Computers & Internet - 26 November 2007

If so what can I do to prevent this and what harm can they do?
shhhhhhh Should I delete this question?

2007-11-26 04:42:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

I am getting a laptop soon and I wasnt sure whether to get an dell inspiron or a white macbook. I would use it for college work, music, and just general use. Good points and bad points ?

2007-11-26 04:39:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I had Microsoft Word 2003 on my computer, but just recently upgraded to the newest version. However, when I tried to remove the older version, it doesn't come up on my add/remove program. What can I do to remove all my old programs?

2007-11-26 04:37:14 · 3 answers · asked by achilles01616 1 in Software

2007-11-26 04:35:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Any other suggestions on what anti-virus, anti-spyware combination is best for my comp. I have Windows XP on.

2007-11-26 04:33:57 · 4 answers · asked by NoviceChap 1 in Security

I did. I went to Best Buy because they had a Sony Vaio, wireless mouse, and case waiting for me for $499.00, $575.00 instant savings, I couldn't believe it. I usually never go but this was something I couldn't refuse. I started camping out at Best Buy at 8PM on Thanksgiving to make sure I was first as they were only having 5 per store of this deal. OMG, as the line grew, it was rediculous. It looped around the store and the parking was rediculous. Best Buy had great costumer service. They gave us Coco and had a TV out. I also knew I would get my laptop because they had reserve tickits for the laptops, so once I got my ticket, I was good.

Now I'm typing on my new Sony Vaio and I couldn't be any more happy. I know it was crowded, but it was well worth it.

2007-11-26 04:28:38 · 10 answers · asked by Tim James 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-26 04:27:29 · 10 answers · asked by d@dz 5 in Software

Lol hi, could anyone tell me the best way to open a '.rar' extension? I have no idea what to do. Preferably a virus and cost free method. Thanks.

2007-11-26 04:21:58 · 4 answers · asked by Pete 1 in Software

Use some unsecure wireless internet in library or Cafe shop. Can somebody minitor my internet history or email, online banking password even typing, documents?

2007-11-26 04:21:54 · 3 answers · asked by tom c 7 in Security

What chmod command would you use to impose the following permissions?

a) On a directory such that the owner would have read, write and execute permissions; and others would only have read permission.
b) On a file such that the owner would have read and write; the group would have no permissions; and others would only have write.
c) On a file such that the owner would have write; the group would have read, write, and execute; and others would have read and write.
d) On a file such that the owner would have read and execute; the group would have read, write, and execute; and others would have execute.
e) On a directory such that the owner would have execute; the group would have read and write; and others would have no permissions.
f) On a directory such that the owner would have write; the group would have read, write, and execute; and others would have read, write, and execute.

2007-11-26 04:17:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah C 2 in Programming & Design

If I hooked up any new dvd burner to my computer will it work with Ubuntu 7.10. If so how would I go about setting it up,
would i have to download the software for it online and run it through wine or something?

2007-11-26 04:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by Bennie 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-11-26 04:15:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Google

Since someone that I allowed to use my computer (wireless) things are different about my computer... Could they have retrieved information about my computer obtained passwords, etc?

2007-11-26 04:13:44 · 3 answers · asked by n p 3 in Computer Networking

2007-11-26 04:08:10 · 5 answers · asked by txstargzer 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i need to make some certain files invisible to all users who access the drive, but then make them become visible easily.

2007-11-26 03:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by benjovi 1 in Other - Computers

I want something that is free & easy. Please help.

2007-11-26 03:38:36 · 11 answers · asked by Rose J 2 in Programming & Design

Hello put this to me comenteis that accessories can add to my blog ... . leave a comment, etc. thanks for the help.
http://miguelbtsa.wordpress.com/

2007-11-26 03:37:58 · 2 answers · asked by angel g 1 in MySpace

I need a website recreating and updating but am loathed to pay any money out. I have little skill myself, but was thinking of a web design student? How do I go about finding one?

2007-11-26 03:37:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

I'm having trouble figuring out how to change the admin settings. The current settings won't allow me to save on Notepad; it keeps telling me I'm not authorized to make those kinds of changes, and to contact the administrator.
What I'm trying to do is save scripts on the Sims 2, so I can have custom modular stairs, but my stupid computer won't let me.
If someone could please give me a step-by-step on how to fix this, it would help a lot.

Thanks!

Oh, and please keep in mind, I'm not a computers expert, so keeping things simple would help a lot.

2007-11-26 03:36:34 · 2 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Software

i have a couple problems with the mouse on my computer. do any of you have an idea what might be causing this problem? i'm not entirely sure it's just the mouse. here are the problems:

1.) my mouse will sometimes double click when i just click it 1 time or do a click and hold to drag items into another folder causing whatever the mouse is over to open.

2.) sometimes the mouse will not highlight a window i am want to view. i click on it and the mouse will not open the start menu, or select any item on my screen. this happens several times a day, restarting does nothing and i don't have any viruses that i know of. the only solution i've found is to alt tab and then it works fine for a while until it happens again.

3.) finally, there are times i'm trying to drag a group of mp3's into windows media player and when i let go of the files to drop them into the players playlist, they won't go into the player. it's like nothing has happened.

any thoughts? thanks!

2007-11-26 03:35:16 · 2 answers · asked by Jesus Quintana 5 in Other - Hardware

When you have 2 monitors operating from 1 computer, what software (if any) is required to operate them separately?

2007-11-26 03:34:58 · 6 answers · asked by d.fox60 1 in Monitors

and i need that for the phone , what is the cheapest way of being able to have both on at the same time - a new modem



is there some sort of adapter you can get for the modem that acts like a multitab - has more than one socket on.

2007-11-26 03:31:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

2007-11-26 03:30:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in YouTube

Recently brought he voice recorder but realised the specification on the installation disk only go up to XP, i've tried contacted Olympus but talking to a blank wall would have been easier as i've tried everything they've suggested, but when instaling the software a messgage keeps appearing: The required line was not found in the INF. i havent a clue as to what it means and neither as it appears do Olympus. Any help will be great

2007-11-26 03:30:28 · 1 answers · asked by Dee J 2 in Software

2007-11-26 03:28:28 · 5 answers · asked by fanuc 1 in Security

Someone told me it makes the computer work slower.

2007-11-26 03:27:58 · 13 answers · asked by Steven 2 in Other - Computers

Did you ever notice that some web pages are like this: http://www.webpage.com/example/
but others are like this:
http://www.webpage.com/example.html
What is the difference and how can I make my webpage be like the first example. When I try to make it like the first example it doesn't work without the .html or .htm at the end. Help? Thanks!

2007-11-26 03:27:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

good internet sites
games
software
anything

2007-11-26 03:24:45 · 2 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Other - Computers

For example when at work and a co-worker comes in and you want to switch to the desktop or some other application so they dont know what you were looking at????? Any help would be appreciated.

2007-11-26 03:24:14 · 7 answers · asked by wv_scofflaw 2 in Software

Does the ready boost feature in windows vista even do anything?. Do you need to have a large enough memory stick for it to even do anything?

2007-11-26 03:23:14 · 3 answers · asked by Brian D 5 in Software