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GEEK TO ME: Windows software upgrade a mixed bag of functionality

Jeff werner

>> Question: I have a basic netbook that came with Windows 7 Starter Edition pre-installed. I have an opportunity to buy an upgrade to the Home Premium version for only $39, but I’m wondering whether this would take up a lot of space on...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Replace WEP key with upgraded WPA2

Jeff Werner

>> Q: I have a router in my home with a Wep key for a secured network. It is one of those really long number and letter combinations. This is proving to be quite a pain. We have frequent house guests who would like to use our internet...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Wirelessly connecting monitor to TV a hardware issue

Jeff Werner

>> Question: I have an HP Pavilion dv6-3025dx Entertainment Notebook with Windows 7. Can I use a Netgear Push2tv (pvt2000) to wirelessly connect it to VIZIO Model XVT553SV LED LCD HDTV? Thank you very much. >> Lynn D.Fort Walton Beach,...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Learn how to configure dynamic IP addresses at home

Jeff werner

In last week’s column, I promised I’d give a lesson on how to make sure your computer is configured to get its IP address dynamically assigned. So, here goes! Pay attention, there might be a quiz at the end.Let’s start by...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: IP conflicts on home network come from user’s side

Jeff Werner

>> Question: I have loaded Windows 7 & AOL 9.6 in a newer DELL laptop & most fonts in any program are foreign compared to what I had in my previous DELL laptop. This includes email, Word Starter, & any program requiring text input....... Full story

GEEK TO ME: AOL security system keeps emails from getting through

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> Question: I’m a neighbor of yours in Bluewater and was quite interested in your recent column (I.G.T.M. #230 – Dec 18, 2011) since it sounds like a problem I was having last week. I teach a Braille class in Niceville with 4...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: More people turn to Web for communication, entertainment

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> Question: I’m told you are the guy with all the computer answers, I hope so. When it comes to computers I know enough to get myself in trouble. But there has been one particular facet that has captured my attention. Currently...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Use common sense when downloading programs off Web

Jeff Werner

Happy New Year, Geeks!!! Here’s to another year of bringing you the tech answers to your questions, concerns, computer problems. You keep asking questions, and I’ll keep researching and responding. Please remember that the criteria that...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Renew IP address to connect

Jeff Werner

>> Question: I was recently a guest at a hotel that had Internet provided in each room. I had my laptop computer connected to the Internet and for two days had no problem. On the third day every time I tried to access the Internet, I got a...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Tips for getting the most out of Word formatting

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I have an interesting issue after purchasing a new iPhone. For several years I’ve logged into iTunes with my AOL account. However, a few weeks ago I had difficulty logging in and iTunes required me to retrieve my password....... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Tips for managing registries and recovery drives

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I read your reply to my question in the Nov. 13 Daily News (I.G.T.M. Issue 225). Thank you very much for the reply. I’ve tried what you say without success. The problem is when I go to “Default Programs,”...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Cut down on spam in your email inbox

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I’m not tech smart and need help resetting top/bottom margins for Microsoft Word. At present my cursor appears near the bottom of the each new page. I’ve tried everything, without success. Have referred to...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Here are the basics on cloud computing and security

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I’m being prompted almost daily to install OS 5.0 for my iPhone. The description says it will back up my info to The Cloud. I would prefer to keep my personal info — contacts, calendar, etc. — between me, my...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Speed up your computer, skip shelling out for it

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I have two questions for you. First, I have seen an increasing number of television ads for computer programs that can be downloaded which either speed up one’s computer. Are these TV ads truthful? I realize that they are...... Full story

GEEK TO ME: Here’s how to manage file extension settings

BY: JEFF WERNER

>> QUESTION: I read your column every week and have learned lots of valuable stuff. I bought this laptop new about a year ago. Trying to open an attachment to an email, it asked me which program I wanted to use to view it. I mistakenly...... Full story