Question:What’s the difference between “baud” and “bits per second” when it comes to my modem speed? –G.B.S. Answer: The modem speed measurement baud is different from bits per second. “The word baud is no longer relevant when describing throughput of modern modems, and was largely misunderstood by the computing masses, even in the days of […]
Question: I have a USR 28.8 modem and would like to upgrade to a faster modem, because I’m sick of waiting for images to download and video taking forever. I’ve heard about K56Flex and X2. Can you explain them and tell me what I have to watch for? Should I bother with any of this […]
Question: We have a different kind of question for CyberWalker. What is the plural of computer mouse — “mouses” or “mice”? H.K. Answer: I’ve been on the trail for an answer to this question for a week and in the process I was snubbed by the very inventor of the computer mouse. I started my […]
Question: I have a new Acer computer and cannot seem to get NHL 97 working. I have read the manuals over and over again and each time I think I have it right, I go to run it and my computer locks up. I then have to unplug the computer and run Scandisk to get […]
Question: When I try to run Corel WordPerfect for Windows 6.0a, the program gets to the very first screen and then gives me a General Protection Fault warning me that there is a problem in SHWinB20.DLL. It then bumps me back to Program Manager. I have a Logitech three-button mouse that I use with a […]