Internet Security Software Advice?My paid AVG Internet Security is about to expire. I'm looking into free software and am overwhelmed with all the choices. I'm using Firefox as my web browser with Windows 7.
Cleaning Dust Out of Keyboard?A technician pulled a lot of dust out of my son's keyboard, after his fan quit working. How do you clear dust out of your keyboard?
Computer Instruction Book?What is a really good hard copy book to buy that teaches you how to do shortcuts on the computer? Most of the books I have seen or either too basic or just deal with how to use email, internet, etc.
Website for Address Printing?I am looking for a web site that allows you to download or print the address portion of a postcard. Any suggestions?
Restoring Blank Shortcuts on a Hard Disk?I just recently added this old hard disk that was found in my house and that was a back-up disk for our Internet Cafe. It had so many files and among them were games. Sadly, I cannot open those games since they are blank shortcuts. The original file for that game was gone. How can I restore them?
Problems Opening Microsoft Office?Does my laptop need internet access to open my newly installed Microsoft Office program, or did I do something wrong?
Software for Studying Engineering Materials?Does anyone know of software for this area? Such software would help check our mind, by commanding numerical concepts, electromagnetic ideas, etc.
Refilling HP Cartridges?Can you refill HP cartridges?
Refilled Printer Ink Volume?How can I tell how much ink is in the compatible cartridges as compared to the originals?
Can't Open Yahoo Mail Account?My Yahoo mail account is not opening. I have been using it for the past many years, but from last two months I did not open it and now I am unable to access it. My ID and password are not working. Please help.
Installing MagicJack on a Laptop?How do I install the MagicJack on my lap top? It is a Toshiba with Windows 7 and a Claro Mobile Internet 3.5 G. Thank you very much.
Converting Mac Files to PC Windows 7 Documents?I have some old Mac files that I badly need to convert to PC files in Windows 7 or XP environment. My MacDrive 2000 can do that very well except it is not compatible with Windows 7 or XP.
Troubleshooting Computer Problems When Keyboarding?My computer keeps jumping around. I can't write a complete sentence. What could be the problem?
Safe Movie Download Sites?Does anyone know of any safe sites to download movies to my laptop? Thanks.
Creating an Auto Fill File for Your Name and Address?Does any one know of a free site that will store your name and address and then automatically put it in wherever you are asked to enter your name and address?
Restarting a MagicJack?How does one restart the MagicJack connection? I have been using MagicJack for three years. This is the first I got a request to restart.
Getting Rid of Songs on My iPhone?I downloaded a lot of old songs from iTunes to my iPhone. A few of them I don't care for. I can't figure out how to delete them. I don't expect any money to be refunded. I just want them off my phone. My phone is the g3 iPhone if that makes any difference.
Downloading a Free 2012 Monthly Calendar with Holidays?I'm wanting to download a calendar with holidays and would like the previous and next month on each page. I come from a very large family and have 70 relatives. I want to do a personalized calendar for the family members.
Identifying Temporary Internet Files?I upgraded to Internet Explorer 9 a couple of months ago and have been having some trouble with some websites. While checking my browser settings, I noticed something I'm wondering about.
Shopping for Laptops?Where can I get a new or refurbished 15.6 inch laptop, with CD and DVD burner?
Watermarking Photos Before Uploading?I was wondering if I should watermark my photo before uploading?
Problems with Google Voice?I have Google voice and the system has had a lot of problems. It has been down off and on for weeks, for calls in the US, and to other countries. I finally got through to Germany, but the audio was poor! What can cause this problem? Thank you!
Problems Deleting Email on AOL?I am trying to read email on my AOL account. When I click the email to delete, it deletes two lines instead of one. Is there a setting I can change to stop this?
Free Clip Art Site?Can you suggest a specific Halloween clip art site which is free?
Enlarging the Screen Display on a Laptop?How do I make my laptop screen larger? I can barely read it.
PDA Hotsync Issue?I have an older PDA (Palm m505) that doesn't sync correctly. When I do a hot sync, it transfers all the data except the date book (calendar). Does anyone have any suggestions?
Printing Coupons with Barcodes?How do I print coupons with barcodes? Can I install a printing program that will do this? I know it can be done, because I have done so before. Please help!
Using Quickbooks Computer Software?Has anyone used Quickbooks for a personal checking account?
Computer Was Left in a Hot Car?My daughter left her computer in the hot car it now has a shatter symbol on the screen. Is there anything she can do to repair it?
Unable to Send, Forward, or Delete Email?I can open my emails, but as of yesterday I can not delete, forward, reply, or send. Those options are not loaded; even the update option won't work.
