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In Category  Internet for Beginners

SubjectDate Asked

Active X10/8/2009
  Q: How do I get rid of the box that keeps popping up that says"Do you want to allow software such as ...
  A: Joan, next time you ask something like this please include your browser and version as well as the ...
internet7/3/2009
  Q: I have a strange thing going on, Two different times now, when I'm on the internet, but just on the ...
  A: Here I thought it was the 4th of July weekend and Donna, now you're telling me it's Halloween! But, ...
Are emails stored permanently4/7/2009
  Q: Are emails stored permanenly on your computer where someone can retrieve them?
  A: Yes and no. If you delete emails and use the Trash Bin, you or another person cannot retrieve them, ...
modem3/15/2009
  Q: I have At&t service provider for DSL and the small motorola modem. When I shutdown my computer for ...
  A: Not a problem and glad to help. I shut my modem off every night. My routine is turn off printer, ...
modem3/15/2009
  Q: I have At&t service provider for DSL and the small motorola modem. When I shutdown my computer for ...
  A: Steve, your set up is similar to mine with DSL. Why aren't you powering down the modem? Doesn't it ...
computer question3/13/2009
  Q: i have a website i like to visit (Classmates.com) and it seems everytime i visit, this particular ...
  A: Unusual problems when accessing the Classmates.com site If you notice some unusual problems as you ...
internet drama2/17/2009
  Q: I am not completely sure that you can answer my question, so here it goes. My friend that ...
  A: Hope they learned their lesson!!! First thing I would do is clear the browser history, cache, ...
connection1/11/2009
  Q: I have hp computer with windows xp. It is connected through at&t. I have added AVG malware, spyware. ...
  A: From the way you describe it and from my experience, you have way too many programs loading up at ...
Adobe reader11/4/2008
  Q: Hope you are doing well. Hi gary greetings from Canada I have two computers with XP.For some reason ...
  A: Bud, this is really a software question and not Internet, but I have a couple of ideas. If the ...
yahoo messenger list10/29/2008
  Q: i have yahoo messenger and have a friend's list..at the bottom of that list, taking up room, are the ...
  A: Joan, I haven't used the Yahoo IM in a long while and feel it isn't possible to get rid of the ...
Keyloggers9/19/2008
  Q: in GENERAL terms, what are some of the most effective ways to prevent keyloggers? example: i use my ...
  A: This is a computer security question and I am not an expert in that topic. Suggest you check this ...
email recovery9/17/2008
  Q: My neighbour deleted an email with photo attachment. I understood you can sometimes go to a server? ...
  A: John, hope you tried going to the person's local email client "trash" bin to see if it's there, then ...
Outlook Express 6 - Print w/o headers9/4/2008
  Q: I want to print them w/o the to/from/date info. Thanks in advance!!
  A: Geoff, I don't use that email client and you don't say whether you want to put them in another email ...
MSN money will not load9/2/2008
  Q: MSN "MONEY" will not load, it worked ok up to a week ago.I use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Hope ...
  A: Jerry, you haven't given me a lot of info. Just guessing I'd say clearing your cookies, temp files ...
timing out7/28/2008
  Q: how can i stop my playstation 3 from timing out all the time?? it realy frustrates me. if you can ...
  A: Mitch, I haven't got one so wouldn't know. I did a Google search on keywords: playstation 3 times ...
General Computer Question7/14/2008
  Q: Is there a safe and effective way to erase past sites visited from the C drive on a personal ...
  A: Ken, depends which browser you're using. I mainly use Netscape and have to do it by clearing ...
JUST LOOKING6/12/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: when you have a look at a web page, does that mean your ...
  A: Cameron, that's not an easy question to answer, but a good one. OK, you're viewing a WEB page and ...
internet3/31/2008
  Q: how can u find information when u know or dont know the location url? ANSWER: Not understanding ...
