Using Computers
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Computer Savvy People, Help
Asked by N.0. from Mobile
on January 21, 2012
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I was given cd with some pictures on it. I always put it in the drive and a thing pops up that says "download" it is usually simple. Well tonight it didn't do that. I...
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- Try another CD to see if the drive is working......the disk might be defective. (You should see the CD drive in your "My computer.)
- Depending on your computer, but on the bottom far left, the menu for the computer that shows all your programs. Open that, then on the right side somewhere it should h...
- I would also recommend trying a different CD. Sometimes the CDRom drive goes out on computers. If that did happen, you can buy an external one.
Computer in Teens Bedrooms
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on April 16, 2007
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For the last 3 years my kids, my husband, and I have enjoyed having our own seperate computers. My kids have their computers in their bedrooms. I've talked to my chi...
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- I agree that computers for kids of any age should be in a common area. At their age they shouldn't be looking at anything anyone else couldn't see. Second I also agree...
- Hi A., Your kids will totally rebel against this BUT, how about setting their computers up in common areas of your house such as the living room or dining room. Ou...
- I would just advise removing the computers from the kids bedrooms. I've always heard to keep them in a public room in your house. I think your sister's suggestion is...
Living with a Computer Addict
Asked by S.B. from Albany
on March 16, 2009
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Ok I know that I am on the computer also like right now but I only spend maybe 2 hrs a day on it and that's all because I am really trying to stay awake while taking c...
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- I would find out what he is doing online, is he playing a game is he emailing , looking at news etc. If he's playing a game ask him to cut down on game time. I p...
- S., As a counselor I see this a lot. It is time for an open conversation with him. Find out what satisfaction (no pun intended) he receives from the computer. In all ...
- Wow. Sounds like my husband! He used to be on the computer all the time, usually doing fantasy sports. This was part of a larger trend of being generally unattached to...
School Aged Computer Usage
Asked by B.S. from Norfolk
on May 12, 2009
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Have any of you mamas out there noticed that every toy, every cereal, any snack made for kids, every show on TV, now sends our kids to the internet? Do you let your ...
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- My son is almost 6 and we allow him to use the internet, but only for educational, fun games. I have bookmarked PBSkids.org, Starfall.com, Sesamestreet.org, and his We...
- B., I have noticed the same thing with my 6 year old! I try to limit what I will allow him to go on the computer with. I basically only allow him on the computer ...
- B., if it were me, I'd just ban her going to any site for any product -- toy, cereal, snack, yogurt, anything. When she goes to these sites she probably is unknowingly...
First Computer for 3 Yo
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on November 10, 2009
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Hi,
My son, who has just so so many hand-me-downs, will not be getting much for Christmas this year (other than MORE hand-me-downs!). Santa or mom and dad do want to ...
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- The Leapster/Leapster 2 has been a great investment for us. My son is now 4 and will be entertained for a while with it and feels like he "is a big kid." I love that...
- We are HUGE leapster fans in this house! My almost 3 year old and my 5 year old both have them and LOVE them! There are a TON of games to choose from and teach alpha...
- Hi, I like the "Tote & Go Laptop" by Vtech. It's a laptop with an attached mouse. It has 30 different games (at different skill levels) to play that teach letters (u...
Cleaning Your Computer Tower
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on February 23, 2011
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I was cleaning my desk this morning, long overdue by the way, and looked at the layers of dust on the computer tower. How do you clean your tower, both the inside and ...
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- I do the same as you do. Also turn off the computer and use the crevice tool externally on the fan and other holes (slots, etc.) to suck the dust out.
- When I clean my computer - I use the computer vacuum so I don't shove the dust inside the computer and on the components. I use the compressed air to clean the key ...
- Canned Air. Or if you have a power air pump that works too. Just make sure you are careful to not use either too close to the actual hardware.
Need Help with Computer Issues
Asked by B.H. from Chicago
on August 12, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone out there can suggest a company that can come to my
home to help me with some spyware problems and other issues on my computer. Im really te...
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- Hi B., I have used Geek squad in another region and was completely dissatisfied. Not only did they not fix the original problem but they left my laptop inoperable ...
- I use MG Computing in Downers Grove. I don't know what suburbs they cover. Their number is ###-###-####.
- Hi B., My husband, John, works in computers as his profession. There is nothing he is unable to do or fix when it comes to computers, and he often helps other peopl...
12 Yr Old on Computer
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on March 8, 2007
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I caught my 12 1/2 yr old looking at things he shouldn't have been looking at on the computer yesterday. He was supposed to be typing his report for school I was cooki...
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- Hi Keri, I don't have any children that old yet, but I do have two boys and so this is something my husband and I have already discussed. You have to absolutely ha...
- As far as the "big talk" goes, he probably already knows way more than you think he does. I learned everything I know about the birds and the bees from my friends at ...
- You need to have the 'big talk'. It should've been done years ago. He needs to respect girls and women. These pictures are disrespectful. I would want to know if m...
Computer Deals on Black Friday
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on October 5, 2010
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I know its hard to think about the holidays but they are right around the corner. Has anyone gotten up super early on Black Friday for a great deal on a computer? If s...
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- dealnews.com will be posting Black Friday deals from TONS of stores as they get leaked in the next month or so. You can compare deals from the different stores & deci...
- I just posted about Black Friday last week check out my responses and also I'm going to be doing the whole online thing this year can't handle the crowds and rude peop...
- Please join bfads. com. It is seasonal website that's sole purpose is to update, rate and present all available black friday sales, in stores and onlines. Including sh...
How to "Lock" a Document on a PC for Privacy
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on June 9, 2010
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Hello Mammas!
I want to start writing a book, I have Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Office. I want to start writing a book, but I feel like I need it to be private...
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- I attach a password to documents I don't want anyone else viewing. Go into the Tools pull down menu, Options then Security. That will give you an option for a passwo...
- Yep - MM is right, password protect the document. However, MAKE SURE you write the password down somewhere because if you lose it or forget it you can NEVER open the ...
- There is a way to password protect Microsoft documents, but the method of doing is may be different for each program (for instance, the method of password protecting a...
