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For the humor impaired among you, last week’s column was a JOKE (April Fools!).  I trust none of you actually went out and attempted to invest your life savings in Micr-Ap.  But enough of this frivolity!  Let’s try to solve a few problems, shall we? Q: I activated Outlook Express to check on another browser […]

There have been some amazing developments in the world of tech this week, Geeks!  Let’s take a quick look at some of what’s making news. In what is sure to cause ripples through the computer industry for years to come, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook announced that his company has pushed through a successful takeover […]

Several of you have written in to ask about the controversy with Google’s new privacy policy that went into effect on March 1, 2012.  The main points of these questions are “What’s the big deal?” and “Should I be concerned?”  I can tell you what the deal is, but you’ll have to judge for yourself […]

Q: I’ve been reading with interest your recent articles regarding IP addresses on home networks (I.G.T.M. # 231 – Dec 25, 2011, I.G.T.M. #235 – Jan 22, 2012).  I have a bit of a different problem, but I’m wondering if it might stem from the same issue.  First, here’s my setup: My ISP is Network […]

It’s the second Sunday in March, Geeks!  For those of you asleep at the switch, that means that Daylight Savings Time officially began at 2:00 AM.  If you haven’t done so already, move your clocks forward an hour.  Here’s hoping that doesn’t make anyone late! Q: I’m a snowbird from Michigan (8 years now) and I […]

Last Saturday, February 25th, I made my annual pilgrimage to Northwest Florida College in Niceville for the annual Northwest Florida Association of Computer Users Group’s Tech Expo.  The questions in this week’s column come from that session.  I’d like to thank all of you who attended, and remind my readers in Northwest Florida that I […]

Q: Occasionally, I receive an email with an address which I don’t recognize, and I am reluctant to open it.  A friend told me to right click on the message line, go to “properties”, then to “message source” in order to read the email without opening it.  However, I am concerned that it could affect […]

Q: I have a basic netbook that came with Windows 7 Starter Edition pre-installed.  I have an opportunity to buy an upgrade to the Home Premium version for only $39.00, but I’m wondering whether this would take up a lot of space on my netbook?  Can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of upgrading?  […]

Q: I am a snow bird and enjoy your weekly article in the FDN. When I am up north I want to read your column in the online edition. How will I be able to find it? What to search under?? – Charles M. a.k.a. “Chucky the Badger” A: I’m flattered to hear you’re such […]

Q: I have an HP Pavilion dv6-3025dx Entertainment Notebook with Windows 7. Can I use a Netgear Push2tv (pvt2000) to wirelessly connect it to VIZIO Model XVT553SV LED LCD HDTV? Thank you very much. – Lynn D. Fort Walton Beach, Florida A: After 236 issues of It’s Geek to Me, countless questions about Windows, Outlook […]