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’m new to computers, and have a question. I have a mouse that came with my computer that I just bought. It has three buttons on it. I only ever use the left-hand button. What are the others used for? –G.K. Answer: Ah, yes, the uncharted territory of the alternate mouse buttons. Most Windows […]
Question: How do I use that little beamer port on my Palm Pilot? –J.P.S. Answer: That port is a clever feature of the Palm line of handheld computers. It’s called an IR or infrared port and it allows you to send data out of a Palm without a cable via infrared waves. It’s similar to […]
Question: How do I use my cellular phone to connect my laptop to the Internet? –Gina Answer: So you want to surf the Internet wirelessly. The good news it is possible and easier than ever although, ironically, the biggest problem is actually locating a wire to make it all happen. If that sounds like double-speak, […]
By default, when dragging a file from one folder to another in Windows Explorer, the action moves it. If you want to copy a file, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging. If you drag a file with the right mouse button, you’ll get a list of options when you let go “†you can […]