Archive for August, 2009


Uninstall IE8


Dear Computer Lady, I have been told Internet Explorer 8 is “broken”, if so how do we remove it from our computers. I have been having lots of connection issues and told this may be part of the problem Thanks, Randa

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Computer shuts off

Dear Computer Lady, Lately my computer shuts down while I’m working on it and I have to press the power button to get it back on. Sometimes it does it a couple of times. I’ve noticed it also turns itself on after it’s been shut off for a while. Ghosts? lol. Or is it a [...]

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Email Links Not Working

Dear Computer Lady, My computer runs on Windows XP and my e-mail is Outlook Express. I am having trouble opening links in my e-mails. It comes on and says Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and must close down. Can you please help me with this problem. I enjoy all your help and hints very [...]

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Fizzball Game

Fizzball Works in Windows 2000, XP, and Vista Click on one of the images below to download and play.

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Laptop won’t charge

Dear Computer Lady, I have a Dell Latitude 100L that was having some problems with the input port for the power adapter and would sometimes charge and other times it would not. We had it replaced and now the computer will not come on at all. It would power up with a new battery but [...]

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World of Goo

World of Goo Works in Windows XP, Vista I like thinking games that also have an element of fun to them, and this game really fits that description!

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Vista Restart Shortcut

Dear Computer Lady, I, too, have enjoyed the shutdown shortcut. Please tell us a Vista shortcut for restarting the computer. Thanks for great information! JJ

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What’s in My System?

Dear Computer Lady, How do I find out what computer platform I’m using? I’m trying to install Windows Installer 4.5 and I need this info so I can decide which download would be most appropriate for my system. The options I’m given are as follows: For Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows [...]

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Google Calendar Settings

Google Calendar Settings. When I start using a new program, I like to go to the settings and customize the program to my preferences. There are lots of things that you can customize in the Google Calendar settings, so let’s take a look. To access your Google calendar settings, open your calendar, and click on [...]

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Wedding Dash

Wedding Dash: Ready, Aim, Love With all the wedding preparations going on in our family, I thought I would share a fun little wedding game this week. If only the real thing was this easy.

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