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How can I always have my photos available to use as Windows backgrounds?

Posted onApril 9, 2009Leave a comment

I have lots of photos on my computer and would like them to be always available in the list when I click Control Panel, Display Properties, Desktop Background. How do I do this?

CategoriesregistryTagscontrol-panel, Windows Registry

Why is my computer trying to print to “Fax” ?

Posted onApril 8, 20091 Comment

I’m trying to print off a form to order some supplies for my cat, but instead of showing my printer the print dialogue shows the Fax wizard, not my printer. How can I print my Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagscontrol-panel, fax, printer

Can I charge my laptop in my car?

Posted onApril 3, 2009Leave a comment

We’re planning a cross-country trip and I’d love to be able to use my laptop in the car to keep the kids busy. The only problem is that my battery doesn’t last all the long. Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsGadget, Laptop, Power supply

How can I change my mouse pointer?

Posted onMarch 29, 2009Leave a comment

I sometimes have difficulty following or finding the mouse cursor in Windows. Is there anything I can do to make it more visible?

CategoriessoftwareTagsControl key, cursor, windows

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 buy cheaper books?

Posted onMarch 28, 2009Leave a comment

I love browsing through books, but I know I can always buy them cheaper online. The problem there is that you can really browse as well as in a bookshop. Is there any way I Read More …

Categoriessite-relatedTagsbooks, mobile, price checking

How do I get my icons back?

Posted onMarch 26, 2009Leave a comment

After changing some options to do with my desktop theme I have lost the My Computer and Control Panel icons from the Desktop. How can I get them back?

Categoriessoftware, tipsTagsIcon, Microsoft Windows, Start Menu

Do I need to upgrade my blog?

Posted onMarch 26, 2009Leave a comment

I have read on a website that there’s an important security update for WordPress. My blog is bestlinen.wordpress.com. Do I need to upgrade it? If so, how do I go about it?

CategoriesbloggingTagsupgrade, Weblogs, wordpress

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