Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Help figuring out if a desktop has speaker (audio) capabilities

2013-06-13 Thread xmdp
Is there a round, usually green, speaker plug in the back or front? On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM, snowyowl5562 snowyowl5...@yahoo.comwrote: ** Dell dimension 4300 was given to me with a 17 inch emachine monitor The monitor has a volume control but it is not working and when I hook up

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] No Program List

2013-06-12 Thread xmdp
You (or something else) might have inadvertently deleted the shortcuts from the All Programs folder. A quick check in the Trash might confirm or rule that out. If that is what happened then just restore them. On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:01 PM, Holly hkl...@gmail.com wrote: ** I seem to

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Email program suggestion? - just about ready to scream

2013-06-09 Thread xmdp
I vote gmail too. Loved Eudora and especially Calypso but gmail just makes more sense now and I like the integrated calendar. Many useful features and some useless (to me) ones, too. On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 11:27 AM, Donk d.knier...@verizon.net wrote: ** Hi Theresa - Yep, I remember your

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] info/advice needed

2013-05-25 Thread xmdp
If all the data gets put into one cell and has to be separated, you can use the spreadsheet's 'Text to Columns' feature to parse out the data into columns. It will take a little practice to determine if selecting 'fixed width' or 'delimited columns' is most suitable but well worth the effort if

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] info/advice needed

2013-05-24 Thread xmdp
This is pretty easy if you know Lookup function in Excel. It's only slightly harder if you don't. Lookup tables are fairly easy to set up and use. I'll make some assumptions on a possible solution to your scan-in and get info-back. Scan the barcode into A1. Elsewhere on the Excel sheet you

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Problem with Google Email Password

2013-05-22 Thread xmdp
You might just create a new gmail account but keep trying to get your old account back. Use your existing account for incoming only and reply with the new account to known contacts. On May 22, 2013 10:07 AM, susieque22002 susieque22...@gmail.com wrote: ** Every incoming and outgoing email is

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Problem with Google Email Password

2013-05-22 Thread xmdp
account to check. On May 22, 2013 10:13 AM, xmdp mper...@gmail.com wrote: You might just create a new gmail account but keep trying to get your old account back. Use your existing account for incoming only and reply with the new account to known contacts. On May 22, 2013 10:07 AM

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Enlarging certain pages when I need to

2013-05-19 Thread xmdp
If you have a wheel mouse, try pressing CTRL and move the wheel back and forth. If no wheel mouse, try the same with Up and Down arrow keys. On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM, snowyowl5562 snowyowl5...@yahoo.comwrote: ** When I had widows vista I had an arrow in bottom right corner of screen

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] What sites do you use when researching software decisions?

2013-04-20 Thread xmdp
I recommend you check put Ubuntu as a replacement for all things MS. It's completely free, easy to migrate to and, as far as I can tell, 100% compatible with your current MS format documents. See https://one.ubuntu.com On Apr 20, 2013 11:12 AM, Theresa tlr28...@gmail.com wrote: ** Morning :)

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] What sites do you use when researching software decisions?

2013-04-20 Thread xmdp
. Getting very tired of pushing try again all the time because FF can't find servers. Theresa On 4/20/13, xmdp mper...@gmail.com wrote: I recommend you check put Ubuntu as a replacement for all things MS. It's completely free, easy to migrate to and, as far as I can tell, 100% compatible

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] How do I uncover a poster's email address on yahoogroups? I want to filter him out, and he's found a way...

