You can access an article from Carol Sabbar's technology column from the Kenosha News by clicking on its date, below.
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Date |
Headline | Topic |
| 3/2/08 | Free software can help play DVDs on a computer | VLC Media Player will help you play DVDs |
| 2/24/08 | Use commands in a DOS window to troubleshoot connection problems | Useful DOS commands for troubleshooting |
| 2/17/08 | You can save your document as a PDF in Microsoft Word 2007 | Saving Word documents in PDF format |
| 2/10/08 | You can find local Kenosha information on-line | Links to Kenosha internet sites |
| 2/3/08 | Spam and phishing e-mails look more authentic - Watch out! | Recognizing recent spam and phishing attempts |
| 1/27/08 | Control panel in Windows Vista takes some getting used to | Learning to use Vista control panel |
| 1/20/08 | The internet can help you select the right Presidential candidate | On-line tools to help you decide who to vote for |
| 1/13/08 | Gadgets for Windows Vista can bring fun and function to your desktop | Using gadgets in Windows Vista |
| 1/6/08 | Dead CMOS battery can be the missing link in a computer problem | Problems caused by dead batteries |
| 12/30/07 | Fixing a down computer is a long road but possible | Rebuilding a down computer |
| 12/23/07 | You can troubleshoot the cause of a catastrophic failure | Troubleshooting problems where a computer won't boot or start up |
| 12/16/07 | Watch out for new greeting card scam over the holidays | Greeting card e-mail scam |
| 12/9/07 | Start here to fix a messed up Windows computer | Fixing big Windows problems |
| 12/2/07 | Sell your stuff on Ebay in time for Christmas | Selling on Ebay |
| 11/25/07 | Use MailMerge to send your Christmas letters | Using MS Word MailMerge |
| 11/18/07 | You can displey your computer output on your TV | Computer to television connectivity |
| 11/11/07 | Web resources pay tribute to veterans | Web sites that honor veterans |
| 11/4/07 | Watch out for these common computer misconceptions | Misconceptions about firewalls, anti-spyware, shareware, Mac to PC sharing |
| 10/28/07 | Photoshop Elements provides plenty of capability at a modest price | Features of Photodopy Elements |
| 10/21/07 | Re-booting can fix a host of problems | Restart computers to clear errors |
| 10/7/07 | Newer versions of software aren't always better | Finding older versions of software |
| 9/30/07 | Getting connected to wireless in Windows Vista is different but easy | Connect to wifi networks in Vista |
| 9/23/07 | Make your Vista desktop look more like "home" | Customizing Vista desktop |
| 9/16/07 | Use an external hard drive to boost your disk space | Choosing and using an external hard drive |
| 9/9/07 | Clean up your computer if you're out of drive space | Clean hard drives; delete files |
| 9/2/07 | You can diagnose your start-up and shut-down errors | Diagnosing start-up, shut-down errors |
| 8/26/07 | Use the Help feature to solve unidentified problems | Using Windows Help feature |
| 8/19/07 | Know what technology gear to take to college | Computers equipment for college |
| 8/12/07 | Keyboard shortcuts take on new meaning when surfing | Use keyboard shortcuts for internet browsing |
| 8/5/07 | You can make catchy posters, calendars, and more in MS Word | MS Word to make posters, calendars |
| 7/29/07 | Use hibernate and other power tips to extend battery life | Tips to save power, extend battery life |
| 7/22/07 | These web sites can help you get useful information | Useful web sites |
| 7/15/07 | You can listen to radio broadcasts on-line | Listen to radio broadcasts via internet |
| 7/8/07 | Make a compilation music CD with Windows Media Player | Create an audio CD with Media Player |
| 7/1/07 | Use your computer to research movies | Research movie reviews on-line |
| 6/24/07 | Google Earth shows location with satellite imagery and more | See locations in Google Earth software |
| 6/17/07 | Choose map software that gets you to your destination bes | Choosing map software: Mapquest, Yahoo, Google |
| 6/3/07 | You can customize your Start menu in Windows XP | Custime the Windows XP Start menu |