  A: Then that's where I come in using a search engine and keywords to find it. You can do the same. As ...
internet3/30/2008
  Q: how can u find information when u know or dont know the location url?
  A: Not understanding your question. The obvious answer is to use a search engine with various keywords ...
Internet Explorer Version3/21/2008
  Q: My computer is a Dell, XPS 410. I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. How do I determine what ...
  A: and I thought this was going to be easy!!! You need that Toolbar and have to get it back because ...
Internet Explorer Version3/21/2008
  Q: My computer is a Dell, XPS 410. I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. How do I determine what ...
  A: Gene, thanks for an easy Q. Whew! Bring up the IE browser, look at the top toolbar where it says ...
Dial-up/broadband mix3/6/2008
  Q: If I change to broadband will I be able to toggle between it & dial-up? I have recently renewed my ...
  A: Mo, not sure why you want to do that, but call both companies to ask that question. I certainly ...
internet explorer turns me off2/22/2008
  Q: It drives me crazy when ever i enlarge anything,or sometimes when ever it just wants,this sign comes ...
  A: Suzee, wished you would have kept this Q private and I would have given you my private email address ...
COOKIES2/18/2008
  Q: mY COMPUTER WAS SO MESSED UP THAT IT ACTESD LIKE SOMEONE POURED HONEY ON THE INSIDE. i TRIED ...
  A: Bill! Kind of wish you had made this question "private" then I would have given you my address to ...
wifi signal booster2/11/2008
  Q: we are getting a wireless modem for the house and we know it will work. We just got a Mac Book and ...
  A: Sorry, Chris, that is a hardware question and not an Internet one and outside my expertise. Suggest ...
Internet problems12/31/2007
  Q: Hey, we finally got a new computer a while back because we couldn't get on the internet on our old ...
  A: Ben, I'm guessing from your Q the new computer does connect via the dial up. Could be a lot of ...
Downloads dont have Enlglish12/12/2007
  Q: I have a Gateway Notebook and when I download the TOMTOM Home install, there is no English language ...
  A: Terry, for the first part of that see http://snipurl.com/1v66x You are implying that the same ...
Video E-mail11/18/2007
  Q: I want to learn how to send a video e-mail. I have a mic and a web cam hooked up but I don't know ...
  A: Yes, you can, but as I said it's not the best way. Start here: ...
Video E-mail11/17/2007
  Q: I want to learn how to send a video e-mail. I have a mic and a web cam hooked up but I don't know ...
  A: Bob, easier said than done. I've experimented with this topic for years and at the end will tell ...
choosing laptop11/11/2007
  Q: i want to buy a laptop for the first time but i was told by AQA (Any Question Answer) SERVICE that ...
  A: Max, my topic is Internet, not hardware so try that here: http://www.allexperts.com/el/Laptops/ I ...
downloading11/2/2007
  Q: While downloading, I get a message that the file is too large for AOL. I have a Verizon DSL so I ...
  A: Pat, I'm having a problem understanding your set up. If you have Verizon DSL from what I hear you ...
Cookies10/19/2007
  Q: I am very confused about cookies. I know websites record them and that idenifies you, but when I ...
  A: Teana, don't be alone being confused about the topic. Yes, when you delete them from your machine ...
Internet Trouble10/10/2007
  Q: I've been having trouble loading a website (www.thefwoosh.com) It worked for a while and then just ...
  A: Not sure what to say at this point if it's ONLY that site. Very strange. Have you checked with some ...
Internet Trouble10/9/2007
  Q: I've been having trouble loading a website (www.thefwoosh.com) It worked for a while and then just ...
  A: Rene, I just tried the site using my Netscape and IE browsers and had no problem. I like the answer ...
technology9/16/2007
  Q: do you know any new and emerging information technology that is related to an interesting article ...
  A: Nope, Lisa, I do not. Suggest you go here: http://www.google.com/alerts read the FAQs, set up an ...
email9/1/2007
  Q: i have another email account in yahoo, but i decided to change the password and now i can't get in! ...
