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Are Encrypted Files Dangerous?
Hello Computer Lady. You are such a help to both newbies and experienced. My question is actually for my wife. She, unfortunately, encountered a ransomware bug a couple years ago. It encrypted her photos and documents. She didn’t pay the ransom. Since then she has used the same computer but is lax about backing the […]
How To Use Gmail in Your Email Program
Dear Computer Lady, We are farmers in the middle of nowhere Iowa. Our only options for internet are phone line at less than 56k or fixed broadband. We had Verizon broadband but they discontinued service. Next was a midwest company that got bought up by Rise broadband. We had just horrible service with this. Now […]
Zoom Keeps Changing Web Page Size
Dear Computer Lady, Thank you for all of the information you share with us. I’ve learned a lot from your answers to questions posed by your readers. I have Windows 10 and I’m going crazy! Zoom is almost constantly changing the size of the web page without my using the zoom setting. It doesn’t matter […]
How To Install Additional Web Browsers
Dear Computer Lady, I understand that Microsoft is supporting Internet Explorer less and that many websites find it incompatible and prefer other browsers. I’m not ready to give up my Win 7 and IE to go with Win 10 and Edge, so I’m considering the advice you’ve given to many — download and install an […]
Moving From Excel To OpenOffice
Dear Computer Lady, Really cant say how much I have learned and gained confidence from you, especially since computers were unheard of when I grew up. I use spreadsheets in my work here at home. I have some on open office & excel; thinking I would like to use only 1 program and free is […]
How To Turn Off Blue Light in Windows 10
Dear Computer Lady, I look forward to your E-mails. Thank you. How do I turn off the blue light on windows 10? I have found out it is not good for your eyes. Thank you, Madeleine
Replacement For Windows Photo Gallery
Dear Computer Lady, I understand Microsoft no longer supports Photo Gallery. What is a photo enhancement program that works with Windows 10? Thank you, Patricia
Sending A Word Document By Email
Dear Computer Lady, I have Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016. I have tried to send a document via email from Word. I get a message that states there is no email program associated to perform the action. Please install an email program. When I go to my Default Apps and then to email, Google […]
Computer Running Slow
Dear Computer Lady, I have a fairly new computer and its running very slow. There is plenty of room on the hard drive so I just don’t understand. One of my daughters friends said that the memory may be full. What’s the difference between the memory and the hard drive? Also can I clean out […]
I Can No Longer Highlight Text
Dear Computer Lady, All of a sudden I cannot copy and paste. I can highlight but as soon as I take my finger off the highlight goes away. I write a lot and copy for others. Hope you can help? Arthur