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Easter Eggs

Windows 95

1. While at your desktop, press [F1], to display the Help Topics: Windows Help dialog box.
2. Click on the find Tab. (If you haven't done the mumbo - jumbo before, follow the Wizard along...)
3. Click the Options... button, then select the All the words you typed in any order radio button.
4. In the Show words that dropdown list, make sure the begin with the characters you type options is selected, then click OK.
5. Once you return to the Find tab, select the text box at the top and type Who knows who built this tool? (Make sure you capitalize the W and include the question mark.)
6. Hold down the [Shift][Ctrl] key combination as you click the Clear button.
7. Now, click the Options... button once more, only this time, select the radio buton titled At least one of the words you typed.
8. In the Show words that dropdown list, choose the contain the characters you type option, then click OK.
9. In the Find tab, type The Shadow knows! in the text box at the top. Make sure you capitalize the letters T and S and that you include the exclamation point.
10. Finally, hold down the [Shift][Ctrl] key combination as you click the Clear button. You should now see the Easter Egg in action.

1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select New Folder.
2. You’ll have to rename the folder three times to see this Egg: first name it "and now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for"
3. Press F2 and name it "we proudly present for your viewing pleasure"
4. Press F2 again and name it "The Microsoft Windows 95 Product Team!"
5. Now double-click on the folder. Tada!

Excel 97

1. Open a new worksheet and press F5
2. Enter X97:L97 in the cell and click OK.
3. Press TAB once, which will take you to M97.
4. Now hold down Ctrl and Shift keys and click once on the CHART WIZARD button on the toolbar (the icon with the bar chart on it).
5. You can now fly around using the mouse, and using the left and right buttons to control your speed.
6. There are messages to read!
   

News from The Echo - Our local newspaper

Rape

Ermelo... A rape was reported to the police on 25 May 1998

According to the police report, the victim was asleep in her home when she felt someone getting into bed next to her. She assumed it was her boyfriend and had intercourse with him twice. She later realised it wasn't her boyfriend and notified the police.The suspect was arrested on the scene.

The Echo - Friday, 29 May 1998

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