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Q: I enjoy reading your column in the NWF Daily News. Is there an honest, unbiased website that reviews computer software? I’m looking for a registry cleaner but I don’t trust the results when I search for reviews on the multitude of products available. – Joe M. Destin, Florida A: I can’t guarantee the “unbiased” […]

Q: My old computer died (Motherboard). I need the files off the harddrive (c). Backup was on d: and it went down same time as motherboard. C drive is now installed in “Smart Drive” external box. My laptop can “see” the drive but no drive letter is assigned. What do I do to get the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Q: Chuckie the Badger calling again. I am ready to come south. Is there any way I can set up a home temperature monitor that I can use with an app on my Ipod touch to check the temp when I am in Florida? It would provide me peace of mind. – Charles M. Marshfield, […]

Q: I am working on a Dell laptop, Inspiron E1505, with Windows XP home edition, service pack 3, which I purchased in 2006. I use Mozilla Firefox as my web browser. Up until 10 mos ago, everything seemed fine – now, I keep getting a notice from my Norton Antivirus program that there is high […]

Q: I’ve been contemplating upgrading my old dual cored computer that’s maxed out at 2 gigs memory and running XP for a spell now, but after reading reviews, blogs, etc. on Windows 8, I’m on the fence. Being presumptuous, it’ll be interesting to hear your take on this latest “Thanks, Bill!”. – Robert T. Shalimar, […]

Q: How do I eliminate or stop this instruction across the bottom of the monitor, “Speed up browsing by disabling add-ons”. This comes up quite frequently and all I can do at present is close it.  Only options given are Ask me later or Don’t disable. My operating system is Windows 7. – Jim W. […]