  A: George, you don't give me enough info like your browser (is it IE?), your antivirus and antispyware ...
How Many Visitors to My Site?8/27/2007
  Q: I'm an expert in comics and I have a couple of comics-related websites and I've not had a counter on ...
  A: Brian, at first I didn't know how, but did a Google search on keywords: finding out page visitors, ...
Internet Sales8/26/2007
  Q: Can one really create a website and eventually do well in internet sales and drop shipping providing ...
  A: Mike, this topic is Internet for Beginners, not sales, but you are lucky since I will refer you to ...
Whats wrong with Yahoo Chat/Messenger8/20/2007
  Q: Pat I used to enjoy Yahoo Chat. Then it became Yahoo Messenger and you had to download more stuff. ...
  A: Barry, I did a Google search and you should too and see what others are saying on keywords: yahoo ...
computer beginner7/31/2007
  Q: I recently fixed my old pc for my grandpa. I showed him a few things; however, he's still having ...
  A: Do a search on keywords: microsoft tutorials windows xp. Amazon.com probably sells these. If he ...
computer beginner7/30/2007
  Q: I recently fixed my old pc for my grandpa. I showed him a few things; however, he's still having ...
  A: Joe! Help me out here and try to be more specific as to what you mean by "trouble", "programs" ...
searching for stuff on the web7/21/2007
  Q: Please I'm finding it difficult to search for the following on the web: -How to find educational ...
  A: That's a tall order, Angel. You need to make your initial search basic like on: medicine ...
red x instead of images on email attachments7/1/2007
  Q: you came up in a search i did, but i too, do not use outlook. i have tried everything so far, and i ...
  A: Once again you didn't say which browser you are using to access Hotmail and if I had to guess you ...
web search for original music scores6/28/2007
  Q: Is it possible to get proper music scores on the web?I,m teaching my gran kid the basics of music ...
  A: Brian, can't answer that from a legal standpoint since things are constantly changing, but you are ...
re: Two questions6/24/2007
  Q: Perhaps you can help: 1. What percentage of online advertising inventory is unsold? 2. A company ...
  A: Mike, wrong category to ask. Try the folks at: ...
internet explorer6/14/2007
  Q: I have another question. This is regarding Internet Explorer. I'm not able to launch my Internet ...
  A: Yvonne, I don't know why you can't use IE. I must assume your ISP is AOL. For your main question, ...
FAX6/13/2007
  Q: Pat how can I remove the FAX program, or feature, from my Dell Computer. I never have nor do I ever ...
  A: Dan, I wouldn't be so hasty in eliminating that software. It isn't that large and even though rare ...
Setting up an ecommerce store ?6/2/2007
  Q: products to sell and I need to be able to upload their pictures, prices etc. plus have payment ...
  A: Tom, I have no experience with this, but the way to start is to use Google and a tilde symbol as I ...
How to use Internet5/7/2007
  Q: I am 25 years old MSc in Computer Science I 've just started using Internet, How can make full use ...
  A: Pushpinder, to use it to the fullest start reading about various search engines at ...
How to stop my computer from timing out5/6/2007
  Q: Can you help my computer keeps timing out when you are not on it after 1 minute how can i stop this ...
  A: Pauline, I would like to help out but I need more info. What Windows system? Which browser? When ...
windows vista4/27/2007
  Q: I have a dell laptop about 5 yrs. old. Would windows vista work for me,if so which version,and is ...
  A: Glenn, I would have to say don't go Vista yet mainly based on the fact that Dell has stopped putting ...
PC screen enhancement4/19/2007
  Q: Would like to know if there is a free download to make my PC screen semi transparent,or is there a ...
  A: Glenn, after searching on keywords: software gui semi-transparent, found this: ...
portal marketing.4/11/2007
  Q: What is portal marketing?
  A: Mark, using the quotes, do a Google search on just that: "portal marketing" to get the info. Here's ...