Pages Too Big for Computer Screen?How do I make a page fit the computer screen: they are too big?
Less Free Disk Space After Document Cleanup?Does anyone know what caused less free disk space to occur after cleaning up oodles of MBs of old and unnecessary documents, videos and photos? Shouldn't there be more instead of less percentage of free disk space?
Digital Camera Won't Connect to Computer?Does anyone have a suggestion(s) to help troubleshoot why all of a sudden my Canon PowerShot S2 IS digital camera has stopped having download capability to my computer? Is it the camera and/or some sort of computer glitch that needs to be reprogrammed?
Uninstalling Internet Explorer 9?I recently downloaded Windows 9, I hate it; how do I get rid of it?
Looking for a Games and Chat Website?Yesterday, I stumbled upon a wonderful-looking games/chat website, like a fool did not bookmark it, don't remember the name, and now can't find it again. I've tried a Google search using the same search terms (as near as I can remember them), but can't find it.
How Safe is Downloading Antivirus Software Trial Packs?How do I download a trial pack for antivirus software? Is it useful and safe to do this?
Using OpenOffice.org Instead of MS Word?After eight years, our computer is finally showing its age. It has served us well. I will have a lot of learning to do with our new computer operating system, MS Windows 7, 64-bit operating system, once we buy it.
Finding On-line Grocery Coupons?I live in Canada, but I do my grocery shopping in the states. Can anyone tell me how to find coupons that I would be able to print off to use over there. Thank you.
Finding a Lost Relative?I am trying to find my sister I have not seen for 20 years and am having trouble. How can I locate her current address and phone number?
Number Pad Doesn't Work with Garry's Mod Game?I got a game called Garry's Mod and I tried putting a turret on a jeep and it didn't work. Later I tried to make a car shown in the tutorial; I did exactly what it said and it didn't work. Nothing using numbers works please help!
Number Keys Don't Work with GMod?I got GMod and anything requiring the number keys except changing weapons doesn't work. Please help :(
Saving Money on Your iPhone?Do you have any tips for saving money on an iPhone and data plan (other than not having one). Please share your ideas.
Free Downloads of Space Rockets and Martians?Is anyone aware of a source of free downloads of space rockets, Martians, etc.?
What Internet Home Page Do You Use?I have used Google as my home page since it launched, but have been quite irritated with it since they came up with 'Google Instant' a few months ago. It slows my searches way, way down and also Instant does not show my MacAfee alerts of whether a link is okay, etc.
Cursor Problems With Dell Inspirion Laptop?I have a Dell laptop Inspirion, and I'm on AOL 9.6 which is compatible with my system. As I type I am accidentally hitting possibly the space bar and or other keys and my cursor jumps to some previous place in my email. I've never had this problem before with other computers.
Printer Ink on Skin?I got a lot of black printer ink on my hands. The only household cleaner that removed it was Shout Stain Remover. It removed the ink completely with 3 applications.
Website To Help Plan a Trip from Oklahoma to Spokane?I am a 48 year old female and am going to drive from Oklahoma to Spokane WA with 2 dogs. I am looking for a site that would not only map my way, but give me places to stay every 350 miles that are pet friendly so I can call ahead. Any advise? Thanks!
Cleaning a Laptop Screen?What do you use to clean the screen on a laptop computer? I think one of my grandsons must have been trying to hide their fingerprints from the screen and now it is all greasy looking. Thanks.
Function of Top Left Key on a Gateway Keyboard?I need to know what the function is of the top left button on my Gateway keyboard, model KB0532? It looks like a half moon. When I pressed it the computer shut off. Please help.
Epson Print Head Nozzle Seems Clogged?I have an Epson printer and I think my black is clogged. Any ideas how to make it write again? I've been using ink that is not Epson.
Letters Wearing Off My Brand New Dell Keyboard?Does anyone have a suggestion for replacing the letters on the keyboard? The most used ones which in my case are a, s, d, e, r, and t are almost completely gone.
Email Contacts Icon Missing on Dell with Windows 7 OS?When I go to send an e-mail I have lost the word (icon) on my Dell (Windows 7) computer for the contacts.
Setting Up a PayPal Account?I am wanting to set up a Paypal account and don't feel like it is good to use the charge card I use now for that. I'm afraid it's not safe. I'm not sure a prepaid card is the way to go; do you need one for Paypal?
Inspirational Websites to Help Cope With Illness in the Family?Devastated by cancer! My 68-year old boyfriend has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, and was just told last week that "he only has 4-6 months to live," because it has now spread to his left shoulder, liver, and the base of his brain.
