July 2009
Vista Power Settings
Dear Computer Lady, I have a new gateway laptop window vista 64 bit. My question is how do I keep my computer running until I manually shut it down. Thank you, Joyce
Dora The Explorer CandyLand
Candy Land – Dora the Explorer Edition Works in Windows 2000, XP, and Vista Our family loves to play games, and I have fond memories of playing Candy Land with my kids when they were younger. It is one of the first games we played together, and it helped them learn colors, counting and so […]
Change MP3 to Text?
Dear Computer Lady, Is there a program that changes an MP3 file to text? I have a lot of MP3 files and would like to read them rather than listen to them . I love your letter . It has helped me learn a LOT. Merle
Import Windows Address Book
Dear Computer Lady, I recently upgraded to a new (used) computer, and have the files from my old computer on a CD. How do I get my email address book from the CD into the address book on my new computer? CW
Zipped Files
Dear Computer Lady, Do you have any information about zipfiles? How do I open them, store them, zip them back, or send them? Do you need a program such as WinZip to open them easier? Mary
Data Shredding Software
Dear Computer Lady, I have a question for you about Data Shredding software. When the program destroys the files, does it absolutely delete them? The reason I ask is that I have been told that there is advanced software that can still retreive the data, however most people do not have access to this special […]
Setting up Google Alerts
How do you find just the information you need on the internet? Do you find yourself searching for the same things every week or even every few days? Wouldn’t it be great if you could put the search engines to work for you and have them send you the information you are looking for almost […]
How To Read Answers
Dear Computer Lady, I tried to go to some of your archived questions, and when I got to your answers and the … I didn’t know how to generate the rest of your answer. Please tell how to do this. Thanx, A Dear A, You must be talking about the list of questions and answers […]
Jumbled Files
Dear Computer Lady, All my files when I search for the one I need are not in alphabetical order – a real jumble – what caused this mess? I thoroughly read and learn so much from your column that appears in the Weekly Sentinel and also Making it at Home. Keep up the good work […]
How To Forward Web Pages
Dear Computer Lady, I’m using internet explorer, bing search engine usually. I cannot figure out how to forward a site that I’m on. Please help. Thank you for all you’ve taught me. I’m a senior citizen and without your help, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy all that i do. God bless you, Naomi