2013-04-17 Thread xmdp
Maybe i'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the group owner can determine who it is and ban again. This might continue for a few address changes but they will eventually go away. On Apr 17, 2013 3:05 PM, Theresa tlr28...@gmail.com wrote: ** Hi. I am a member of a yahoogroup that has an annoying

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Dual Monitors

2013-04-14 Thread xmdp
Get in line, Holly. Everybody loves Donk. ;^} On Apr 14, 2013 4:47 PM, Holly hkl...@gmail.com wrote: ** Hi, I thought I'd get a jump on things since my computer couldn't find the drivers and so went to download the new one. Unfortunately, (as is my usual experience) they came up with a

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Dual Monitors

2013-04-13 Thread xmdp
Personally, I find Chrome to be be better than Firefox and infinetly better than IE. On Apr 13, 2013 2:24 PM, Holly hkl...@gmail.com wrote: ** Sorry, I just was working elsewhere on line and the print issue is everywhere. A Firefox thing maybe? I'll try IE as much as I hate to and see if

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] HP Wireless Printer will not print

2013-04-09 Thread xmdp
doesn't have a driver (not fixed) Hardware changes might not have been detected (detected) What do I do now? Janice On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 6:43 AM, xmdp mper...@gmail.com wrote: ** I know this is a long shot but have you checked thst the print que is empty? That's the only thing I

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] toner question laser printer

2013-04-09 Thread xmdp
Cartridges do get messed up but I agree that 2 in a row is odd. Refills are notorious for going bad. On Apr 9, 2013 9:16 PM, ray6480 rf6...@bellsouth.net wrote: ** Received a Brother HL1440 from a move I did. Had been sitting a while as the company had consolidated to multi purpose

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] toner question laser printer

2013-04-09 Thread xmdp
Look at a good door and fashion a clip from a bread tab or something. On Apr 9, 2013 9:46 PM, Ray F rf6...@bellsouth.net wrote: ** OK how many times have I looked at that chart? I thought that was supposed to be flashing red, but it looks as it's solid read and yellow. But the flashing red

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] HP Wireless Printer will not print

2013-04-09 Thread xmdp
this was..BUT I did it! My biggest problem is I don't remember what I did. I have to follow step by step directions written out or I forget. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! ! ! I could not have done it without all your help. Janice On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM, xmdp

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] HP Wireless Printer will not print

2013-04-04 Thread xmdp
I know this is a long shot but have you checked thst the print que is empty? That's the only thing I haven't seen mentioned. On Apr 3, 2013 11:08 PM, Janice D jsd...@gmail.com wrote: I have to continue this quest after tax season. My second job is exhausting me. I really want to get this

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] What is AC technology

2013-02-14 Thread xmdp
Good info, Donk. Thanks. On Feb 14, 2013 7:28 PM, Donk d.knier...@verizon.net wrote: ** Wireless AC is the next generation of wi-fi protocols. 802.11n is now the latest available and any new router you buy will support it. Before that it was 802.11g, then 802.11b, etc. But 802.11ac routers

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] HOW DO I PRINT FROM MY CELL PHONE TO MY WIRELESS PRINTER?

2013-01-31 Thread xmdp
I use Cloud Print. It's a free app for most phones. Works perfectly for me on my droid. On Jan 30, 2013 9:43 PM, JSD412 jsd...@gmail.com wrote: ** I have an HTC S One cell phone and an HP Laserjet P1102W printer. I have done this before but I cannot remember what magical thing I did.

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] HOW DO I PRINT FROM MY CELL PHONE TO MY WIRELESS PRINTER?

2013-01-31 Thread xmdp
The app walks you through the setup. Less than two minutes On Jan 31, 2013 7:31 PM, Janice D jsd...@gmail.com wrote: ** I'm having troubles with that too. How did you set up the cloud? On Jan 31, 2013 7:11 AM, xmdp mper...@gmail.com wrote: I use Cloud Print. It's a free app for most

[A-1-Computer_Tech] How Do I Remove IMesh? (Windows 8)

2013-01-08 Thread xmdp
I've tried everything I can think of (checked registry, modified start-up programs, searched entire HD for indicated files, etc) and IMesh persists. Any ideas? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] If you have any questions or problems

Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Problem with a mahjong game not working on dell laptop windows 8

2013-01-07 Thread xmdp
I don't know which version or manufacturer your game is but it might be a time limited free trial. See http://download.cnet.com/Hoyle-Solitaire-and-Mahjong/3000-2647_4-10560353.html On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:06 PM, snowyowl5562 snowyowl5...@yahoo.comwrote: Hoyle Majong [Non-text portions of