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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. […]

Q: I am using McAfee for my security and I am not impressed. I am now looking for the best free security software I can get. Please help I am not a computer geek and need all the help I can get. I also heard getting rid of McAfee can be a problem, any help […]

Q: Is there a way to block all e-mail from a certain sites? ie: Could I block all e-mail from “username@gmail.com”. I’m getting e-mail from someone that keeps changing the username but has the same domain. Appreciate your articles. – Glenn H. Niceville, Florida A: I can think of a few ways to do what […]

Q: This is kind of a weird one. At least no one online seems to have an answer. About 6 months or so ago, I noticed that all streaming content – music on Pandora, songs on YouTube, lectures on websites – stream the video just fine on my computer, but the sound “clips” almost constantly, […]