Enabling "cookies"3/28/2007
  Q: I have WindowsXP Pro and use AOL 9.0 Security Edition. I used to be able to shop online as of a few ...
  A: Julie, sounds like you have done most of the right things, but you did not say if you have cleared ...
INTERNET SPEED3/17/2007
  Q: WHO PUT THE LIMIT'S ON LAND LINE INTERNET SPEED? I SEEM TO REMEMBER IT WAS THE GOVERNMENT. WHY WOULD ...
  A: Ted, I don't know about other countries, but here in the US that's not true. Speeds are limited by ...
Printing from the Internet1/30/2007
  Q: Whenever I print something from an internet page it drops down at least one font size (to too ...
  A: Steve, that occassionally happens to me with both WEB pages and emails. Usually happens when one of ...
Internet explorer cannot display the webpage.1/23/2007
  Q: My PC is HP m1170n, XP. I got an error message when I sign in my mailbox of yahoo and my bank for ...
  A: Bruce, a Google search on keyterms: cannot display webpage, and: cannot display web page, shows that ...
taskbar1/22/2007
  Q: When I'm on a site, the name of the site appears at the bottom in the taskbar. Today, just the ...
  A: Betsy, I need some more info. What is your Windows OS, browser and #, any special toobars like ...
how to download and burn movie right1/21/2007
  Q: pat,i have sony dvd burning,and download some movie to file,and use maxell cd-r max disc with 700 ...
  A: Jason, this is not an Internet Beginners Q, it's probably your DVD player. Check the specs on that ...
My question is about downloading.1/7/2007
  Q: Can you help? Last night I downloaded a file with 90mb capacity by Download accelerator plus ver.8, ...
  A: Shahram, too many possible problems so suggest you start here http://www.speedbit.com/faq/ If that ...
download rate12/23/2006
  Q: do you know how to calculate download rate? for example, my connection is 512 kbps but i realize ...
  A: Jalu, you are right that one cannot reach the maximum speed and one of the factors is bandwidth ...
internet :D12/21/2006
  Q: you are both connected toghther and can see each others mouses, but i had to whipe my computer and ...
  A: Ben, trying searching on keywords like: browse web together and browsing web together then watch for ...
Red X's instead of pictures on e-mail.12/8/2006
  Q: Receiving e-mail with red X's instead of pictures on Outlook Express? How do I open it?
  A: Gloria, do a Google search on keywords: outlook express red x Has to do with settings under Internet ...
Foreign web sites12/1/2006
  Q: When I look at a website that is completely in a foreign language, what steps should I take in order ...
  A: Augusto, there are lots of ways to do that both free and pay for service. Do a Google search on ...
Online Audio/Video Issue11/24/2006
  Q: Ok I'm not real sure how to explain the problem but anyway here it goes. I can view videos on ...
  A: Cinday, your problem is way out of the category "for beginners". You know what you are doing. I ...
Safe Websites11/23/2006
  Q: I know I should not click on links within emails forwarded to me by people I know. I once found a ...
  A: No, Karen, you are being refreshingly wise to be so cautious. I personally would have no problem ...
cannot download!11/21/2006
  Q: I'm not sure if this is the right category but please do try to re-direct if necessary. I just ...
  A: Now this is strange, NHL, if you could before and it worked. I did a search on words "can't download ...
information about a website11/21/2006
  Q: I need to know the content of this website. adcentriconline.com. I need to know what kind of ...
  A: Deanna, just ignore the Login and click on it to see that is some sort of administrative site for ...
Home Business11/20/2006
  Q: Hallo, could you please tell me if you know of some good home business using your computer? Thanks ...
  A: Fergal, I don't know of any, so try a search on keywords: working home computer to see what might be ...
setting up connection to internet11/17/2006
  Q: I have just gone on broadband with Talk Talk and have difficulty logging on. The only way I can ...
  A: Alan, there sure isn't a lot on the Internet about this co. and its service and I don't know ...
