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January, 2013

Issue #288: January 27, 2013

Q: Over the past few years I have found that over time a PC can become bogged down and run slow even if all your cleaning and regular maintenance suggestions are followed. Well, being brave, or stupid, I “formatted” my hard drive and “presto” the PC ran super fast, good as new again. I’ve done […]

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Issue #287: January 20, 2013

Q: In last Sunday’s paper there was a small report recommending people disable Java program from their computers. I have done so with no apparent problem. As I was going down thru the other programs I found several…most involving Microsoft .net framework. I would like to remove some of these also when they are listed […]

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Issue #286: January 13, 2013

Q: I have Cox Cable for TV and Internet. I have a desktop wireless-capable computer, a wireless smart phone, wireless Kindle e-reader, wireless laptop, and wireless printer.  I use a router. My problem is that I lose at least one Internet connection on at least one or more wireless devices or I lose the ability […]

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Issue #285: January 6, 2013

Q: I recently bought a Windows 7 Dell computer. I have the option to upgrade it to Windows 8. Is 8 a new operating system, or is it just windows 7 with tiles? What’s your opinion on upgrading it to Win 8? – John S. Niceville, Florida A: Congratulations on the upgrade, John.  I did […]

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