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How do I read the contents of an ISO file?

Posted onOctober 22, 20081 Comment

I’ve just got a catalogue from a product supplier and the file he provided is a .ISO file. How do I access the contents?

CategoriessoftwareTagsCD, DVD, software, windows

How can I automate backing up my MySQL database?

Posted onOctober 18, 2008October 18, 20081 Comment

I’m off on holiday next week and I’d like a way to automatically backup my database at work (it runs on MySQL). I can schedule a cron job, but is there a way I can Read More …

CategoriesdatabasesTagsAdd new tag, backup, database, mysql

Can you suggest how I can learn new words?

Posted onOctober 17, 20081 Comment

I like learning new words, but picking a random one from a dictionary is so boring, can you suggest anything better?

CategorieswebsitesTagsdefinitions, dictionary, websites

Where is the Print button in Word 2007?

Posted onOctober 13, 20081 Comment

I’ve just upgraded to Office 2007 and I can’t seem to find the Print button in Word. I know it’s a basic question, but I’ve checked each and every menu and just can’t find how Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsMicrosoft Office 2007, Microsoft Word, printing

My links aren’t working any more. Help!

Posted onOctober 11, 20081 Comment

I use Outlook Express for email and people often send me link to web pages. Lately, though, these link all seem to be broken; when I click on one, nothing happens. My internet connection is Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagscontrol-panel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express

How can I play MP3s on Ubuntu?

Posted onOctober 11, 20083 Comments

I switched my old computer to Ubuntu Linux and most things work quite well. However I can’t listen to MP3 music files of watch DVD disks – why not?

CategoriessoftwareTagsLinux, MP3, Ubuntu

Word doesn’t like my grammer!

Posted onOctober 11, 20081 Comment

I’m writing a book using Word 2003. The spellcheck is useful but Word doesn’t like my grammar and covers entire pages in wiggly green lines, even when I believe the sentences are perfectly constructed. It Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsGrammar checker, Microsoft Word, software

Where are My Documents?

Posted onOctober 8, 2008Leave a comment

The My Documents folder has vanished from my Windows XP desktop, and I think I’ve lost all my files – what can I do to get them back?

CategoriessoftwareTagsdesktop, My Documents, Windows XP

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