February 2013

Using Office with Windows 8

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, Have new Windows 8 computer. Can I install Microsoft Office 7 or 10 on my computer? The new Office is good for one year, while older versions are good for the life of the computer and expensive. Thanks – Dave

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Saving Photos on Thumb Drive

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have started putting out pictures albums on thumb drive, is that a good or bad idea. Should we invest in an external hard drive to store things? Thanks Bill.

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iPad Power Button

You probably noticed that your iPad doesn’t have too many buttons, so it makes sense that some of them have more than one function. This is true of the power button, it actually has four functions, it turns your iPad on, off, puts it to sleep, or wakes it up. Let’s take a look:

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Which Tablet to Buy?

Dear Elizabeth, I’ve been a subscriber for many years and always learn something new from you. I appreciate the way you explain procedures in plain English. I’ve been looking at tablets for six months and trying to decide which one to buy. I have a laptop, windows 7, that I take with me when I […]

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How To Create a Weight Calendar

Dear Computer Lady, First, thank you so much for this website. By reading your website, you have answered many questions that have enabled me to understand and use my computer. Thank you. Second, my problem. I record my daily weight on a yearly datebook calendar. I have been manually listing my weight for the last […]

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How to Add “My Computer” to XP Start Menu

Dear Computer Lady, This is actually a multi-part question. An acquaintance purchased a used computer with Windows XP and found out later that the My Computer icon is missing. This person asked me for help, but I know almost nothing about XP so I can’t help. My question is where the My Computer files actually […]

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How To Email Photos From Picasa

Dear Computer Lady, Had Windows 2007 installed and now can’t get to Picasa pictures. The computer tech said not to install Outlook 2007 even though I have the disk for it. Can I install it so I can send my pictures out? Thanks. Penny

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Can’t Play MP4 Video

Hi Elizabeth, My new Olympus camera takes MP4 video which is not compatible with Windows Vista. I can not believe I am the only person having this problem but have not been able to fine a work around on the internet. Can you help. I have learned a lot from you and would appreciate your […]

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iCloud on a Smart Phone

Dear Computer Lady, I just love you newsletter and don’t know where I would be without it! Can iCloud be used on smart phones also or just an iPhone? Thank for all your help over the years!! Kathy

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Scanned File Too Big

Dear Computer Lady, How can I scan a document onto my computer and reduce its size so that I can upload to my work and not get the error file is to big? Thanks, Joyce

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