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| Connecting to the internet | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My question is more of a technical nature so I hope you can help. I live in a rural area that has ...
A: The "air card" is known as wi-fi network interface card (NIC) and the router is a device which ...
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| I.E. to Firefox | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Dave I switched from I.E. to Firefox. My favorites are now in 'bookmarks' and in addition to the ...
A: You can manually import your IE Favorites but you have to first use Internet Explorer to export the ...
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| Saving Bookmarks | 8/14/2009 |
Q: What im troubling with is that i have to install windows multiple times a month because i crash it ...
A: You can use an online bookmarks service such as MyBookmarks.com, delicious.com or even Google's ...
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| saving passwords in Firefox | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a new computer, and downloaded the most recent FF browser ( 3.5.1) ...I transferred my ...
A: I can suggest a better (and a more secure) solution. Use a password manager (which saves your ...
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| windows cannot complete format message | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have suddenly developed a problem being able to format new unused CD-R (no problems for the last ...
A: Run "systeminfo" command at the Command Prompt. You should see a list of all the patches/hotfixes ...
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| internet privacy | 7/21/2009 |
Q: i was just interested to know if you can be totally anonymous when downloading content from websites ...
A: You can use Tor for better privacy. But remember, it is anonymity to a limited degree. It's not ...
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| Windows administrative password | 6/10/2009 |
Q: After having computer for 10 years, I took it to new technician several times. When my security log ...
A: It is possible that the new technician who has been attending to your system has been ...
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| help | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me.My question is,as a first time credit/debitcard owner,i need ...
A: I think you are making a mistake. Since you are new to online shopping I would recommend that you ...
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| computer security | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I recently found out that my wife has been using a spy program to track my email and browsing from ...
A: boot up from a LiveCD for the particular session when you want safe/secure browsing. A live CD or ...
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| Change Default Email* | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My primary email address is with yahoo, but ulnless I'm logged in to it & try to send an email ...
A: Here are a few useful links for changing the Setting of the Default Email Client ...
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| Firefox | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I just downloaded Firefox 3. It created an icon on my desktop and shows up in my Program Files. But ...
A: Have you installed the latest version of Mozilla Firefox ? The latest version is 3.0.6. You can ...
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| Info on Security Certificates | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Dave I'm getting familiar to the Internet. There's a block that has been appearing on the ...
A: Try this link -> http://www.milincorporated.com/a_cookies.html Personally, I'd change the Operating ...
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| Info on Security Certificates | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Dave I'm getting familiar to the Internet. There's a block that has been appearing on the ...
A: Your persistence in trying to understand the error messages is appreciable. Try these links -> they ...
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| Wi Fi Signal Strength | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I just bought a new laptop and plan to get an ISP after I get a chance to research providers in my ...
A: A wireless network can handle hundreds of users logged in at any one time, but the more active ...
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| Info on Security Certificates | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Dave I'm getting familiar to the Internet. There's a block that has been appearing on the ...
A: You've said "There's a block that has been appearing on the screen which blocks my view" What is ...
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| internet usage | 1/25/2009 |
Q: iam having broadband connection on prepaid basis.For a month i can use 600MB.my question is,how to ...
A: Firstly turn off unnecessary applications, background programs (in system tray & taskbar) Use Opera ...
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| Error codes | 1/15/2009 |
Q: When I try to install updates I get error code 80200053 I have vista home premium edition 64 bit. I ...
A: Go to the following website.Genuine Microsoft Software: ...
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| Internet | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Hey Dave, I have a couple of questions I was hoping you could help me with. My parents just got a ...
A: here are a few links to sites which elaborate certain basic measures which you can follow to secure ...
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| Is this plagiarism or something? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 13 and I copy and paste the same thing that I write on other sites to different other sites.In ...
A: According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means to steal and pass off (the ...
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| using You Tube | 10/8/2008 |
Q: When someone watches a video on You Tube, are they essentially 'downloading' it? Does it stay in the ...
A: the video would be available in the browser cache. but not in a format in which it can be directly ...
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| movie download problem | 10/5/2008 |
Q: when I try to download a movie from any site, my internet disconnects. As soon as the download ...
A: what sites are you accessing ? and what browser ? what if you used a different web-browser (Mozilla ...
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| internet connectivity | 10/3/2008 |
Q: recently we got internet installed at home, on the 1st floor. hwoever, my room is on the 2nd floor ...
A: check out these tips / instructions on improving the wireless connectivity problems 10 tips for ...
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| Quick Question | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could breifly describe to me what a "newsreader/newsgroup?" is? Also, what ...
A: these articles should answer any basic queries you have on newsgroups/newsreaders ...
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| www. | 8/18/2008 |
Q: For years now I have opened many websites, all of which started with www. A few months ago someone ...
A: Its a very simple answer really. The www indicates the system name of a particular site (domain). ...
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| unable to format cd rw on vista gateway | 8/14/2008 |
Q: have tried 2 different cd-rw discs from diff manfctureres. It grinds on and on and then states ...
A: If you are seeing the error message below:- Error message when you format a disc by using the Live ...
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| chat | 7/17/2008 |
Q: what do i do if i am in a chat channel and i want to chat with someone from an other chat channel?
A: which chat are you using ? the features and functionality though common, have slight differences. ...
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| DSL Router won't work | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a westell 2200 dsl router that I use to connect my computer to the internet. Yesterday, I ...
A: Configuration of Westell 2200 Dsl Router/Modem Connect Modem to Pc via a Network Card. Once ...
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