September 4, 2008 -
Your Questions Answered
This week, more answers to the questions I am most
often asked: Backing up email, getting photos from your camera to your
PC, and playing those PowerPoint files you get in your email.
[R E A D M O R E]
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August 28, 2008 -
Zoom and Zip
Firefox 3 is available, stable, and pretty doggone
cool. Also, you don't need to pay for a program to "unzip" your files in
XP or Vista. [R E
A D M O R E]
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August 21, 2008 -
Backups 101
It used to be that backing up my important
information was right up there with doing my taxes or visiting the
dentist. All those things are important, and all those things were
excruciating. But there's good news! Backing up these days is easy and
inexpensive. [R E
A D M O R E]
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August 14, 2008 -
Three Ways To Make Using Your Computer Easier
This week I found three things that could make your
digital life a little easier. First, an easy way to open your programs.
Next, a new kind of protection that won't slow your computer down.
Finally, how to keep track of what time it is in Beijing.
[R E A D M O R E]
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August 7, 2008 -
Why Computers Are Slow Reason #3
This week we look at Reason # 3 for slow computers,
and a quick way to bring back your browser tabs.
[R E A D M O R E]
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July 31, 2008 -
Why Computers Are Slow Reason #2
This week: Another reason computers run slow. The
difference between downloading and installing. Taking up the Welcome mat
in Vista. [R E A D
M O R E]
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July 23, 2008 -
Why Computers Are Slow Reason #1
In the last few weeks I've seen some problems again
and again, but I've also seen some new and different ones. This week's
column touches on both types. The number one call we get for service
here is, "My computer is slow." We'll look at reasons for that over the
next few weeks. And I have a few other solutions for you, too.
[R E
A D M O R E]
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July 17, 2008 -
Delete Files Painlessly
Are you sure you want to send that file to the
Recycle Bin? Are you really, really sure? Also, some tips for laptop
users, and ZoneAlarm plays well with Microsoft Update again.
[R E A D M O R E]
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July 10, 2008 -
Updates and Compatibility
Find out if Vista is compatible with...something.
Watch out for this week's Automatic Updates, and here comes XP
SP3...really. [R E
A D M O R E]
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July 3, 2008 -
Three Quick Fixes
Sometimes the same issues come up for my clients and
readers. Once in awhile there's something unique. Here are two common
issues and one that I'd not seen before. I hope something here helps
someone out there.
[R E A D M O R E]
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June 26, 2008 -
Useful Websites
What do cables, mousepads, male giraffes and cell
phones have in common? They're all mentioned in this week's column. I
have some useful (I promise!) websites to share with you.
[R E A D M O R E]
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June 19, 2008 -
Sending and Sharing Photos
More tips on how to email your photos...or not.
[R E A D M O R E]
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June 12, 2008 -
Are you feeling lucky?
Searching is good when you don't know the answer, but
unnecessary when you do. I've got a couple of tips about where to find
things, and a shortcut to get to the places you already know.
[R E A D M O R E]
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June 5, 2008 - Norton
AntiVirus Conflicts with XP and Vista Service Packs
You should disable your Norton AntiVirus protection
before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista Service
Pack 1. Why? How? Read on.
[R E A D M O R E]
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May 22, 2008 -
Scan Your Slides and Check Your Anti-Virus
What's the best way to scan old slides and store the results? There are
plenty of opinions! Read them here. Also, check the status of your
anti-virus software.
[R E A D M O R E]
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May 15, 2008 -
Updates and a Tip
This week we have the latest on Windows XP SP3, a progress report on
slide scanning, and a tip for XP and Vista users.
[R E A D M O R E]
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May 8, 2008 -
What's In Cate's In Box?
This week's column answers readers' questions: Can I print from my
wireless PC? Can I scan old slides? Can I trust anyone over 30?
[R E A D M O R E]
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May 1, 2008 -
Odds and Ends
Need some paper? Need some electronics? Need to fix a munged up Word
document? I've got just the thing. What I haven't got, is XP Service
Pack 3...but no one does!
[R E A D M O R E]
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April 24, 2008 -
Find Duplicate Photos
This week, a little more on managing digital photos; XP SP3 is almost
here --- they really mean it this time; one less annoyance in Vista, and
what's not to like about that? [R
E A D M O R E]
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April 17, 2008 -
Managing Digital Photos
How do you organize your digital photos? How do you even get them from
the camera to the computer? I have a couple of ideas.
