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Author	Title	Category	Published	Page
JB Burke	How can I get my Internet Explorer working again?	Internet	5/19/2013	3C
Ray Carlson	How can I get rid of the "FBI Virus"?	Malware	5/19/2013	3C
Ray DeCosta	How can I open PDF files in my browser?	Internet	5/5/2013	3C
JB Burke	How can I deal with malware issues?	Malware	4/21/2013	3C
Ray Carlson	What do I need to know about online storage?	Internet	4/21/2013	3C
Phil Ball	How can I take better photos of all the spring flowers?	Photography	4/7/2013	3C
Ray DeCosta	How can I get a replacement for a missing power supply?	Hardware	4/7/2013	3C
Ray Carlson	How can I collaborate with people while writing a document?	Software	3/17/2013	3C
JB Burke	How can I keep track of all of my different notes?	Software	3/17/2013	3C
Phil Ball	How can I take better photos with my camera?	Photography	3/3/2013	3C
Ray DeCosta	How can I label CDs and DVDs without using a marking pen?	Hardware	3/3/2013	3C
Ray Carlson	What is a Chromebook computer?	Hardware	2/17/2013	3C
JB Burke	How can I fix Windows 8?	Software	2/17/2013	3C
Phil Ball	Do I still need a "real" camera?	Photography	2/3/2013	3C
Ray DeCosta	What about those scam emails supposedly from Microsoft?	Tips & Tricks	2/3/2013	3C
Ray Carlson	How can I determine the price to bid for an antique clock?	Internet	1/20/2013	3C
JB Burke	Can I upgrade my existing computer to Windows 8?	Hardware	1/20/2013	3C
Ray DeCosta	What should I look for in a new keyboard?	Hardware	1/13/2013	4C
Phil Ball	How can I effectively use Task Manager in Windows 7?	Software	1/13/2013	4C
Ray Carlson	How can I show two programs at once in Windows 8?	Software	12/16/2012	3C
JB Burke	What are some recommended useful websites?	Internet	12/16/2012	3C
Ray DeCosta	How can I clean a dirty keyboard?	Hardware	12/2/2012	3C
Phil Ball	How can I best organize all my photos?	Photography	12/2/2012	3C
JB Burke	How do I fix problems with Adobe Reader?	Software	11/18/2012	3C
Ray Carlson	Where is the Windows 8 Start menu?	Software	11/18/2012	3C
Phil Ball	How can I take good photos in winter conditions?	Photography	11/4/2012	4C
Ray DeCosta	What do I need to know when buying a replacement monitor?	Hardware	11/4/2012	4C
Ray Carlson	How can I fix my computer if I don't have Internet access?	Tips & Tricks	10/21/2012	3C
JB Burke	Should I buy a book reader or a tablet computer?	Hardware	10/21/2012	3C
Ray DeCosta	How can I save messages on my phone to my computer?	Tips & Tricks	10/14/2012	3C
Phil Ball	How can I make my camera's flash fire in shady situations?	Photography	10/14/2012	3C
Ray Carlson	How do I fix a problem I'm having with Google's Chrome browser?	Internet	9/16/2012	4C
JB Burke	What should I look for in a new tablet computer?	Hardware	9/16/2012	4C
Phil Ball	How can I protect my electronic devices during a lightning storm?	Hardware	9/9/2012	4C
Ray Carlson	What are some of the new features of Windows 8?	Software	8/19/2012	4C
JB Burke	How can I retrieve photos from a bad memory card?	Photography	8/19/2012	4C
Phil Ball	When should l delete photos from my SD card?	Photography	8/5/2012	4C
Ray DeCosta	How can I remove malware infections myself?	Malware	8/5/2012	4C
Ray Carlson	How can I get a good price for Windows 8?	Software	7/15/2012	4C
JB Burke	What is the Android operating system all about?	Software	7/15/2012	4C
Ray DeCosta	How can I connect wirelessly to my router if I have lost the password?	Hardware	7/1/2012	4C
Phil Ball	What are the advantages of using keyboard shortcut commands?	Tips & Tricks	7/1/2012	4C
Ray Carlson	What are some privacy concerns when using a GPS-equipped phone?	Hardware	6/17/2012	3C
JB Burke	How can I find and remove duplicate files from my computer?	Software	6/17/2012	3C
Ray DeCosta	What can I do to view a poorly designed website?	Internet	6/3/2012	3C
Phil Ball	Can I use a smart phone or tablet camera instead of a full-sized camera?	Photography	6/3/2012	3C
Ray Carlson	How can I use "Google Knowledge Graphs" to search effectively?	Internet	5/20/2012	5C
JB Burke	How can I easily move to a new Windows 7 computer?	Software	5/20/2012	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I send a long Internet address by email?	Email	5/6/2012	4C
Phil Ball	What can I do with old camera equipment?	Photography	5/6/2012	4C
Ray Carlson	Where can I obtain information about medical treatments?	Internet	4/15/2012	5C
JB Burke	What should I look for when buying a new computer?	Hardware	4/15/2012	5C
Ray DeCosta	What should I know about buying a computer monitor?	Hardware	4/1/2012	5C
Phil Ball	Can you give me some printer maintenance tips?	Hardware	4/1/2012	5C
Ray Carlson	How do I copy or print just the text from a webpage?	Internet	3/18/2012	5C
JB Burke	Can I use both an anti-virus program and an anti-malware program?	Malware	3/18/2012	5C
