Question: I found this place on my computer where it says I can compress my C: drive so it has an extra 1200 megs available. Is there anything I need to know before I do this? Is it safe to do this without backing it up first? — Tony Answer: You’re talking about DriveSpace. It’s […]
Question: I am something of a “software addict”. I download any application that catches my eye, and throw things out almost as impulsively. In some cases, this is not a good thing. Although I should, I don’t always use the “Add/Remove Programs” Control Panel under Windows 98. Instead, I just delete the folder. Unfortunately, this […]
Question: I recently purchased CleanSweep and I thought, before I load it and use it, maybe I should check with you to see whether you have any particular comments or warnings. – T.P. Answer: One of the coolest new features of CleanSweep is the way it handles Internet flotsam and jetsam – you know, all […]
Question: I am trying desperately to find more hard drive space. I’ve already replaced my hard drive once and the computer is getting too old (it’s a 486SX) to warrant spending any more money on it. In my search for anything to erase, I’ve noticed some unusual files in my DOS directory (I’m running Windows […]
Question: I am trying desperately to find more hard drive space. I’ve already replaced my hard drive once and the computer is getting too old to warrant spending any more money on it. In my search for anything to erase, I’ve noticed a lot of files with the extension of TMP. One in particular is […]