You are here:
| Subject | Date Asked |
| googling images | 3/10/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| memory | 10/16/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| WEBCAM | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: How can I and a second party set up the webcams so that we can see and speak to one another? We are ... A: Check out the following for information: http://www.streamingvideosoftware.info/howtosetupwebcam ... | |
| Wireless | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Is there a website that would walk me through the needed items and function of items to set up ... A: Microsoft explains "Set up a wireless network" at: ... | |
| Microsoft Word 2007 | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I can't think of a word for this definition. What is the sum of the number of words in a document? ... A: Saw your question here, I don't know the answer but am fairly sure that Aidan Heritage could help ... | |
| videos | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I can't watch videos any more on my computer.I get the picture for a few seconds and it stops.I am a ... A: First thing to try is cleaning up the computer. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ... | |
| Where Can I Safely Store Files Online? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I really have to clear up my computer. Anyone know of ANY safe place online where, for free, I can ... A: PC World explains "These 17 free and low-cost services make it easier than ever to back up and share ... | |
| Anti porn software | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: please suggest me the best software to avoid all porn site in the net. i have used netdog but it is ... A: Check out the following for information: ... | |
| Downloading large files | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Is there a free way to download large video files directly? I have played around with Torrent ... A: Check out the free version of Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) at: http://www.speedbit.com/dap/ ... | |
| Firefox Password Memorization Problem | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My bower (Firefox 3.5.5) never remember passwords saved (for hotmail, yahoo, facebook etc) even ... A: The only other thing I can suggest is to go to the following site to contact Firefox through a forum ... | |
| Firefox Password Memorization Problem | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My bower (Firefox 3.5.5) never remember passwords saved (for hotmail, yahoo, facebook etc) even ... A: Passwords being automatically cleared Firefox may be set to remove saved passwords when it is ... | |
| How do I sign out of Igoogle? | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I set up an Igoogle page, but have decided I prefer the regular ("Classic Google") page. I know ... A: Interesting as I just did it here on SeaMonkey, Firefox and IE8. Near the top of the page in the ... | |
| How do I sign out of Igoogle? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I set up an Igoogle page, but have decided I prefer the regular ("Classic Google") page. I know ... A: Just "Sign out" from iGoogle by clicking the [Sign out] link in upper right corner. You will stay ... | |
| Making money from Internet | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Since you are an expert on the Internet, what would you say on 'Internet Marketing' ? Are the tall ... A: Never had my own site, saying that, check out the following for information: ... | |
| Making money from Internet | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Since you are an expert on the Internet, what would you say on 'Internet Marketing' ? Are the tall ... A: As an "expert" I do my best to answer questions and in cases like this where I'm not sure, I can ... | |
| browsing | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Is there any difference between browsing and downloading? my service provider says i've got 1GB free ... A: When you browse using Internet Explorer or any other browser, that is exactly what you are doing. ... | |
| slow computer after upload of interet explorer 8.0 | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently updated thru windows to internet explorer 8.0 and now my computer is very slow. I also ... A: 1. Click Start, then click Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type cmd and press Enter. 3. In the ... | |
| Google maps | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Lorry, I don't know if this is your expertise, but there doesn't seem to be a category for Google ... A: Do you have the latest version of Firefox? Check it out at: ... | |
| choosing DSL speed | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions related to the same subject- Selecting the optimum dsl speed without wasting ... A: The speeds are in in the ballpark. Check out the following for information: ... | |
| need Internet provider | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am moving and will no longer have a land line. Is it possible for me to obtain Internet services ... A: If you will be using cable TV in your new home, the odds are that if you get their cable connection ... | |
| Internet connection | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: "Just to give you background first, I have a Dell laptop inspiron E 1705 operating with a Siemans ... A: Asked a friend for their advice and they came back with: I'll assume the modem is a DSL modem. ... | |
| internet | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: When I open Google or any other web page, it used to be maximised automatically. Now it is ... A: Problem: When Internet Explorer opens it can range in size anywhere from that of a postage stamp to ... | |
| basic computer | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My compaq is running on 14 g and is actually fast,running on road runner internet which helps alot. ... A: To remove programs from starting up with Windows, go to Start, Run, type in MSCONFIG, under the ... | |
