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Yes, big changes have come to Facebook, but not quite this profound. You should have noticed by now prominent notifications that privacy settings on the social network have changed. The major changes are: > You can control who does and doesn't have access to every item you post. The major settings you can make are "Everyone," "Friends" and "Friends of Friends" but you can include and exclude specific names. > Regional networks (cities, countries, etc.) have been eliminated. Many became so large the lost their usefulness. > Certain information about all users is now publicly available. This may be more information than you previously had available to complete strangers. > Facebook apps and outside sites that use the Facebook API can only access information that you've made accessible to Everyone (unless you grant them greater access). More from PC Mag How the New Facebook Privacy Settings Work - Security Watch

"Many scroll wheels also double as middle mouse buttons. As I mentioned yesterday, few users know the power of their mouse's middle button (which on many mice is also the scroll wheel). That's why I'm devoting this week to our good friend 'Middy' and its unsung abilities. Yesterday, for example, you learned that clicking Middy on any open browser tab closes it immediately--even if it's a tab that's not currently visible." More at PC World

Windows XP has built-in functionality to burn CDs: Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW into the drive. When the drive options window appears, select Open writable CD folder and click OK. Drag and drop the files you wish to burn to the CD folder. In the task bar to the left, click Write these files to CD, label the CD, then click Next to burn the files. DVD burning is not native to Windows XP. To burn a DVD, refer to the documentation for your DVD burning software, such as Roxio CD Creator or Nero.

"In Applications on a Flash Drive , I mentioned that I keep a flash drive with portable diagnostic tools I use for fixing friends' and relatives' PCs. Andy Ludlum asked what programs I keep on that flash drive. I'm glad you asked. It gave me an excuse to update some of these programs and look for better alternatives. All the programs here are portable--meaning you don't have to install them to run them. They're also all free for personal use, but not necessarily for professional use. If you're charging people for your computer repair services, check the license for each program you use and see if you have to pay for it."   More at PC World

7 Windows 7 Printer Installation Tips - Reviews by PC Magazine : "7 Windows 7 Printer Installation Tips 11.23.09 Getting your printer or MFP to run in Windows 7 will be easy if your printer is new, but older models may require troubleshooting. Here's our expert advice."