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removeing message at boot up1/18/2012Scottgem
  Q: I deleted a program called kodak easy share,which did remove it however every time I reboot I get a ...
  A: This really doesn't have to do with the Internet. Did you delete the program or uninstall it, using ...
send files from blog11/14/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: I am using a blog. I need My blog users can upload the files and send it to my mail. Is there any ...
  A: You didn't say what type of blog - assuming it's Wordpress, you can find lots of plugins for ...
Startup8/30/2011Scottgem
  Q: Hope you can help ! When I go to start>programs>startup, it shows as empty, but when I go to ...
  A: Start>Programs>Startup And MsConfig>Startup are different things. The stuff with HP are probably ...
Movie clips8/23/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: When I click on a movie clip it would show the film on Real player or Quick time. Now a popup comes ...
  A: Not sure what you mean by first saying "it worked" then "I can't watch the clip". Yes, you can ...
Movie clips8/22/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: When I click on a movie clip it would show the film on Real player or Quick time. Now a popup comes ...
  A: Randy, this is a more complicated issue than you think since you don't give a lot of info. For ...
webcams8/5/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: Are there any inexpensive motion sensor recording webcams that do not require the monitor to be ...
  A: This is more of a hardware/software question, so you might pose it in another forum and get better ...
سؤال/معلمة7/24/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: كيف أجعل الانترنت آمنة لدى طلابي ..
  A: Al Salamu Aleykom. Thank you for the question. I do not read Arabic script, but thanks to Google ...
picture CD into computer7/14/2011Scottgem
  Q: How can I put a CD with pictures into my computer? TIA S
  A: A CD is just another storage device, like a hard drive, floppy drive, flash drive etc. When you ...
boolean searches7/8/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: Many of the sites I have gone to have search boxes to search their content. Problem is, many of them ...
  A: William, I gave up on Boolean a long while ago finding it so frustrating and ending up with bad ...
Yahoo answers7/8/2011Scottgem
  Q: Scottgem I dont use the internet much anymore, dont really have the time or interest. Recently I ...
  A: Probably there is nothing you can do. I moderate a site similar to Yahoo answers ...
car forums and chat7/8/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: right? Anyway my question is, what are good websites for discussing cars, and in particular ...
  A: David. You'll have to decide whether any site is "good". Your key search here will be "forums" ...
transfering photos onto email6/29/2011Steve
  Q: I have tinkered with my computer over the years. I can facebook, email and genealogy. I just ...
  A: Not sure if i can walk you thru but, are the photos still on your camera??? If they are you can ...
veiwing newer DVD6/12/2011Scottgem
  Q: I purchased a new Dvd used for teaching art lessons so it is just like a movie dvd that you might ...
  A: You need a DVD player app for the computer. It should have come with one. But there are shareware ...
Google calendar6/9/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: I have a problem with my Google calendar. When I try to access it from my Google home page the page ...
  A: Wayne, your question is about product support and not about using the Internet. Suggest you go to: ...
twitter5/24/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: I was wondering if you could answer thisI'm not new to the Internet, but I am new to twitter. I was ...
  A: It is fine to reply to the person. Here's a link to twitter's guidelines. ...
twitter5/24/2011Steve
  Q: I was wondering if you could answer thisI'm not new to the Internet, but I am new to twitter. I was ...
  A: I am not familiar with Twitter myself, but i would not mind if an outsider contacted me in that way. ...
Spam Email5/13/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: Hey Ken I accidently opened a spam email on my hotmail account. It didn't download anything that i ...
  A: AVG by default scans your email (yes, from your default email client - typically Outlook) but also ...
Spam Email5/12/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: Hey Ken I accidently opened a spam email on my hotmail account. It didn't download anything that i ...
  A: Unfortunately, the answer is yes. You don't have to click on anything to be affected by malware. ...
googling images3/10/2011Lorry
  Q: i was searching google images when i accidentally clicked on one of the images. now i've done this ...
  A: When you click an image on Google, you are still on Google, when you click "Full size Image", you ...
Online interactive sites3/3/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: I am not new to the internet, but lately I have some free time, and with the cold weather outside ...
  A: Well, Bud - There is definitely a socializing component to Second Life. Of course, the virtual ...
not sure what to call it2/25/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: I belong to some forums where you have a picture of yourself to represent you when you are posting ...
