Archive for the ‘Internet’ Category


Keep Your Computer Secure

Dear Computer Lady, I have been having a few problems with my computer lately, and the guy at Best Buy said that all I need is an internet security suite like Norton or McAfee. Those programs are kind of expensive, how do I know if they are really worth it? Anne

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How To Use A Netbook

Dear Computer Lady, I have a computer hooked to phone line (DSL) I just bought a Netbook to use traveling. I’m lost–how does Netbook one work? How do I get online? Do I need something else from the store? I’m a senior and not very savvy on this new stuff. Thank you so much and [...]

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Set Up Google Calendar

Dear Computer Lady, I am using Outlook 2002 at work. I conduct bi-weekly meetings with different departments. I am finding that people forget the meetings. I would like to be able to automatically issue an email meeting reminder to the participants. I tried using the schedule meeting options but either I didn’t do it correctly [...]

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Stop Messenger

Dear Computerlady, Have enjoyed your newsletter for a few years now while learning about computers. Being a senior citizen learning new things aren’t always easy. I recently purchased a new computer with Windows 7 on it. I do believe windows 7 is easier to work with than Vista but am having trouble locating how to [...]

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Larger Text on Web Pages

Dear Computer Lady, I would like to know how to make the font bigger on websites? Thanks, Frieda Dear Frieda, I am guessing that you are having a hard time reading the text on some websites and that is why you want to make the font bigger. If you are using Internet Explorer, you can [...]

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Upcoming Facebook Charges?

Dear Computer Lady, I just saw a notice that facebook will soon be charging a monthly fee. Do you know anything about this? I can’t really afford to pay for facebook, but I do use it to stay in touch with my friends every day. Thanks, Joyce

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Internet Explorer Error Message

Dear Computer Lady, On my 5 year old laptop which does not have enough memory, every time I disconnect from the Internet I receive a message “Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.” Options are: “Send Report” or “Don’t Send Report”. What am I doing wrong? Please advise. Gale

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Internet Explorer Status Bar

Dear Computer Lady, I have learned so very much from your newsletter that it is beyond words how much I appreciate all the information. I do have a question that I can’t seem to find the answer to. How do I get the magnifying thing back in the bottom right hand corner of Internet Explorer. [...]

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Webpage AutoFill

Dear Computer Lady, I just set up an entirely new system, with Windows 7 and MS 2007. Wow! It’s like dealing with an alien it’s all so different! Like learning how to use a computer all over again! My question is that in XP, on the Internet there was the AutoFill feature that allowed me [...]

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Web Page Zoom

Dear Computer Lady: My question and resolve may be easier for one like you,but I am a novice and of the older generation. My question is, how do I increase the font on my screen so I don’t have to use a magnifying glass to read all the print that appears as I move from [...]

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