Ray DeCosta	How do I know when it's time to update my browser?	Internet	3/4/2012	5C
Phil Ball	Is Microsoft Security Essentials a good anti-malware program?	Malware	3/4/2012	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I view PDF files in my browser?	Internet	2/19/2012	5C
JB Burke	How can I easily clean up my collection of bookmarks?	Internet	2/19/2012	5C
Ray DeCosta	What are some good printer tips I can use?	Hardware	2/2/2012	5C
Phil Ball	How can I sort through all my photos?	Photography	2/2/2012	5C
JB Burke	What's the best way to download videos?	Internet	1/15/2012	5C
Ray Carlson	What is an "ultrabook" computer?	Hardware	1/15/2012	5C
Ray DeCosta	Why should I turn off my printer using its power switch?	Hardware	1/1/2012	5C
Phil Ball	Should I stay with XP or move to Win 7?	Software	1/1/2012	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I determine if a website is safe or not?	Internet	12/18/2011	5C
JB Burke	How can I design a nice holiday email newsletter?	Email	12/18/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	Is that call from Microsoft really just a scam?	Malware	12/4/2011	5C
Phil Ball	Why did my flash pictures turn out so dark?	Photography	12/4/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I determine which charities are worthwhile?	Internet	11/20/2011	7C
JB Burke	How can I find a particular document on my computer?	Software	11/20/2011	7C
Ray DeCosta	Why does my computer's clock not keep proper time?	Hardware	11/6/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How do I deal with all those options on my camera?	Photography	11/6/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I find out which brand of computer equipment is the best?	Hardware	10/16/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How can I deal with a large number of photos?	Photography	10/16/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I accurately print webpages?	Internet	10/2/2011	5C
JB Burke	What's the best way to erase a memory stick?	Hardware	10/2/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I get my incoming mail through CableOne's spam filter?	Email	9/18/2011	5C
JB Burke	How can I avoid getting unwanted toolbars when I download a program?	Internet	9/18/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I properly dispose of old computer equipment?	Hardware	9/4/2011	5C
Phil Ball	Why won't my card reader read that bigger SD card I just bought?	Hardware	9/4/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I share documents between different word processors?	Software	8/21/2011	7C
JB Burke	Why should I be careful when using a free virus scanning program?	Software	8/21/2011	7C
Ray DeCosta	Should I add RAM to improve my computer's performance?	Hardware	8/7/2011	5C
Phil Ball	Isn't there an easier way to fill out online forms?	Internet	8/7/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I find the best free program that meets my needs?	Software	7/17/2011	5C
JB Burke	How can I make Windows 7 look like XP?	Software	7/17/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How can I best protect myself from summer power surges?	Hardware	7/10/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I get rid of those odd characters which appear in my emails?	Email	7/10/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I get the best prices when shopping online?	Internet	6/19/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How can I make Firefox 4 look like a previous version?	Software	6/19/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I clean dust out of my computer?	Hardware	6/5/2011	5C
JB Burke	How can I make my Internet browser easier to use?	Internet	6/5/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How did I pick up a virus?	Malware	5/15/2011	6C
JB Burke	How is Windows 7 better than previous versions of Windows?	Software	5/15/2011	6C
Ray DeCosta	How can I speed up my Internet surfing?	Internet	5/1/2011	5C
Ellis, Bob	How can I learn more about a program before I buy it?	Software	5/1/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I use Google Voice to make free phone calls?	Software	4/17/2011	5C
Ellis, Bob	How can I find out what speeds I'm getting from my service provider?	Hardware	4/17/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I make a shortcut for a program to use when saving a file?	Software	4/3/2011	5C
Phil Ball	What should I do when I get attacked by a virus?	Malware	4/3/2011	5C