Where Can I Find Free Pipe Game Downloads?Does anyone know of a web site that I might be able to get an older version of the Pipe game to download free? I think the one I used to play was in "98 or "99. Even one that is almost like it might be OK too.Thanks.
New MagicJack Does Not Work With Windows XP?I had a MagicJack for 2 years. It worked great, but I had to replace it. I bought a new one and now get this message: "MJ not supported on your version of Windows, detected version, Win9x 4.10". I have WinXP.
Converting VHS Tapes to Digital on Computer?How can I cheaply convert my old VHS tapes to digital on my PC? Can I hook up a VCR to a USB port or something and record from there?
Page Display Blurry at Bottom When Using Internet 8?When using Internet Explore 8, my grocery ad page is blurry on the bottom half. Why would this happen?
Free Slingo Game Downloads?I want free downloads of slingo games. Where can I find them, please?
Running Corel Photohouse 3 on a Vista Computer?I tried to get my Vista OS computer to run Corel Photohouse 3. It says that there needs to be a registry entry to get it to run properly and to use Regedit for this.
Grade School Science Project Website?I am looking for a website that has quality, low cost (or free using stuff at home) easy science projects and/or experiments for a first or second grader. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Why Can't I Email Photos Using Windows 7 and Dial-up Internet Access?I have Windows 7, I can't email family pictures. I do have dial up, no fast internet where I'm at. Windows Live will not let me email the pictures, I did change my email to hotmail.com, didn't work. Can any one tell me what to do?
Where Can I Download Free Videos for Basic Sewing Instructions?Would anyone know of a web site where I can download, for free, complete sewing instructions in video form? I need something really basic as it is something I can't master without seeing how it's done.
Trouble Viewing Web Pages on a Notebook?I recently received an Aspire One notebook but when viewing web pages, I constantly have to scroll up and down and across to be able to see the whole page at the same time. Can this be fixed? If so, how?
Copying a Game to a Computer Without Internet Connection?I have internet on one of my computers, but I want to put a game on the one without internet. How do I do that?
Keeping Track of Passwords?What is a good way for a person to keep track of their many pass words?
Adjusting E-mail Screen Settings?Part of my contact list is covered by the width of my e-mail messages. How do I adjust the screen?
Frugal Decorating Web Site?I am looking for a frugal decorating website? Any ideas?
Inexpensive Laptop Recommendations?I need to find out where to get really decent newer laptops for cheap or trade.
Cookbook Software or Template?Is there any free software to make my own cookbook?
Free Version of WordPerfect?Does anyone know of a free program for WordPerfect and labels? I googled free WordPerfect but most of the sites are not really free. Thank you.
Choosing a Computer Operating System?Which is the best OS?
Restoring Icons to Toolbar?Some icons I regularly used have disappeared from my toolbar, like bookmark, e-mail, spellcheck, etc. How do I get them back and possibly find others I would like to have? Safety and privacy is important also. Can you help me? Are there tutorials?
Anti-Virus Software With JAWS Screen Reader?I use the JAWS screen-reader, and currently use AVG Pro for anti-virus protection. A friend recently switched from the AVG free version to Microsoft Security Essentials, which is also a free download. I'm strongly considering the switch, but I'm hesitant.
Locating Someone on the Internet?I need solid, tried and true suggestions for using the internet to locate someone. I've looked into the "People Find" type sites that charge and find outdated info. Can anyone help direct me to free sites that might be of help, especially if someone has a name change?
Reinstalling Windows XP?I like my old desktop with Windows XP. My new computer with Windows 7 is not compatible with the printer, scanner, copier and some software I have. It' stressful because I need to use those machines and don't want to buy new ones for the new computer.
Blocking Myspace?How can I block Myspace on my computer?
Looking for Online Social Groups?Does anyone know of any good social networking sites other than darn Facebook or Twitter? I joined a good one called Eons.com about 7 months ago following the suggestion of someone here on ThriftyFun and really like it, but there are rumors going around that Eons is about to fold up.
Adjusting the Display Ratio on a Laptop?I have a desktop with a monitor which has a 4:3 ratio display. I have a new laptop which has a widescreen display. I would like my photos on the laptop to display at the 4:3 ratio. Is there any way I can adjust the laptop to display at 4:3?
Converting a Wired Printer to Wireless?I want to go wireless with my HP printer that's not sold as a wireless printer. My question is: Is there a way to go wireless with this printer? I know that I have to purchase a wireless router; that much I do know.