So long, XP; it's been good to know ya!
[R E A D M O R E]
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April 10, 2008 -
Free Stuff!
Do I have your attention? Grab some free online storage, generate some
strong passwords, and get your Windows Updates! Free yourself from
Microsoft Office.
[R E A D M O R E]
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April 3, 2008 -
Service Packs, Tweaks, and Tips
XP SP3 is still not available. Vista SP1 is, and there's free Microsoft
support. You can tweak your XP or Vista for free, and there's an easy
way to see what file belongs to which program.
[R E A D M O R E]
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March 27, 2008 -
How To...
If you want to change what program opens when you double-click a file,
or make the Task Manager look like it used to, or put the Volume icon
back in the system tray like it used to be last century, this week's
column is for you. [R E A D
M O R E]
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March 20, 2008 -
Vista SP1 Unleashed!
Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Vista this week. Some people want
it right away; others want to keep it from showing up just now. I will
show you how to get it...or not.
Also, I have some tips for XP users and
for Vista users who want to hold off on the update.
[R E A D M O R E]
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March 13, 2008 -
More Questions; More Answers
What do you do with those pictures you get in your email? How do you
know if you can safely prevent a program from starting when Windows
loads? What about using your Firefox Bookmarks for your Start Menu
Favourites?
This week's column answers those questions, all from faithful readers.
You folks are the best! [R E A D M
O R E]
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March 6, 2008 -
Service Packs Are On The Way...Sort Of
Coming soon! Vista Service Pack 1 and XP Service Pack 3. And while we're
waiting for those giant updates, check out a couple of programs to make
your media experience more enjoyable. [R
E A D M O R E]
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February 28, 2008 -
Answering Your Questions
This week, more answers to readers' questions. Updates vs upgrades;
change Vista Power button settings; eliminate rogue characters. Please
keep the questions coming! [R E A
D M O R E]
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February 14, 2008 -
Files and folders
Every Windows user has a folder called My Documents (Except Vista users.
They have a folder called Documents, and isn't that really kind of
better?). So many of my clients have this folder full of....everything
under the sun. Everything just gets saved in My Documents, and it's
really hard to find anything. Here are some tips to make working with
your files and folders a little easier.
[R E A D M O R E]
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February 7, 2008 -
Printing Less
Print what you want --- no more, no less. Print to a PDF file. It's free
and easy.
[R E A D M O R E]
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January 31, 2008 -
Back By Popular Demand
Some questions are more popular than others, I guess. When it comes to
email, these are the three questions I am most often asked.
[R E A D M O R E]
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January 24, 2008 -
Gobbledygook
Sometimes things just don't seem to make sense no matter how hard you
try. Here are some examples of computer Gobbledygook, and ways to make
sense of them.
Be sure to check out the 10% discount for
our old and ne customers through January 31, 2008. Just mention this
column when you contact us.
[R E A D M O R E]
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January 17, 2008 -
Readers' Tips
I love it when you folks send in suggestions. Please send more! I have a
couple to pass along to you this week, along with a few things I thought
you might like. Enjoy!
Be sure to check out the 10% discount for
our old and ne customers through January 31, 2008. Just mention this
column when you contact us.
[R E A D M O R E]
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January 10, 2008 -
Happy Computing in 2008!
I was browsing through my notes in search of material for this week's
column. I found several items that I had tagged "good to know" and the
next thing I knew, I had a column!
By the way, we're still offering a 10%
discount to old and new customers through January 31, 2008. Just mention
this column when you contact us.
[R E A D M O R E]
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January 3, 2008 -
Happy Computing in 2008!
How was your 2007 computing experience? Were you plagued by problems?
Did you have to decide whether to replace (or upgrade) hardware,
software, or even your operating system?
I'd like everyone's computing experience in 2008 to be trouble-free. To
start the new year off right, I've got some tips about coping with
Vista,keeping track of your network settings, and protecting any Windows
computer. Better still, we're offering a 10% discount to old and new
customers through January 31, 2008. Just mention this column when you
contact us.
[R E A D M O R E]
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