JB Burke	How do I open compressed files or folders (ZIP, RAR, etc.)?	Software	3/20/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	How do I keep track of all my passwords?	Software	3/20/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How do I create a Desktop shortcut?	Software	3/6/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How can I take better pictures with a telephoto lens?	Photography	3/6/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	Why should I not open an email concening a package for me?	Malware	2/20/2011	7C
JB Burke	What's the difference between RAM and hard drive memory?	Hardware	2/20/2011	7C
Ray DeCosta	What does the the term "file extensions" mean?	Software	2/6/2011	5C
Phil Ball	How can I take better pictures in cold weather?	Photography	2/6/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	What should I do if someone is stalking me on the Internet?	Internet	1/16/2011	5C
JB Burke	How can I easily find files on my computer?	Software	1/16/2011	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I get my data off an old hard drive?	Hardware	1/2/2011	5C
Ellis, Bob	What is "net neutrality?"	Internet	1/2/2011	5C
Ray Carlson	What is "sandboxing?"	Software	12/19/2010	5C
JB Burke	What are some good Christmas gifts for geeks?	Hardware	12/19/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What program should I use as a basic photo editor?	Photography	12/12/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I type information into a PDF form that someone sends me?	Software	12/12/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	What is a good anti-virus program?	Malware	11/21/2010	7C
JB Burke	Why should I update my Windows operating system files?	Software	11/21/2010	7C
Ray DeCosta	Do I have to use Adobe Reader to open my PDF files?	Software	11/14/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What should I look for in a digital camera?	Photography	11/14/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	Which Internet browsers are popular and why?	Internet	10/24/2010	7C
JB Burke	What is "USB" all about?	Hardware	10/24/2010	7C
Ray DeCosta	What are "Flash cookies?"	Malware	10/3/2010	5C
Phil Ball	How I use the "Undo key" to fix a mistaken deletion?	Tips & Tricks	10/3/2010	5C
JB Burke	Will adding more memory to my computer make it run better?	Hardware	9/19/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	What is a good website devoted to health issues of seniors?	Internet	9/19/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What are the different kinds of light metering used by digital cameras?	Photography	9/5/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I fill out Internet forms easier?	Internet	9/5/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	Why would all of my emails "bounce" and be returned to me?	Email	8/15/2010	5C
JB Burke	How can I get rid of Norton Anti-Virus?	Malware	8/15/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I use my mouse's middle button for easier surfing?	Internet	8/1/2010	5C
Phil Ball	How do I get a good green color in my photos?	Photography	8/1/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	What security issues are involved with public Wi-Fi connections?	Malware	7/18/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What are some camera buying tips I should consider?	Photography	7/18/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I print my own PDF file?	Printers	7/4/2010	5C
JB Burke	How can I burn CDs and DVDs without spending a lot of money?	Software	7/4/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	How do I work with an anti-virus program?	Malware	6/20/2010	7C
Phil Ball	What kind of computer do I need to edit pictures while travelling?	Photography	6/20/2010	7C
Ray DeCosta	How can I hide information about the websites I have visited?	Internet	6/6/2010	5C
JB Burke	How do I move over to a new computer?	Hardware	6/6/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What should I look for in a computer for digital photo work?	Photography	5/16/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	What is a "drive-by download" and how can I avoid getting one?	Malware	5/16/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	What's the best way to label my CDs or DVDs?	Hardware	5/2/2010	5C
JB Burke	Should I upgrade to a 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7?	Hardware	5/2/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I track storms on the Internet?	Internet	4/18/2010	5C
Phil Ball	How can I take better action shots?	Photography	4/18/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	What's the safest way to remove a flash drive?	Hardware	4/4/2010	5C
JB Burke	How do I care for a flat screen monitor?	Hardware	4/4/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I keep my place when listening to a book on an MP3 player?	Hardware	3/21/2010	7C
Phil Ball	How can I get rid of all those wires around my desk?	Hardware	3/21/2010	7C
