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Last week’s column was already written when I realized that it was issue #104.  52 weeks in a year means makes that an important number.  So, the It’s Geek to Me 2nd anniversary passed with very little fanfare.  Let me correct that oversight now by saying thank-you to all of you my loyal readers.  You […]

Q: When I connect my usb cord and camera to my computer, the computer used to recognize the connection and immediately list several options for viewing the pictures.  Now nothing happens.  I noticed the change after I updated the Norton AntiVirus.  I did try my camera on my neighbor’s computer and it works just fine.  […]

Q: I read your previous columns on concerning converting cassettes to MP3 files with great interest as I have many cassettes of music that I would like to put on CDs. I understand about ripping from CD’s using Windows Media Player but I could not find a way to rip from a cassette.  Could you […]

In my answer to a question from Nate F. in last week’s column, I promised a more in-depth discussion on SPAM fighting techniques. So, this week I’m dispensing with the questions in order fulfill that promise.  Let me clarify at the outset that this is decidedly low-tech information, as I believe that no amount of […]

Q: I have been trying to get my Microsoft Lifecam vx3000 to work on Skype.  When I plugged in the camera, a window popped up saying I need to install Windows messenger.  When I first installed the device a few months ago, it worked perfectly.  I haven’t used it for a while, now I get […]

Welcome, to the It’s Geek to Me 100th issue spectacular!  Hello?  Is anyone out there?  I can’t hear you over the sound of the crickets chirping!  Okay, so apparently getting 100 issues of a weekly newspaper column under my belt is a far bigger deal to me than it is to most of you, my […]

Q: When my husband boots up his computer, something runs in the background for about 10 minutes, making it impossible to open up anything, particularly his browser.  If he opens up the Task Manager, it indicates there’s nothing on.  It’s not the virus checker because there’s no icon at the bottom indicating it’s running and […]

he e-mail servers at Geek Central were churning away this week, as fellow-Geeks from throughout the community responded to my query for ways to get rid of aging computer hardware.  Most of these ideas have been mentioned in previous columns, but the info is certainly worth repeating to have it all in one place for […]

Q: Spring cleaning is underway, and it’s time to get rid of the old desktop.  The dinosaur still works fine (Windows 98SE), along with monitor, printer and scanner that connect with serial and parallel cables.  (The computer also has 2 USB ports.)  Is there any place to donate the equipment in the Destin/Fort Walton area?  […]

Q: I hope you can solve this problem I’m having with my proxy server.  When I turn on the computer and go online, I’m restricted from certain sites and get an error page.  The reason is in the Internet tools, a check appears in the box for proxy server.  Cox cable does not use a […]