Acidic Wines. All wines contain acid, but some are more acidic than others. Acidity gives the wine firmness in your mouth. White wines with high acidity feel crisp, while those without enough feel flabby. Acidic wines include most Italian whites, Sancerre and Chablis, and most dry Rieslings. These wines can: n Taste less acidic when served with salty foods. n Taste less acidic when served with slightly sweet foods.
n Make foods taste slightly saltier. n Counterbalance oily or fatty heaviness in food.
Practice Safe Computing From “Windows 7 For Dummies,” by Andy Rathbone Viruses can travel not only in emails, programs and files, but also in screen savers, themes, toolbars and other Windows add-ons.
Protect yourself by practicing safe computing — after all, the best defense is often a good offense. Consider these safe- computing tips: n Make sure your antivirus program scans everything you download, as
antispyware program, Windows Defender, but no antivirus program. You need to buy your own program and pay its subscription fees so that it will keep recognizing the latest viruses.
Windows 7’s Parental Controls offer several ways to police how people can access the computer as well as the Internet. These controls offer three categories of safeguards: n Time Limits — you can define certain hours when children (or other account holders) may log onto the computer.
n Games — Some computer games come with rating levels. This area lets you choose which rating level your children may play, helping keep them from mature or violent content.
n Allow or block programs — This lets you set certain programs off-limits while allowing access to others.
well as anything that arrives through email or a messaging program.
n Only open attachments that you’re expecting. If you receive something unexpected from a friend, don’t open it. Instead, email or phone that person to see whether he or she really sent it.
n Don’t install two virus checkers, because they often quarrel. Windows comes with a built-in
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Building Your Stylish Wardrobe From “Fashion For Dummies,” by Jill Martin and Pierre A. Lehu Quality, fit and style are the most important factors when creating your wardrobe. This means that everything in your closet must be first rate. Nothing less than a 10 — that is, the best — should be in your closet. Here’s how to start deciding what to keep and what to get rid of: n What condition is it in? Before you try anything on, take a look at each garment and survey its condition. Is it permanently stained? Are there holes beyond repair? Is the material pilly or stretched out so that it no longer fits? If you answer yes to any of those questions, you don’t need to try it on. Toss those pieces straight into the donation pile.
n Does it fit? And, more importantly, is it flattering? Do you feel like a million bucks when
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