Question: I want to set up my computer so I can dual-boot between Windows 98 and Linux. What do I need to do? —M.G. Answer: Get yourself a copy of PowerQuest’s Partition Magic, which comes with a utility called BootMagic. You’ll need to partition the hard disk into two virtual drives. It’s like having two […]
Folders are a great way to keep your files organized. You can even create a folder on the desktop! Right-click on the desktop. From the pop-up menu displayed select New and, from the sub-menu displayed, select Folder. Type a name for the new folder and press Enter
Question: The time on my Windows 98 computer is never right. It’s as if the clock is slow. I have replaced my system battery and it’s still a problem. Any ideas? –C.M. Answer: Windows 98 has some known issues with time and date routines. Microsoft’s knowledge base (article ID Q243039) suggests that this is caused […]
Navigation in Windows 98 is a lot easier than in Windows 95. Move around the screen and dialogue boxes with the Tab key. Open and close windows with Ctrl+F4 or move between running programs with the Alt+Tab. Also, open the Start menu with Ctrl+Esc and select your program with the arrow keys. Instead of clicking […]
OK, so perhaps you stumbled onto one or two adult Web sites. Perhaps by accident. Perhaps on purpose. And you don’t want your husband/wife, dad/mom or anyone else to know you’ve been there. Here’s some frequently asked questions and answers on how to deal with the situation. IN A HURRY? If you need to wipe […]