Websites Offering Free Computer Software Classes?I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any web sites where I could download free computer courses starting with beginners and moving up (not to the advanced level). I have Googled it, but the ones that state they are free, are not.
Two Devices (Computer and Xbox) One Modem?I have one computer in my home and 1 user of Xbox. We use a modem for both. If I want to change it so that the Xbox is not connected to the same modem as my internet, what do I need? A modem and a router? I am confused, as you can tell! Please help.
How Many Mbps are Best for a Residential DSL?For my DSL how many Mbps do I really need?
Trouble Printing Email Content Only?I am relatively new with the computer and was wondering how do I print a letter with nothing else, but the letter printing out. I am trying to print from my E-Mail. I always get all the info at the top of screen on my letters. Thanks and God bless!
Downloading and Playing Movies on My Computer?Many thanks to the replies. I still can't open the downloaded movies with AVI on them. Here is what comes up: "Windows media player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file".
Computer Is Running Slowly?My computer is very slow. It takes like 5 minutes just to get on Safari. How do I fix that?
Safely Downloading Emodicons?Hi. Would anyone know how to get emoticons free on my computer? When I have clicked to receive them there is usually a charge. Many thanks.
Where Can I Get Emoticons?How can I get emoticons to add to my Facebook posts?
Computer Monitor is Stuck at 800x600?Does anyone know how to set your graphics card so that your computer will recognize that it has higher graphics than 800x600?
Computer Tip for Degree Symbol?How can I get a degree symbol on my Logitech Dinova wireless keyboard? My keyboard has no right hand number board or
What to Do When Your Email Account is Hacked?Somebody hacked my email account and they changed my password and everything. I tried to access it with the safety questions that you must complete to make an account, but they have been changed also.
Selling On Craigslist?How do I sell used appliances on Craigslist?
Can You Recall a Sent Email Before It Is Read?Is there a way to retrieve a sent email right after it has been sent? I sent one and realized I wanted to change a word, but didn't know how to retrieve it before it was read.
Deleting Bookmarks in Firefox?How do you delete sites from your Firefox bookmarks?
Displaying Favorites in Firefox Similar to Internet Explorer Layout?When I had Internet Explorer, my "Favourites" were visibly listed down the left hand side of my screen. I don't know how to have a similar set-up, now that I have Firefox with Bing as my homepage.
Trouble Logging into AOL.com Email Account?My daughter forgot her email account for aol.com. Can we do anything for figure it out?
Help Creating a Blog?How do I set up a blog?
Trouble Installing Seagate Driver for External Hard Drive?How do I install Seagate driver software? I installed my Seagate external hard drive ST3160026 easily the first time. When I tried to do it again because I changed computers, the installation wizard did not come out. I cannot install the software.
Downloading Images from a Digital Camera?I tried to download the images in my Nikon digital camera to my computer today. The images do not display in the camera's folder as they usually do.
Advice for Updating a Company Website?My new boss wants me to update the company website and I don't know how! Can anyone tell me how I go about doing this? Help, please!
Firefox Cannot Find Server Error Message?Firefox won't let me get to links. I usually get to the first link, but when I click on a link in that web site I get a Firefox error, "Firefox cannot find the server" of whatever I'm trying to connect to. If I continue to click on the "try again" box it eventually goes on to it.
Looking for Help Using skype.com?I need help on skype.com! I have no idea how to add my cousins who live somewhere else. I have already downloaded my free video chat, but it says in order to add friends I must go to my directory. How do I go there? Thanks.
Setting Up an Exchange Account for Microsoft Outlook?How do I set up an exchange account for Microsoft Outlook so I can share my calendar with someone else?
Python 2.2.1 Programming Language?Why do I need Python 2.2.1.
Adjust My Computer's Screen Size?How do I change the size of my computer screen display?
Problems Using Roboform Password Manager Software?A while ago someone on this site gave me the great tip to use Roboform to store and retrieve passwords. It has been a great tool, since it popped up everytime I reached a site needing a password and automatically filled fields or saved password, if I wanted.
Trouble Connecting to the Internet on New Laptop?My husband bought me a laptop for my birthday. Problem: I can not get on the internet. When I bring it back to Staples, it works fine. When I try it anywhere else it doesn't. I have tried the library, but it won't go anywhere, but the library web site. anyone who has one.
MagicJack Indicates That It Is Not Connected But It Is?My magicJack's little blue light comes on for about 1 second then it goes out. Then I'm told that it's not connected, but it is connected. What can I do to make a call?