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June 07

Surfer Beware Safeguards When Using A Public Access Computer Parental Controls NEW!! Ask The Help Desk How Do I Use The BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) Feature When I Send E-mail Messages To Multiple People? Sites Of The Month Great Sites To Check Out In June! Short Tutorial Clearing Private Data From Browsers On Public Access Computers

Hi Jefferson Telephone Company and Central Iowa Wireless Internet Customers, Since we're entering the summer travel season, this month's issue is your tour guide through vacation-related topics. While at hotels, you may want to use public access computers to check e-mail messages or reserve tickets — we teach you how to protect your private data following such online sessions. Want to e-mail everyone about your recent trip? You'll learn how to do it without compromising the privacy of the recipients. Need ideas for fun getaways? Visit our Great Sites list for a taste of Hersheypark, pet travel tips, and a movie preview that takes you onboard an ark. The goal of each of our monthly eNewsletters is to keep our subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection and to improve their Internet experience. To meet this goal, each monthly newsletter will usually contain information related to: Warnings on a recent virus, e-mail hoax or security issue that may affect you An update on new services and other local interests An answer to a frequently asked Internet related question Some fun, seasonal websites to check out A short, step-by-step tutorial on an e-mail or browser related task We think you'll find the information contained in this newsletter to be a valuable tool for enhancing your Internet experience. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click HERE. To see what's inside this issue, take a look at the index to the left and thanks for reading! - The Jefferson Telephone Company Team

Surfer Beware - Safeguards When Using A Public Access Computer

You may sometimes need to access the Internet from a computer other than your own — such as a public access computer at an Internet café or library, or the ones offered by hotels you'll be staying at during your summer vacation. Using a shared computer can be convenient, but you must take extra precautions to safeguard your personal information. Here are some tips to remember:

• Do not check the "Remember my ID" or "Remember my password" options. If you check either of these options, you'll remain signed in after you close your browser.
  
  
• Never leave a computer unattended while signed in. Someone could easily access your personal information.
  
  
• Use caution — a sneaky shoulder surfer may try to watch your fingers as you type your password. Use your hand and body to shield the keyboard or number pad to minimize the risk of a thief acquiring your information.
  
  
• Avoid using public access computers for online banking, sending e-mail messages containing personal information, or making online purchases. If you do use public computers for these activities, be sure to sign out of your online accounts, delete the cookies, delete the history, empty the browser's auto fill feature, clear the browser's cache, and close the browser. For instructions on how to do these tasks for specific browsers, see "Clearing Private Data From Browsers On Public Access Computers" in the tutorial section below.

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Parental Controls - NEW!!

Nearly 60% of Teens Admit to Using the Internet Unsafely or Inappropriately

You do your best to keep track of your children when they leave the house, but do you know where they go when they explore the Internet? Recent surveys indicate a majority of teens have been exposed to the Internet's potential risks. You can help protect them and manage their online usage with SecureIT Plus from Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision, now with a suite of parental controls.

SecureIT Plus is fully automated computer protection that handles viruses and spyware, pop-up ad blocking, application of critical Microsoft patches, and hard drive maintenance and optimization. The new parental controls enhance the service with these tools: internet content filtering, internet access controls, time management controls, monitoring and reporting, and automatic updates.

SecureIT Plus with virus protection and parental controls is available for just $7.95 per month with the first month FREE, and provides invaluable protection for your computer and your family. To sign up, call 386-4141 or stop by the Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision office.

A Father's Day Gift for the Whole Family - Digital Cable from Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision


Dads love exploring the world with their kids, so here is a gift idea for Father's Day that the whole family will enjoy - give Dad Digital Cable TV from Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision. Dad will love the crystal clear picture and sound. He will enjoy having access to more than 120 channels including local programming, news, movies, sports, and music. And he will like the option of getting premium channels, as well as renting popular movies without a trip to the video store. Digital Cable TV from Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision also gives Dad the ability to find entertainment the whole family can watch together. There are no contracts to sign and one local bill that can combine all of your telecommunication services through one provider, Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision. To order, call 386-4141 or stop in our office at 105 W. Harrison, Jefferson.

