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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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Saving One Picture from a Power Point Series?Does anyone know of a simple way to save an individual picture from a Power Point series?

 

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How Do I Adjust My Monitor's Screen Size?When I log into my computer the screen is smaller than the display monitor. I have to manually use the extend arrow to fill the monitor.

 

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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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Using an iPhone Instead of Internet at Home?My son recently got an iPhone and now he doesn't even get on the computer anymore, he just uses his phone. He's trying to talk me into getting one too and then we can disconnect the internet. It would save us about $50 a month. Can I everything on an iPhone that I can do on the PC?

 

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Preventing an Ink Cartridge From Drying Out?How do you stop printer ink cartridges from going dry?

 

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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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Consignment Websites for Selling Clothing?I have a large quantity of women's slightly used and new clothing which I would like to sell wholesale in lots to consignment buyers. I have tried eBay, but found it not to work for selling in lots. I have seen ads for this in the past, but do not recollect how to locate them.

 

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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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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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Downloading Music?I want to download music and someone told me about Bear Share, then another person said I would get all kinds of viruses if I did use Bear Share. Does anyone download music? If you do what do you use?

 

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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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How to Economically Create a Website?What is the most frugal way to put together a web site? If I do a search, the task can be daunting and I'm not sure who to trust. Specifically, I need to either learn how to put one together myself, or pay a company that is trustworthy and economically feasible.

 

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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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Older Software Will Not Run on Windows 7 PC?I have bought a new PC with Windows 7. I love it. I do have software: Corel Print House, The Wizard of Oz and Magic. I know it so well. It is old. Windows 7 will not accept it. Can anyone help me to overcome this problem?Adele

 

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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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Spam Emails Being Sent from My Account?It looks like someone has been using my account to send spam. I keep getting failure notices for mail (spam) that I didn't send. How do I stop this? Thanks.

 

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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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Setting Up Dual Monitors on Your Computer?How do I connect two monitors to my computer? I use two at work and need two at home, also. I know it takes a special cable, but not sure what it is called.

 

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Adjusting Computer Monitor Display Settings?A picture is too big to fit on my monitor. How do I make it smaller?

 

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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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Free Computer Training Site for Senior Citizens?Can someone help me find a free site for senior citizens that can help me to learn how to do more things on my computer?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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Changing the Resolution on a Monitor?How can I change the pixels and resolution on a fairly new computer tower and an older monitor that was given to me? Web pages are way too big and all my pictures are blurry.

 

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Removing CD Stuck in a Computer?A few days ago my granddaughter and I played Jeopardy on the computer. When we went to take the disc out of the tower, it would not open.

 

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I Need Help Burning CDs?How do I burn a CD with computer games? I have a bunch of computer games in BitTorrent downloads and I use Windows Media Player to burn CDs, but when I try and find the icon BitTorrent, I can't find it.

 

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Changes to Internet Explorer's Home Page?Does anyone know if Windows Internet Explorer has changed the layout/format of their home page? Internet Explorer is my home page and it looks different than it used to.

 

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Can't Remove DVD43 Software?How do I get rid of DVD43 software? I've tried all different ways, but it says it's running with something else. Uninstall is not working. Please help. Thank you for any help you can give.

 

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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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Adobe Flash Player Doesn't Work With Windows Vista?I cannot get my Adobe Flash Player to work on my Dell Windows Vista, 32 bit operating system. Help.

 

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Deleting a Downloaded PDF Document?Can someone tell me what happens to a downloaded pdf document once it is printed? Does it remain as a file? I'd like to delete it, but I can't find where it is downloaded.

 

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

 

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Printer Not Working After Paper Jam?I have a Kodak Printer that has the scanner and copier. I had a paper jam in it and we got it out. Now when you turn it on all it says on the computer is it has a paper jam. It does not.

 

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Removing a Scratch on LCD Monitor?My LCD computer monitor has a scratch on it. I'm wondering if someone might have had that problem in the past. If so what did they use to remove the scratch? I would appreciate it greatly.

 

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Problem With Buffering Streaming Video?I am having a problem with buffering/streaming. When I am playing back videos, it stops, starts, and stops again. Any ideas how to fix this problem?

 

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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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Organizing Bookmarks in Firefox?I use Mozilla Firefox on my computer. I have many items that I have "bookmarked". I have tried to organize them by making files to put like ideas in, like one file for games, one for recipe sites, etc. It didn't work....

 

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Getting a Syntax Error Message When Trying to Print?My Windows XP PC suddenly won't print to my HP PSC 2210 printer. I can not print from webpages or emails. I get a "syntax error" message. I can however print test alignment pages, scan, or copy.

 

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

 

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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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Removing Personal Information from the Internet?Does anyone know the name of the website that you can go to for removing your name and other personal things from the web? My niece is a probation officer and she needs to remove her name, address, phone #'s, etc from Google and other websites that have this information.

 

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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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Problems With Yahoo Mail?I received a message that my email address was going to be discontinued in 7 to 10 days. What do I do so that that doesn't happen? I have all my business contacts through my Yahoo account.

