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In last week’s column, I promised I’d give a lesson on how to make sure your computer is configured to get its IP address dynamically assigned. So, here goes! Pay attention, there might be a quiz at the end. Let’s start by understanding your home network a little better. On a typical home internet connection, […]

Q: I have loaded Windows 7 & AOL 9.6 in a newer DELL laptop & most fonts in any program are foreign compared to what I had in my previous DELL laptop. This includes e-mail, Word Starter, & any program requiring text input. Calls to DELL have been a fruitless lack of communication. What can […]

Q: I’m a neighbor of yours in Bluewater and was quite interested in your recent column (I.G.T.M. #230 – Dec 18, 2011) since it sounds like a problem I was having last week. I teach a Braille class in Niceville with 4 adult students, 3 of whom have AOL e-mail addresses. I was receiving their […]

Q: I’m told you are the guy with all the computer answers, I hope so. When it comes to computers I know enough to get myself in trouble. But there has been one particular facet that has captured my attention. Currently I’m paying $29.99 for internet and $20.00 a year for my phone. I’m a […]

Happy New Year, Geeks!!! Here’s to another year of bringing you the tech answers to your questions, concerns, computer problems. You keep asking questions, and I’ll keep researching and responding. Please remember that the criteria that will help get your question get published are: 1) The answer would be of interest to a lot of […]

Q: I was recently a guest at a hotel that had internet provided in each room. I had my laptop computer connected to the internet and for 2 days had no problem. On the 3rd day every time I tried to access the internet, I got a message that said some computer on the network […]

Q: I have an interesting issue after purchasing a new IPhone. For several years I’ve logged into ITunes with my AOL account. However, a few weeks ago I had difficulty logging in and ITunes required me to retrieve my password. For some reason the question asked was my birthday and ITunes would accept my birthday […]

Q: I read your reply to my question in the Nov. 13th Daily News (I.G.T.M. Issue #225). Thank you very much for the reply. I’ve tried what you say without success. The problem is when I go to “Default Programs”, PowerPoint is listed as the associated file for all POxx and PPxx files, except PPS! […]

Q: I’m not tech smart and need help resetting top/bottom margins for Microsoft Word. At present my cursor appears near the bottom of the each new page. I’ve tried everything without success. Have referred to “troubleshooting” this problem but just don’t get it. Sometimes have trouble establishing right and left margins as well. – Shirley […]

Q: I’m being prompted almost daily to install os 5.0 for my iPhone. The description says it will back up my info to The Cloud. I would prefer to keep my personal info – contacts, calendar, etc. – between me, my iPhone and my laptop. Am I being paranoid? If I don’t install 5.0, am […]