June Movie Releases - on Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision Pay-Per-View for Digital Cable Subscribers


Check the latest movies out this month on pay-per-view for digital cable subscribers. Rent great movies in the comfort of your own home such as:

• Alpha Dog starring Bruce Willis
• Because I Said So starring Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore
• Catch and Release starring Jennifer Garner
• Deja Vu starring Denzel Washington and Val Kilmer
• Dreamgirls starring Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles
• Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey
• Music and Lyrics starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore
• The Queen starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen *

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Ask The Help Desk - How Do I Use The BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) Feature When I Send E-mail Messages To Multiple People?

Question: I often send e-mail messages to a long list of friends and family but I'm concerned about revealing their e-mail addresses in the "TO" field. I've heard about the BCC feature, but how exactly do I use it? I use Windows XP Home Edition for my operating system and Outlook Express for e-mail.

Answer: "BCC" stands for Blind Carbon Copy, and it's a good way to send messages to many recipients without showing the world all of their e-mail addresses. When using Outlook Express, you won't necessarily see the "BCC" field when you create a new message. So after you create a message, click your cursor arrow on its "View" menu item. Select "All Headers" and the "BCC" field will be visible right below the "CC" field of the message. Then simply enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients. Please note — sometimes spam filters will catch messages that don't have anything in the "TO" field, so put your recipients in the "BCC" field but in addition put your own address in the "TO" field to avoid that problem. All e-mail client software programs have the "BCC" option. If you use a program other than Outlook Express and can't find the BCC field in your particular program, check the program's help files to locate it.

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Great Sites To Check Out This Month

Tips for Pet Travel
http://tripswithpets.com -  If you like to include your pet when you travel, this site can help make the experience go much more smoothly. It includes travel tools, airline pet policies, state leash laws, pet friendly hotel chains, pet recreational activities, directories of veterinarians — even an "Ask the Travel Dog" advice column. The site's staff members are veterans of the online travel industry and have a great deal of experience traveling with their pets. Follow their tips to keep everyone happy, including the furry or feathered members of the family.

Cooking with Farmers' Market Finds
http://thatsmyhome.com/farmers -  It just wouldn't be summer without visits to your local farmers' market. Want some fresh ideas about how to prepare the vegetables you find there? Browse through this site to see their newest recipes like Grilled Sweet Corn with Chili Lime Butter or Green Beans with Honey Cashew Sauce. You can also search for recipes that feature a specific vegetable, everything from asparagus to zucchini. Dig in and enjoy the tastes of the season.

Send Support to a Soldier
http://anysoldier.com -  This site, started by a Combat Infantry soldier on the ground in Iraq and run by a retired Army soldier, is a volunteer effort designed to put "care packages" in the hands of U.S. soldiers who wouldn't otherwise get much or any mail. It offers you a way to connect with these Americans and let them know you support them and appreciate their sacrifices. You'll find complete information on the site including ideas for what items to send, as well as instructions for how and where to mail your packages.

Sweet Celebration for Hersheypark
http://hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/100th -  When Milton Hershey opened Hersheypark in 1907, it featured a merry-go-round, an amphitheatre, and 5¢ chocolate bars. Now the amusement park in cocoa-crazed Hershey, Pennsylvania, includes twisting steel coasters, live entertainment, and a new boardwalk with the largest water-play structure in the world. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hersheypark (and of the Hershey's Kiss), Hershey is throwing a sweet celebration. You'll find all the delicious details at this site including visitor information and lodging options.

Building an Ark for a Flood of Laughter
http://evanalmighty.com -  Opening this month is a comedy of biblical proportions, Evan Almighty, which has Steve Carell reprising his role as newscaster Evan Baxter from the movie Bruce Almighty. Evan is visited by God (Morgan Freeman) and asked to build an ark - a task that turns his life upside down and creates animal antics in two-by-two fashion. Check out this site to watch the trailer and other video clips, try your luck at ark games, or take a look inside Evan's Ark Building for Dummies book. Rated PG.

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Short Tutorial - Clearing Private Data From Browsers On Public Access Computers

Whenever you share a computer with others, particularly a public one, you'll want to protect your privacy by clearing personal data from the computer's browser prior to ending your online sessions. Fortunately, the top browsers make this process a pretty simple one. Just follow the steps below to insure that subsequent computer users don't walk away with your personal details — such as passwords or web form information — when using public access computers.

Clearing Private Data When Using Internet Explorer 7.0 And Windows XP Home Edition — After Your Browsing Session:

1. Once you've completed your browsing session and with Internet Explorer still open, click your cursor arrow on the "Tools" menu item and select "Internet Options" from the drop-down menu.
   
