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INTERNET URL11/11/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
INTERNET URL11/11/2006Scottgem
  Q: Can you tell me who I could talk to (that runs the internet) in order to get the programming changed ...
  A: This is not a function of the Internet but of your browser. The Domain Name system (DNS) maintains ...
Browser11/10/2006Pat Dunlap
  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: ...
What is the better internet connection?11/9/2006Scottgem
  Q: i currently use comcast high speed Internet. i have a lot of trouble with an online game i play. ...
  A: Generally Cable is faster than DSL. But DSL is a tiered service and it depends on what tier you pay ...
Removing and deleteing11/6/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 stop11/3/2006Pat Dunlap
  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. ...
URL shortcuts11/2/2006Lorry
  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 ...
Internet Connection10/31/2006Scottgem
  Q: I have DSL 6000 internet connection now. I have an offer for DSL 16000 for almost the same price. ...
  A: DSL speeds are only guaranteed between your modem and the central Office (CO) you are connected to. ...
lost a favourite10/31/2006Lorry
  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 ...
re: uploading?10/30/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 computer10/29/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
A computer's IP address10/27/2006Scottgem
  Q: Well it's my old friend Scott - still answering questions. Good to see ya again Scott. What I am ...
  A: Each computer on a network is assigned a unique IP address. This address is used to determine who ...
Back up10/25/2006Lorry
  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 up10/24/2006Lorry
  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 ...
blog vs. groups10/24/2006Ken Ivey
  Q: The hot thing today is blogging. I checked out some blog sites and I was wondering if it's there is ...
  A: I've used both - and I've found that a main difference between a blog and a group is which hoops a ...
upload speed vs download speed10/17/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
internet10/11/2006Pat Dunlap
  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.10/7/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
download and burn cd10/5/2006Lorry
  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 ...
email address9/28/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
ActiveX Control9/21/2006Lorry
  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 ...
ActiveX control9/21/2006John W. Watson
  Q: Since last few days I am getting a warning message about pornographic images being stored in my Hard ...
  A: Sorry for the delayed response! It sounds like you're getting fooled by an advertisement disguised ...
Website Failing to Load9/20/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 contact9/16/2006Pat Dunlap
  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, ...
Slow dial up9/9/2006John W. Watson
  Q: CAN I GET A DIFFERANT DIAL UP NUMBER TO SPEED UP MY CONNECTION? AND FINDING THE SERVER SEEMS TO BE A ...
  A: Max- Thanks for your question! Regarding your dial-up number, that's an issue that you will have to ...
Mozilla Firefox v Internet Explorer8/24/2006John W. Watson
  Q: Im probably not the first to have asked this but, although mozilla and internet explorer have ...
  A: James- Thanks for your question! Actually, you are the first person to ask me this! The speed of ...
word verification8/18/2006John W. Watson
  Q: What are the "word verification" boxes used for? Before you sign up for an email or something like ...
  A: Jash- Thanks for your question! There are some programs that have the ability to fill out online ...
new monitor and internet connection8/8/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
Cars8/2/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 Batching8/2/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
differences between data fil and executable file8/1/2006John W. Watson
  Q: What is the difference between data file and executable file? Can you share the concept of the two ...
  A: Linda- Thanks for your question. To put it simply, an executable file, usually ending with a .exe ...
info for an 80 year old7/9/2006John W. Watson
  Q: I need to know which high speed provider is best for a beginer like me. I have had yahoo for a ...
  A: Dottie- Thanks so much for your question! I can tell you that I don't like Comcast but I do like ...
cable connection6/20/2006John W. Watson
  Q: first off... i dont kno if im in the right spot, if im not, can you redirect this to the right spot, ...
  A: Jon- Thanks for your question, I'll answer it to the best of my ability. When internet speeds are ...
automatically go to internet4/11/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
automatically go to internet4/11/2006Lorry
  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 ...
using the internet4/5/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...
need to know3/2/2006Lorry
  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 ...
Emailing large video files2/21/2006Huw
  Q: Good day! My name is Annie. I would like to ask on how to compress or chop a video file that is ...
  A: What you need is a video/file splitting application. I've never used them myself but one has been ...
connection1/30/2006Lorry
  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 ...
connection1/30/2006Pat Dunlap
  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 ...

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