K-Meleon – Super small browser

Garry called in today and asked if we had mentioned anything about the K-Meleon browser. We hadn’t, but now we have. Thanks Garry!

Data Execution Prevention solution

Here is what Microsoft has to say about the Data Execution Prevention Error.

Uninstall Client for Netware

Here’s how to uninstall Netware from you computer: Click Start Click Control Panel Double-click Network RIGHT Clic on the Local Area Connection icon Click Properties Click the Client services for Netware option in the list of services box Click the Uninstall Button Click Yes Click OK That should do it. ...

Transfer iTunes from Windows XP to Vista

Pat called today and needed to transfer his iTunes library from a Windows XP machine to his new Vista machine. We didn’t have any great advice besides buying a Mac, but did find this step-by-step process that explains how to do it.

Microsoft Outlook not saving password any longer

I found this answer at this site:  Optimizing your PC   So, I haven't tried it or  had to use it, but the process seems plausible. In some cases Outlook doesn't save your password, even if you enable the option to save the password. This error is caused by a malfunctioning of the Protected Storage Space from Windows. To solve this problem, run the registry editor and navigate to the key...

Converting FIleMaker Pro database files to OpenOff...

For Susan in Alaska, here are some forums dealing with converting FileMaker Pro databases to OpenOffice Base format that you can use in any operating system including Ubuntu:   Filemaker Pro to Base? File Maker Pro Database to Open Office Database Filemaker Pro to Base? Filemaker Pro database – access from OO? ...

How to get around Windows XP user password

A caller recently inherited a computer with a password enabled for getting into Windows. Here are two ways to disable or delete the required password. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Immediately begin pressing the F8 key over and over in about half second intervals. 3. A menu will come up asking how you want to boot – choose SAFE MODE. 4. Windows will come up with two user accounts, click on the Administrator account. 5....

Missing Control Panel icons

Kathy has some missing icons in her Control Panel of Windows Me. I would suggest downloading Microsoft's Tweak UI and then under the Control Panel section, check the "Rebuild Icons" and Repair button. Here is the link for the Tweak UI program for Windows Me: Download TweakUI ...

Opening WordPerfect documents in OpenOffice

One of today's callers was having problems getting WordPerfect documents to open in the OpenOffice Writer word processor. The best thing to try is: Have the most current version of OpenOffice installed Start OpenOffice Writer Click File –> Open Change the file type to WordPerfect, then find and double-click the document Here are some resources for more information on opening WordPerfect docs in...

Open Office Outlining Solution

Greg called in and is using the OpenOffice Word Processor (Writer) and had a problem with outlining. Here are two links to read up on possible solutions or post the question at these forums: Disabling AutoFormat Load styles at startup  ...

MSGSRV32 Error Solution for Windows 98

Chalmers had a question today about a msgsrv32 error. Here is a solution for the problem from Microsoft.

Disable iChat

We believe we found the answer to how to disable iChat on the Mac.

Interview with Blaine Mathieu, VP of the DigMedia ...

Our interview this week is with Blaine Mathieu, VP of the DigMedia Group of Corel . He will talk with us about the newest versions of Video Studio and Movie Factory .

How to do almost anything

If you have questions on how to perform almost any activity, try one of these two sites with step-by-step processes: Wiki How Ehow 

XGA, WXGA, UXGA etc. Monitor Resolutions Explained

VGA – 640 X 480 SVGA – 800 X 600 XGA – 1024 X 768 QVGA – 1280 X 960 SXGA+ – 1400 X 1050 UXGA – 1600 X 1200 QXGA – 2048 X 1536 QSXGA+ – 2800 X 2100 QUXGA – 3200 X 2400 WIDE SCREEN RESOLUTIONS WXGA – 1280 X 800 SXGA – 1280 X 1024 WSXGA+ – 1680 X 1050 WUXGA – 1920 X 1200 QSXGA – 2560 X 2048 ...