December 2014
How To Shorten URL Webpage Links
Dear Computer Lady, I love reading your newsletter. It’s so full of information. I would like to know how to shorten the URL for webpage links. I know there’s software to do this but not sure how it works and which one is the best one. Thanks for your useful newsletter. Teresa
Opening Image Attachments
Dear Computer Lady, I used to have an older computer with XP. I now have a new one with Windows 8. Now when I get emails with IMGjpg if it’s a report I am unable to read it. Adobe reader says it cannot open it because it is either not a supported file type or […]
Windows 8 Start Menu Apps
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, A friend is using this http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/ Per my friend, it makes the start screen look like Windows 7. They got Windows 8 and then immediately downloaded the above. My question is since I have Windows 8.1 and have installed some programs and downloaded pictures to the computer, will this application/program make it […]
New To Computer
Dear Computer Lady, I’m new to this computer stuff. I would like to find out what is an icon, what is a cookie, URL, what does default mean? How can I educate myself? Hope u can steer me. thanks, Margaret
Printer Goes Offline
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have a 3 year old HP laptop with Intel I-7, a 2 year old desk top with Intel I-5 and a 2 year old HP Officejet 6700 all in one printer. Both computers are connected wirelessly to the printer and for 95% of the time, everything is fine. However, every 5 […]
Can I Upgrade From XP to 8.1?
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, Can I download Windows 8.1 on my computer which has Windows XP on it??? I read your newsletter every time I get it in my e-mail.. Thanks, ~Sonny~
Replacement For MS Money
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I really enjoy reading the answers to questions and have learned a lot. I am an older person(72) and sometimes have problems with new tech. We have windows 7 and I use ‘My money’ and probably can not be transferred because it is no longer available. My question? What is a compatible […]
Does Windows 8 Require Touch Screen?
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have noticed that most or maybe all new computers running Windows 8 come with a touch screen. Does Windows 8 require a touch screen? If so, why? I’m a little fussy about smudges on the screen of my laptop, so I’m not sure I want to have to intentionally smudge a […]
Download and Send Videos
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have family in China where You Tube is not allowed. Is there anyway to download the videos and send them not associated with You Tube? Thank you, Dennis