September 2013
Increase Text in Windows 8
Dear Computer Lady, When I had my old computer, I used to be able to make everything on the screen appear larger by changing my screen resolution. Now that I have a new computer with Windows 8 and a nice widescreen monitor, if I try to change the resolution, everything looks funny, and it is […]
Downloading Video
Dear Computer Lady: We are nearing retirement and trying to limit expenses. As a result we are switching from satellite TV to Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime and running it through our computer to a Netgear box attached to our tv. We also have a dvd player/recorder hooked to the tv. Because I like to […]
Closing Apps in IOS7
Dear Computer Lady, I just updated my iPad to IOS7 like it wanted me to, and now I can’t close my apps like you taught me. When I double tap the home button, I see a row of my running apps, but they are set up differently, and when I hold my finger on one […]
Tablet Vocabulary: ChromeCast
Tablet Vocabulary: Chromecast A Google Chromecast is actually a device that you attach to your TV and can then use your tablet to view video on the TV. The Chromecast device itself is just a little bigger than a USB thumb drive, and plugs into an HDMI port on your television. At only $35. this […]
Should I Update to IOS7?
Dear Computer Lady, I have been getting notices on my iPad that I need to do an update. Should I update it? How do I do the update? Thanks, Laura
Computer Vocabulary: Internet
Computer Vocabulary: Internet The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers in over 100 countries. The Internet is used to exchange data, news and opinions. The Internet is not controlled by any one country or company, but instead each computer connected to the internet is independent. You can choose which internet service to […]
Webcam Software
Dear Computer Lady, I have a Dell XPS 420 with a built-in webcam and my OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit. My problem is that I can only open the webcam when I’m on Skype. How can I open the webcam normally? Thank you, Teddy.
Excel Formula Repeat Question
Dear Computer Lady, A question about Excel — a pretty elementary question, I think, but I am not a practiced Excel user. I have (and use slightly) Excel 2007 and 2010 on my laptops. I use the program to maintain a record of the business miles I drive each year, for tax purposes, so each […]
iPad Suggest Button
Dear Computer Lady, I am using my new iPad and I absolutely love it! I do have one question though; When I hold my finger on a word, to select it, a row of options appears. I understand what Cut, Copy and Paste do, but what is, “Suggest”? Thanks, Linda
Your Files Can Be Held For Ransom!
Earlier this year, a terrible new type of malware known as ransomware began to appear. This month, the spread of this ransomware has exploded, and new versions are even harder to detect. The Cryptolocker hijacker quietly searches through your hard drive, and any other networked drives that your computer can access including your server, finds […]