I run into this issue a few times every month and don’t know why I haven’t written a tip about it yet. When a computer user signs up for DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), a DSL kit is delivered to their home. Like many of us, the instructions get pushed to the side or are left in the box, and the… Read More »DSL Users – The line filters are important
Even after two years on the market, Windows Vista continues to get negative press…most of it rightfully so. If all you do is browse the web and play solitaire, Vista isn’t too much of a problem. But in the business world, Vista and Office 2007 have created great havoc the past two years evidenced by Microsoft continuing to allow XP… Read More »Microsoft can’t get Windows 7 to market fast enough – Texas says “no to Vista”
First off, I need to stress that this new group has no affiliation what-so-ever with the Grand Junction Computer Users Group, and also need to stress that it is for advanced hobbyists only. Last week, I met with Joe Mason last week who is very interested in this idea of starting an Advanced Linux Users Group. The conversation and information… Read More »Advanced Linux Meeting next week
Hey Grand Junction, CO visitors (where I live), have you noticed that the Google Street View is now available for many parts of the city? This photo was taken from a street view map from Google Maps. If you are still using Mapquest, you really should try out Google Maps…faster, clearer, and more features. Would you like me to do… Read More »Google Maps Street View in Grand Junction, CO
Starting today, I will be posting a minimum of one email from your submissions here on the web site in addition to my regular weekly feature Rick Answers His Email Videocast. I will title them all the same way and they will have their own category you can access from the Category list on the right of every page here at HelpMeRick.com. I will also include the original email (via submissions from the Ask a question form listed at the top of every page here at HelpMeRick.com).
QUESTION:
Name: Raymond Lafontaine
From: Woonsocket RI
OS: Windows XP
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I have been trying to find the right download for free foxit for my other computer but it keep bringing to other foxit purchase, can you help
ANSWER:
Many of you haven’t voted yet for whether you want a weekly email update or the new daily update (actually it is sent daily only if I have new material on the web site). I will leave the poll on the web site for five more days, but hope to get at least 20% voter turn out before making a… Read More »Weekly updates are winning, but…
For all you newsletter/email update subscribers, I have a poll at the web site asking for your preference of weekly versus daily emails. Go to the web site and vote for your choice. Thank you.
Questions this week from Doris, John, Rooman, Sheila, Philip, Joe, Jeanette, Barb, John, Derek, Jay, Charles, and Kent covered all sorts of territory from bookmark synchronization, to email attachment problems (sending and receiving), laptop and netbook recommendations, and much more. Have a look!
NOTE: This is an older article, please see my latest Computer Security recommendations here. AVG released the new version of their security software about two weeks ago. Many of you have asked, should you upgrade and if so, how. Follow these steps and watch this video on how to get through process quickly and correctly. It is imperative that you… Read More »How to upgrade to AVG 8.5 Free – Video Tip
I talk and write a lot about making sure that your computer has plenty of ventilation around it so it won’t over heat. Computers suffer greatly when exposed to too much heat. That same principle, however, also applies to high speed cable and DSL modems and routers we use to share those high speed connections. If you examine one of… Read More »Modems and Routers need air too