Vincent from Oakhurst, NJ writes: At one time if I selected “View Icons” (small, medium, or large, I would see the actual picture or graphic. However, over time I have downloaded and played with several media viewers, etc. Now, I don not see the photo or graphic. I just see a logo or some other graphic representing the viewer program. How can I restore things so that I again see the actual photo or graphic? Thanks – Vince Continue reading
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Sunday, April 7th, 2013Why Are There Different Programming Languages?
Saturday, April 6th, 2013I’ve Always Wanted To Know: Why Are There Different Programming Languages? To create a program for a computer, an app for a phone or even a website, you need to know one of a large variety of programming languages. Programming languages tell the computers what to do and allow you to interact with the computer to perform functions such as making a document, controlling game charactersand photo editing. Like spoken language, each has its own rules and common areas of use. Why are there so many? Why is a webpage written in a different language than a Windows program or a game? Continue reading
Q-Dir – Tame Windows Explorer & Copy Files Easier
Thursday, April 4th, 2013Have you ever found yourself in Windows Explorer hell? You’re trying to copy a file from one directory to another, tabbing between windows or trying to drag and re-size Windows Explorer to fit? It only gets worse if you’re trying to follow instructions from a webpage while attempting to remember which window goes to which folder. Continue reading
Keep – Google’s New Note Taking Service
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013Remember the notepad? The one you use to keep next to the phone, on the refrigerator door and in the car? In today’s world of computers, tablets and cell phones, what’s the digital version of the notepad? Google Keep, a simple digital note website which stores all of your notes in the free Google Drive. Continue reading
Flash Won’t Work & Tried Reinstalling – Help!!!
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013Irene from Jacksonville FL writes: I am a premium member of WorldStart, I love this helpful newsletter! Esp the tips! I’m having a problem viewing any videos sent to me, I can’t see YouTube videos, I have Adobe Flash and even deleted it and downloaded it again! but it says please download Adobe Flash player?? And it’s already on my laptop!! PLEASE HELP! Continue reading
502 Bad Gateway Error?
Monday, April 1st, 2013Harvey from Pensacola writes: How do you repair the “502 Bad Gateway” error? Answer: There is some good news and bad news when it comes to 502 Gateway errors. The good news is it’s probably not your computer’s fault. The bad news is there isn’t much you can do to fix it if it isn’t… Continue reading
How To Remove Startup Programs
Monday, April 1st, 2013George from Illinois writes: When I use “Startup” on the System Configuration Utility, it is cluttered with many programs that I no longer have or will never use. Is there some way to delete these? Answer: Startup programs can be a significant drain on system performance and increase the time it takes your computer to completely start up… Continue reading
Image Size Affect Battery Life?
Monday, April 1st, 2013Gerald from MN writes: Is there any difference in a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera’s battery storage capacity between a large image size selection vs. a small image size selection? Can I expect to take more pictures on a battery using a Large size image selection versus a Small image size selection? Continue reading
iPad/iPhone Pics & Videos: How To Transfer To PC
Sunday, March 31st, 2013Chic from Northern Virginia writes: How do I copy to my home videos and audios recorded on an iPad so I can watch them on my PC? Answer: Transferring video and audio from your iPad or iPhone/iPod to your PC is a fairly simple process. To begin plug in your… Continue reading
Why Shouldn’t You Believe Anything On The Web April 1st?
Sunday, March 31st, 2013April Fool’s Day, April 1st of each year, is the official prank and joke day of the year. It’s a day when even the most mundane office co-worker becomes the office prankster looking to trick someone. This used to be a mild annoyance for people but with the rise of the Internet it’s become a really dangerous day… Continue reading
Red X In Place Of Pictures: Help!
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Carolyn from Creamery, Pennsylvania writes: Every day I get emails that contain red X’s and I cannot open the pictures within the emails. What can I do to be able to open these pictures? Thank you! Answer: If you’re getting a red X in place of the image in an e-mail a few things could be the cause. The fixes are… Continue reading
Can I View Pictures From PC On TV With A USB Cable?
