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Email of the week — No Comments
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Nov 09

Email of the Week – 022

146/365 send me your love in my mail box

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QUESTION

Name: Bill

From: Wisconsin

OS: Windows Vista

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I’ve been using Apple Safari browser for some time now because I don’t get any of the menacing ads that seem to plague IE and Firefox.

How do you rate this browser since I never hear anything about it?

ANSWER

You are correct, I don’t talk about Safari (Apple’s web browsing program that just became available on Windows within the last year) much on the Windows platform. Probably because the browser market is so crowded with Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and of course Internet Explorer. Overall, I think Continue reading →

Computer Help Show Podcast – 11-18-09

Adam and I talked to a few listeners today, ranted a little about this negative article of Twitter in our local newspaper, gave some Christmas / holiday gift giving advice, and much more in this month’s radio show. Have a listen and remember to tune in live next month on December 16!

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Oct 09

Email of the Week – 021

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QUESTION

Name: Barb

From: Grand Junction,CO

OS: Windows Vista

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If I install Windows 7 and I find I do not like it, can I re-install Vista on my HP Laptop by using the recovery Disk, then I would have to set it all up again?
Is it necessary to have Winows 7 professionaly installed, or is it as easy as the Beta version you installed?
Thanks for all you do, you have helped me so much over the years.

ANSWER

First, you are welcome…I appreciate the kind words and hope you keep talking about me and referring people to the site for years more to come.

And, yes, you can definitely Continue reading →

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Oct 09

Computer Help Show Podcast – 10-21-09

Once a month has been good for our show. We have lots to talk about and not seeing each other as often, I think our enthusiasm for what we do comes across better than ever. We hope you feel the same. Listen to this month’s show where we talked a lot about smart phones and Windows 7.

Remember, Adam Cochran and I record the show live at our monthly radio show at KAFM 88.1 FM in Grand Junction, CO. We are live every month on the 3rd Wednesday from Noon-1pm Mountain time. Put it on your calendar and tune in live every month!

Until next month, here’s today’s podcast:

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Oct 09

Email of the Week – 020

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QUESTION

Name: Marty

From: Houston, TX

OS: Windows XP
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Is there a difference between the AVG trial version and the AVG free that you refer to on your site? Is it too late to get the free version or is it the same as the trial version? Thank you. Is it compatible with WindowsXP – SP1 only? I still need to restore computer to SP2 but want to be protected ASAP.
Thanks.
MC

ANSWER

Yes, there is a difference between the trial and free versions of AVG. The trial version Continue reading →

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Oct 09

Email of the Week – 019

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QUESTION

Name: Robert

From: Grand Junction

OS: Windows XP
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I listen to streaming audio on my computer but it is confined to one room. Is there anyway I can get the audio to my whole house system wirelessly ie transmitter hooked to computer output & reciver hooked to amplifier input with enough voltage to drive amplifier.

ANSWER

There a number of ways to listen to the music you have stored on your computer or music you can listen to via the web like Pandora or Yahoo Music all around your home. One inexpensive and easy way to Continue reading →

Announcements / Show Notes — 4 Comments
26
Sep 09

Grand Junction Windows 7 Launch Party

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Microsoft is asking people from all over the country to host Windows 7 house parties to celebrate the launch of the newest version of Windows.

We signed up. We figured we would use this as an opportunity to throw a “Thanks for your support” party sponsored by Microsoft. Castellini on Computers and HelpMeRick.com are now (14) years old and it’s time we
celebrated.

While we would love to invite everyone, we must get a headcount. So, head on over to http://talkingdigital.org/home/gj-windows-7-party/ and fill out the form so we can send you a personal invite.

We promise, you won’t receive any Continue reading →

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Sep 09

Email of the Week – 018

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QUESTION

Name: Steve

From: Tampa, FL

OS: Windows Vista

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The problem concerns getting the Windows Update system to work–it has not updated in nearly two months and I even downloaded Registry Mechanic (PC Tools) to fix it but that doesn’t work. I can send a screen capture but it is Error Code 80240016.
Thanks very much.

ANSWER

Thanks for writing Steve. It appears that your problem relates to some corrupt Windows files. Try this first: Continue reading →

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Sep 09

Computer Help Show Podcast – 09-16-09

This month’s show was packed with information about the Google services that you may not know they offered. Have a listen or download it to your MP3 player or iPod to listen to later.

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