Dennis from Tarpon Springs, FL asks:
Is there a way to use Outlook Express 6 with Win7, or is there an e-mail program similar to OE6 that can be used with Win7?
While certainly not the most sophisticated e-mail client, Outlook Express has achieved quite a following throughout the years, if for no other reason than its sheer ubiquity, having been bundled with every… Continue reading
The clothes someone wears affect how they look, how they feel, and how others perceive them. This is especially important when it comes to portrait photography – you’re creating an image and the choice of clothes is a big part of that. As a photographer, you need to carefully consider what your subjects are wearing. They may be wearing their own clothes, but you, and more… Continue reading
James in Hot Springs, Arkansas asks:
When I click on a link in a web site or an e-mail, it sometimes opens in Firefox and other times it’s Internet Explorer. How do I make it so Firefox opens everything? Question: Is there a way I can instruct my computer to open the clicked site on Firefox as much as possible. If you answer this question, please cover
Shirley from Fairfield, CA asks:
I understand that the many programs listed on the control panel may be what slow my computer. The security updates listed are 4 in 2007, 31 in 2008, 49 in 2009 and 37 already in 2010. A few are listed as Hot fix. Must they stay there year after year or can they be removed without causing trouble?
Well… Continue reading
If you’re anything like me then, despite the fact that you’ve got Outlook set to automatically check for messages every 15 minutes or so, there are times when you want to check it
While I can’t speak for everyone, I’ve always kept a Send/Receive button on the far left side of my Standard Toolbar.
Even in Outlook… Continue reading
Wim, from California asks:
How do I save an e-mail from MSN to an external hard disk or CD?
E-mail. Can you imagine a world without it? Even for those of us who grew up in the dark ages of handwritten letters sent via regular mail, trying to remember a time without a cluttered inbox, ever increasing spam folder, and gobs of messages marked for… Continue reading
Stuart from Wisconsin asks:
All of a sudden my Windows XP Taskbar has a weird double line on top of it. What gives?
I’m sure there are a lot of XP users out there who have seen this oddity while traveling in the wonderful world of Microsoft. Turns out, though, that it’s nothing serious and extremely easy to fix.… Continue reading
It’s not too late to figure out a nifty costume for Halloween! Whether you’ve gotten a last minute invitation to a costume party, need to find a costume for your kids for trick or treating, or just have put it off to the last minute like I did – this site has got costume ideas for you!… Continue reading
Tom, from Oklahoma asks:
I installed Ubuntu to try it out, but I had some problems, so I uninstalled it. However, when I boot my machine it still gives Ubuntu as an option. How do I clean this up? I am using XP SP3.
Note: Any procedure involving the MBR (Master Boot Record) is dangerous and can cause your computer to become inaccessible. While the steps
So, you like to use MS Excel’s AutoFilter to take a look at your data? (Click here to read about AutoFilters at WorldStart.com)
Ever find yourself thinking that it would be nice to see the filtered data as a graphic?
Did you try it?
Yes, you can create a chart of the filtered data to truly “see” what the… Continue reading
Ruthanne from Florida asks:
How do you make the fonts bigger when you want to print something?
Increasing the font size on something you wish to print can be achieved in several different ways. However, the method used to make fonts larger will vary from program to program. Unfortunately, there is no one way to set… Continue reading
Judith from MA asks:
Is there any way for me to check to see if an e-mail I’ve sent had been opened / read?
Judith, each mail provider uses different protocols and procedures for everything, so I can’t be certain whether this advice will answer your question. But, we’ll give it a try.
What you’re talking about is a so-called “read… Continue reading
I’m always looking for new products that will clean junk from my computer. As a result, after repeatedly installing new junk removing software, more junk accumulates. While I have kept, and still use, several other utilities, none seem to clean as thoroughly as WinUtilities. Most maintenance software misses or ignores certain items, including WinUtilities, but this one seems to find and correct more problems than any of the others. It… Continue reading
Are you ready to throw a Halloween party? Do you need some help putting the party together? Well then, you’ve come to the right site. Halloween Howl is dedicated to helping you plan your Halloween party!
