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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| web search for original music scores | 6/28/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| DSL Modem | 6/26/2007 | Matt |
| Q: I have Embarq DSL. Can I put another modem on a phone extension so I can use my laptop from another ... A: Just for future reference, please keep your questions to the appropriate categories. This question ... | ||
| not sure | 6/25/2007 | Ken Ivey |
| Q: I have IE7. Google is my homepage. I have lost the toolbar which shows up top and the one on bottom ... A: Wow! I hate when that happens. This really doesn't sound like an Internet Explorer question, but a ... | ||
| re: Two questions | 6/24/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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: ... | ||
| re: Two questions: | 6/24/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: Perhaps you can help: 1. What percentage of online advertising inventory is unsold? 2. A company ... A: >>1. What percentage of online advertising inventory is unsold? I would think this is a service and ... | ||
| new dialer connection | 6/22/2007 | Ken Ivey |
| Q: Greetings, I've got AOL broadband through TimeWarner cable at my home which tends to work ok with ... A: but we'll give it the a shot. First, make sure your phone line is working, and the cord is good. ... | ||
| new dialer connection | 6/22/2007 | Sean Wcisel |
| Q: Greetings, I've got AOL broadband through TimeWarner cable at my home which tends to work ok with ... A: I'm afraid I won't be able to help too much with this one. I haven't worked much with either AOL or ... | ||
| internet explorer | 6/14/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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, ... | ||
| INTERNET | 6/13/2007 | Scottgem |
| Q: When you buy a computer, there are all these internet icons: on your desktop; in your start key; and ... A: The reason all those icons are there is because (with the exception of Internet Explorer) the ... | ||
| FAX | 6/13/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| internet beginners | 6/8/2007 | Lorry |
| 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 ... | ||
| Setting up an ecommerce store ? | 6/2/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| Wireless internet options while traveling | 5/27/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: Okay, do I have this right? There are three wireless scenarios after I install a wireless modem or ... A: Or what I do is subscribe to the cable company and have my own secure wireless network at home. ... | ||
| Crazy Browser doesnt load, but Opera will. | 5/23/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: I have been using Crazy Browser for quite some time now, and up until about a day ago, it hasn't ... A: You probably have two issues happening and it needs to be broken down to two. Crazy browser: What ... | ||
| gmail and more | 5/19/2007 | Scottgem |
| Q: Question #1 I've signed up for gmail. When one wants to learn which movies are playing in your area, ... A: #1 I don't use that feature of Google. Generally, I have a movie I want to see rather then looking ... | ||
| pornographic pictures found | 5/18/2007 | Lorry |
| 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 ... | ||
| CHANGE COMPUTERS. | 5/13/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: This computer is working OK with my ISP., but I am getting a new computer and need to change the ... A: it depends on the type of connection - but usually yes. if the ISP provides an installation disc, ... | ||
| cannot find server | 5/8/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: cannot connect to internet explorer. the page cannot be displayed. I show I have internet ... A: Internet explorer is just a browser that allows you to connect to the internet. Does your ... | ||
| How to use Internet | 5/7/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 out | 5/6/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| connectivity | 5/4/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: My internet connectivity has been spotty of late. I have a cable connection but sometimes I can get ... A: I had this problem actually when we started to use cable. Turned out it was the modem. They came ... | ||
| make a tri fold flyer | 4/28/2007 | Ken Ivey |
| Q: Do you know anything about designing and printing tri-fold flyers? I have to make one up on polydrug ... A: which has several built-in templates. Alternatively, you can try ... | ||
| windows vista | 4/27/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 enhancement | 4/19/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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: ... | ||
| add remove programs question | 4/16/2007 | Matt |
| Q: When I TRY TO REMOVE GOOGLE EARTH FROM ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS I GET A MESSAGE FROM THE INSTALL SHIELD ... A: This is a very easy fix. First, go to my computer, then go to the C:\ drive. You will see various ... | ||
| Choosing a Internet Provider?? | 4/13/2007 | Lorry |
| 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 ... | ||
| portal marketing. | 4/11/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| slow, slow internet connection | 4/10/2007 | Matt |
| Q: I am a 68 year old grandmother with no technical knowlege. I hope you can help. I live in an area ... A: Your question was sent to the question pool because the expert you chose was unable to answer, so i ... | ||
| viruses? | 4/2/2007 | Matt |
| Q: a;; these girls give me they email address wonting my to write them at that adress. should I WRITE ... A: Your question was sent to the question pool because the expert you chose was unable to answer, so i ... | ||
| ethernet,internet etc | 3/29/2007 | Scottgem |
| Q: 1 what is ethernet.I am told my house is wired with etthernet which reaches up to the wall plates. ... A: Ethernet is a standard protocol for networking computer devices. I suspect that what is really the ... | ||
| stop sign when at sites | 3/28/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: my computer is dell with windows XP, its almost like its a parental block or somthing but does it at ... A: There was nothing really on there that I saw. Does ... | ||
| Enabling "cookies" | 3/28/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| Enabling "cookies" | 3/28/2007 | Steve |
| 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: What i believe ou need to do is clear temp files, cookies, and the cache. Go to tools, internet ... | ||
| I onam looking for the best nonbiased reviews | 3/25/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: Corey Bryant, I am new to the Internet and I would like to know where do you go to find the best,the ... A: have you checked the Consumer Report's website? Unfortunately, most sites out there, are going to ... | ||
| INTERNET SPEED | 3/17/2007 | Pat Dunlap |
| 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 ... | ||
| Website terms | 3/15/2007 | Scottgem |
| Q: I have a question that may not be in your field of expertise - but I'm giving it a try anyway. Can ... A: A Hit generally means someone entered your URL into a browser. Visits usually mean the same thing, ... | ||
| red x | 3/5/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: it happens on all the sites. my browser is internet 8. i do get active x warning and not the latest ... A: I am not familiar at all with internet 8 - never heard of it actually. But now you have me ... | ||
| Home users | 2/1/2007 | Lorry |
| 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: ... | ||
| wifi signal booster | 2/1/2007 | Scottgem |
| Q: I have only had my notebook computer (Compaq Presario V5204NR) for a few months. I am such a novice, ... A: Ahhh, so your are stealing someone else's broadband (just kidding). I'm gathering by your response, ... | ||
| Priniting from the Internet | 1/30/2007 | Corey Bryant |
| Q: Whenever I print something from an internet page it drops down at least one font size (to too ... A: Sorry - I was on vacation and it seems that their vacation mod never works. HTML pages were not ... | ||
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My expertise is searching the Internet for answers to almost any question or topic imaginable. I know how to ask the right question. Just want to help others to try to find answers. The least I could do is try. I enjoy the search.
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I have 25 years experience in looking for answers for repairs to
international adoptions to languages to, well, you name it.
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