   
2. When the "Internet Options" window opens, click on the "General" tab.
   
   
3. Under "Browsing History" you will see the following statement: "Delete temporary files, history, cookies, saved passwords, and web form information." Click on the "Delete" button.
   
   
4. When you close the Internet Explorer browser, your private data will be cleared.

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We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the happenings here. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click HERE.

Thanks for your business!

Best regards,

Jefferson Telephone Company
Technology People Talk About




Jefferson Telephone Company
105 W Harrison
Jefferson, IA 50129

515-386-4141

©2007 Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.

Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

May 07

E-Mail Scam Don't Participate in Illegal E-mail Chain Letters Give Mom a Call This Mother's Day Tell Her How Much She Means To You Ask The Help Desk How To Save Changes To Attachment Files Before Resending Sites Of The Month Great Sites To Check Out In May! Short Tutorial Adding Contacts To Your Address Book

Hi Jefferson Telephone Company and Central Iowa Wireless Internet Customers, E-mail has become part of our daily routines and it's the focus of this month's eNewsletter. We take a look at chain letters sent by e-mail and remind you that if money is involved, such letters are illegal. We also provide instructions on how to save changes you make to e-mail attachments, and how to add contact information to your e-mail address book. When you're finished with e-mail, browse through the Great Sites list. It includes an inspiring resource about Memorial Day, tips for fuel efficiency, and some fun ideas for your spare time. The goal of each of our monthly eNewsletters is to keep our subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection and to improve their Internet experience. To meet this goal, each monthly newsletter will usually contain information related to: Warnings on a recent virus, e-mail hoax or security issue that may affect you An update on new services and other local interests An answer to a frequently asked Internet related question Some fun, seasonal websites to check out A short, step-by-step tutorial on an e-mail or browser related task We think you'll find the information contained in this newsletter to be a valuable tool for enhancing your Internet experience. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click HERE. To see what's inside this issue, take a look at the index to the left and thanks for reading! - The Jefferson Telephone Company Team

E-Mail Scam - Don't Participate in Illegal E-mail Chain Letters

You probably receive them regularly — e-mailed chain letters that promise a big return on a small investment. Most contain a list of names and addresses and instruct you to send a few dollars to the person at the top of the list, remove that name from the list, and add your own name to the bottom. The fraudulent promise behind chain letters is that by the time your name gets to the top of the list, so many people will be involved that you'll receive a fortune. One recently circulated e-mail chain letter promised earnings of "$50,000 or more within the next 90 days of sending e-mail." These e-mail messages often falsely claim that, "this is not a chain letter, but a perfectly legal money-making opportunity." Or they may include personal testimonials that are hard to prove and often fabricated.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reminds you that chain letters that involve money or other valuables and promise big returns are illegal. If you start one or forward one, you are breaking the law and could be prosecuted for mail fraud. This applies whether a chain letter is sent by e-mail or regular mail.

What should you do if you receive a potentially illegal e-mail chain letter? DO NOT REPLY OR PARTICIPATE. You can also report the scam to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. If you receive a chain letter via regular mail, call the Postal Inspection Service toll-free at 1-888-877-7644.

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Give Mom a Call - This Mother's Day Tell Her How Much She Means To You

Remember when you were a kid and you'd have leisurely talks with mom? It always seemed like mom knew just the right words to say no matter what the topic was. If you can't be with your mom in person on Mother's Day, give her a call. But before you call her, visit us at Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision. Bring us your bill from your long distance carrier and we'll do a free, no-obligation comparison of their rates with ours. Plus, you'll enjoy one bill for local and long distance service, and personal customer assistance from people right here at home. Stop by Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision to compare today and start saving money tomorrow.

Graduation Gifts - Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision can help with the perfect gift


Do you need a gift for that special graduate in your life? Stop by our office to see our selection of cellular phones, upgrade to high speed internet, or purchase a 800# so calls home can be made easily. Help your graduate stay connected to friends and family.

