Archive for the ‘Internet’ Category


Don’t Uninstall Internet Explorer

Dear Computer Lady, I have an important note for the person who asked about uninstalling IE. I would not do that – sometimes Microsoft programs don’t work well with other browsers. For example, right now I am having trouble

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How To Sync Bookmarks

Dear Computer Lady, I have been avidly read your emails as soon as they come out. How can I share my “Favorites” across my computers? I have 2 desk systems, a laptop and a net book. Help!!! Thanks, Stewart

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Removing Internet Explorer

Dear Computer Lady, Do you have to have internet explorer on your computer? I haven’t used it in a couple of years I read my mail from aol.com. Ian

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How To Install Flash Player Without Chrome

Dear Computer Lady, I have found after installing Adobe Flash Player needed to play videos I found that I had Google Chrome integrated with it. I had it before and did not like it so I uninstalled Google Chrome and there went the ability to play videos. I re-installed Chrome, now have my videos back [...]

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Computer Protection

Dear Computer Lady, We called Norton about a problem we were having and were connected to a support person at iYogi. The problem was resolved by giving access to our computer and we then purchased a contract from them to handle any issues that arose. Every time we are in communication for one reason or [...]

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My Search Has Been Hijacked!

Dear Computer Lady, Here’s the problem I am having. Whenever I use a search engine, it doesn’t matter which one, a majority of the time when I click on the link of what I am looking for (I always use right click and open in a new window) it will open but to some other [...]

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Uninstalling Internet Explorer 10

Dear Computer Lady, I sure hope this is where I can ask a question. I have Windows 7 PRO and recently updated to IE10. I want to go back to IE9 (I have some irritating issues with 10). If I go to Control Panel and remove IE10, will IE9 automatically return? Thanks for your help~Cindy

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Where to Save Important Favorites

Dear Computer Lady, I have a large number of FAVORITES but a few that are especially important to me. Is the some way I can make these stand out from the rest ? Thank you for your site, it has been a large help to this older computer user. Jean

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iCloud on a Smart Phone

Dear Computer Lady, I just love you newsletter and don’t know where I would be without it! Can iCloud be used on smart phones also or just an iPhone? Thank for all your help over the years!! Kathy

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Windows Activation Scam

Dear Computer Lady, I have been receiving messages purported to be from Microsoft saying my Windows Activation period has expired and will become disabled in 28 days unless I activate it. Is this a scam? What should I do? Julia

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