INTERNET URL11/11/2006
  Q: Can you tell me who I could talk to (that runs the internet) in order to get the programming changed ...
  A: Al, it doesn't work that way and it would take way too long and too many words to explain it, but I ...
Browser11/10/2006
  Q: I am using AOL 9.0. Which web browser does AOL use? Is it the best one? How do I change?
  A: Jim, I don't use that browser, but you should read this fairly recent article: ...
Removing and deleteing11/6/2006
  Q: When I went to change my desktop picture to my suprise their was a batch new choises under the ...
  A: Ty, from your last question and this one, it sounds like you need to pay some money and get software ...
More programs than I can stop11/3/2006
  Q: When I bought my new computer with XP it had an installed number of programs in the change or ...
  A: Ty, from the little bit of info you gave I would assume you are using the Internet Explorer browser. ...
re: uploading?10/30/2006
  Q: how do i upload something? specifically to a site on cafepress.com?
  A: Wow, Carrie, after going to that site I can understand why you are asking. Assuming you have an ...
Reboot computer10/29/2006
  Q: Somebody told me I need to reboot my computer. Is that something I would be able to do myself or ...
  A: Jane, you can do it yourself. Here's how: http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,6156-1377929,00.html for ...
upload speed vs download speed10/17/2006
  Q: Why is upload speed always slower then download speen on a DSL or Cable Modem connection?
  A: Larry, simply it historically benefits "most" of the customers (non-gamers)and makes the best use of ...
internet10/11/2006
  Q: How can different ISP's use the same access numbers? A google search for 317-412-9018 brings up ...
  A: Kelli, http://www.qwickconnect.net/support/faq/index.html If that doesn't help, then search on ...
Dial-Up box popping up.10/7/2006
  Q: Every time I try to go off line and read my e-mail or read a long piece or even write a long e-mail, ...
  A: Mary, since you didn't say which browser you use, I will assume it is the Internet Explorer one. If ...
email address9/28/2006
  Q: can I get your email for future use of questions that I might have or how do I cantact you? Just ...
  A: Kim, yes, you can reach me here with Qs. I will get back to you in an email (I won't have your ...
Website Failing to Load9/20/2006
  Q: The website www.Newegg.com will NOT load on any pc/mac in my house. I've tried on 3 seperate mac ...
  A: Tim, assuming you cleared history/cookies/cache in both browsers, then I'd guess the problem lies ...
People contact9/16/2006
  Q: My question is: how would i go about finding / contacting someone locally for assistance? I want ...
  A: Philip, the topic is not my "expert" area, but somehow what you want to do I think is not so easy, ...
new monitor and internet connection8/8/2006
  Q: Recently I bought a new monitor and found I could not connect to the internet. The expert I called ...
  A: Aziz, I am not a computer expert. I don't think it is the "type" of monitor, but probably the ...
Cars8/2/2006
  Q: I was wondering where to look up the statistics on how many people are driving a used car V.S. a new ...
  A: James, do some Google searches with keywords like: government statistics or government statistics ...
Message Batching8/2/2006
  Q: I'm a coach and have to call parents and players at times to inform them of changes in schedules. Is ...
  A: Cliff, do a Google search on keywords: telephone notification Here's just one I found and there are ...
automatically go to internet4/11/2006
  Q: I used to be able to go to the internet automatically when I started up my computer. I now have to ...
  A: Bob, you don't give me some info I could use, so I'll assume you have a dial up connection and are ...
using the internet4/5/2006
  Q: How is it that web pages I visit can advertise offers & services to me that are specifically in the ...
  A: Storm, to be truthful I don't know how it's done, but it's called "targeted advertising" or "local ...
connection1/30/2006
  Q: When I am using telnet to login into bbs, I know it's under TCP/IP. So what about that connection ...
  A: Sinn, start here: http://www.usd.edu/trio/tut/start/gateway.shtml If that does not answer your ...