May Movie Releases - on Jefferson Telephone & Cablevision Pay-Per-View for Digital Cable Subscribers


Check out the latest movies out this month on pay-per-view for digital cable subscribers. Rent great movies in the comfort of your own home such as:

• Casino Royale starring Daniel Craig and Eva Green
• Charlotte's Web starring Dakota Fanning and Julia Roberts
• Children of Men starring Julianne Moore and Clive Owen
• The Good Shepherd starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie
• Happy Feet animated adventure featuring Nicole Kidman and Robin Williams
• Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller and Robin Williams
• The Pursuit of Happiness starring Will Smith
• Rocky Balboa starring Sylvester Stallone *

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Ask The Help Desk - How To Save Changes To Attachment Files Before Resending

Question: I'm having a problem with e-mail attachments. When I receive an e-mail with an attachment (usually a Word document), I open the file, make and save my changes, and then forward the edited file to a co-worker. When my co-worker opens the Word document, none of my changes have been saved. What am I doing wrong?

Answer: It sounds like you are failing to first save the attached Word document to your computer's hard drive. Making changes to a file without first saving the file to your computer will not save your changes. Next time, save the file to your hard drive. Then you can open the document, make your edits, save the changes to your file, prepare an outgoing e-mail message, and then add the edited document as an attachment to the outgoing message. Your edited version of the file will be sent to the recipient.

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Great Sites To Check Out This Month

A Grateful Nation
http://www.thulix.com/memorial_day/  -  Memorial Day, celebrated this year on May 28th, is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by so many to support our country. This site is a comprehensive resource about Memorial Day, and includes information on the holiday's history and special events as well links to museums, memorials, and cemeteries honoring fallen heroes from the Civil War to the present day. You'll also find opportunities to offer support to U.S. troops currently deployed.

Will the Third Time Be a Charm?
http://spiderman3.sonypictures.com -  The upcoming release of Spider-Man 3 promises to deliver the excitement and fun we've come to expect from the first two movies. Spider-Man 3 reunites Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, and follows the adventures of the super hero as his suit turns from red to black, giving him greater powers but posing new challenges. Check out the official site to see the trailer and get the behind-the-scenes scoop.

Get Your Heart Racing With Indy 500
http://www.brickyard.com -  It's the world's largest single-day sporting event for a reason. The Indianapolis 500 offers race fans a yearly dose of high speed excitement like no other. Start your engines with a visit to this official site, which includes the schedule of preliminary events leading up to Race Day on May 27th. You can also find out more about actor Patrick Dempsey's role as the pace car driver, learn the history of the race, browse through photo galleries, and even shop for souvenirs.

Discover a Unique Style of Vacation
http://discoverhouseboating.org -  You've been on a cruise. You've stayed in plenty of hotels, cabins, and cottages. But have you ever taken a houseboat vacation? Houseboating lets you (and your family and friends) enjoy the amenities of a luxurious condominium while you move to a different lakefront spot whenever you want a change in scenery. This site includes a variety of articles geared for houseboat beginners, and includes links to places you can rent a houseboat in the U.S. and Canada.

Slow Down and Save
http://fueleconomy.gov -  Every five miles an hour you drive over 60 mph is like paying an extra 20 cents more per gallon of fuel. Clearly, it pays to slow down, especially since the cost of gasoline typically rises during the summer vacation season. You'll find lots more fuel-saving tips when you visit this site, including advice on driving more efficiently, keeping your car in shape, and planning and combining trips. You can also download the 2007 Fuel Economy Guide to help you choose a more efficient vehicle — a move that can save you hundreds of dollars every year.

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Short Tutorial - Adding Contacts To Your Address Book

They're probably sitting on your desk right now--business cards or other printed materials containing important names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and so on. How do you add this contact information to your e-mail address book? Just follow the steps below for your e-mail program:

Adding Contacts To Your Address Book When Using Outlook Express 6 In Windows XP Home Edition:

1. With Outlook Express open, click on the "Addresses" button on the toolbar.
2. In the Address Book window, click on the "New" button and then click "New Contact" from the resulting drop-down menu.
3. Enter your new contact's information in the "Properties" window. If you'd like to enter more detailed information such as their home, business, and personal contact information, click on each corresponding tab to do so.
4. Click the "OK" button to save your new contact and close the "Properties" window. Your new contact will now be listed in the "Address Book" window.
5. Close the Address Book window by clicking on the red "X" in the upper right hand corner of the window.

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We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the happenings here. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click HERE.

Thanks for your business!

Best regards,

Jefferson Telephone Company
Technology People Talk About




Jefferson Telephone Company
105 W Harrison
Jefferson, IA 50129

515-386-4141

©2007 Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.

Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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