| Internet | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey! my parents have a computer that doesnt work anymore, and it had dsl internet through our phone ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is to contact your phone company, it might be just a simple thing ... | |
| Maximize and Minimize page | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: When I click on desktop icon like yahoo or any other it used to open up fully page(filled up ... A: Maximize Internet Explorer On Opening Problem: When Internet Explorer opens it can range in size ... | |
| pop-up box | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Sometimes when I click on a link (such as the link that leads to Allexperts answers), the pop-up box ... A: Internet Explorer opens off screen, or tiny, or minimized, or the window will not move: If your ... | |
| pop-up box | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Sometimes when I click on a link (such as the link that leads to Allexperts answers), the pop-up box ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Pop-Up Blocker, check Enable Pop-Up Blocker. Usually ... | |
| Associating files | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: please associate file. Do you know how to do this? Thanks so much. Marilyn A: If you do not MS Office installed, you will nedd to download the PowerPoint viewer for free from: ... | |
| Internet connections away from home | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know how to get online with my laptop while on the road? Do I need to change where ... A: Microsoft explains at: ... | |
| laptop | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased a laptop off a friend, it's Dell Latitude D505. Do you know where i can get an ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Delete Browsing History, in the next window click Delete ... | |
| Internet Connection Speed | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a dial-up internet connection. The connection speed averages 16,800bps. The telephone ... A: Connection to your ISP No matter what connection you look at, keep in mind the number (28.8, 56K, ... | |
| own web address | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Please tell me how can i creat my own webpage or web address without paying anything(free creation) A: Usually most servers - ISPs, will allow their users to have their own websites for free. Check the ... | |
| website shortcuts on desktop | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have vista installed and have been trying to put shortcut icons on the desktop for a few websites, ... A: Shortcuts For Web sites, Programs, Folders and Files Creating any desktop icon for any program, ... | |
| Virus info | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: How do I go about finding if I have any virus's on my pc. i Have Windows XP Home edition Version ... A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym ... | |
| workgroup | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I don't understand what is a workgroup?And what is a peer? Please help. Thank you. A: Definition: In computer networking, a workgroup is a collection of computers on a local area network ... | |
| Chance of being attacked by virus | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I use AVG 8.0 free edition. what is the chance of my pc will attack by virus once in a month? and ... A: That is interesting as AVG is one of the top free anti-virus programs available. As to why AVG ... | |
| Lost Favorites | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Urrrrrrgggh. I had a computer meltdown and had to reinstall Windows XP and Internet Explored 7. I ... A: Since you reinstalled Windows XP, am assuming that the backup folder Favorites is on a CD, correct? ... | |
| resources of information and communication technology | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: my name is Michael and am a fresher in one of the prestigeous universities in my country.As i was ... A: Try doing a search on Google for "WRITE A LIST OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES ... | |
| internet | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: how to download files from web? A: The following sites explain how to download files: ... | |
| Internet Explorer HTML link failure | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Lorry, I am desperate for help. I have Microsoft Outlook 2002 (10.6822.6830) SP3 running under ... A: Do you have the latest updates for Office? Check out the following site: ... | |
| spyware | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I know there's something free on the internet that I can download to get rid of my spyware and my ... A: I would suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5, a program that removes spyware, available ... | |
| Sending resume as atttachment | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I am having problems sending my resume as an attachment when I apply for a job by E-Mail. Any help ... A: What kind of problems are you having, could you please be more specific? Assuming that you know how ... | |
| Sound on my computer | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought this computer - second hand from my son - and, of course, no instruction ... A: Right click the speaker icon near the clock, verify that nothing is muted. Now check to see if the ... | |
| internet beginners | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: My child is 6 and telling me all about the Internet. i really don't know anything about considering ... A: Check out the following sites for free tutorials: http://www.geekgirls.com/menu_basic_computing.htm ... | |
| pornographic pictures found | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I have found porn on my computer twice now. I find the images in a picture printing wizard when I ... A: The odds are that they were on a web site or on a pop-up that you clicked on. I would suggest ... | |
