May 2009

Default Font in Word

  Dear Computer Lady, One  quick question. When I go into Word to either type something or copy & paste something, The font size is always on 10. That means I always have to change it because I don’t like it that small. Is there a way to set it to the size font that […]

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Outlook Forwarding Options

  Dear Computer Lady,  I Love your newsletter. I learn something  from every single one of them. I have Outlook for my email and I was wondering  if there is someway that I can keep the nasty >>>’s from being put on forwarded emails that I send. Thank You for the great newsletter, Sue

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Advanced Vista Optimizer

I recently had the chance to use a new program called Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009. I was so impressed, I bought the program!   Advanced Vista Optimizer supports Windows XP and VISTA (both 32 bit and 64 bit). Cost: $34.95  Buy Advanced Vista Optimizer I am not usually a big fan of programs that promise […]

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Change From in OE

  Dear Computer Lady, How do I change the” from nickname” that Outlook Expresses uses when I send an email? Thanks, Muffy

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What is PDF?

  [ad]Dear Computer Lady, Will you please explain what a pdf file is and when and what it is used for?  I don’t have a clue and am still trying to learn all these computer terms. I love your newsletter and have learned a great deal since subscribing. Thank you, Donna

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Can’t Arrange Desktop Icons

  Dear Computer Lady, I am having problems with my desktop.  The icons, for a reason I cannot explain, have all bunched up on the left side of the screen and when I try to move one, it moves all right, but then it flips right back to where it was. I have tried everything […]

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Change Start Menu

Dear Computer Lady, In previous versions of Windows I was able to organize my Start menu programs and shortcuts into folders that I created. However, in XP, when I open Windows Explorer/Start I do not see all the programs. Therefore, it seems impossible to organize. Do you know how I can change the folder settings […]

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Using an AirCard

  Dear Computer Lady, We purchased an air card from Verizon Pantech 91510808. We are using a Dell Inspiron 1721 with Vista and a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP. We have installed the software on both computers, however we can not use the aircard on both computers. Is there an adapter for our Netgear […]

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Memtest

Memtest Version 3.2 Works in Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista http://hcidesign.com/memtest/ MemTest is a RAM reliability tester that runs under Windows. It evaluates the ability of your computer’s memory to store and retrieve data accurately.  A correctly functioning computer should be able to do both these tasks with 100% accuracy day in and day out. […]

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Plan It Green

 Plan It Green Game Works with Windows XP and Vista You are the new mayor of a small polluted town and it is your job to improve the place, make it more energy efficient, bring back the natural beauty, and most importantly, make the residents happy.   

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