Windows Vista Upgrade On Multiple Computers by matt on November 17, 2007
Q: I purchased a copy of Windows Vista Upgrade at the store and I am wondering if I can install it on both my desktop computer and my notebook computer?
A: After some research I have some good and bad news for you. The bad news is that from January 2007 to June of 2007 Microsoft [...]
iPods, Cell Phones, And How They Use Memory Sticks by robert on November 16, 2007
Q: What is the difference between the function of memory sticks in a cell phone and an iPod?
A: None of the Apple iPod models of which I am aware have the capability to accept memory cards (sometimes called memory sticks). Instead, there is storage built into the iPod itself. The Apple iPhone does not accept [...]
PNY 7600 Gets Stuck In Digital Power Saving Mode by robert on November 16, 2007
Q: I installed a PNY 7600 video card and now my monitor is stuck on digital power saving mode. What should I do?
A: Your PNY 7600 video card (256MB version and 512MB version) is actually the result of cooperation between PNY and NVIDIA. I was able to find questions similar to yours in the official [...]
Making A WiFi Signal Stronger by robert on November 16, 2007
Q: The community where I live provides WiFi. In my home, the signal is weak and fluctuates between 2 & 3 (out of 5) signal bars. Is there a way to bridge/boost/amplify the signal so that my laptop receives a stronger more consistent signal? I have an Intel PRO/wireless 3945ABG network card.
A: I am [...]
Mounting An Old Hard Drive Using An External Enclosure by robert on November 15, 2007
Q: I just replaced my HP Compaq nc6120 running Windows XP Pro due to screen problems. I was unable to backup my hard drive before I replaced the laptop so instead I just took out the hard drive. I was planning on just popping it into a 2.5 external USB case and copying over the [...]
Will Windows Vista Use Both Cores In An AMD Turion 64 X2 by robert on November 15, 2007
Q: Is Windows Vista Home Premium compatible with an AMD Turion 64 X2 CPU. By this I mean will Vista use both processors, or will it only use one?
A: Be careful! The AMD Turion 64 X2 is what is known as a dual-core processor. A dual-core processor is a single “package” with two parts [...]
Configuring A Linksys Router For Secure WiFi by robert on November 15, 2007
Q: I have Windows XP Home Edition on my desktop and my network is setup using a Linksys router with WiFi, but when I set it up I did not configure it to be secured. How can I correct this?
A: Having a secure WiFi network is a must! But without the exact model number of [...]
Adding email accounts to Outlook Express by robert on November 14, 2007
Q: I have added email accounts to my Outlook Express in Microsoft Windows but I cannot receive messages into my inbox or even view them in this program. Is there a setup process I am missing?
A: First, make sure that your email provider allows you to use Outlook Express. For example, the free version of [...]
Installation Of Adobe Flash Player Fails by robert on November 14, 2007
Q: I downloaded Adobe Flash Player and it says successfully downloaded. However, every time I’m told I need to download flash player so I do it again but it doesn’t take. I’ve tried the troubleshooting steps from Adobe and it still won’t work. I have Windows XP Pro and high speed internet.
A: One suggestion that [...]
Where Is The Flash Drive In A Dell Computer? by robert on November 14, 2007
Q: Where is the flash drive located in a Dell computer?
A: Are you asking where an internal flash drive, USB flash drive, or flash/memory card will appear in Microsoft Windows? If so, you should be able find it in Start Menu -> My Computer (Windows XP) or Start Menu -> Computer (Microsoft Vista). It should [...]