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 Oct 27, 2009
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT WINDOWS 7
Wondering if Windows® 7 is right for you? Check out the Engadget review, which includes everything from "Install Windows 7 and Live to Tell About it" to impressions, insights and expectations. If you decide to upgrade your existing computer or purchase a new one with Windows 7, you'll want to use AOL® 9.5, the latest version of our free, all-in-one software. Though older versions of the AOL software may work on Windows 7, AOL 9.5 is fully compatible. Make sure you review this checklist before making the move to Windows 7. 
LOCAL YOKELS -- 10 FUN WAYS TO FIND FUN NEAR YOU
If you've got the what-to-do blues, we've got a going-out-guide for you! Here's a rundown of all our local guides:
- CityGuide helps you search for nightlife in your closest metropolitan area. 
- City?s Best gives you the best of the best for each city.
- Digital City is a fun blog with lifestyle and entertainment news for your city.
- Going.com is aimed at younger adults who are looking for the best local events, happenings, and hangouts. Users can add in their own events, so there's even more to explore. Take Going.com with you with the new Going iPhone app.
- When.com is also user-submitted, but is focused around smaller communities. It's your neighborhood resource and features family-friendly events.
 
Want more local info? If your favorite singer is coming to your town, you can find everything you need from details about the local venue to ticket purchases on TourTracker. If you?re in the mood for a movie, Moviefone has show times, recommendations, and tickets for a theater near you. AOL Yellow Pages can provide you with the most-up-to-date local directory information for your area and MapQuest can provide you with the most up-to-date directions to get you around your area. Lastly, if you are up for an adventure, check out Where It's At to see out what famous pop culture locations might be near your hometown.  
AND... FIND LOCAL SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
If you are looking for the spookiest sites, the creepiest clubs or the eeriest eateries near you to spend Halloween, check out the Halloween guides, available on all our local guides. Find all kinds of local Halloween events and activities such as the Best Haunted Houses in the America. Or pay a visit to real life horror movie sites. What could be scarier than spending Halloween at 'Friday the 13th's' Camp Crystal Lake or trick-or-treating at the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' house?
 
When using AOL all-in-one software, you can block pop-ups and animated ads by setting preferences at AOL Keyword: Pop-Ups. If you use a browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer, install the free AOL® Toolbar to help prevent pop-up interruptions. Find out more about blocking pop-ups.
Viruses, worms, and trojans can be delivered through  instant messages as well as emails, downloads and Web pages. You can help protect yourself from IM threats with these 10 ways to defend against IM threats. By following these basic rules, it's easy to help keep these threats from slowing you down.
 
If you've got kids who play video games (and if you've got kids, more than likely, they play video games), make sure you visit PlaySavvy -- an online resource for parents to educate themselves about video games, devices, consoles and more. It's the savvy parents' guide to video games.
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Don't forget! Holidash has helpful tips for Halloween. Get inspired with creative costumes, fun snacks, easy decorating and more.  
 
Q: How can I implement an automatic email signature on AOL Webmail?

A: An email signature is an automatic footer that shows up on your outgoing emails. You can have your name, contact information, a quote  -- whatever you like. To add a signature, click on the Settings link in the upper right corner of the AOL Webmail page and choose Compose. In the Rich Text / HTML section, click the drop-down menu, and then click Use Signature. In the box that appears, enter the text for your signature. You can also choose the formatting options (different colors or fonts) for your signature.

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