Using Computers
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Seeking Recommendations for Computer Programs for Toddlers
Asked by C.B. from Raleigh
on January 13, 2010
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My older kids love to play on the family computer. We have pretty much exhausted the PBS kids and Playhouse Disney websites and are looking for other fun and educatio...
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- I'll second the starfall.com . All three of my boys, 8, 5, and 2 love it! I think it's pretty great too.
- Starfall.com is a good safe site. It is educational and fun.I used it when I taught preschool and 1st grade and it helped special education students.
- My 4YO loves this website. http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/load.htm?f She has been playing on it since a little before she turned 3. My 1yo stands beside her...
Computer Donation
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on February 8, 2009
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Does anyone know of a place that we can donate 4 working computers? It seems that many places recycle computers for a nominal fee, but I prefer to donate them somewher...
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- Please call Peoples Resource Center in Wheaton. Their phone # is ###-###-####. They also have a location in Westmont if that is closer. They offer computer access...
- Hi - My husband and I have a computer business on the side and we will take any computers and strip them of all information and either use the computer, if usuable,...
- Congrats on the twins :) I would see if you have a woman's shelter or place like that. These women are often looking for work and sometimes the shelters can use com...
2 Y/o Wrote on Our Computer Moniter
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2009
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Hi all, my 2 year old took a pencil to our computer screen. Eraser seems to be just smearing it and I feel I am pressing so hard on the soft screen I may be causing m...
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- HI, my daughter wrote with red sharpie on ours, so I used rubbing alcohol and rubbed gently...since then her brother used pencil, and I just cleaned the screen with wi...
- DO NOT PUT WATER OR SOAP ON TO YOUR COMPUTER!!!!!!! Todays computer screens should have very little contact with human hands, cleaning them as little as possible eve...
- Hi S., If warm water and a little soap doesn't help to remove it, try the Mr. Clean Erasers. They get ANYTHING off of EVERYTHING! Good luck! -Char
Thanks- I Now Have a Working Computer Monitor
Asked by E.P. from Atlanta
on January 31, 2008
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I thanks everyone who contacted me. I am now able to use my laptop until I can afford a new one.
Liz P
I need a computer monitor- Please contact me (Liz @ ____@___...
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- Try FreeCycle.com Good Luck! And thanks to you and your son!
- go to yahoo groups and apply for this group;Freecycle, it's all about recycle so..people post things that don't want but in good condition,and you can get it for free,...
- I wish I could help, but I do not have an extra one. I know here where I live that Good Will usually have some on hand and dirt cheap. Again, I wish I could help you. ...
Smart Phone That Synchronizes with Software on a Computer
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on May 24, 2010
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I am considering getting a smart phone. I am not a gadget person, so want something easy to use. I currently use an old Palm Pilot for organization, that synchronize...
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- The iPhone is amazing and syncs with the computer! I would ask around and see how AT&T's coverage is in your area. The coverage is the only complaint I have for the iP...
- We have IPhones and we sync them to our laptops regularly. I love it because it keeps both calendars (outlook and IPhone) up to date. We get notices when Itunes has ...
- I have the Motorola Droid that I sync with my outlook calendar and contacts and also with my Google Contacts and calendar, and I also synced my Facebook account. My ph...
Computer Help
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on September 6, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone new a good program to buy to be able to make graphics? My brother passed away a yr ago, an i made him a memory site on memory of.com,an would...
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- H., Adobe Photoshop is a good program to do graphics. Go onto www.adobe.com and find out how much it is.
- Sorry about the loss of your brother. Not sure I understand what you are asking: If you already "made him a memory site" what did you use to create that? I know tha...
- Adobe Photoshop Elements is your best bet. It is a simpler version of Adobe Photoshop. You can download a free 30-day trial on www.adobe.com. I LOVE this program!!
Computer Printer
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on January 15, 2010
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Help. I do a lot of printing with my business and my printer is making noises. I think I need to have the rollers replaced. Has anyone had a service come to their h...
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- Where did you buy it? We are big Best Buy customers and the customer service for computers, appliances is good there. We do a lot with Staples as well, maybe they ca...
- Good morning, J. B, I have used Warp 9 Computers several times for computer repair. He is courteous, experienced, very reasonably priced and will come to your home or...
- Hi, We have used A+ twice at our home office for printer repair. He is great. James Delavega is the technician that came - ###-###-####
Computer Software
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on April 20, 2008
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Any suggestions, feelings, or recommendations on software for blocking access to sites/content on the internet? I've heard of netnanny and cybersitter...but I haven't...
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- My husband will not even consider any of the software: it allows you to go everywhere except for specific sites. He has the kids' computers "whiteboarded". This mean...
- Hi J., All the responces you have are great but. Before you try to do any of them consider one thing...If you have a router already you and your husband should be ...
- Computer Parenting - web based, real-time monitoring, can monitor from home, work or out of town... https://www.computerparenting.com/
Looking for a Job That I Can Do on the Computer at Home
Asked by L.H. from Missoula
on December 5, 2006
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Does anyone know of any computer work you can do from home to make a little extra money for the holidays? I have seen all sorts of survey websites, but am not sure if ...
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- I don't have anything to recommend you, because I have been looking for such a job myself. I have noticed though that everything online, well that I have come acrossed...
- L., Would you be interested in a home based business such as a network marketing company? I have a home based business which I'm very successful with and have a te...
- Hi L.: I think this time of year we're all looking for something extra. It finally hits us about now that we really would love to make a slight change in our finan...
Computer Games and TV for 3 Year Old
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on September 19, 2007
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My three year old son suddenly LOVES computer games. He likes to play on the Playhouse Disney site - the games use counting skills, matching, sound recognition etc. ...
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- i struggle with this as well. i think it depends on how your child responds to the TV he watches and the computer games he plays. Like do you see him learning new thin...
- I think you are doing fine. My oldest was also an extremely talented computer handler at an early age and loved those Disney games. As long as you are monitoring it an...
- Yes, at our house TV, Computer, and Video Games are all considered screen time & our sons get 1 hour & a half a day total. We did compromise with the V-Flash learning ...
