October 2012
Should I Use Google Chrome
Dear computer lady, I have been getting mixed information about Google Chrome (some like it /some will not use it). Do you have an opinion /or know of anyone having problems with it? You have been my guru for 5 years, so I trust using it, if you believe it would add anything I use […]
Send Link Shortcut Not Working
Dear Computer Lady, I have Win 7 and use IE browser, also Google chrome and Mozilla Firefox. When I am at a web page in any of those, and want to send a link to it to a friend, I right click and then click on “send link” but it doesn’t work. No way to […]
How To Stop Tracking Cookies
Dear Computer Lady, Hi, I have a question. I have AVG 2012 and I scan everyday. I have never had any trouble with viruses but every time I scan it picks up about 35 tracking cookies. They just get back on as soon as I use my computer. I use a Dell laptop that is […]
Online Communities
One of the things that I love about the internet is how it brings people with similar interests together. When I first started out online (in the late 90s) I found a great email list of people who answered computer questions, and helped others figure out their computer problems. In fact, I learned much of […]
Logging Out of Websites
Dear Computer Lady; Why are web sites hiding the “sign out” buttons? Would my accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Linked In be jeopardized if I just close the tab or press Alt F4? Sincerely, Bruce
Email Messages open in Word
Dear Computer Lady, Help!!! Recently, when we go to open up our e-mails, (example yours) Microsoft Word pops up and opens the info. Is there such a thing as “Microsoft flub”? A computer person at staples told us to uninstall Microsoft Word and re-install again. This did not help the problem. Any suggestions? We appreciate […]
How To Remove Mistyped URL
Dear Computer Lady, How can I stop a mistyped word forever being repeated in the web address line (is that what you call it). Anyway usually I type goo and it finishes it for me google.com, but one time I accidentally typed .ccom and it always repeats that mistake and I have to type the […]
Data Error on Drive C
Dear Computer Lady, When turning on my pc today, I got “system message-write fault error- and then a “file recovery” message and a “critical error” and “data error reading C drive,and losing information if it didn’t get fixed. Well, when I tried to open my documents, they were already lost. Not a big deal, however, […]
XP Windows Driver Missing
Dear Computer Lady, Thanks for wonderful and informative newsletters. I have a question for you. In my Device Manager, I have a yellow question mark against SM Bus Controller. What does this mean and how to remove this eye-sore from my computer? I run Windows XP on my computer. Thank you. Prem
Red Printing Calculator
Dear Computer Lady, Could you please send me the website for the red printing calculator? I really like that one. Thanks, Janette