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Web searching and Internet Explorer10/6/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: The problem is not so much the color of the links on the sites. It is that the changed color does ...
  A: As far as the colors - it is called browser quirks. This morning - when I woke up, my browser ...
Web searching and Internet Explorer10/6/2004Scottgem
  Q: The other way members could share a list of the URL's that they have visited, is by emailing the ...
  A: First, posting it on a WEB page would make e-mailing unnecessary. At most, you might just need to ...
Web searching and Internet Explorer10/5/2004Pat Dunlap
  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: ...
Web searching and Internet Explorer10/5/2004Scottgem
  Q: Do you know a solution to these 2 problems? Overcoming them would help a lot of people find what ...
  A: Problem 1 - Windows maintains a history of sites you visit and links followed. Frankly I'm not sure ...
Web searching and Internet Explorer10/5/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: Do you know a solution to these 2 problems? Overcoming them would help a lot of people find what ...
  A: Problem 1 Actually a lot of sites are constantly using something that is called CSS - Cascading ...
Internet connection10/4/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: Why can't I connect to Internet through the desktop? I can open IE thru Files Directory but not thru ...
  A: Try going to Start - Control Panel - Add / Remove Programs. Locate Microsoft Internet Explorer & ...
can you watch soccer games online?10/1/2004Pat Dunlap
  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.9/27/2004Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
my own website9/22/2004Scottgem
  Q: How do you go about putting your own website on the internet? Is it free? Once you've done it, ...
  A: There are several options for putting up a WEB site. There are places, like geocities.com where you ...
online shopping9/18/2004John W. Watson
  Q: just how safe is it now to shop online. i maybe a litte behind times. i am sure it is a lot safer ...
  A: Dan- Depending on what site you use depends on safety. A site like Amazon.com is very safe. ...
System restore9/17/2004Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
Internet Connection9/13/2004Lorry
  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 ...
Applications detecting connection9/13/2004Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
Teaching it to children9/6/2004John W. Watson
  Q: I am a new primary school teacher and I believe in interactive education as a means to reach ...
  A: Hoss- There are tons of great sites for kids on the internet. I don't know of any off the top of ...
connection9/3/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: sir what is the difference between cable and broadband connection
  A: Well broadband connection is usually a high speed connection - like cable or DSL actually . The ...
World Wide Web9/1/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: My Question "When i meant simple i did not mean that simple. There is got to be more on what is the ...
  A: Well you access the www via the internet. The internet is the infrastructure & the way to access ...
What is the Internet?8/31/2004John W. Watson
  Q: What is the internet? Can you tell me in a simple explaination of the term internet? and what it is ...
  A: Chris- For kids, make an analogy. Explain that the internet is like a huge city. There are some ...
A web site I use has disappeared8/30/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: For the past 4 or 5 days I have not been able to access a site I have been using regularly (just ...
  A: It is working on my computer. Sometimes, you can go to www.dnsstuff.com & "ping" the site to see if ...
Wireless Internet8/26/2004John W. Watson
  Q: How does wireless internet work? I Just bought a notebook and i was wondering what all I would need ...
  A: Ellisha- Wireless internet is almost like making your laptop a cellphone. Essentially, if you have ...
understanding the internet8/22/2004John W. Watson
  Q: How does a conceptual understanding of the internet as a bunch of information and communication help ...
  A: Ben- I honestly don't believe it does. The internet can be the most helpful, yet scary place on ...
Screen Saver8/19/2004John W. Watson
  Q: Take a look at your answer. Did part of it get cut off? Also, I did not ask about "Wall ...
  A: John- My apologies, I misread the question. I haven't used Win98 in a long time but I have a ...
alt.binaries8/18/2004Jimmy
  Q: I'm wondering how alt.binaries groups work. Could you please explain them? Thanks. ~Kate
  A: In short my understanding of them are: Similar to forums you have groups of interest where you can ...
bloodhound virus8/16/2004Jimmy
  Q: i have windos xp when i open the computer there is a warning bloodhound virus, but when i run norton ...
  A: What kind of warning message is it? does it look like a windows xp error message or does norton ...
free ISP recommendation for occasional use8/13/2004Scottgem
  Q: I am looking for advice on free Internet service providers for occasional use as back-up in case my ...
  A: When you consider that it costs a significant amount of money to operate an ISP, you wonder how they ...
free ISP recommendation for occasional use8/13/2004Huw
  Q: I am looking for advice on free Internet service providers for occasional use as back-up in case my ...
  A: and thanks for your questions. Unfortunately I live in the UK so I can't really give advice about ...
change from dial up to broadband8/2/2004Jimmy
  Q: Jimmy, I am about to change from dial up to broadband, I am unsure whether I remove the dial up bits ...
  A: S. Gallo, the only thing you only really need to do is to ensure you no longer have your pc ...
reference7/26/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: sir when you install updates to a software,,,,it downloads a reference file,,,,sir what is the ...
  A: It could contain your IP address, what version you had before, the serial number, time you ...
re your recent help and more7/25/2004Huw
  Q: I am back from a break and very happy with your prompt and ‘understandable' response! My antivirus ...
  A: I've done a bit of research on the DSO exploit and found this thread on a message board: ...
removing add/spyware personally7/14/2004Huw
  Q: Once again your help is needed Firstly a brief rundown of this situation followed by a couple of ...
  A: and thanks for your question. This is a strange one. I just can't think of any reason TWO separate ...
problem7/12/2004Lorry
  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 ...
Windows Messenger n MSN Explorer7/11/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: How can I remove user names from Windows Messenger Ver 4.7 and MSN Explorer. I running on Windows XP ...
  A: Start>Settings>Control Panel>User Accounts Depending on the view, it may be in the upper left-hand ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004Scottgem
  Q: I have an XP, and after awhile of using the computer for like a month, i get this file called ~ that ...
  A: Did you get all the latest updates to AdAware? You might also consider trying to use Spybot. Another ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004Huw
  Q: I have an XP, and after awhile of using the computer for like a month, i get this file called ~ that ...
  A: and thanks for your question. I haven't heard of this one before, but it sounds to me like the work ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004Axel
  Q: I have an XP, and after awhile of using the computer for like a month, i get this file called ~ that ...
  A: It looks like your machine got some malicious code on it; what you can do is to restore your XP to a ...
Trying to get rid of ~7/10/2004Corey Bryant
  Q: I have an XP, and after awhile of using the computer for like a month, i get this file called ~ that ...
  A: It's caused by an update to either Outlook or Outlook Express writing a temporary file. That file is ...
proxy7/6/2004Axel
  Q: What is a proxy or a proxy server?
  A: Proxy Servers A proxy server is a kind of buffer between your computer and the Internet ...
Connecting to the Internet6/24/2004Axel
  Q: Axel When I click on Outlook or iExplorer I get asked if I want to connect to the internet, which I ...
  A: It seems that your connection isn't recognized as default by the system. Go to "Connections" tab ...
Internet browser6/22/2004Jimmy
  Q: please can you tell me which is a better browser internet explorer 6.0 or opera 7.51 with java my ...
  A: Opera would be a good option for your requirements as it is considerably faster than IE & would ...
How to communicate over Internet with camera6/19/2004Axel
  Q: I want to set up my son and I with cameras so we can communicate with an Internet connection for our ...
  A: Usually, the webcams are coming with their own software which have to be installed on your computer. ...

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