Previous "Q&A" columns:
- Add more memory, clear adware on slow computer
- Splits hurt quality of cable signal
- No guarantee an indoor antenna will get a digital signal
- For HDTVs, power protection depends on projection
- Battery-rejecting camera a mystery readers may solve
- There's no need to hack into your own machine
- Be wary of tucked-away disk
- Mounting flat-screen TV above fireplace a bad idea
- Installing a flat-screen TV is not like hanging a picture
- No permanent method to protect stored data
- Avoid programs that 'fix' what isn't broken
- Still leery of making a leap to jump drives
- Is HDTV the same as digital TV?
- Time can't erase all plasma TV burn-ins
- Don't rely on fire safe to protect hard drives
- DVD-RW lets you erase what you record
- Will we have to switch to digital radio?
- Neither Vista nor XP is perfect
- How often, how much to back up your computer
- A 'not here' reply is fine on the job, unwise at home
- In laptops, Mac vs. PC difference is less clear-cut now
- Free services are worth every penny
- A router keeps your computer relatively safe
- Moving data from XP to Vista should go well
- To transfer data, research first
- Backing up data is crucial when using restore disc
- Net linkup not cause of 'fluttering' monitor
- Ancient Apple floppy an unreadable riddle
- Registry cleaners can leave you in a fix
- Flickering monitor is ready to be retired
- PCs reveal their weak spots quickly
- It's not a bug, it's a feature
- Don't be afraid to seek repair shop's references
- Anti-virus programs usually don't get along
- Spam to outbox might foil anti-virus program
- Free anti-virus software available
- Satellite ISPs reach everywhere
- Power-saving options can be adjusted easily
- Hand-me-down PC may be right for son
- It's a mistake to type secrets using public Wi-Fi connection
- Laptop hard drives can be erased - if you dare
- Replacing entire computer often beats upgrading
- Adding memory can rev up a PC
- Sooner or later you'll get Vista, but don't rush
- Printers can be shared on network
- Several factors might cause computer slowness
- Microsoft knows when your Windows is fake
- Alternative to Office can be downloaded for free
- Vista isn't worse than other big upgrades
- AVG does a superb job in combating viruses
- Software can convert old videotapes to DVDs
- Rescuing hard drive can require lots of hard cash
- Two anti-virus programs can harm performance
- Mac users shouldn't get too cocky about viruses
- It's better to get a laptop that has Vista installed
- Digital cameras have no problems in airports
- Let your laptop battery run down, then charge it
- Using more than one spyware program is OK
- Backup power a good idea for projection screen TVs
- Hibernation mode OK on wireless networks
- Pull the plug on DSL problems
- Service contracts on PCs are a good bet -- for the seller
- Not all devices, software play nicely with Vista
- Wait a while before leaping to latest Microsoft browser
- Battery backup a good idea for some types of HDTVs
- Substandard HDTV signal calls for a better antenna
- Spybot anti-virus program gets along fine with Norton
- In a mass e-mailing, it's easy to hide addresses
- Band saw not necessary to protect hard drive data
- Slow computer can stem from numerous causes
- A home computer can be password-protected
- Don't despair if you need a part from a defunct firm
- Some HDTVs can use a card that functions like a cable box
- Internet Explorer 7 a pain to many, but relief is possible
- Don't worry, Grisoft's virus fighter remains free
- You're never really safe from lightning strikes
- New version of free anti-virus software is on the way
- Freebie or commercial, anti-virus software is vital
- Purging old files better than using a cleaner
- Programs to protect children aren't perfect, but better than nothing
- Replying to spam e-mail just creates more of it
- Hot AC adapter should be replaced immediately
- A little work can identify background programs
- Adware, spyware may be cause of laptop problem
- Free e-mail service gives you a comfortable degree of anonymity
- Fighting adware, spyware can't be handled passively
- Don't create a new file as you search for old one
- Attention all couch potatoes: Gadget shows Caller ID on TV
- Massive conversion of slides calls for a commercial service
- How to recharge digital camera battery overseas
- Real SpyBot program doesn't ask for payment
- Remote storage of data guards against disasters
- Spyware, adware likely cause of tardy start-up
- PC speakers might be picking up Morse code
- Two anti-spyware tools should prove enough
- DSL hookup works fine with ethernet or USB port
- Annoying adware can be burdensome to remove
- Cooling rack good for laptops as well as cookies
- Web site helps viewers find over-the-air HDTV