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013Len from Maryland Upper Shore writes: I want to connect the USB port on my PC to the USB port on my TV. I have a 6 foot USB extension cable and need an adapter from the extension cable to the USB port. Will the Targus product #7285 you sell act as a jumper between the extension cable and the USB port on my TV? My purpose is to look at pictures I have in my PC on my TV. Continue reading
SendTo-Convert: Convert Images Quickly
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013Do you ever need to convert an image from one format to another? How about quickly resize a photo to shrink it down for posting on the web or including in e-mails? SendTo-Convert is a fantastic utility that adds this functionality to the Send to menu. With SendTo-Convert you’ll be able to… Continue reading
Turn Off Tapping On Touchpad in XP
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013Winston from Canada writes: I have a laptop with windows XP. I cannot figure out how to stop the tap on the touchpad. Every time I move the cursor I keep clicking on stuff I don’t want. How do I eliminate that so I can just use left & right click buttons? Thank you for your help. Answer: The good news is you should be able to disable the tapping feature in the touchpad settings. Continue reading
iPad 4 vs iPad Mini: Difference Just Size?
Sunday, March 24th, 2013Donna from Indiana writes: I am wanting an iPad or iPad mini but can’t find out what are the differences other than size? Answer: Apple’s iPad Mini is a huge hit with consumers, with some websites estimating sales exceeding that of the traditional iPad. To the casual observer the two units would appear to be the same since they… Continue reading
What Is An Achievement?
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013I’ve Always Wanted To Know: If you have a Facebook profile, you may have seen posts from friends talking about an achievement they earned playing a game. If you play games yourself on your phone, computer or gaming system, you are probably receiving these achievements, too. What is an achievement, though? Continue reading
Restore Windows Paint
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013Robert from Raymond Maine writes: How do I get my Windows Paint program back? I tried to repair it from the program files, but it says it has a damaged file and won’t install. I am running XP Pro and IE. Answer: You can reinstall Paint or other Windows built-in programs you are missing fairly easily in Windows XP. Start by clicking… Continue reading
Upgrading From XP: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Can Help
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013On April 8th 2014 Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP with critical security updates. This will make running XP quite dangerous due to security exploits and bugs that will be discovered but not patched. Many users are considering upgrading to Windows 7. To check if your computer and devices are compatible with upgrading to Windows 7 you can download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Continue reading
Clone External Hard Drive
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013George from Ohio writes: I read how to clone a hard drive(mechanical toSSD). If I want to clone an external hard drive, is the process the same, or do I have to do something different (and if so what)? Continue reading
Need A New Printer: Which To Buy?
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013Kay from Dallas, Texas writes: I have a Dell desktop computer. I recently, like a fool, had Windows 7 installed on this computer. I originally had Windows XP. To make a long story short, my printer, a Dell, is not compatible with Windows 7 and I have been told that I need to get a new one. What do you recommend? I have been advised NOT to purchase a Dell. Your help will certainly be appreciated. I do so enjoy reading all of your advice on helping those of us who are a little behind on today’s technology. Continue reading
BIOS Password On Acer Laptop: How To Remove?
Monday, March 18th, 2013John from Yuma, AZ writes: My grandson loaned his Acer laptop to a friend and he somehow changed the password in the BIOS. I am somewhat computer savvy and have tried everything that I know, all to no avail. Acer will fix the problem for a couple of hundred dollars and the place where it was purchased (Best Buy) will not touch it, even though it was still under warranty. How can I access the BIOS and change the password or even eliminate it all together? Continue reading
What’s The Difference Between Printer Papers?
Saturday, March 16th, 2013Printers come in two basic varieties, inkjet and laser but print paper can fill aisles at your local office supply store. What’s the major difference and which type is best? Is there a reason to go with the same manufacturer of printer paper as your printer or is it all the same? Let’s dig through the differences between printer papers page by page and find out. Continue reading
How To Get Rid Of About:Blank
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013John from Kilmucklin, Ireland writes: Hi guys, when I try to open a new tab on windows 7 all I get is “about:blank. When I try to change the settings on internet options, it works the way i want it to but my problem is when i power off my PC and turn it back on again I’m greeted with this “about:blank” again. I have tried scanning my PC but this nightmare continues, any assistance would be greatly welcome. Continue reading
Seagate’s New Hybrid Desktop & Laptop Hard Drives
Monday, March 11th, 2013On March 5th, Seagate announced its third-generation solid state hybrid drives, SSHD for short, in both traditional laptop size and, for the first time ever, a desktop-sized hard drive. Is the performance worth the upgrade? Continue reading
Why Is Software Being Sold As A Subscription?
Saturday, March 9th, 2013I’ve Always Wanted To Know: Why Is Software Being Sold As A Subscription? Answer: The early days of software were simple times: you purchased a floppy disk with a piece of software on it and you could use it wherever you wanted for an unlimited amount of time. Fast forward 40 years and we’re being offered many popular software packages as subscriptions or limited time versions, but why? What is the advantage for software developers and what does it mean for consumers? Continue reading