| 5/27/07 | What really protects your computer from viruses? | Anti-virus, OS updates, protect your computer from viruses |
| 5/20/07 | Why does so much spam amke so little sense? | Understanding spam |
| 5/13/07 | Can you really get "free stuff" using the internet? | Getting free items via the internet |
| 5/6/07 | Send an on-line gift or e-card for Mother's Day | Send an e-card or gift on-line |
| 4/29/07 | Make a music CD for the road from iTunes | Create and audio CD in iTunes |
| 4/22/07 | Manage your printers and print jobs | Cancel print jobs, add printers, etc. |
| 4/15/07 | You can read and submit reviews of hotels and more | Review hotels on Tripadvisor.com |
| 4/8/07 | Learn to use these e-mail features | E-mail features: draft, signature, folders |
| 4/1/07 | Find and watch entertaining videos on YouTube | Watching YouTube videos |
| 3/25/07 | Understand ads to get the right laptop | Selecting a laptop using advertisements |
| 3/18/07 | Find the music you want on-line | Finding musing files on-line |
| 3/11/07 | Consider wireless broadband for internet connection | Nationwide wireless broadband |
| 3/4/07 | Is your computer ready for daylight saving time | Testing your computer for new DST |
| 2/25/07 | Doing taxes on-line can be a good choice | Doing taxes on-line |
| 2/18/07 | Get your computer ready for new daylight saving time | Changing settings for DST |
| 2/11/07 | Consider these issues if you want to buy Office 2007 | Compatibilities of Office 2007 |
| 2/4/07 | Troubleshoot your computer's battery | Troubleshooting battery problems |
| 1/28/07 | Decide if you and your computer are ready for Windows Vista | Deciding if you want to upgrade to Windows Vista |
| 1/21/07 | Search on-line and save the planet | Web sites that promote conservation |
| 1/14/07 | Eliminate error messages and warnings on startup | Fixing startup errors |
| 1/7/07 | Start the new year with a cleaner computer | Cleaning unneeded files from your computer |
| 12/31/06 | Store, manage and display digital photos on your iPod | Using digital photos on your iPod |
| 12/24/06 | Get the most of the iPod you get or give | Playlists, games, and calendars on your iPod |
| 12/17/06 | Create and share photo gifts | Use digital photos to create gifts |
| 12/10/06 | You can use your keyboard instead of your mouse | Keystrokes replace menus, etc. |
| 12/3/06 | Scams and phishing attempts are on the rise | Recognize and protect yourself from scams and phishing |
| 11/26/06 | Can you save money and time shopping on-line? | Realities of shopping on-line |
| 11/19/06 | Try these powerful computer tricks | Shift-click, task manager, paste, re-size columns |
| 11/12/06 | Add fonts to your computer for free | Downloading and installing free fonts |
| 11/5/06 | You can fix some web browsing problems | What to do if you can't access a web site |
| 10/29/06 | Slowness and pop-ups can still be a problem | Resolving pop-ups and computer slowness |
| 10/22/06 | Reader provides Windows tips; others ask about cleaning | Windows tips from readers |
| 10/15/06 | Readers get answers on how to solve Windows problems | Resolving common Windows problems |
| 10/8/06 | You may be able to revive a dead computer | Getting a non-working computer to start again |
| 10/1/06 | Getting rid of old computers isn't so easy | Disposing of older computers |
| 9/24/06 | Make your home wireless network more secure | Securing a wireless network |
| 9/17/06 | How risky and dangerous is using wireless? | Risks of wifi use |
| 9/10/06 | Change your Windows settings for older eyes and hands | Settings for better accessibility |
| 9/3/06 | Use your favorite picture as desktop wallpaper | Setting Windows wallpaper |
| 8/27/06 | You don't need an iPod for podcasts | Listening to podcasts |
| 8/20/06 | Get the right spacing in your Word documents | Tips for formatting Word docs |
| 8/13/06 | Microsoft templates provide a wealth of sample documents | Templates from Microsoft.com |
| 8/6/06 | Get more power from your favorite keyboard shortcuts | Keyboard shortcuts |
| 7/30/06 | Can computer-based passtimes be good for you? | Interesting computer-based puzzles, etc. |