On the main page, you’ll find a listing of what’s new on the site, as well as a listing… Continue reading
Ever find yourself looking over a document that you thought was finished, only to find that the formatting seems “off”?
It appears to be inconsistent, and not at all what you envisioned.
In this particular situation, I know that I find myself looking for a way to strip all the formatting from the text and then set the text formatting options to… Continue reading
Jeremy from Washington asks:
When I close certain programs, mainly Internet Explorer and Incredimail, the program is still running in the background and eating memory. What’s causing this?
First of all, you’ll want to make sure your computer isn’t affected with some sort of virus. A computer virus is capable of causing programs to run incessantly or to completely ignore any commands you try… Continue reading
Are you a tinkerer? An inventor? Maybe deep down inside there’s a mad scientist, just screaming to get out! Well, whatever the case, Google is here to make sure that an idea you’ve come up with hasn’t already been patented.
Yes, I said Google. The master of search engines doesn’t just search the web anymore. Now it also searches patents!
Here’s how… Continue reading
Advanced System Protector Personal Edition is a free spyware remover, available from Systweak. In addition to spyware and malware removal, it offers plenty of scanning options, including scheduling. However, the free version doesn’t provide any real time protection (referred to as shields). To download, click on the blue Download button. You will then be taken to a second page, and given the option to continue downloading the free version… Continue reading
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party, or setting out treats for the kids, you’re probably looking for Halloween recipes. Well, look no further!
You’ll find recipes for popcorn treats, cookies, drinks, cakes, candies, and more here! You’ll even find recipes for whole meals with a Halloween twist!
This site is easy to navigate -… Continue reading
Ever find yourself looking at a long list of data containing duplicates and it’s your job to remove the extras?
Sometimes there’s duplicate data for a darn good reason and sometimes it for not only a bad reason, but it’s unacceptable to boot!
If you’re in the latter situation and need to get rid of the duplicates, then you’ve got to be looking for… Continue reading
Rob from Knoxville, TN asks:
How do Acer / Gateway / E-Machine, stand in the rankings of Good Better and Best computers by support and durability?
Gateway Computers purchased eMachines at the start of 2004 and then was purchased by Acer in the fall of 2007. Even though these computers essentially belong to the same owner… Continue reading
Let’s say you’re doing some research on the Internet and it just so happens that you have multiple tabs on your chosen subject open at the same time in Internet Explorer.
Now quick – the kids need to be picked up from soccer practice, the dog needs to go to the vet and you’ve got a million other pressing matters to attend to, but you don’t want… Continue reading
365 Halloween: Spooky Halloween Fun All Year Long
Don’t think that after October 31st, you have to stop having Halloween fun! Welcome to the site that helps you have spooky fun all year long!
On the main page, you’ll find featured articles on recipes, costumes, décor, and more! I really loved the mummy dogs with green goo recipe… Continue reading
The quick and simple answer: Secure Digital. Utilizing what’s known as nonvolatile memory, a Secure Digital memory card is very much like a small size USB flash drive, in that, just like a flash drive, a SD card will retain its data even without being plugged into a computer, camera, or other device to power it. The “Secure” in Secure Digital comes from the SD cards’ original goal of providing… Continue reading
George from Salisbury, MD asks:
My PC needs to go to the shop for repair. I hope there is something I can set on the PC so that my documents are protected. How can I accomplish that? Will you please give me step by step instructions? I also need the instructions to set it back to normal when it comes out of the shop please.
Looking for a free alternative to Photoshop? Well then you should give GIMP a try. It’s an image editing program that allows you to create and edit images, as well as touch up photographs. And best of all it’s free!
The thing I love about GIMP is that you can get free tutorials… Continue reading
Windows Live Mesh is a cloud service from Microsoft by which you can keep your important folders synced across multiple computers. This tool is available for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac users.
You can also sync folders across SkyDrive synced storage (Windows provides 5 GB free space). It means you can access your folders from any computer you want through web. This is a step by… Continue reading