 

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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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Free Safe Movie Viewing Site?Where can I watch Saw 6 for free online?

 

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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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Getting Firefox Out of Safe Mode?I used to have the choice when loading up my Mozilla Firefox browser to choose the regular mode or the "safe" mode. Several days ago I tried to log on in "regular" mode and only the "safe" mode was available to me.

 

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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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Buying a Laptop?I am looking for a laptop for travel use. It will only be used for internet and word processing. Any input appreciated.

 

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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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Computer Keeps Freezing and Running Slow?Hi, TF members my computer keeps freezing and also running very slow. Can anyone help? Many thanks.

 

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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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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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Trouble Printing On-line Coupons?When I try to print on line coupons, I get a message telling me my printer does not support their website. What's up with that?

 

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Problems With Automatic Computer Updating?For several months I have been trying to get my computer to do updates. It is set for auto update. I have turned off my firewall (and on w/anti-virus stuff off) and antivirus stuff, etc. and even though my security settings say Norton AV is off, once in a while a message pops up saying Norton is scanning or updating.

 

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

 

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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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Difficult to Get Computer Out of Sleep Mode?I have had an ongoing problem that is driving me crazy. My system appears to be running correctly and I have Norton 2009 internet security installed. My computer is set to automatically run any tests and updates.

 

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What Do You Think of Facebook?I'd like to hear from those of you who have a Facebook account. Any problems, such as spam and security issues? Do you use it to make new friends?

 

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Windows XP Keeps Crashing?My Windows XP crashes.

 

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Watching Out of Season TV Shows?Where can I watch Lost season 5 online?

 

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Using Your TV as a Computer Monitor?I have an Acer Aspire 4315-2490 laptop with an LCD screen which is faulty. I was wondering if I can get some sort of cable or wire or something to plug it into my TV and use the TV as a monitor instead of my faulty screen.

 

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Computer Monitor Does Not Display Image?I have a 9 to 10 year old desktop running Windows XP which I disconnected in order to move furniture. When I reconnected it, it won't work.

 

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Printing Coupons?Where is the easiest place to print online grocery and miscellaneous coupons without all the hassle of downloading too much. I have downloaded some sites and still nothing prints and its not my printer. Please help.

 

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Backing Up Your Data in Windows XP?I have an HP computer that uses Windows XP. How can I backup my files?

 

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Creating a Photo CD with Music?I have photos I've taken and put on a CD, but I would like to add music to the CD to go along with the photos. How do I do that? Do I need to have a special program? I'm running windows XP.

 

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Printing From an External Hard Drive?How do I print from an external hard drive?

 

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Finding Online Schools?How can I find an online school for sewing, computers, and different languages?

 

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Refilled Cartridge Prints Too Light?I am having trouble with my printer. I refilled the cartridge and it will not print dark enough to read. I used hot water for 2 seconds, I rubbed a moist cotton swab on it, I took the syringe and inserted air into the cartridge. Nothing works.

 

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Trouble Loading Software on Computer?For some reason my computer won't let me load any software. I can't retrieve pictures from a disk, I can't load Digital Image (which worked fine on my other computer), nothing loads from my CD reader.

 

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Problems Opening Thriftyfun Website?I have been having problems for a while now on this website. My computer keeps freezing up. When I type www.thriftyfun in my address bar the only thing comes up is the title or top portion of the home page. The "refresh" key helps sometimes.

 

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Restoring a Shortcut on Desktop?How do I get the Internet Explorer icon back on my screen?

 

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Buying Internet Explorer 8?I hear Internet Explorer 7 is about to be on the shelf and keep seeing ads for IE 8. Are they for real, or a scam? haven't heard anything about 8 that I recall, but I'm fried from this heat, so I could just be mixed up.

 

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Putting Digital Pictures Online?I have a digital camera and I want to put some pictures online. Can someone give me step by step instructions on how to do this? Color me stupid.

 

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Advertising on Craig's List?How do I advertise on Craig's list?

 

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Downloading Free Historical Maps?I am looking for an internet site that I can download free historical maps. I am not having any luck finding one. Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

iCollage for Mac?Has anyone used iCollage for Mac to edit photos? It can make unique scrapbooks, cards, and wallpapers with 107 templates.

 

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Alternative to Safari for a Mac ?I have a Mac Mini that's four years old. My Safari email app and most of the other apps have always been mysteries to me. When I click on Help I get language only a techie understands, not meant for a senior citizen.

 

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Retrieving Deleted Email from Hotmail?I use hotmail on Windows XP and I accidentally deleted my "keepers" email file. I tried retrieving it by doing a "systems restore" to an earlier date, but that did not work. Any suggestions?

 

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Locating Someone for Free?I am trying to find a long lost friend from high school days who sent me an e-mail last year, but I was unable to contact. How can I find their current address?

 

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Restoring Computer Without a Recovery Disk?My HP computer got a virus. How can I restore it? The original restore disk is broken.

 

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Laptop for a College Student?I'm wanting to purchase a laptop computer for my son who just graduated from high school, for his future college needs. What are some basic necessities to look for? And how are the wireless expenditures charged? I am clueless!

 

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