March 2005

Install Google Toolbar

  Dear Computer Lady,  I remember You described how to get Google Toolbar in one of your previous News-letters, but have since lost it.  Could You please send a copy of the instructions? Kind regards, Max

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Mail Merge Zip Codes

    Dear Computer Lady, I have been getting your newsletter for years, find many helpful hints, programs, etc.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.. I have been using Microsoft Works for years.  Recently got a new computer and some other new programs.  When I mail merge from my Microsoft works database to a word […]

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When to Upgrade

  Dear Computer Lady, Your newsletter is wonderful! It must the only one written in English not”computer speak.” My computer is about three years old with ME as the operating system. Should I consider upgrading to XP or leave well enough alone. How do you decide when to upgrade? Thank you so very much.  Regards,Judy

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Whisper32

  Whisper32 Free, Works in Win9x, XP and Vista http://www.ivory.org/whisper.html  I have installed quite a few programs on my computer, and several of them were free programs that I wouldn’t be without. One such program is called Whisper32. It is simply a small database for storing passwords. 

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Spector Pro

  Spector Pro. www.spectorsoft.com A few weeks ago, Spector software sent me a copy of their premium program, Spector Pro to review. Spector Pro is the world’s best selling software for monitoring and recording every detail of PC and internet activity. You can use Spector Pro on your home computer, or in the office. I […]

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IE Address Bar

  [ad#avg] Dear Computer Lady, I used to have my address bar on the top where I could type in web sites that I wanted to visit.  It is not there anymore. How do I get it back.  I have a search bar but it is a small one.  I have one on my laptop […]

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How To Use a SanDisk Drive

  Dear Computer Lady, I have a question regarding the SanDisk cruzer mini 128MB. Received it as a gift with no instructions, so I don’t know how to use it.  I know there is a place on the computer to plug it in on both of my computers.  There is a disk drive for it […]

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Convert

  Convert V.4.10 Works in Windows http://www.joshmadison.com/software/convert/default.asp Convert is an easy to use unit conversion program that will convert the most popular units of distance, temperature, volume, time, speed, mass, power, density, pressure, energy and many others, including the ability to create custom conversions!

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Customize XP StartMenu

  Dear Computer Lady,  I liked on the old start menu that when you pointed to documents, there were short cuts to the most recently opened ones.  Is there any way to do that on the XP start menu? Deb 

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Welcome Screen Settings

  Dear Computer Lady: I’m running Windows XP. How can I prevent the Windows Welcome Window from appearing over my desktop every time I leave my computer for a few minutes. Then I have to click on my name to open up my desktop.  It’s really annoying to do this every few minutes. Thanks, Myrna

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