November 2010
Transfer Email from OE to Thunderbird
Dear Computer Lady, I am switching computers (both winXP Pro). Is there a way to take email out of Outlook Express on first computer and put it in the regular email inbox on second computer which the email client on that computer is Thunderbird with out sending it all to my self again. Thank you, […]
Change Printer Paper Size
Dear Computer Lady, At work whenever I go to print a document the paper choice is automatically A4 instead of letter. Then, I have to change it each and every time I print, including documents received from others through email or off the internet. How do I PERMANENTLY change the default to Letter as it […]
Saving Files in Vista & 7
Dear Computer Lady, I currently have Vista Home Premium. When I had Windows 98, I was able to save a document directly into the folder of my choice. Now I have to save to Documents and drag to the folder. Is there a way to save directly into the Folder I want? Lynn in Florida
How To Remove “Read Only”
Dear Computer Lady, How do I convert files from read only to be able to edit and save? Also why can’t I delete files? I follow the instructions in Word 2003 help but when I right click, delete is not one of the options. Thanks in advance for all your wonderful help, Peg
Spell Check Forwards and Replies
Dear Computer Lady, THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER! I always find something I didn’t know in it. I have a new Acer laptop which I love. I have Microsoft Outlook as my email program, just like my old computer’s. Now when I spell-check an email, it also spell-checks the email received. I don’t care […]
How to Find Downloaded Files
Dear Computer Lady, Sometimes when I download something from the internet, after the download is finished the download box closes, and I have no idea where to find the item that has been downloaded. It just seems to disappear. Can you tell me where I might look? Thanks. Barb
Delete Multiple Favorites
Dear Computer Lady, I want to delete multiple “favorites” without going back to desktop after each one. Arlene
USB Drive Eject Tip
Dear Elizabeth, If anybody [ probably with an older computer ] is having a problem with ‘Safe Removal’ of an external drive, I have discovered this neat trick: • go to My Computer • right click on the drive to be removed • click on Eject This should turn off the drive which can then […]
Wireless on Older Laptop
Dear Computer Lady, I have an old HP Pavilion n5310 laptop and would like to wi-fi enable it. Trouble is, all the adapters I’ve seen require Windows XP or newer, whereas my OS is Windows ME. Is there an inexpensive way to wi-fi this laptop, or should I bite the bullet and buy a new […]
Missing Recycle Bin
Dear Computer Lady, I think I accidently deleted my recycle bin from the desktop!!! I was trying to delete the items in the bin, however, I must have clicked on “Delete the Recycle Bin”. It did ask me if I wanted to delete and of course I wasn’t paying attention and hit “OK”. Where do […]