| Choosing a Internet Provider?? | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: First off, I'm not real savvy when it comes to Internet Providers! Right now I have the following: ... A: It is a good idea to stay with a local company, as they should be able to help with the computer ... | |
| Home users | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: sir, What steps do you think does a home user of internet take to keep his system and data secure ... A: The following sites have the information you are looking for: ... | |
| file error | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: how can i fix a file error A: That depends on what type of file error you get. Let me know exactly what the error says and will ... | |
| entering personal info.... | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Lorry..I've always wondered why, when entering personal info into a form on a webpage...you are ... A: Most sites require you to confirm the email address, just in case you mistyped it. Trust me, sooner ... | |
| 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: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ... | |
| font size | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I know this should be simple but I can't figure it out. On some of the websites I visit, the print ... A: In Internet Explorer, go to View, Text Size. Assuming that you are using Windows XP, go to Start, ... | |
| java | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I am getting a java update thing--should I update it?? or can I just proceed without it?--Is this a ... A: If you are getting it from the following site: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp It's ... | |
| Billing | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I am presently very happy with my present ISP But before I had them, I had AOL and had to get off ... A: This is a legal question but I agree with you, I don't think you should have to pay since you ... | |
| Pictures for desktop | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I sent my self a picture of painting from newspaper online. I want to place picture in my document ... A: To use a picture as a desktop background 1.Open My Pictures 2.Click the picture you want to use as ... | |
| Outlook express via broadband and not dial-up | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: will do this when I get home on Thursday. Have read somewhere else that BT Broadband (which I now ... A: Knowing that which ISP you are using: My Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express keeps looking for my old ... | |
| Outlook express via broadband and not dial-up | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I've just had broadband installed so have disconnected my dial-up. Internet etc works fine but my ... A: From the Windows XP desktop, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network Connections. ... | |
| Nortons | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this question is strictly within your field of expertise but here goes ... ... A: When you download NAV 2007, it should give you the chance to save it wherever you want, for example ... | |
| remove virus | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i have network and i found that my tally files are infected with virus bloodwound A: There are quite a few different bloodhound viruses, using Internet Explorer, go to: ... | |
| HP Printers | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Many times when I print a web page, I miss all the info on the right margin. The only way I've ... A: I've found the easiest way is to copy and paste what I want from the web page, maybe the entire page ... | |
| radio Tab | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: My husband, Ray, likes his HORSES (only listening). He goes onto this site called, ... A: It could be the site irself with the problem or you could try updating the audio drivers. Drivers ... | |
| URL shortcuts | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to put a shortcut to a web site on my desktop to be able to go directly to that site.(by ... A: An easy way to do this, no matter which browser you are using, is to left click the address iocon ... | |
| lost a favourite | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Goofing around, I 'hid' one of my favourites on my internet explorer toolbar. Now I can't find it. ... A: Can you see all the toolbars in Internet Explorer? If not, right click an empty spot on one of them ... | |
| Back up | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I have xp home addition. I also have nero. If I am reading your answer correctly I have to insert ... A: Since you have Windows XP Home, you will have to install Backup, just follow the directions given ... | |
| Back up | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I am 60 going on to 70 and am a newbie (5 years of self teaching)and have been told I should back up ... A: Lots of things sound hard to do but in reality, are easy, once you get used to them. If you have ... | |
| download and burn cd | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: how do I lean how to set up my computer to download and burn cd for back up files , music and other ... A: Backing up files and folders Backup lets you back up data to a file or to a tape. When you back up ... | |
| ActiveX Control | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: Since last few days I am getting a warning message about pornographic images being stored in my Hard ... A: When you get a popup window warning you of something like that, in the future, just delete it - do ... | |
| automatically go to internet | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: I used to be able to go to the internet automatically when I started up my computer. I now have to ... A: Are you the only user on this computer? If you are and you are talking about the Welcome window when ... | |