Emailing large video files1/23/2006
  Q: Good day! My name is Annie. I would like to ask on how to compress or chop a video file that is ...
  A: Gooday, Annie! I myself don't know, but if I had to find out I would do Google searches on ...
using a laptop1/17/2006
  Q: You answered a question from me a few years back when i was a novice to the internet that got me ...
  A: Mr. Paulsen, yes, you are correct about wireless. I would start here with the Temporary Service: ...
Car listings1/12/2006
  Q: Pat, Ray in the car category just referred me to you. (He says hi!) This is awesome--I didn't know ...
  A: Jan, as you know unless someone takes the time and trouble to make such a list, you won't find it on ...
.co and .com12/16/2005
  Q: What do '.co' and '.com' stand for?Thanks.
  A: Syed, sorry about the last response. I clicked the wrong button. .com is a domain name extension. ...
internet speed...12/5/2005
  Q: I could not find the answer to my query regarding the internet speed, when i tried locating the ...
  A: Anubhav, I don't know what you mean by a previous query. I am just one person whom you have asked a ...
Spanish10/30/2005
  Q: It is nice to see someone who is very confident. I hope you can help me to find something too. I'm ...
  A: Thomas! Do a Google search with keywords: ~tutorial spanish pronunciation Use the tilde symbol with ...
Tutorials10/27/2005
  Q: Do you know of any good computer basics tutorials on the internet? Thank you
  A: Meads! There's probably tutorials on the Internet for just about anything you can think of. Use ...
slow Explorer webpages loading10/21/2005
  Q: I have ADSL 127.6 Internet connection. Yet, I am sick and frustrated waiting for Internet pages to ...
  A: Jacquis, I'm a researcher and not a 'pewter geek, so the first thing I would say is to do a Google ...
Old Browser Keeps Opening On The Internet9/26/2005
  Q: for helping me. I'm in the USA. I don't know why the characters turned out as such unless it has ...
  A: Julia, as you see this is getting long so let's cut to the chase. When you installed N/S 4.8 you ...
Old Browser Keeps Opening On The Internet9/26/2005
  Q: I have XP pro and I’m not quite sure what my default browser is. I use mostly Mozilla and MSN for ...
  A: Julia! I would love to help you, but first I need some help from you. You have XP Pro, OK. Then ...
Opening internet pages9/11/2005
  Q: When I open an internet page it comes up in small size and I have to click maximise to enable me to ...
  A: Keith, everytime I get this question, it is from users of some version of the Internet Explorer ...
About internet site9/10/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Hello Pat, thank you for answer. I want your help in one aspect. Do you ...
  A: Rost, it looks too good to be true. I searched on Google with words like: reviews www.nocs.us, and ...
Hello Pat, How are you? Yes...9/8/2005
  Q: How are you? Yes you are the first on Google! This is very good. Kak Olga Uchitsya? Pochemu ne ...
  A: Rost! So, you found me in Cyberspace. I do not understand how my name always comes up to the top in ...
sms thru net8/6/2005
  Q: I have heard there are sites like sms.ac and others thru which I can sms thru net. I am ready for a ...
  A: Ritesh, the only SMS I use is from my computer at http://mobile.yahoo.com/sms/sendsms but that is ...
How Much and What Can A Website See About You When You Visit7/30/2005
  Q: very much. So it's just cookies and all you have to do is delete them? Can you run the risk of ...
  A: Howdy! Thanks for your nice compliments on the ratings page. Do a Google search on keywords: ...
How Much and What Can A Website See About You When You Visit7/29/2005
  Q: I was kicked off a chat forum because I broke a rule that I had no idea I had broken. "User may ...
  A: Diane! The first thing I must say to you is not to allow anyone under the age of 93 to use your ...
how to deal with dsl7/18/2005
  Q: just switched from dial up to dsl---not sure how to deal with it--I have a firewall and anti this ...
