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How do I protect my computer from spyware?

Posted onAugust 17, 2009August 17, 20091 Comment

My computer has just been cleaned from what was described as a “massive spyware infection”. The engineer who cleared it for me installed a program that was supposed to keep it clean for me, but Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsanti-spyware, anti-virus, norton, software

How do I remove the arrows from my shortcuts?

Posted onJune 15, 2009Leave a comment

I would like to remove the arrows from the shortcut icons on my desktop in Windows XP. Is there an easy way to do this?

CategoriessoftwareTagshacking, software, TweakUI, XP

How do I copy DVDs on my Mac

Posted onMarch 28, 2009Leave a comment

I have a DVD which a friend made for me containing a media presentation of our grandchildren. I’d like to make some copies for family members but haven’t figured out how to do this on Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsDVD, Mac, software

How can I open .PPS attachments?

Posted onMarch 20, 2009Leave a comment

I’m getting quite a few messages from friends with attachements that I cannot open. For example, one is from my camping buddy and the file he sent me has a .pps file extention and I’m Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsemail attachements, Microsoft Powerpoint, software

Why is IE complaining about my connection?

Posted onJanuary 28, 2009Leave a comment

I have recently upgraded to Internet Explorer 7 but when it starts a message appears suggesting there is a fault on the line to my ISP. This is not so as Firefox and Outlook are Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsbrowser, internet, software

How do I revert my Task Manager to normal?

Posted onDecember 21, 20084 Comments

When I press the Ctrl,Alt and Del keys together I can only see a summary of the running processes on the computer. I can’t access any of the other information, such as the tab for Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagssoftware, task manager, windows

How can I export my fonts?

Posted onDecember 7, 20081 Comment

I seem to have loads of fonts on my computer. Can you suggest some way I can manage them? I’m particularly interested in being able to download them and move them from one computer to Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsfonts, software, windows

How can I be a more productive blogger?

Posted onOctober 30, 2008Leave a comment

I’d love to be able to use my free time to blog, but I don’t really type very well. Do you know any tricks I can use to help me blog?

Categoriesblogging, softwareTagsblogging, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, software, typing

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