| need to know | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: when i trying to access yahoo messenger rooms the computer give a message told me "your request is ... A: No more chat access for Minors - 15th October 2005 05:05:30 This Request was Refused Minors ... | |
| connection | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: When I am using telnet to login into bbs, I know it's under TCP/IP. So what about that connection ... A: Once you are connected to your ISP(server), you should be able to browse the net without any ... | |
| Emailing large video files | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: Good day! My name is Annie. I would like to ask on how to compress or chop a video file that is ... A: One way would be to zip it by usiong WinZip or a similar program; ... | |
| how to tansfer | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: how to transfer writen document from microsoft office word to be sent through my e-mail adress A: You would send the written data as an attachment. If using Outlook or Outlook Express, click the ... | |
| Computer | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: 1.Kindly,let me know what is the smallest item of useful information a computer can handle. 2.What ... A: A BIT is the smallest item of useful information a computer can handle. Short for binary digit, ... | |
| searching problem | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: this is gowtham kumar a beginner to internet, i have a problem in searching the appropriate ... A: Check out the following: http://www.bookmarket.com/101bm.html ... | |
| ethernet card | 7/1/2005 |
| Q: How can I tell if I have an ethernet card on my computer?---thanks A: Q - Is my computer ready for an Ethernet connection? A - To tell if your computer has Ethernet ... | |
| speed | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: how are you,,what is the difference between kbps and kBps(small case b and capital B) A: Kbps is short for kilobits per second, a measure of data transfer speed. Modems, for example, are ... | |
| internet explorer | 6/14/2005 |
| Q: pleas can you advise me on the best safe web site to go on so that i can have a system check done on ... A: http://sarc.com/ Scroll down and click on,"Free Online Virus and Security Check" Write down ... | |
| "best of web" list or directory | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: i am fairly new to the internet (i guess you can call me a "beginner"). i often use sites like yahoo ... A: Regarding Google, check out: http://www.google.com/help/interpret.html Check out the following ... | |
| BLOGs and RSS | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: What are BLOGs, and what are RSS feeds? A: A Blog is short for Web log, a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal ... | |
| Dear sir, Can you... | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: Can you please tell me how to create my own Email adress at hotmail? Can you please give me ... A: Create an account This topic is not available for MSN HotmailSympatico Mail. 1. Go to the ... | |
| Broadband vs. DSL | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: What is the difference between bradband internet connection and DSL internet connection? Would ... A: Check out the following sites for information: ... | |
| Red X | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: I am currently using Windows 98se and Outlook Express version 6. At times I get emails with a red x ... A: OLEXP: Image May Not Appear in Message Sent with Outlook Express SYMPTOMS When you receive a mail ... | |
| Red X | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: I am currently using Windows 98se and Outlook Express version 6. At times I get emails with a red x ... A: Check out the following from Microsoft: ... | |
| Passwords | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: I'm using Windows 98 (dinosaur, I know, but it does what I need), and have a question about the ... A: When you type in the password, you should be asked if you want Windows to remember it - each time. ... | |
| large photo storage | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: but now you have me worried! My daughter has already uploaded her photos into Yahoo..why don't you ... A: Sorry to have worried you, most of the storage places online are legit and I'm sure that Yahoo is. ... | |
| large photo storage | 4/27/2005 |
| Q: Lorry I have taken a lot of pictures while traveling and had them developed on disk at Walmart. Each ... A: Are you sure that each picture is over 1MB? Most likely it's the CD, not the individual pictures. If ... | |
| Intruders | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: -Thanks for your detailed answer, which, unfortunately, does not address my question. I just wanted ... A: Remote Systems are usually spyware but not always, that's why I mentioned to go to ... | |
| Intruders | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: I'd like to know just what the "Remote Systems" that try to gain access to a computer online are. I ... A: Do you have an antivirus program installed? If yes, do you update it once a week and then run a ... | |
| Sound Problems | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: When i play music using Winamp or WMP 10, when using my speakers, the sound is just fine, but when i ... A: Try updating the audio drivers. Drivers are frequently updated to eliminate bugs or incorporate ... | |
| Downloads Will Not Finish | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: When i download ICQ5 Lite, it gets about halfway done, then ought of a sudden it stops and when i ... A: Before installng a program from a CD or from the internet, it's a good idea to defrag first. By ... | |
| Message Service | 4/11/2005 |
