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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.

 

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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.

 

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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?

 

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Computer Virus Alert: System ToolsVery nasty virus has resurfaced!"System Tools" will suddenly appear on your screen and begin scanning your system. DO NOT CLICK ONTO ANY OF THE TABS!

 

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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?

 

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Free Slingo Game Downloads?I want free downloads of slingo games. Where can I find them, please?

 

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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.

 

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Update Router for Better Internet PerformanceWhen you signed up for DSL, I'm sure that the ISP furnished you with their router, which I'm confident is not the best quality, even mediocre. I recently had one of my computer-geek friends over at the house and he saw my modem and went into shock.

 

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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?

 

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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.

 

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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?

 

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Link: Free Screen Capture SoftwareHaving trouble capturing your screen with a 'scrolling' mode? I've been fighting PicPick for months now. All works wonderful except when I want to capture something with the scrolling mode, nothing seemed to work.

 

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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?

 

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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?

 

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Avoid Getting Distracted by Interesting WebsitesI have found what I think is a simple solution to being distracted by "click on". You know, you're looking at a really good site when you see something interesting - you click on the link and before you know where you are, you have wandered off into the great unknown.

 

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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.

 

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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?

 

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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?

 

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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.

 

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Blocking Myspace?How can I block Myspace on my computer?

 

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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.

 

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Print Preview to Read EmailsTo save time when reading e-mails that have more than one page, I hit the print button. I don't print the e-mail, but can often read the whole e-mail without having to page forward multiple times. Saves lot's of time.

 

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Link: Team Viewer to Share Your ComputerHave computer problems that you can't correct, but you have a trusted computer-geek friend, and that friend doesn't live close by or can't come over. Well, there's a FREE download that will allow him/her to join you 'on' your computer.

 

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Link: "Shuffling" Software For Random Numbers or NamesThere is a tiny freeware computer program, "The Hat", for all versions of Windows. Basically, you type a list of names, then click the 'Shuffle' button. When finished shuffling, click the 'Stop' button.

 

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How Many Mbps are Best for a Residential DSL?For my DSL how many Mbps do I really need?

 

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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".

 

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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.

 

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Where Can I Get Emoticons?How can I get emoticons to add to my Facebook posts?

 

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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?

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Deleting Bookmarks in Firefox?How do you delete sites from your Firefox bookmarks?

 

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Link: Internet Coupon ScamI just read this clip about fake internet coupons and thought I'd pass it along. It's just hard to know what sites that can be trusted these days.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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!

 

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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.

 

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Searching Documents for Word or Phrase You can eliminate wasting time proofing a document looking for a particular phrase or word (i.e., if you opened a 120 page document and you were searching for something related to "Vitamin A"), by doing the following:

 

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Python 2.2.1 Programming Language?Why do I need Python 2.2.1.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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?

 

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Deleting Favorites From Homepage?This may sound dumb, especially if you are computer savvy which I am not. Anyway, I would like to know how you remove something from your "favorites list" on your toolbar. I put something there by accident and I don't know how to remove it. Thanks for any help!

 

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Debit Card Number Stolen While Shopping on a Secure Site?Any idea how a computer with a good security system and firewall could have been hacked for my debit card number? I live alone and only order used books online from reputable sites. No one could have known my card number, it's entered in on the site.

 

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Customizing Windows 7 OS?I have Windows 7 on my computer, it is an HP. I know there is a lot of stuff that can be deleted, but don't know what to keep or delete! I just use it for just everyday things. Help would be appreciated.

 

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Best Checking Account Software?What is the best software for checking accounts? I have a total of 3.

 

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Can I Upgrade This Older Computer?I am cleaning house and have an 11 year old Toshiba laptop that still works. But it only has 64mb of RAM, a CD reader (not writer), and an old floppy drive.

 

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What Happened to the Link everyonesconnected.com?What ever happened to to the link everyonesconnected.com?

 

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Use Open Office For Free Office SoftwareIf you can't afford Microsoft Office and need to use something comparable, there is a program called OpenOffice.org that is compatible with Microsoft Office and is free to download to use. I have been using it for a few months now and it works fine.

 

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Use Eraser to Clean ComputerI have a white Mac and it always gets black dirt on it. The safest way I found to clean it so it looks like new is to use a pencil eraser. Be sure to use a white eraser, not a hard one designed for ink.

 

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How Do I Email Digitized Photos?How do I send digitised photos by email to friends and family?

 

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Cleaning Brother Printer Heads?I would like to know how to clean the printer heads on Brother MFC-240C and MFC-295CN printers?

 

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Trouble Running Anti Virus Software on Infected Computer?I have an Acer Aspire laptop that I feel is infected. I am trying to run CCleaner and/or Super AntiSpyware from an flash drive, but the machine does not find any files on the removable drive. I can see the files on my desktop where I downloaded them from...

 

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Using magicJack with Winfax?I need to know how to make my magicJack work with Winfax.

