Terry's Computer Tips

Terry's Computer Tips newsletters June 28th

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:04:35 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Copying Pictures Only Makes Shortcuts
A reader is using the drag-and-drop method to make copies — but only gets Shortcuts instead. The problem is caused by the inconsistant way Windows handles the drag-and-drop.

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Low Signal on Wireless Network — Feedback from Users
In last week's online newsletter, a reader needed help solving a low signal strength problem. Several readers wrote with additional tips...

* Can't Install Printer — Do Not Have Permission
One of the frustrating events in life — the printer that worked on one computer, but won't install on the new computer...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters June 21st

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:00:04 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Quattro Pro Followup — And Solution
Followup to a recent article — the reader found a solution in an old post about WordPerfect...and solved the problem...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Low Signal Strength on Wireless Network
A reader isn't getting adequate signal strength from her router to her notebook...

* Audio Books — OverDrive Can't Find the MP3 Player
A reader's MP3 player is no longer recognized by OverDrive, the DRM software used by libraries for audiobooks, so she can't load audiobooks onto it...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters June 14th

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:12:27 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* User Questions about Java
Java isn't JavaScript, even though they both have the letters j, a, v and a in their names. Java's a program system that installs on your computer. If you need it, you'll know, because a program will tell you...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* A Look at the ESET Smart Security 4 Security Suite
Many people prefer a security suite. This one has gotten great reviews recently, so I took a look at it...

* Converting Old Record Albums to Music CD's
When you want a music CD for the car, and you have old record albums to which you want to listen...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters June 7th

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:52:04 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Is My Hard Drive Failing?
A user has problems in doing an image backup — parts of the drive can't be read...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Scanner Software Requires CD to Run
This subscriber's scanner software can't seem to stay fully installed...

* Repartitioning to Make Room for Windows 7
Lots of people are thinkinng about doing the same thing, installing Windows 7 on their computer in addition to Windows XP or Vista...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters May 31st

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:13:00 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Creating PDF Files with PDFCreator
You can make a PDF file of a web page, a spreadsheet, or a word-processing document, or any other program that can print from Windows! Take a l look at the free Adobe Reader file creation program PDFCreator, and how to avoid installing its IE and Firefox toolbars...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Using PDFCreator to Save Print Jobs as Individual PDF Files
You can use PDFCreator to make individual PDF files from each item you want to print — see how...

* Using PDFCreator to Combine and Save Multiple Prints in One PDF File
You can use PDFCreator to combinne individual print tasks into a single PDF files — see how...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters May 24th

Sun, 24 May 2009 21:44:38 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Router Seems to Have Failed
A reader has trouble with his router and can not connect to the Internet...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* A Quick Look at ESET's Smart Security 4.0 Suite
I install and start using ESET's Smart Security 4.0 so I'm not using the same protection software onn all my computers, and to help me find a suite that I can recommend for those who want to purchase one package...

* Synchronizing Two Hard Drives — Suggestions from Readers
Several readers had helpful comments, responding to JJ's request last week...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters May 17th

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:39:06 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Problems with Google Screensaver
A reader writes because the Google Photo Screensaver isn't accessing all his photos...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Problem Installing Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 is great, but what if you can't install it...

* Synchronizing Two Hard Drives
The reader wants his office PC and home PC to work with up-to-date versions of the same files...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters May 10th

Sun, 10 May 2009 23:58:09 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* What Does Acronis True Image Really Do?
A subscriber wrote to ask me to explain more about the function of Acronis True Image Home 2009 — just what does it do to make it worthwhile?

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Mysterious "Good Properties"
A long-time subscriber wrote to ask about a strange error message he was seeing...

* My New Dell Mini-10 Netbook
I wrote about my upcoming Dell netbook — now, my Mini-10 has arrived. Here's a first look...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters May 3rd

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:10:09 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Word 2007 Grabs File Types — How to Fix It
When I installed Microsoft Word 2007, I recall that it asked it I wanted it to be the default editor for Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. Perhaps I was mistaken, or perhaps Microsoft uses a much broader definition of the term...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Dell Mini-10 Questions and Answers
Long-time subscriber Tom Linton wrote with comments and questions after my Dell Mini-10 article in my email newsletter last week

* Hard Drive Questions
Subscriber DJ wrote to ask about hard drive brands and recommendations

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters April 26th

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:31:36 GMT

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This week's online newsletter includes:

* Word 2007 — Minimizing the Ribbon & Gettting It Back!
Whether you want to hide the Ribbon to get more desktop space, or did it accidentally like I did, you need to know how to get the Ribbon back...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Yahoo! Announces Closing of GeoCities Web Site
The long-lived free web hosting site is schedule to close later this year...

* A Great Replacement for GeoCities Web Hosting
Whether you're moving from GeoCities, hosted someewhere else, or getting a web site for the first time, the web host that I use is a great choice — and offers a 45-day money-back guarantee.

* Deleting Everything But Windows from a Used Laptop
She received a used laptop as a gift, but the drive is almost full...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters April 19th

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:12:02 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Using Delayed Startup to Speed Up Windows Boot Time
I don't know why this function wasn't built into Windows itself. Delayed Startup is an invaluable tool that is part of the free WinPatrol program...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Create a Fill-In Form in MS Word Easily
Guest author Carol Bratt wrote this great HowTo article with plenty of details and screen images...

* Do I need a Software Firewall?
A reader writes that he connects to his Internet Service Provider using a router, and wants to know if he needs a software firewall, too...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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Terry's Computer Tips newsletters April 12th

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:09:49 GMT

This week's online newsletter includes:

* Setting the Power Options on a Notebook
It's amazing how many little configuration changes we make over the months and years. When we have to set them up again...

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week's computer technology cartoon at Terry's Computer Tips.

* Even Though I Reinstalled Windows — Acronis True Image Came to the Rescue
Even though I had backed up all the files I thought I would need...

* Unable to Access Specific Web Sites
A reader can't access a specific web site from his computer, although other computers can access it...

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software...

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