  A: Bill! Know what you are going through since about a year ago I went to Verizon DSL and had a lot of ...
change over to dsl7/2/2005
  Q: ok maybe this is the wrong place to ask --but if you enjoy the search here goes----I am a dummy at ...
  A: Bill! A very good question since I went through the same problem last year and had the very same ...
"best of the web" list or directory6/10/2005
  Q: i am fairly new to the internet (i guess you can call me a "beginner"). i often use sites like yahoo ...
  A: Tom! I know what you mean. The first site I refer you to http://www.refdesk.com may look ...
domain names and online business5/16/2005
  Q: com and also what comes along with that. do you have to own a business? do you have to be making ...
  A: Jason! You're talking about buying a domain name. Anyone can buy one if it isn't already used. ...
Sound Problems4/20/2005
  Q: Dial-Up with Localnet. And when i said modem earlier, i meant on the front of the Tower. I live in ...
  A: Sherm, here's what I'd like to do to resolve some of the problems. I'll give you my private address ...
Sound Problems4/20/2005
  Q: I have a windows XP, it has 6 USB ports, 4 on the back and 2 on the front, it also has 2 jacks on ...
  A: Sherm, let's take one thing at a time. Start a different question each time, cause these can get ...
Sound Problems4/19/2005
  Q: When i play music using Winamp or WMP 10, when using my speakers, the sound is just fine, but when i ...
  A: again Sherm. Now I see that you have Windows XP SP2. From that I'll assume you are using Internet ...
Downloads Will Not Finish4/19/2005
  Q: When i download ICQ5 Lite, it gets about halfway done, then ought of a sudden it stops and when i ...
  A: Sherm, you don't give me a lot to go on, and BTW I am working by myself. This is not group therapy. ...
Need ISP info4/15/2005
  Q: I just want info on Internet server providers (in general). The thing is, I'm a newbie ISP techie, ...
  A: OK, Louw, I would start here: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure1.htm and ...
Need ISP info4/14/2005
  Q: I need info on how ISP's work, aswell on how to set it up. Can you recommend any usefull sites. Tx ...
  A: Louw, could you give me some more details because I am not understanding this. ISP is an Internet ...
Message Service4/10/2005
  Q: Message from Stop to Alert on 4/10/2005 6:57:21 pm STOP! WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION Window ...
  A: Sherman, hello again! Maybe fixing this might fix the not be able to bring up multiple browsers ...
Windows Trouble4/10/2005
  Q: I know this isn't your area, but maybe you can help. I don't know if i deleted something by accident ...
  A: Sherman, sounds like you are not alone in this. See: ...
Internet Connection4/6/2005
  Q: I use Windows 98 SE and they are very stable. All other programs work fine. After trying to access ...
  A: First let me say that I am a researcher and not a computer tech, but maybe I can help. From ...
I love to surf the web for...4/2/2005
  Q: I love to surf the web for topics that interest me. I have found that I want to copy web pages, ...
  A: Jim, good question! At first I thought it wasn't illegal, but changed my mind after using the ...
computer terminology3/10/2005
  Q: I still need you to explain what configure means as a computer teminology.Thanks.Hi, I got stuck ...
  A: To change software or hardware actions by changing settings. For example, you give the software the ...
computer terminology3/9/2005
  Q: I got stuck with a terminology that I am not familiar with. Would you mind explaining what ...
  A: Satora, it sounds like you are trying to set up a wireless connection, but I'm not sure. Use the ...
income with internet2/28/2005
  Q: blessings...pl. tell how i can generate a moderate income thru internet without investing,doing any ...
  A: Malik, the best I can offer you is to use the Google search engine and type in words like: making ...
internet question2/23/2005
  Q: Pat, I am trying to find an internet company that is cheap and doesn't have to be used with a ...
  A: Tanya! I can't recommend any, but several folks I know who also want this are using NetZero or ...
How download manager works and more2/18/2005
  Q: Can you look for me information on how a download accellerator works? I also want to move to ...