 

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Fixing Black Google ToolbarDoes your Google Toolbar turn black? Try this:

 

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Google's Back Button Issue In Internet ExplorerBack-button not working in Google? If your back-button has stopped going back to the previous page(s), you can do one of two things:

 

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Managing Email AdvertisementsI love to receive email advertisements from the stores where I shop, but I seldom really need to buy anything. Instead of opening each email and looking through it, I have created a folder for "Advertisements." I move each unopened ad directly into the folder.

 

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Turning Off Windows7 Live Messenger Pop Up?How do you close off messenger pop up page on Windows 7?

 

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Can I Get Computer Viruses Using a magicJack?Does the magicJack put viruses on the computer?

 

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Computer Only Operates in Safe Mode After Adding Memory?Memory was added to a Dell computer, now it only operates in the safe mode. Does anyone have this problem and how do you fix this?

 

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Monitor Starts Up Dark and Flickers?Probably this is a question with an obvious answer, but I wanted to be sure before thinking of this kind of expense. My monitor has been flickering for a month. The screen is also very dark when first tuned on. Is this fixable? Or do I need to buy a new one? Thanks.

 

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Setting Up an Internet Site to Honor Service Members?If there were a site on the internet that people could list, for themselves, their loved one(s) that are serving or have served in the military branches who are alive or passed to honor our military persons do you think anyone would take the time to read or look at the pictures even?

 

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Deleting Old E-mail Addresses in Yahoo Groups?When I go to "edit groups" there is a drop down menu in which to select where you want your mail directed to. Still there are all these e-mail addresses that I have long ago deleted and no longer use. This happens only when I select "edit groups". How do I delete these old e-mail addresses?

 

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Why Can't I View E-mail on Both My Laptop and Desktop?I can get my email on my lap top, but when I go to my desktop I can't pull it up. Do I need to access or change the stmp or proxy server or POP or something? Thanks.

 

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How Easy is it to Install the MagicJack?I bought a Magic Jack at Walmart for $39.95 over 5 months ago; but I haven't yet attempted to hook it up. I have done lots of reading about it, both on various forums and at magicjack.com itself.

 

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Installing Corel Print Office 2000 on XP Machine?How can I install Corel Print Office 2000 on a computer with Windows XP OS?

 

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Big Apple Outlet.Com?Did the company called "bigappleoutlet.com" go out of business?

 

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Problems With Windows OS Computer at Startup?My computer starts with 2 prompts:

 

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Free Clipart Websites?I am looking for a web site for free clip art. I don't want to compromise my computer so I need a safe web site. Also, I would like to have a free site with no strings attached. Sometimes things say free, but turn out not to be. Thank you.

 

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Problems Installing MS Office 7?I just installed MS Office 7 and I can't get my graphics. It keeps saying the installer is installing, but it never does. Then it says something about a patch. What am I doing wrong?

 

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Autocad Software Version for Windows 7, 64 Bit OS?What Autocad software can I install for windows 7 Home Edition; 64bit OS? Please help. Thanks.

 

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Work on Tips in a DocumentWhen writing up my crafts and tips for Thriftyfun, I do it all in my documents including listing the description and ingredients for recipes or materials for crafts right above the instructions.

 

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Warning: Emails Instructing WinXP Users to Press F1Microsoft warns NOT to press the 'F1' key if you have WinXP. This is not a rumor, this is real!

 

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Finding Fantasy Font Software?How do I find Fantasy font typing software?

 

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Unable to Print From Print House 4?I have used Print House 4 for many years and have loved it from the start. I am finding that something seems to be making it unstable as I am having trouble sending completed pages to the printer.

 

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Connecting Laptop to Desktop Computer?How can you hookup your lap top with your desk top?

 

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Cannot Write to a Erased CD-RW?I can copy files to a new CD-RW, but if I erase this disc and want to place new files on it, it won't accept them even though the disc is now blank. What's the problem?

 

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Repairing CD/DVD Drive in an E-Machine?My husband bought me an e-machine and the CD/DVD rom drive quit working after about three weeks. Walmart only guarantees them for 15 days, so I'm stuck with this. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks.

 

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Use Paragraphs When Writing OnlineBreak up your sentences to form paragraphs to make recipes or any type of written information easier to read. After typing a few sentence, skip a line and start typing more sentences.

 

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E-mailing a Webcam Photo?How do I take a still photo with my web cam and put it on an e-mail?

 

Scanning for BargainsAfter recently cruising the office supply stores for bargains on a home scanner, I found that $100 was the best I was going to do for what I needed. That's fine, but while I needed the scanner, it will take awhile to earn its keep at that price.

 

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Determining the Date a Site Was Established Using Java Code?If it's a static site, a personal site. Is there any java code we can type into the address bar to get the time that it was established or first updated? I know you can find out when it was last updated. How about first established?

 

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Computer Not Detecting Audio Output Devices?I recently updated my computer from Windows XP to Windows Vista Ultimate. The problem that I have is that when I hooked up all the wires even the speakers, it said that no audio output device is installed. Can someone help me?

 

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Buying a Computer?I just started taking a couple of college classes after years and years of being out of the loop. One of my classes is a Basic Windows 2007 class. I have a project due 2/9/10 that involves a scenario of being allotted $800 to buy a new computer....

