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How To Avoid Macro Viruses
The #1 virus transmission method in recent years has been via exchanging Microsoft Office documents. This happens because MS Office documents can have "macros" (Visual Basic programs) attached, and these programs can be malicious. Many of the recent spate of e-mail worms have been transmitted as MS Office documents.
To help contain such problems, users should know that MS Word has an alternate native file format called "Rich Text Format" (RTF) that does not include the capability to attach macros. An RTF document contains almost all of the same formatting information as a standard native Word .doc file (except embedded hyperlinks). Word treats these documents completely normally. But RTF files cannot be infected with viruses.
Organizations that want to reduce the costly overhead of virus spread may wish to mandate that Word documents are to be exchanged only in RTF form. To save a document as RTF, simply select "File > Save as" and in the dialog box, select "Rich Text Format" from the "Save as type" field. Think of this as good hygiene: sending a .doc file should be considered about as appealing as sharing a used handkerchief with a friend.
However, users should also be cautioned that just because a file is named "something.rtf" does not mean that it is an RTF file. Users with access to a UNIX machine can verify the file type with the command "file something.rtf" and should get a response similar to "Rich Text Format data, version 1, ANSI".
Users limited to Windows platforms can use the Notepad program to manually inspect the file. If the file contains markup text similar to "rtf1ansiansicpg1252uc1" can be assured that it is indeed an RTF file. If, however, the file looks more like "ÐÏࡱá" then the file is a native Word .doc file that has simply been re-named to end in ".rtf". Microsoft Word will open a native .doc file that has been re-named .rtf without complaint, and will proceed to run the attached macro/virus if so configured. Users are cautioned to be extremely wary of documents that are named .rtf but that contain .doc contents, as such documents have a very high probability of being infected.
Finally, users may be pleased to know that Word 2000 does not run attached macros/viruses by default. This is a welcome change in the behavior of MS Office with respect to the security threat imposed by the Visual Basic macro architecture. It is hoped that future releases of Microsoft Office will contain further security enhancements, such as refusing to open documents that are .doc format but named .rtf, and virus-free RTF-like formats for the rest of the Office suite, because there is no secure way to exchange PowerPoint or Excel files.
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In Microsoft word, you can have macros. How do you save them so you can transfer them to a different computer?
I've searched everywhere and I can't find any info on how to do it, any help would be much appreciated.
Macros get saved in either a document or a template. The document or template can then be moved to another computer and the macros transferred to other documents or templates there. Use the following technique to transfer them to other files:
In Word versions prior to Word 2007 (Vista):
1. In the document or template with the macro, click the Tools->Organizer menu item.
2. Click the Macro Project Items tab.
3. Close the file (probably Normal.dot) in the right-hand pane.
4. Find and open the file you want to transfer the macro to.
5. Select the macro in the left-hand pane.
6. Click Copy.
7. Click OK.
In Word 2007:
Both files must be .docm or .dotm type files.
1. In the document or template with the macro, click the round Office button in the upper-left corner of the window.
2. Click the Word Options button.
3. Check the Show Developer Tab In The Ribbon checkbox.
4. Click OK.
5. Click the Document Templates icon in the Developer tab.
6. Click the Organizer button.
7. Continue as in Step 2, above.
Hope that helps.
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Microsoft is launching Sidewinder keyboard
Microsoft is launching Sidewinder keyboard,Microsoft is set to extend its range of Sidewinder gaming peripherals with the addition of a new gaming keyboard called the Sidewinder X6; and if nothing else, it has a rather unique design inasmuch as it has a detachable numeric keypad that can be attached to either side of the keyboard.
The X6 has a 'cruise control' feature that makes it possible to repeat keystrokes without having to keep a specific key pushed. It is likely that keys on the left side of the board are programmable.
The keyboard will be connected trhough USB and has a recommended price of $ 79,95. The board is expected to release in September.
Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard and X5 Mouse Features
Microsoft has revealed two new additions to its Sidewinder Range, the Sidewinder x5 mouse and the Sidewinder x6 Keyboard.
The Sidewinder X6 keyboard features a switchable keypad, which can be connected to either side of the keyboard. There is also a mode switching feature which lets you switch the keyboard from standard mode to one of the two gaming modes.
Here's the specs.
* Switchable key pad - Flexible design, choose right side or left side configuration. Switch between standard key pad and macro pad in gaming mode.
* Two-color adjustable backlighting dial - Keyboard keys are red, and key pad and Macro keys are amber in Game mode. Lighting dial adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and key pad.
* Macro keys - Up to 30 programmable keys that can allow up to 90 programmable options with an assigned gaming profile.
* Mode switching - Manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode to either of two gaming modes. LEDs show the selectedmode.
* Cruise Control - Use Cruise Control to continue an action without having to hold down the key or keys assigned to the action. You can use Cruise Control with up to four keys at a time.* (* Cruise Control does not work with programmable macro keys.)
* In-game macro record button - Record any sequence of keystrokes—even standard chat messages. Macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared.
* Automatic profile Switching - When a game or application profile is assigned using the software, the keyboard detects the game or application you are running and applies your custom profile to the application.
* WASD gaming keys - Have front-face lighting for enhancedvisibility.
* Media keys - Play/Pause, Previous Track, Next Track, and Mute.
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