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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 […]

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 […]