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Computer Tips from Ken Colburn at the Data Doctors
Ken Colburn is the founder of
Data Doctors Computer Services and the host of
KTAR's Computer Corner radio talk show. If you would like to submit a question for this column, send it to
knxv@datadoctors.com. For Ken's previous columns, go to:
www.computerproblems.com.
| Do WiFi range extenders work?
I’m having trouble getting a wireless signal into the far end of my house. Do WiFi range extenders really work?
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| What is Silverlight?
What is Silverlight and do I need it?
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| Tips for Green Computing
With all of the emphasis on ‘green’ everything, I’d like to know what I can do to make my computer more ‘green’?
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| Stopping Russian Spam
I'm receiving one or two emails per day…that are written in Russian. My immediate action is to "delete" them. I have tried to filter them by rejecting emails in a foreign language; that has had no effect. Needless to say, these emails scare me. In English, emails can do all sorts of things. In Russian it's like having a ghost bad guy with a gun to your head that you can't even see. Suggestions?
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| Managing all those passwords!
I am constantly struggling with all of the various passwords that I have to remember when I go online. Do you have any suggestions for managing my password nightmare?
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| Reducing web printing waste
How do I print from websites without all of the junk and advertising that wastes so much ink?
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| Should I install Threatfire?
One of my nerdy friends told me that I should install a program called Threat Fire because it can do things that my anti-virus program can’t do. Is this true and should I install it?
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| Sorting out all the different Printer paper
When I go to the office supply store to buy printer paper, the selection is ridiculous and confusing. Is there really a difference in all those different types of paper or is it just a bunch of hooey?
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| Scan questionable e-mail attachments
During your radio show you mentioned a site that would check attachments for viruses. I was in the car and couldn't write the site down. Could you please tell me the name of the site and instruction for use?
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| Why is my cell phone causing noise in my speakers?
Why does my cell phone create a sound like static interference when it is laid near the speakers and the monitor on my desk? Off and on all morning I could hear the interference come and go. If I shut the speakers off, the sound stopped, or was that coincidental?
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