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Tag Archives: Software
How can I reinstall OSX and keep my bookmarks and mail?
I would like to do a reinstall my OSX as I am having problems. I do have a backup Can I transfer my browsers favorites, contacts and previous e-mails without losing them? Here are several specific points, but read this … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Mac questions, Upgrading
Tagged Addresses, Back Up, Contacts, Email backup, export bookmarks, Import mail, Mac, Macintosh, Mail database, migrate, Mmaintenance, OSX, Recover, Software, Upgrade
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Superfish malware installed on new machines exposes HTTPS browsing
If you have a new Lenovo laptop, do this today: Check for Superfish and eliminate it Software called Superfish, a “Visual Search enhancer” product pre-installed on new consumer laptops from Lenovo among other brands, has been revealed to have severe … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, News, Security, Viruses and malware
Tagged Antivirus, Attack, Certificate, HTTPS, Lenovo, Removal, Repair, Security, Software, SSL, Virus, Windows
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NoScript with Firefox gives a higher level of security to web browsing
Web browsing is full of hazards. Even reputable websites can have poisoned banner ads from third parties, which can attempt to hack your machine or browser settings. You don’t even have to click on a “bad” website to be the … Continue reading
OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion information
Apple released OSX 10.8 “Mountain Lion” on July 25. It is available from the Apple App Store as a download for $19.95. When you purchase one Mountain Lion, you can install it on as many Macs as you own. (if … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Mac questions
Tagged Apple, Compatibility, Install, Macintosh, Mountain Lion, OSX, Software, Troubleshoot
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Q. I have a small drive, can iPhoto & iTunes go on an external?
While the programs themselves should remain in the Applications folder of your internal startup drive, the Libraries for iTunes and iPhoto can be placed on an external hard drive to save space on the internal drive. Keep in mind that … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, How-To, Mac questions
Tagged External drive, External HD, Hard Drive, Install, iPhoto, iTunes, Music, Performance, Photos, Software, Upgrade
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Q. Are there free alternatives to Photoshop?
Photoshop is the top professional image editing / photo retouching program, but it is expensive. There are some cheap and free alternatives available: Adobe Photoshop Express (online image editing, requires sign up at Adobe’s site) http://www.photoshop.com/tools/overview The GIMP is open source … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, Mac questions, Software, Windows questions
Tagged Apple, Free, GIMP, Graphics, Image Editing, JPEG, Macintosh, Photo editing, Photoshop, Software, Windows
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Q. My Macintosh is slow in all programs – what’s the problem?
There can be a variety of problems that can slow a machine down. If the performance is poor in only one program, the first approach would be to delete and reinstall that program. For slowness across all programs and OSX, … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Mac questions, Performance
Tagged Apple, Disk, Drive, Hard Drive, Hardware, Macintosh, OSX, Performance, Repair, Software, Troubleshoot
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Q. I have a file on my Windows machine and it won’t open the correct program?
What type of file is it? Most files have a file name with a three or four letter extension which tells the machine what program it belongs to. For example, a .XLSX file is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. This … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Windows questions
Tagged Association, Extension, File Type, Open, Registry, Software, Troubleshoot, Windows
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Q. I am being offered some used software for sale. Is this legitimate?
In most cases, used software can be sold if it is no longer needed – but there are some strict requirements for it to be legal. The reason for this is that you don’t purchase software outright, you purchase a … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Mac questions, Software, Windows questions
Tagged Copyright, License, multiuser, Sale, Software, Used software
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Q. I have a file on my Mac that won’t open the correct program
What type of file is it? Most files have a file name with a three or four letter extension which tells the machine what program it belongs to. For example, a .XLSX file is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. This … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, How-To, Mac questions
Tagged Apple, Association, Conversion, Data files, File Extension, Macintosh, Open files, Software, Troubleshoot
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Q. Is there free software for recording and mixing music?
Audacity is a great program for Windows and Mac – here are some links for it and for additional resources www.computer-answers.ca/2011/music-recording/q-i-downloaded-audacity-to-edit-mp3s-now-how-do-i-use-it/ Sony Acid Express (Win only) www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/freestuff MULab Free (Mac and Win shareware) www.mutools.com/mulab-product.html Rosegarden (Linux) www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Rosegarden/ And of course, … Continue reading
Q. Can I make music on an iPad?
Making music on iPad and iPhone An iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone is a computer in your hand, complete with a stunning display and touch screen interface. With a tool this portable and powerful, it’s a natural next step to … Continue reading
Q. Can I plug my guitar into the computer?
Guitar Audio Interfaces You could plug an electric guitar jack directly into the microphone or line input jack of a computer and it may record a sound. But it will probably be a really awful sound, not at all what … Continue reading
Q. What software do I need to make professional recordings?
When you are setting up a digital recording studio, the first question is to choose the Digital Audio Workstation software that you will base your studio around. That will drive the choice of the computer. A DAW combines recording of … Continue reading