Question: How do I make an audio CD with audio files I’ve downloaded to my computer? – B.K. Answer: These days, the most common format for music files on the web is MP3. So let’s go through step-by-step instructions on how to create an audio CD from MP3 files on your computer. You’ll end up […]
Question: At work, I use Lotus Notes for e-mail. I also use Netscape 4.7 for web browsing. When I click on a “mailto:” link on a Web page, Netscape wants to use (its own e-mail program called) Messenger as the e-mail program, but I’d rather have it launch Notes instead. Is this possible? —Vic Answer: […]
Question: A message pops up stating that program can’t be found when I start Windows. How can I clear these alerts? --Frankie Answer: There’s a secret little program that you should know about called msconfig.exe. It’s a little utility in Windows 98, Me, XP and Vista that helps you manage which programs get started when […]
Question: I have a 300 MHz Pentium II computer, with 64 MB of memory, running Windows 98. I am thinking of buying Windows XP when it comes out this fall. Should I upgrade? –A.C. Answer: I have mixed feelings about Windows XP (which launches Thursday, Oct. 25), the latest Microsoft operating system from Microsoft. One […]
Question: How can I help the victims of the World Trade Center disaster? Answer: I have been asking myself this question since last week. I was flying into New York September 11 for an IBM press conference and our approach took us over the World Trade Center as it burned after the first aircraft hit […]