 

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Alternative to Internet Explorer?I absolutely hate Internet Explorer; it's slow, a resource hog, etc. Is there another internet browser that is reliable and works better? Is there a way to delete Internet Explorer?

 

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MagicJack Won't Boot?My MagicJack won't boot. It says that I am not on the internet and I am fast speed.

 

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Using TK600 for Internet Phone Service?Is TK600 a good choice for faxing and for internet phone service?

 

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Internet Not Working?What do I do when the internet shuts down?

 

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Computer's USB Ports Not Working?I recently had to replace my hard drive; when I hooked it up again (I did not take a picture of the back as you suggested, however all of the connections can only go one place with the exception of one which can go in four places.

 

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Internet Connection Intermittent When E-mailing ?Every time I go on line to send a message, a box comes up saying I'm connected. Then it goes off ever time I send or get e-mail. This keeps happening and it's driving me crazy. Can you help?

 

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iPod Not Connecting to iTunes?Every time I connect my iPod (Nano) to my computer it says that it's not downloading correctly. I have restarted iTunes and my computer but it keeps connecting then a few seconds later disconnecting. It's driving me insane! What can I do?

 

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Deleting Linux from My Computer?I am having a terrible time deleting a program in my computer. It is Linux. I have tried everything. I do not know much about computers and so when they tell me in computer language, I am lost.

 

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Reviews of Cyber Defender?My computer (7 yrs.old) is running slow. There's a cleanup vendor online called Cyber Defender. They scan your computer indicating the problems and then will sell you a disk or something to clean it up for around $40.

 

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Repairing Contrast on Samsung SyncMaster LCD Monitor?I have a lovely Samsung SyncMaster 940MG LCD Monitor which may be on the way out. Over the last two days, there's been lot of "flickering" with colour change and now it has settled on a very light, almost white screen with no contrast which makes viewing difficult.

 

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Problems Printing After Refilling Ink Cartridges?I have a HP F370 series printer and refill my own cartridges as a cost saving. Recently when printing, I'm getting only the top half of the image or printed word appearing on the page.

 

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Laptop Key Not Working?My "num lock" key doesn't work when I turn it on, but when it's off the arrows and the rest work. However, when I turn on the lock the numbers don't work.

 

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Alternative to Print Shop Software?I am at wits end with my "last" Broderbund Print Shop Publishing software. I have kept with PS for the past 10 years, but always have it "poop" out on me after about 3-4 years. It just goes haywire and I have to upgrade.

 

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Getting Internet While Traveling?I'm currently traveling a good bit and recently have had a problem with getting online. Up until now the internet has been supplied with our room but now I'm finding that I need a good but cheap way to get online.

 

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Wireless Connection Between Laptop and Printer?How would I hook up my printer to my laptop wirelessly?

 

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Windows Vista Software for Fujifilm Finepix 4800?I need the software for a Fuji Finepix 4800 Zoom. I am using Windows Vista. Where can I find it?

 

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Using Computer to Watch Video on TV Monitor?How do I reduce the screen size so that I can read the information bar on the bottom of the screen? I want to use my computer to watch TV on my TV screen.

 

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Saving Daily Thrifty Tips OfflineThis is a good hint that I thought you guys might be able to use. I get newsletters from ThriftyFun.com every day, several different kinds of newsletters. I copy what I want onto text edit pages and file them so I can get to them offline.

 

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Computer Toolbar is Black?Why is my toolbar black? I turned on my computer today and I can't see anything on my toolbar, it is black. Everything I have tried hasn't worked. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

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Printing a Degrees Symbol?When I hold down the Alt. key and type 0176 it types the degrees symbol which is great but when I print the recipe card it puts a capital A in front. Please let me know if anyone else has this problem and how to fix it.

 

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Using a Proxy to Access YouTube?What is a proxy to get to YouTube?

 

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Downloading Netflix Using Your Playstation 3If you have a Playstation 3 and a Netflix account, you can watch movies on your TV. I asked for a free DVD to just this. You can download the instant watch movies to your Instant queue and watch them on your TV.

 

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Unable to Connect to Interactrivia.com ?In October I asked for recommendations for free online game sites and got a wonderful response. Thanks so much to all who responded. Tahlula recommended the Interactrivia.com site which I joined and have really enjoyed.

 

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Name for Web Template Business?I'm starting a business selling Web Templates. I need a creative business name. I came up with J.E TemplateHouse and TemplateMarriott. Any suggestions ?

 

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Free MTP Drivers?Where can I get free MTP device drivers?

 

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Sponge Eyeshadow Applicator for Cleaning KeyboardI have found the best item for cleaning around keys on the computer. A clean, sponge eyeshadow applicator. I always have extras of these (I use brushes instead).

 

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Deleting Temporary Files On Your ComputerComputer slowing down? If you've run Spyware/Trojan programs and cleaned out your 'Cookies, History and Temps' via the Internet Options under Tools in your browser, you might want to verify that the Temp files have been removed.

 

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Finding Local Blogs?How do I find local blogs? I am specifically looking for money saving, coupon type, family oriented local blogs that have my grocery stores and the deals they have. When I do an internet search, the options are overwhelming. Thanks in advance.

 

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