I thought people might like to know about a great tool that I find extremely useful. It's called GuruNet and gives you instant information about any word or phrase in any window or text box on your MS Windows screen.

Once you have installed this little gem, holding the Alt key while clicking on a word will cause the dictionary entry of that word to be popped up in a window or possibly some suggestions for other spellings.

You'll also find that you are often given links to more detailed information about the word and that your context has been considered before returning the information. This has many uses but one use is as a quick spelling checker when typing posts. Simply Alt-click on a word you've just entered and you'll get a quick verification that your spelling and usage are correct... as if we ever doubt. <g>

Enjoy,

      - Mark