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Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters June 28th

June 28, 2009 | In Communications, Computers - misc, Hardware, Networking, Notebook, Security, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Wireless | Comments(2)

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Copying Pictures Only Makes Shortcuts
A reader is using the drag-and-drop method to make copies — but only gets Shortcuts instead. The problem is caused by the inconsistant way Windows handles the drag-and-drop.

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* Low Signal on Wireless Network — Feedback from Users
In last week’s online newsletter, a reader needed help solving a low signal strength problem. Several readers wrote with additional tips…

* Can’t Install Printer — Do Not Have Permission
One of the frustrating events in life — the printer that worked on one computer, but won’t install on the new computer…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

XP Repair Pro 4.0
Windows Registry & System Repair, Registry Defragmenter
Repair common errors in Windows XP and Vista
Hard Drive Cleanup, Registry Editor, and more
http://terryscomputertips.com/XPRepairPro

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters June 21st

June 21, 2009 | In Communications, Computers - misc, MP3, Newsletters, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks | Comments(1)

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Quattro Pro Followup — And Solution
Followup to a recent article — the reader found a solution in an old post about WordPerfect…and solved the problem…

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* Low Signal Strength on Wireless Network
A reader isn’t getting adequate signal strength from her router to her notebook…

* Audio Books — OverDrive Can’t Find the MP3 Player
A reader’s MP3 player is no longer recognized by OverDrive, the DRM software used by libraries for audiobooks, so she can’t load audiobooks onto it…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

ESET Smart Security Software

Home and Home Office Version

Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Firewall, too.

Multi-computer and multi-year discounts…

http://terryscomputertips.com/EsetSS

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters June 14th

June 14, 2009 | In Anti-Spyware/Adware, Anti-spam, Anti-virus, Email & spam control, Firewalls, Free Trial, Shopping Deals, Software, Software Reviews, Tips & Tricks, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP, spam | Comments(4)

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* User Questions about Java
Java isn’t JavaScript, even though they both have the letters j, a, v and a in their names. Java’s a program system that installs on your computer. If you need it, you’ll know, because a program will tell you…

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* A Look at the ESET Smart Security 4 Security Suite
Many people prefer a security suite. This one has gotten great reviews recently, so I took a look at it…

* Converting Old Record Albums to Music CD’s
When you want a music CD for the car, and you have old record albums to which you want to listen…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

ESET Smart Security Software

Home and Home Office Version

Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Firewall, too.

Multi-computer and multi-year discounts…

http://terryscomputertips.com/EsetSS

Dell Mini-10 — the first week and first trip

June 8, 2009 | In Hardware, Netbook, Notebook, Shopping Deals, Technology - neat stuff, Terry's Computer Tips, Windows, Windows XP | Comments(0)

When I ordered my Mini-10 netbook, the scheduled ship date was May 7th and the estimated delivery (at the 3-5 business days $10 shippig charge I chose) was May 12th. Needless to say, I was looking forward to receiving the netbook, especially since I sold my Asus Eee PC netbook last weekend.

On the day it was scheduled to ship, I received an email advising that the expected delivery date May 16th! The even bigger surprise was that it actually shipped the next day. Not only that, Dell upgraded the shipping to Saturday delivery, at no extra charge to me — so it arrived even before the original expected delivery date.

I know that some people, including ones whose judgement I respect, have had problems with Dell. However, I’ve always been impressed with their quality and service.

My first step, of course, was to turn it on and accept the license agreement for the “system builder’s” version of Windows XP Home. The operating system is one place where Dell is unlike some of its competition. Dell actually provides the Windows operating system CDROM…

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Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters June 7th

June 7, 2009 | In Hard Drives, Software, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks | Comments(2)

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Is My Hard Drive Failing?
A user has problems in doing an image backup — parts of the drive can’t be read…

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* Scanner Software Requires CD to Run
This subscriber’s scanner software can’t seem to stay fully installed…

* Repartitioning to Make Room for Windows 7
Lots of people are thinkinng about doing the same thing, installing Windows 7 on their computer in addition to Windows XP or Vista…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are nowa vailable:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

ESET Smart Security Software

Home and Home Office Version

Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Firewall, too.

Multi-computer and multi-year discounts…

http://terryscomputertips.com/EsetSS

Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters May 31st

May 31, 2009 | In Computers - misc, HowTo, Newsletters, Software, Software Reviews, Technology - neat stuff, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Windows, Windows Registry, Windows Vista | Comments(3)

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Creating PDF Files with PDFCreator
You can make a PDF file of a web page, a spreadsheet, or a word-processing document, or any other program that can print from Windows! Take a l look at the free Adobe Reader file creation program PDFCreator, and how to avoid installing its IE and Firefox toolbars…

* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

* Using PDFCreator to Save Print Jobs as Individual PDF Files
You can use PDFCreator to make individual PDF files from each item you want to print — see how…

* Using PDFCreator to Combine and Save Multiple Prints in One PDF File
You can use PDFCreator to combinne individual print tasks into a single PDF files — see how…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are nowa vailable:
* free weekly Terry’s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry’s Computer Tips newsletter

ESET Smart Security Software

Home and Home Office Version

Antivirus, Antispyware, Antispam, and Firewall, too.

Multi-computer and multi-year discounts…

http://terryscomputertips.com/EsetSS