JB Burke	What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?	Internet	3/14/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	What is a "screen shot" and how do I take one?	Tips & Tricks	3/14/2010	5C
Phil Ball	How do I keep subject's heads from being chopped off when printing?	Photography	2/21/2010	7C
Ray Carlson	What should I do when I receive "order confirmation" emails?	Malware	2/21/2010	7C
Ray DeCosta	How do I "rip" MP3 files?	Software	2/7/2010	5C
JB Burke	How do I obtain better results from an Internet search engine?	Internet	2/7/2010	5C
Phil Ball	What are all those extra keys on my keyboard for?	Hardware	1/17/2010	5C
JB Burke	What are "solid state drives" all about?	Hardware	1/17/2010	5C
Ray DeCosta	How do I burn a CD?	Software	1/3/2010	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I change my address on Google Maps?	Google	12/20/2009	5C
Phil Ball	Do you have any holiday picture tips?	Photography	12/20/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I view PowerPoint files (PPS or PPT) that people send me?	Software	12/6/2009	5C
JB Burke	How can I learn to use my computer more effectively?	Software	12/6/2009	5C
Phil Ball	How can I take better pictures of holiday light displays?	Photography	11/15/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I avoid calendar conflicts?	Software	11/15/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I learn about video editors?	Software	11/1/2009	5C
JB Burke	How can I tell if my computer can handle Windows 7?	Software	11/1/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	What will I have to do to upgrade to Windows 7?	Software	10/11/2009	5C
Phil Ball	What are some simple photo editors that I can use?	Photography	10/11/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	What is "firmware" and how do I update it?	Tips & Tricks	10/4/2009	5C
JB Burke	How can I email large files to someone?	Email	10/4/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	What's a good website to obtain and interpret complex information?	Internet	9/20/2009	5C
Phil Ball	How do I use my camera's panorama mode?	Photography	9/20/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	Why should I remove addresses from emails that I forward to people?	Email	9/6/2009	5C
JB Burke	How can I find out what hardware is inside my computer?	Hardware	9/6/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I put a long Internet address into Twitter?	Email	8/16/2009	5C
Phil Ball	How do I set my black and white points?	Photography	8/16/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	When should I update my drivers?	Tips & Tricks	8/2/2009	5C
JB Burke	How do I speed up my external USB drive connection?	Tips & Tricks	8/2/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	How do I secure my email over a public network?	Email	7/19/2009	5C
Phil Ball	How do I use my auto-flash and auto-focus?	Photography	7/19/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	How do I protect my computer from electrical surges?	Hardware	6/21/2009	4C
JB Burke	When will the successor to the Vista operating system be released?	Software	6/21/2009	4C
Ray Carlson	How do I avoid a charge for sending email while I'm traveling?	Email	6/7/2009	5C
Phil Ball	How do I take close-up pictures with a macro setting?	Photography	6/7/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	What are those weird characters I have to type in at a website?	Internet	5/17/2009	5C
JB Burke	Why should I backup my data?	Data	5/17/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	How can I use GreenPrint to print exactly what I want to?	Printers	5/3/2009	4C
Phil Ball	How do I prevent running out of memory storage space in my camera?	Photography	5/3/2009	4C
JB Burke	How do I completely delete personal data from my computer?	Data	4/19/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	What are "drivers?"	Software	4/19/2009	5C
Ray Carlson	What is a "netbook" computer?	Hardware	4/5/2009	4C
Ray Carlson	Can I get a virus from a flash drive?	Malware	3/15/2009	4C
Ray DeCosta	What are "ISO files?"	Software	3/15/2009	4C
Ray Carlson	How does a spam filter work?	Email	3/1/2009	4C
Edi Taylor-Richards	Why does my Outlook dictionary only spell check in French?	Email	3/1/2009	4C
Ray DeCosta	How can I use Notepad?	Software	2/15/2009	4C
Ray Carlson	How can I encrypt my computer files?	Malware	2/15/2009	4C
Ray Carlson	How can I avoid getting a virus?	Malware	2/1/2009	5C
JB Burke	What should I look for in a new computer?	Hardware	2/1/2009	5C
Ray DeCosta	How can I reduce my printer waste?	Printers	1/18/2009	4C
Ray DeCosta	What are "cookies"?	Internet	1/18/2009	4C
JB Burke	Where can I find decent computer games?	Games	12/21/2008	4C
Phil Ball	How can I take better pictures?	Photography	12/21/2008	4C

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