Add FREE FONTS to a Computer - Windows XP

Are you tired of the same old fonts? Creating something that needs a little "zing"? It is easier than you think to find new fonts and install them on the home computer- absolutely FREE.

First, do a google search for free fonts. There are many sites. Choose one. I like www.urbanfonts.com It is as good as any for a place to start. Starting with urbanfonts.com follow the outlined steps.

Browse the website for a font that you really like. This may take a bit because there are so many and it is fun to browse them all. Once you have found one to save click on the tiny name in blue under the font sample. It will bring up the entire alphabet in that font. If it is acceptable then click on download. [choose WIN or MAC]

A small window will open up. Click on Open with Compressed Folder [default]. Click OK.

Another small window will pop up saying the download is complete. Click Open.

On the left hand side of the window click on Extract all Files. Keep hitting the Next prompts until you get to Finish. Click on Finish.

Now, go to Start. Click on Control Panel. Double click on Fonts Folder. Click on the magnifying glass icon to search.

Type in search for .ttf files. Any font you have downloaded will come up. Stop search once you find what you are searching for. Simply drag the name of the font to the left side of the screen and place under the control panel fonts folder.

It is now in your computer for use... create away! ...

Avoid Scams

Avoid Scams
First thing to do is ask yourself "Is this offer too good to be true?" well then it most likely is and you should ignore or report the message/offer/letter right away because it is probably a scam.

To help you identify whether you might be the target of a scam, examine the following list:

*Were you promised a large amount of money in return for sending a wire transfer?

*Are you required to wire funds to be deposited by someone you don't know?

*Are you being instructed to wire money in order to claim lottery or prize winnings?

*Are you being asked to wire money in response to a guaranteed credit card or loan offer?

*Are you being instructed to send money to claim an inheritance?

*Are you wiring money in response to an internet or phone offer?

*Are you required to send money to someone you don't know?

*Are you supposed to send money to participate in a foreign lottery?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions and proceed, you are taking part in a high risk transaction that is most likely a scam or case of fraud. If you decide to take your chances, you will not be able to recover the money you send and the bank will hold you responsible for any overdrafts to your account.

Always check out any company that you will be dealing with financially with the Better Business Bureau.
You can also check the Scam Busters website to see if something you have received has been reported as a scam.