| Q: I already tried that and it didn't work. I think it is coming from Window's Messenger, can you help ... A: To disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP (CautionIf your computer is part of a corporate ... | |
| Windows Trouble | 4/11/2005 |
| Q: Restarting my computer seemed to fix that problem, however i have 2 more problems that i think you ... A: Not knowing what version of Windows you are using, makes it harder to answer the first question. ... | |
| Message Service | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I actually have that already, and that was the first thing i tried and that didn't get rid of it. I ... A: When you ran Ad-aware SE, did you check for updates and set it as described above? Ad-aware SE ... | |
| Message Service | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: Message from Stop to Alert on 4/10/2005 6:57:21 pm STOP! WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION Window ... A: Download Ad-AwareŽ SE Personal Edition, a free program that you can download at: ... | |
| Windows Trouble | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I know this isn't your area, but maybe you can help. I don't know if i deleted something by accident ... A: Follow-up 4-10-05 10:30PM Hi Sherman, With Internet Explorer opened, right click one of the ... | |
| Java scripting | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: What's Java scripting?, Regards Nat A: JavaScript is a programming language, albeit a lightweight programming language. There is more ... | |
| web designing plz read | 3/31/2005 |
| Q: i know your thinkink hes stupid cause the catgory isnt it well i want to make a web site and i dont ... A: Check out the following: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1725631,00.asp ... | |
| Question | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: I won a prize while I was suffring the net ... How can I be sure if this is true or not .. By the ... A: I hope you didn't give them your credit card number. Hate to tell you but you didn't win anything. ... | |
| shortcut? | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: What is "shortcut"? I have a countless number of shortcut icons on desktop (shortcut to Internet ... A: A shortcut is a special type of file in some operating systems that points to another file or ... | |
| Re-send Email | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: Norton antivirus was unable to send your email message because the connection to your mail server ... A: When you view the Sent folder in Outlook Express, if a message hasn't been actually sent yet, the ... | |
| Favorites Folder | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: Is it possible to print out the Favorites Folder? A: When the number of links in your favorites list becomes large, being able to print and manage the ... | |
| Internet Connection | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: Our computer has a modem connection. It connects through juno web and works fine to surf the web. ... A: Juno has a reputation for disconnecting clients during the "busy" hours. Before downloading and/or ... | |
| problem | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: when i logon to internet sometime i recive messege this is alligal oppration it will be shut down & ... A: With Internet Explorer opened, go to Tools, Internet Options, under the General tab click Delete ... | |
| Making A Music Copy | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to go from WMP to a folder. I tried draggin the files to a folder off of my copied CD, ... A: You can open Media Library, put the songs you want on a PlayList, from then on, you would open the ... | |
| LocalNet | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: Sorry may have forgot to mention it, but LocalNet is now local to our area. And when i email them ... A: The following site shows that this ISP serves most of the US: http://www.localnet.com/coverage.cgi ... | |
| LocalNet | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: Does anyone have Localnet as there ISP. It states they have been around since 1994. Are they ... A: I go along with your parents on this one, even thoughLocalnet is in most of the US. I would ... | |
| Internet Problem for Win98 | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: Just yesterday we had a bad storm and the modem(Tower) came on by itself. We have a multi-outlet ... A: Sounds like the modem got "fried", sorry to say that. I would suggest purchasing a new modem, if you ... | |
| scan disc | 2/3/2004 |
| Q: Lorry. Thx again for your quick reply to my recent question re scan disc//cleanup & defrag. One ... A: yes Automatically fix errors should be checked when you scan the disk. Glad to hear that you don't ... | |
| system tools | 2/2/2004 |
| Q: I am 66 and trying to teach myself how to learn the computer so please bear with me. Is there any ... A: The first thing you want to do is run Disk Cleanup. The next would be to ScanDisk. Why? Why bother ... | |
| help | 10/11/2003 |
| Q: mike asking another beginner's question! I'm assuming that when asked 'do you want to open this ... A: Let's say you downloaded a program, sometimes it is a good idea to save it to disk, that way you can ... | |
| closing open programs! | 10/4/2003 |
| Q: lorry hi, i'm an absolute beginner! before down loading something from the net, i'm generally asked ... A: The icons for the programs that are running are located over by the Start button. The usual programs ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Top Expert on this page
If you are just starting out using the computer, I`ve been there and probably had the same questions you have. If I cannot answer your question, will suggest a someone or a site that wil be helpful.
I have been using Windows since 1994. Since then, have and still do answer questions on this and other various sites and am a local computer tech.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.