July 2013
Can’t Open XLS files
Dear Computer Lady, Hi, I did a system restore and now am unable to open xls files and others that are sent to me by email. I am running windows 7 prof 64 bit. Thank you, Roni
How to Clean Up Spam in Gmail
Dear computer lady, How do you clean up all the accumulated spam messages in Gmail? Do they take up extra space? I am concerned since my computer works so slow at times. Thanks in advance . Judith
Older Programs Don’t Work in Windows 8
Dear Computer Lady, I have been a subscriber to your newsletter for many many years and still enjoy it and use it to my advantage very much. I finally had to buy a new computer, its got win8. I am very unhappy with the industry since my older programs do not work on win8 and […]
Selecting Multiple Items With The Ctrl Key
Dear Computer Lady, I have recently discovered a problem with trying to delete icons on my windows explorer page, I am using Windows 7 ultimate. When I try to highlight the icons I want deleted I first of all start highlighting the icons while holding down the control button, the first two or three will […]
How To Get Apps on Kindle Fire
Dear Computer Lady, How do I get apps on my Kindle Fire? Can I find them online, or shop at the appstore? Thanks, Kate Dear Kate, Your Kindle Fire will only run apps that are designed for it. If you find an app at the iPad appstore, it wont run on your Kindle Fire unlesss […]
Workout Journal App Review
App Review Workout Journal by Haize Fitness Studies show that people who successfully manage their weight keep accurate records. With Workout Journal from Haize Fitness on either your iPad, iPod or Android device, you can keep simple, accurate records of all your workouts. I love that I can keep detailed records of any cardio, strength, […]
Viewing Email on iPad
Dear Computer Lady, On my computer, I have my email set up so that I can see a list of messages on the side, and I can read an individual message in the main part of my screen. On my iPad, I seem to have one screen that shows either my list of messages, or […]
Buying A New Tablet
Dear Computer Lady, Greetings from Vermont! We want to buy a tablet but know well from past experience that we know VERY LITTLE!!! What we want the tablet to do is give us internet access & ability to write with a keyboard. Is there a tablet that has BUILT IN an extensive but simple “training […]
Leaving Your Tablet Charging
Dear Computer Lady, Your newsletter has been such a help to me over the years I don’t know what I’d do without it. I’m always so glad to see it arrive. My question is about my tablet. I’m going to be gone for several weeks and am not taking my tablet. Should I leave it […]
Transferring Movies from Camera
Dear Computer Lady, I have a Sony digital camera and use the Sony picture software. Recently, I took movies of my grandson’s band and some still photos. When I transferred them to my computer, only the still photos transferred. The movies are gone off the camera card. This week I filmed his band again and […]