it is possible, I will be able to receive your mails etc whilst away.

If this is in fact possible, I will be most obliged if you will set out in detail - in simple terms that an idiot can understand- to enable me to have access to my computer as I request.

Many thanks, I do appreciate your mails, comments and all other aspects of your service, Yours Ian"

Well Ian, first off remember -- you're not an idiot or a dummy. A lot of people feel that way when it comes to the computer, but it's important for everyone reading this to remember that it's not your fault if you feel that way, you've just never had things explained to you in the right way.

So to answer your question, it is possible to use a computer remotely (regardless of whether it's an Apple Mac or a Windows PC), but it might not be a good idea to do so in this situation.

Let me explain.

There is special software that can be put onto a computer (any type of computer) that, when used with a fast Internet connection, will allow someone to "borrow" the use of the screen, mouse, and keyboard.

I've used this type of software for years to help my parents (who live literally thousands of miles from me) when they get stuck on their computer.

With this software, I can see what's on their screen, and use my mouse and keyboard as if they were plugged directly into my parents' computer, and pretty much use it just as if I were sitting in front of it. Clients of mine also hire me to help them with their computer in the same way.

Now the specific program I chose to use is one where the person at the remote computer has to "invite me in" before I can connect, which is safer for them than a lot of similar programs which are waiting for someone to connect at all times the computer is on, which poses a security risk.

Now I happen to know Ian is leaving shortly for his trip, so he wouldn't have time to install the program and set it up or learn how to use it before he leaves, but there's a better reason for him not to do things this way -- security.

For Ian to be able to connect to his computer while he's away, he'd have to leave the computer on the entire time he's gone (since naturally you can't use a computer when it's turned off, remotely or otherwise). Aside from the added electric bill, he runs the risk of someone discovering his computer through the Internet and "breaking in".

In a sense, what he'd be doing would be leaving his front door open while he's out of town, which is just asking for trouble.

Now it is possible to put a password on the program, which would be like locking the door, and so if he didn't mind leaving his computer on for however long he is away, it could be a fairly safe thing to do as long as he connected from another private computer.

And that's the thing -- if you use a computer at a cyber cafe or Internet shop, it's not a private computer. If they even gave you permission to install the needed software to connect to your home computer (which is unlikely), you'd be using a *public* computer that complete strangers will be paying to use right after you leave.

And in these situations, it can be possible for the next person to come along and potentially get into your home computer using the same software you did!
The better option if you want to check your mail on someone else's computer while traveling is to use something called webmail.

Webmail is just a way of checking your email by visiting a web site, and signing in with your username and password. Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, and GMail are all examples of webmail, but most Internet service providers give you a special site where you can check your email.

For example, if you used Verizon, you'd go to webmail.verizon.com, type in your email address (username) and your password. Each service provider is different, but you can usually find someplace to log into webmail from their website, or call them up and ask them where to go.

You won't usually get to see older emails, and you won't have your address book, since both of those are stored on your own computer, but you can read your new emails and reply to them, etc.

One important thing to remember, is again, if you use a public computer like one in an Internet cafe, be very sure that you click the "logout" or "signout" button on the webmail site to completely log out of your account, or the next person to come along might be able to read your mail!

Also, if the computer asks if you want to save your password for the site, make sure to click "no" or "not for this site" (the exact wording varies), for the same reason.

Hopefully that makes sense and will help you be able to check your email, and also avoid any potential problems.

Until next time, enjoy,

Worth Godwin

P.S. One other thing -- Ian mentioned saving my emails to the desktop for future reference. Try not to keep too many things on your desktop -- not only does it get cluttered and hard to find things, but it can actually slow down your computer!

It's OK to put some things on your desktop, but ideally you should keep them in a folder. This way you can keep organized and have as may things inside that folder as you want without cluttering the desktop or slowing your computer down.

If you're not sure how to do this, I have lessons on organizing your desktop, as well as how to work with files and folders in my Basics CDs for Windows and Mac, which are part of both my Ultimate Beginners Bundle and my Platinum Bundle. You can see what else is in this bundle of quick, easy computer lesson CDs by visiting one of the two links below:

If you have an Apple Mac (including MacBook, iMac, iBook, etc.) then click the following link:

Ultimate Beginners Bundle of Basic Computer Lessons for Apple Mac

or if you have a Windows PC (Sony, HP, Dell, etc.), click this link:

Ultimate Beginners Bundle of Basic Computer Lessons for Windows