I Cannot Open An Attachment
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2007
Have you ever received an attachment or file that you cannot open? The problem is likely that you do not have the right program to open the file. What you need to do is find out what program you need, and install it. The other option is to have someone convert the file into something you can use. Here are a few examples:
.XLS – Excel Files. You can use the free viewer from Microsoft.
.PPT – Powerpoint Files. You can use the free viewer from Microsoft.
.PDF – Acrobat Files. You need the free Acrobat Reader.
.RM – Real Media. You need Real Player to watch these movies.
.ZIP – Compressed Files. You need Winzip to open them.
.MOV – Quicktime Movie. You need Quicktime to watch them.
You can also use Google to search for the file extension, and see what program opens it.
Fast Tip
Posted by admin on Oct 25, 2007
Restart Your PC – It’s amazing how many times you can make your problems disappear simply by restarting your PC. Be sure to leave your system powered down for at least 30 seconds before you restart, though. As your PC reboots, keep a close eye on the text displayed on your monitor, error messages may offer clues to whatever it is that ails your PC.
There some web sites I just can’t access. I’ve checked with friends, and they can access these sites. Any idea why I can’t?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
First thing to do is wait a few seconds, and click “RELOAD”. If that does not work, you can always check with your ISP and verify that their service is working properly. The most likely reason is that your security settings are set too high. In Internet Explorer, click on TOOLS -> INTERNET OPTIONS -> SECURITY. Click on INTERNET, and click the button marked DEFAULT LEVEL. Check the site again. Continue to lower the security level until you can view the site properly. You can also check the CUSTOM LEVEL area and adjust the settings in this area. Also, some sites require 128-bit encryption to view correctly. Make sure that you have the correct cypher strength and try the site again.
Do you need an Extended Warranty?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
What’s being sold with extended warranties – or service agreements – its a seemingly sound combination of protection and peace of mind. You save yourself from hefty repair costs should your computer break down after the original warranty expires. But there’s the first pitfall. If there are problems, they typically show up quickly – while the original warranty is in place. If you get your purchase up and running smoothly, it will often work trouble-free for many years. In fact, less than 20 percent of products covered by extended warranties are ever brought back for repairs. If you want the extra piece of mind, you may already have the means in hand. Many gold and platinum credit cards will extend the manufacturer’s warranty for up to a year if you use them to make your purchase.
Can you open MAC diskettes on a PC?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
First, download DataViz MacOpener 2000 www.dataviz.com/products/macopener. The program works for most versions of Windows (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP) and lets you read Mac disks from your A: drive. The program costs $49.95
Do you prefer “Name Brand” or “Plain Box or Clone PCs”?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
We prefer Clones for one main reason. Repairing and upgrading clones PCs is cheaper than Name Brand. Also, in most cases, the clone PC is cheaper to purchase as well. The reason is simple. Each name brand manufacturer wants to have the “monopoly” over your PC. All the parts inside the computer have to be bought from the manufacturer. In some cases, the cost of those parts can be more than double the cost of clone parts. Most clone PC makers use the standard ATX case – that means that you can go to almost any clone PC maker or dealer and they can sell you upgrades and parts for your machine. If you choose a reputable clone PC maker or dealer, you can expect the same quality machine as the name brands, with the same quality service. In fact, many clones are considered better performance machines at a better value!
Why can’t I find what I am looking for when I use search engines?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
Search engines have a tough job. There are literally millions of new pages going up on the internet daily. Research reports indicate that even the largest search engines only cover about 20% of all the web pages. Our preference is GOOGLE.CA, but even with this search engine, not everything is covered. Also, the page you are looking for may not be listed under the keywords that you searched for. Our suggestion is, if you can’t find it using a simple search, try using more specific key words.
Is it unusual that I want to hurt my computer when it doesn’t do what I want?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
No, in fact, you are not alone. Studies have shown that one out of every four people admitted to physically attacking and abusing computers. If you ever get frustrated, and want to hit your computer. PLEASE DO NOT. They are delicate machines, and do to take kindly to getting beat upon. If you must hit your computer… be prepared to bring it to us for repairs.
I always have a hard time finding where I saved my documents.
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
To keep your “My Documents” folder free from clutter you should make extra folders in it, each for a different category of document. At the end of the year, make a folder named “2000” (or whatever year just ended). Then heap all of last year’s junk into it. If you’re really generating a ton of stuff, you could do this monthly. To make this new folder, open Windows Explorer and head to the My Documents folder. Open it up and right-click a blank area, selecting New, Folder, from the resulting menu. Name your folder and you’re done. This way it’s also easier to backup or send your “archive” files to a zip or CDR.
What are “Runtime Errors”?
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2007
A runtime error is caused by an error within a program’s code. This is a problem at the programmers end, not yours. What usually happens is that you (or the software) do something unexpected and the program doesn’t know how to handle it. When someone creates a piece of software, they try to anticipate every possible scenario. Unfortunately, that’s next to impossible and sometimes you end up with bugs, including runtime errors. So, what do you do if you get one of these runtime errors? Contact the program vendor and let them know.