| 7/23/06 | Google searches, calculates, and defines | Using Google in new ways |
| 7/16/06 | Insert special symbols into your Word documents | Creating special characters and symbols in MS Word |
| 7/9/06 | Copy and paste text, pictures, files and more | Best ways to use copy and paste |
| 7/2/06 | Tips make using MS Word more efficient | Tips for using MS Word |
| 6/25/06 | iPods can do more than just play tunes | Using an iPod to store data and more |
| 6/18/06 | Use MS Photo Editor to modify digital pictures | Using MS Photo Editor |
| 6/11/06 | Use Windows QuickLaunch for easy access to your favorite software | Adding applictions to the QuickLaunch area |
| 6/4/06 | Readers ask questions that might help you too | Answers to questions about pictures not displaying, My Documents |
| Manage your digital pictures using Picasa from Google | Manipulating digital pictures with Google's Picasa software | |
| 5/21/06 | You can change your view in Microsoft applications | Selecting different views in Microsoft applications |
| 5/14/06 | You can control the toolbars and icons that you see | Viewing and customizing toolbars in Microsoft applications |
| 5/7/06 | Extended warranties may or may not be a good deal | Evaluating extended warranties and service plans |
| 4/30/06 | Buy the multi-function device that meets your needs | Selecting a scanner/printer/fax device |
| 4/23/06 | More readers and colleagues provide useful tips | Tips on group chat, good passwords, and more |
| 4/16/06 | Tips from readers provide tested advice | Tips on spam, credit reports, foreign language characters, ink cartridges |
| 4/9/06 | Use these on-line resources to plan travels to Europe | Useful web sites for planning a trip to Europe |
| 4/2/06 | Block unwanted web sites with simple file update | Blocking URLs on your computer |
| 3/26/06 | Save electricity and prevent damage to your computer | When to turn off your computer; using power management |
| 3/19/06 | Blogs provide an outlet for self-expression | Understanding and using blogs |
| 3/12/06 | Share your home printer between multiple computers | Accessing a home printer from different computers |
| 3/5/06 | A Macintosh might resolve your computer headaches | When a Macintosh makes more sense and has less problems |
| 2/26/06 | Remove unwanted and annoying programs | Uninstalling applications in Windows |
| 2/19/06 | See what is running on your computer right now | View running processes and kill unneeded ones |
| 2/12/06 | Learn to recognize scams and phishing attempts | Recognizing scams and identity theft attempts |
| 2/5/06 | Use MSCONFIG to choose what processes start up when you boot | Determine startup processes with MSCONFIG |
| 1/29/06 | New virus will delete files on February 3 | Warning about Black Worm virus |
| 1/22/06 | Your children will and enjoy and maybe learn from these web sites | Fun and educational web sites for kids |
| 1/15/06 | Manage your favorites for more efficient web browsing | Organizing favorites in IE |
| 1/8/06 | Use keyboard and translation tools to write in other languages | Foreign language tools: Keyboards and translators |
| 1/1/06 | Use RSS to keep up on news and more | RSS for news feeds and other uses |
| 12/25/05 | Record sound and dictate with buil-in Windows software | Using sound recorder and the language bar to record dictation |
| 12/18/05 | Use free software to view and create PDFs | How to view PDFs and create them using Acrobat Reader and PDF995 |
| 12/11/05 | Use free web-based e-mail from anywhere | Selecting a web-based e-mail provider |
| 12/4/05 | Choose the high-speed Internet service right for you | Selecting a broadband Internet service provider |
| 11/27/05 | Select a gift for people who love electronics | Best Christmas gifts for techies |
| 11/20/05 | See far-away family with a web cam | Using a web cam to chat with friends and family |
| 11/13/05 | Instant messaging is easier than you think | Using instant messenger programs |
| 11/6/05 | Use legal ways to download music | Downloading music with iTunes, Napster, or Walmart |
| 10/30/05 | Video is king on customized gaming computers | Customizing a gaming computer |