  A: Sarah, I understand what you are asking and commend your sensitivity for not wanting to violate ...
internet access options1/29/2011Dave Mitch
  Q: I have an older compaq presarioCQ70 but not to old. It is wlan equiped, pentium dual-core, vista, ...
  A: You will need to first get connected through an Internet Service Provider. The way you can get ...
internet access options1/29/2011Dave Mitch
  Q: I have an older compaq presarioCQ70 but not to old. It is wlan equiped, pentium dual-core, vista, ...
  A: If you have been accessing the Inernet through your neighbour's router - it means you already have ...
Internet Searching1/26/2011Pat Dunlap
  Q: I have tried to locate information on the Internet regarding the use of zero as a place holder in ...
  A: Kenneth, since this seems to be homework related and you are wanting Internet sources, I'd suggest ...
How can I find my Internet speed in Mbps?1/26/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: Peace be upon you brother Ken I want to know my broadband speed. On speedtest.net they show my ...
  A: Here are a few speed tests I use: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/ and ...
ERROR: Failed to find flength file1/17/2011Angela Scott
  Q: Whenever I try to upload a video to KidsTube, I get the message ERROR: Failed to find flength file. ...
  A: this could be for a number of reasons. You can search for the same term: ...
seeding1/15/2011Ken Ivey
  Q: not sure if this is the right place to be asking this question but... in torrenting people are ...
  A: I'm no expert on Torrents (file sharing), but I have experimented with it, albeit using a 'virtual ...
igoogle help12/26/2010Pat Dunlap
  Q: I use "iGoogle" as my homepage but can't seem to get my "Google Calendar" to work? If I click on ...
  A: Kelsey, I haven't played with the iGoogle or Calendars enough to really help. I'm thinking the two ...
Internet Search12/24/2010Steve
  Q: I am having problems with my Internet. In particular, when I do a web search for any topic using ...
  A: Frank, Go to www.adaware.com and download the free program, it is easy to install, then go to ...
Internet Search12/24/2010Ken Ivey
  Q: I am having problems with my Internet. In particular, when I do a web search for any topic using ...
  A: It sounds like your web browser, possibly your computer was hijacked by spyware. Try one of the ...
'Game' downloads12/2/2010Angela Scott
  Q: ..I am an 89 year old retired librarian and most of my boring life is spent reading and playing ...
  A: Without knowing more about the games and the download links you want to use, it's a bit difficult to ...
start-up problem12/1/2010Ken Ivey
  Q: Am using an Hp computer with windows 7. When I start up the desktop appears then I have to wait over ...
  A: While this is technically not an internet question, I may be able to help. Navigate to your "All ...
Questionable E-Mail12/1/2010Pat Dunlap
  Q: I have been warned not to accept questionable e-mail. Today I received a note from Att White Pages ...
  A: You have reason to be suspicious. Sure sounds like a scam. Call ATT security/fraud and report this ...
broadband11/28/2010Pat Dunlap
  Q: I have a dial-up service with peoplepc and have a "Verizon" phone service. I want to get rid of my ...
  A: Todd, I'm not sure I understand. Sure you can have Internet without "phone service", but how would ...
internet11/3/2010Ken Ivey
  Q: do i need a home landline to have internet service on any wireless device? ex: laptop, i pad
  A: Great question, Robert. If you're looking at DSL service, the phone company typically requires you ...
No Sound*11/1/2010Pat Dunlap
  Q: When I try to play music I get the warning "Cannot open the audio device. Another application may be ...
  A: John, that's a tough one. My first suggestion is to Google on: cannot open audio device. You'll ...
wifi antena10/20/2010Scottgem
  Q: i'm considering buying a samsung r 530 laptop, and i wish to know whether there are cheap and ...
  A: First, are you referring to seeing a listing in the list of available networks labeled Free Public ...
How to play music10/20/2010Scottgem
  Q: I have some songs on my hard disk that i'd like to play in chat rooms. I don't have a mic, and don't ...
  A: Are you looking to share this music with others? If so, you have to send the files to them. For a PC ...
Mozilla problem10/18/2010Ken Ivey
  Q: I am not exactly a beginner, but I have been beset with this problem for quite sometime now : I am ...
  A: Your computer has likely been infected with malware, so you might want to install some ...
memory10/16/2010Lorry
  Q: Shortly after my PC stopped working,my daughter gave me an older(at least 5yrs old)dell laptop.I get ...
  A: Your best bet would be to use the Recovery CD to restore Windows to the day it was brand new. If ...

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