Question: I have MSN Messenger and I run Windows XP. When I try to make a voice phone call to someone else on their MSN Messenger, they can’t hear me although I can hear my voice through my speakers, and I can see MSN Messenger volume level moving. The computer is hearing me, but it’s […]
One of the most exciting ways to use your PC is to try it as a video phone. By simply installing a microphone and webcam, you can use your computer to communicate like the Jetsons! It’s not hard to set up and the cost is minimal. Plus, once the system is operational, it’s really usefl […]
Imagine if your cat had an Internet address. In the future, it will. So will your doorbell, your snow-blower, and each of your children. Not before IPv6, though. The acronym sounds weird when you say it – “Eye Pee Vee Six” – but it’s an important one. An IP address is a set of numbers […]
Question: Are there any tweaks and tips to speed up my high-speed modem? – G.C.P. Answer: High-speed internet modems include cable and DSL (which stands for “digital subscriber line”) modems. You have one if you have an always-on connection and get your internet through your cable TV provider, through the phone company’s high-speed service, or […]
Question: I just bought a computer and I will be using dial-up service for the Internet. Do I need to get a firewall to protect my home computer from hackers? The sales rep at the store said to me I do not need it but I want to double-check. – M.L. Answer: When you use […]