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Windows PC Vs. Mac?
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on July 2, 2010
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We are in the market for a new laptop & I could use a little help. My husband and I currently both use our own Windows-based laptops, but his is on its last legs so h...
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- The reason Macs don't get viruses is because hackers don't make viruses for macs. That doesn't mean they are better, it just means you are less likely to get one on a...
- If you want your computer to come on immediately and work no matter what - you want a MAC. It is definitely worth the up front cost. Yes, it will print wirelessly if i...
- Love the Mac. I have the MacBook and a Dell and now I almost never use my Dell. The Dell is used by the kids to play games on
Crop Scanned Photos?
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on December 22, 2009
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I have some beautiful print photos that I would like to share over email. I have scanned on my "all in one" scanner but it scans the whole bed, not just the photograph...
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- You can go to www.pixlr.com (I think) and crop your photo there. It is a free website that lets you edit and save your photos without downloading any software. Ther...
- MS Office includes a simple photo editor called "Picture Editor." Look for it in your Office menu. If not, there are some inexpensive options under $100. At work I ...
- Hi G S, I think you need to adjust the frame before you scan. Try to see an option to adjust the frame to the size of the photograph and put it over the picture and s...
Install/uninstall SQL Dumper Can You Help? FYI ALSO>>
Asked by C.H. from Boston
on April 13, 2009
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The computer has become such an important part of managing my home it is running VERY slow, FYI:I got rid of a virus by using malwarebytes.org free virus removal
I a...
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- We apparently had one of the "worst" viruses on our computer to the point where our pop-up blocker, adaware, etc. could not nip it. Spyhunter solved our problem. It is...
- Hi C., There is a very reputable forum that I use when I have computer problems at www.techguy.org . You have to register (for free) to post threaded requests for ...
- I'd look for spyware removal software on line as well. This is the one my husband recommended to me (he's my computer guy). http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/30...
Recommedations on Video Editing Software
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 23, 2007
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Hey moms! I see all these great videos on the web with music, still shots, etc, mixed with video. I'd love to create something so great myself!
Does anyone have s...
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- It might require getting a new computer, but Apple computers and their software are the absolute best when it comes to photos and video capabilities. I've had so much...
- Hi M., Unfortunately I don't have specific software to recommend. I'm in the market for some video editing software myself. But I did find a great website that r...
- Microsoft Movie Maker, comes standard on any computer with Windows XP.
Advice on Gadget to Convert VHS to DVD
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
I would love to get my husband a DVD Converter (although I'm not even sure that is the name of the gadget I am looking for.) I have read numerous reviews fo...
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- Magnivox carries a VHS-to-DVD recorder. Not only does it transfer VHS to the DVD, but also acts as a DVD player and a VCR. They are around $150, I think I got mine a...
- Well here is what husband had to say: "Converting your old VHS tapes, if they are home movies, should work well enough with one of the devices on Amazon (like the T...
- I don't know about any gadgets for do it yourself. However, I was at Costco this week and picked up a flyer where they are advertising this process for slides, VHS, 8...
Parental Controls on Home Computer PC and MAC
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 4, 2010
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hello Mama's I need your help, my 4 yr old accidentally clicked on an "inappropriate" website, I just found out yesterday from my two older kids. anyhow not sure how...
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- I'm not at that point yet, but a friend of mine recommends Spector - there is a standard and a professional version. http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/SpectorPro_...
- I don't know who you have your internet through but when my 4 kids were younger we used AOL's parental controls. I set up accounts for each kid from my master acc...
- Not sure about any programs but what about through your internet company ? I know some of them have a way to set controls for different users ? I am interested in wh...
Mac VS. PC??
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on August 1, 2008
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Hi ladies. I am looking for a new desktop and would really like to know..Mac VS. PC? Whats the pros and cons of both? Id be using it for internet, downloads, photos, m...
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- My husband and I both went back to Mac this year after having PC's for over 10 years. I love it because I mainly use it for photos, music, etc. It's just so intuitiv...
- I am a professional photographer and have used both Mac and PC. I LOVE my MAC computers. I have a laptop MAC BOOK and a desktop the iMac. I only us my Mac Computer...
- Mac. I've used both PC and Mac extensively, both for casual personal use, and for intense graphics, photo projects, editing, downloading of all sorts, files, databases...
Computer Help
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on March 9, 2009
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My husband got me a new computer for Christmas and it came with free trials of Microsoft Word and Norton. Now they are running out and I have to update them. Do I HA...
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- If you are talking about the Norton antivirus. You can get the firewall just from your own computer control panel security system if you have Windows XP - just make su...
- I just ordered Microsoft Office home and student off of amazon for $70.00 (a lot cheaper than the $150.00 that they charge to get the key and this way I will have a ha...
- A free alternative to microsoft applications are google's. Which have very similiar functionality.
Mac V. PC
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on June 6, 2008
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So our computer crashed. We've thought about a Mac. Any pros or cons would be appreciated with an explanantion. We would mostly use the computer for finances, schoo...
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- I realize you've already pretty much made your decision but I wanted to weigh in anyway. I've been a Mac user since 1984 (!) and have always loved them. Ease of use...
- Well, it depends on what you want in a computer. I love our Mac and we had a PC laptop for awhile. It was just fine. A mac can do what a PC can for you and if there...
- Hi K. We have a Mac and like all other Mac users would never go back. We are not artsy people at all and do not use it for any of those features. I love that it doe...