| 10/23/05 | Look for 'sweet spot' when buying a computer | Selecting a computer by cost per features |
| 10/16/05 | Is it time to upgrade or replace your computer? | |
| 10/9/05 | Automatic backups protect your documents | Using automatic backups in MS Word |
| 10/2/05 | Daily updates protect your Windows computer | Setting Windows update to download daily |
| 9/25/05 | See your back yard from space with Google maps | Using Google maps to see satellite images and maps |
| 9/18/05 | Use Google desktop search to find lost documents | Search desktop with Google search |
| 9/11/05 | WeatherBug shows you local and national weather | See up-to-date weather with WeatherBug |
| 9/4/05 | Use the right terms when describing computer problems | Use the right technology terminology |
| 8/28/05 | Right-click to find out about your computer | |
| 8/21/05 | Bust the myths about Mac and PC incompatibilities | |
| 8/14/05 | Customize the taskbar to meet your needs | Customizing your Windows taskbar |
| 8/7/05 | Sometimes old DOS commands come in handy | Useful DOS commands |
| 7/31/05 | Get started on Ebay as a buyer | Buying on Ebay |
| 7/24/05 | Decide if it's time to upgrade or replace your computer | Knowing when to upgrade or replace a computer |
| 7/17/05 | USB Devices Offer Convenience and Ease of Use | Understanding various USB devices |
| 7/10/05 | Understand Cookies to Practice Safe Computing | All about cookies |
| 7/3/05 | Is your anti-virus really protecting your computer? | How to set up and use anti-virus properly |
| 6/26/05 | Web Resources Can Help you Strengthen your Faith | Web sites that are related to the Christian faith |
| 6/19/05 | Create your own screensaver from your pictures | Creating a screensave from your own pictures |
| 6/12/05 | Be sure Computer is covered by Insurance | Insurance coverage for computers |
| 6/5/05 | Shortcuts Provide Easy Access to your Favorite Programs | Creating and managing Desktop Shortcuts |
| 5/29/05 | Stay connected on vacation | Access your e-mail on vacation |
| 5/22/05 | Configuring your laptop for wireless | |
| 5/15/05 | Tips on installing your wireless network router | Setting up a wireless network router, part 2 |
| 5/8/05 | Set up wireless network and relax with laptop | Setting up a wireless network, part 1 |
| 5/3/05 (tuesday) | Using keyboard shortcuts | |
| 4/24/05 | Try to fit grad's new computer to the college | Selecting a computer for graduation gift |
| 4/17/05 | Spring Cleaning your Computer | |
| 4/10/05 | Be strong when choosing your passwords | Develop good password habits for better security |
| 4/3/05 | Is booking online a good idea or not? | Pros and cons of making travel reservations on-line |
| 3/27/05 | Find vacation planning resources on-line | On-line vacation planning web sites |
| 3/20/05 | Files won't open? Here's what to do | File/application correlations and how to fix them |
| 3/13/05 | Here's how to back up your Windows files to CD | Backing up to CD in Win XP |
| 3/6/05 | Develop a plan in case of computer meltdown | Disaster planning for your home computer |
| 2/27/05 | E-mail attachments | |
| 2/20/05 | A hoax is nearly as annoying as the virus itself | Virus-like scams |
| 2/13/05 | Low-cost web site is good for business | Creating a web site for businesses |
| 2/6/05 | Use your computer to do your taxes | Income tax software |
| 1/30/05 | Send an e-card to say hello - for free | Sending e-cards |
| 1/23/05 | Cleaning tough viruses | |
| 1/16/05 | Don't go mad over school science projects | Science project resources on the web |
| 1/9/05 | Need information? These Web sites useful | Most helpful web sites |
| 1/2/05 | Resolve to keep your computer happier | Resolve to keep your computer clean and healthy |
| 12/26/04 | You can go back to 'how it was before' | Using Windows Restore |
| 12/19/04 | Two ways to fight those paralyzing pop-ups | Get rid of pop-ups |
| 12/12/04 | Don't get caught by those e-mail 'phishers' | Avoiding e-mail scams |
| 12/5/04 | Digital Photography | |
| 11/28/04 | Be smart, safe when shopping online | On-line shopping |
| 11/21/04 | Three things to check if computer is slow | Causes of slow computers |