  A: Frans, use the Google search engine on keywords: download accelerator and read the info and reviews ...
DVD's2/9/2005
  Q: I just purchased a DVD and one of the discs shows only white on the bottom but color on the top. Any ...
  A: Iceworm, After thorough research on your question, I would suggest not buying old Elvis Pelvis ...
How to publicize my website2/4/2005
  Q: Your advice is very useful. I have an additional question. I'd like to do "Mutual link" between my ...
  A: Osamu, sorry, but I do not. All I can suggest is to use the Google search engine with keywords ...
How to publicize my website1/29/2005
  Q: Pat Dunlap, I'm Japanese in Japan. I made my web site (www.jp-concierge.com) to provide service ...
  A: Osamu! My suggestion is to go here http://www.selfpromotion.com/ and read as much as possible to ...
My New program1/14/2005
  Q: What can you tell me about Veo Digital Studio? I need to send stuff in a form (file) my friend can ...
  A: Carole, your question makes me smile and cry at the same time. I have lived too many years with the ...
ADDING COLOR, ETC. TO AN EMAIL1/5/2005
  Q: I've been a beginner, beginner for about a year now and I'm about ready to give up once and for ...
  A: Marcia! Please join my club of folks who can't read directions and follow through on them. You ...
Structure & Management. of Internet.12/29/2004
  Q: My question is very basic and I have put it pointwise. 1] How are the various servers world over ...
  A: Sujay! This is a good place to start. Read and click on "Next page": ...
turn off11/26/2004
  Q: on the weekends I am on and off the computer a lot---should I turn off each time---just disconnect ...
  A: Bill! You don't say if it's a laptop using battery or a desktop. I'll assume the latter desktop ...
my website thing....10/23/2004
  Q: im very frustrated. i have an account on xanga (www.xanga.com) and i really want to put music on my ...
  A: Levi, this should work. Use Google and type in the box: midi links or wav links Then go to the ...
Web searching and Internet Explorer10/5/2004
  Q: Do you know a solution to these 2 problems? Overcoming them would help a lot of people find what ...
  A: Richard! Problem 1 sounds like an on-going battle. See: ...
can you watch soccer games online?10/1/2004
  Q: I have access to broadband connection but im just new to the internet. I am a chelsea football fan ...
  A: Karl! I'm not sure, but don't think you can via the Internet. I have a similar problem here in the ...
Which internet connection is right for me.9/27/2004
  Q: I'm 16 and about to purchase my very first laptop. I know I want the internet on my computer, and I ...
  A: Dhanya, I'm going to send you to http://www.dslreports.com then go to their Forums and start ...
System restore9/17/2004
  Q: On Windows XP there is a facility named "System Restore" I'd like to restore my computer to a date ...
  A: Alfred, I'm just learning about the restore feature also and have used it twice to help me. Don't ...
Applications detecting connection9/13/2004
  Q: Our computer has a modem connection. It connects through juno web and works fine to surf the web. ...
  A: Ryan, I am not a tech expert on such things, but I know there are a ton of possibilities why this is ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004
  Q: I have an XP, and after awhile of using the computer for like a month, i get this file called ~ that ...
  A: Good morning, Sherman! This should answer yourhttp://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml The way ...
Website promotion6/17/2004
  Q: A friend has just made a website for me. What are the best ways i can promote the site on the Net? ...
  A: Lawrence! Go here first http://www.searchenginewatch.com glance around, then under Departments read ...
LocalNet6/8/2004
  Q: Does anyone have Localnet as there ISP. It states they have been around since 1994. Are they ...
  A: Sherm, I don't have it but from what I saw it looks OK. You've probably seen this: ...
INternet Troubles for Win 985/24/2004
  Q: Just yesterday we had a bad storm and the modem(Tower) came on by itself. We have a multi-outlet ...
  A: Sherman! The same thing recently happened with my brand new computer and the modem had to be ...

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