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21-Nov-2008Google Mail - Free Email that works and leaves you in control
20-Nov-2008How do I print my email with the latest Windows Live Hotmail?
18-Nov-2008Leo's Answers #153 - November 18, 2008
16-Nov-2008Why am I getting "Windows cannot find" messages on startup?
15-Nov-2008Why is my internet connection slowing down?
14-Nov-2008What's the difference between Closing and Killing a program?
13-Nov-2008What is the .NET Framework, and do I need all these versions?
12-Nov-2008How can I get the old Windows Live Hotmail back?
11-Nov-2008Leo's Answers #152 - November 11, 2008
09-Nov-2008Does sharing a router make me vulnerable to those I share with?
08-Nov-2008Where did the Windows Live Hotmail Reply and Forward buttons go?
07-Nov-2008Are there any issues listening to streaming music over the internet?
06-Nov-2008How to find the IP address of my computer?
05-Nov-2008What's a port scan, and should I be worried about them?
04-Nov-2008Leo's Answers #151 - November 4, 2008
03-Nov-2008Can a virus be transmitted in a picture?
02-Nov-2008Can a virus destroy my computer or hard drive?
02-Nov-2008Fujitsu ScanSnap - A Fast, Sheet-fed Document Scanner
01-Nov-2008How do I set up a system with more than one screen?
01-Nov-2008Should I get the 64 bit version of Windows?
30-Oct-2008Why does my email program ask for a username or password when I try to download mail?
29-Oct-2008Should I password protect my BIOS?
28-Oct-2008Leo's Answers #150 - October 28, 2008
26-Oct-2008How do I send someone a large file?
26-Oct-2008Why are emails I send with attachments not being delivered?
25-Oct-2008Just what is PDF format, how do I view it, and why do people use it?
24-Oct-2008What is the prefetch folder, and why are there copies of system files there?
23-Oct-2008What does "Pri Master HDD Error" mean on boot?
23-Oct-2008How do I backup my computer?
23-Oct-2008Why does answering cordless phones cause some wireless connections to drop?
21-Oct-2008Leo's Answers #149 - October 21, 2008
20-Oct-2008CA Anti-Virus - solid, reliable anti-virus protection.
19-Oct-2008What's my IP address?
18-Oct-2008I have annoying malware, but my anti-malware tools don't remove it. What do I do?
17-Oct-2008I've installed anti-virus software, but Windows says I haven't. What do I do?
16-Oct-2008How do I add a program to my Start Menu?
15-Oct-2008How do I uninstall software that doesn't provide a way to uninstall?
14-Oct-2008My computer is crashing and having troubles, is it time to replace the power supply?
14-Oct-2008Leo's Answers #148 - October 14, 2008
13-Oct-2008A program is telling me to uninstall its competitor; should I?
12-Oct-2008When will Hotmail return an undeliverable message?
11-Oct-2008Why would the defragger tell me I still need to defrag after it's done?
10-Oct-2008How do I install an msi file that requires administrative privileges in Windows Vista?
10-Oct-2008Belarc Advisor - Detailed information about your computer's hardware and software
10-Oct-2008Where can I find a missing Windows file?
07-Oct-2008Leo's Answers #147 - October 7, 2008
06-Oct-2008Do I need a new computer to keep up with my faster internet connection?
05-Oct-2008I have an old, old program I need to run in Vista, but it won't. Is there a way?
04-Oct-2008Is a backup an alternative to having no Windows installation CDs?
03-Oct-2008Am I stealing someone else's IP address by resetting my router?
02-Oct-2008How do I recover a corrupt system file if my Windows was pre-installed?
01-Oct-2008Does a sandbox or virtual machine help protect your privacy?
30-Sep-2008What Security Software do you Recommend?
30-Sep-2008Leo's Answers #146 - September 30, 2008
29-Sep-2008How else can websites get my information?
28-Sep-2008Word Tips - Microsoft Word Tips, Tricks and Answers
26-Sep-2008What are tracking cookies and should they concern me?
25-Sep-2008What are browser cookies and how are they used?
24-Sep-2008Why can't I just use one password everywhere?
23-Sep-2008Leo's Answers #145 - September 23, 2008
22-Sep-2008What can a website I visit tell about me?
21-Sep-2008Where's the Recycle Bin on my USB Drive?
20-Sep-2008WebDrive - Make FTP connections appear as virtual drives.
19-Sep-2008Why am I getting spam on this email address I use only for one newsletter?
18-Sep-2008How do I protect myself from my children?
17-Sep-2008How do I know if I have WPA or WEP I can use when traveling?
16-Sep-2008Leo's Answers #144 - September 16, 2008
15-Sep-2008What's the difference between using Outlook Express versus my ISP's email?
14-Sep-2008How long should email take to be delivered?
13-Sep-2008How do I prevent auto-download or auto-start video?
12-Sep-2008Please don't spam me!
11-Sep-2008Do I need to use a screen saver if I have an LCD screen?
10-Sep-2008How do I access Hotmail using Outlook Express?
09-Sep-2008Leo's Answers #143 - September 9, 2008
08-Sep-2008What happens when I die?
07-Sep-2008Do icons on my desktop mean programs are running or will they otherwise slow down my system?
06-Sep-2008Why is my PC's clock wrong?
05-Sep-2008What are these 127.0.0.1 entries in my system hosts file?
04-Sep-2008You may want to rethink your recommendation of this product I had problems with.
03-Sep-2008Why does Outlook tell me it wasn't closed properly?
02-Sep-2008Leo's Answers #142 - September 2, 2008
01-Sep-2008Can my ISP turn off my modem if I use bittorrent?
31-Aug-2008Where is Windows Defender's Vault?
30-Aug-2008FastStone Image Viewer - An easy to use tool to view, organize and manipulate images
30-Aug-2008Why do picture colors vary from computer to computer, or when I print them?
29-Aug-2008Is an outbound firewall needed?
28-Aug-2008How can an infection like Antivirus XP 2008 happen?
27-Aug-2008How do I get rid of this loading error on startup?
26-Aug-2008Leo's Answers #141 - August 26, 2008
25-Aug-2008Process Explorer - A Free Powerful Replacement for Windows Task Manager
23-Aug-2008What's an incremental backup?
22-Aug-2008If everything's infected, how do I get anything done?
21-Aug-2008Why can't I rely on System Restore for backups?
20-Aug-2008How can I tell from where an EXE file is being run?
19-Aug-2008Why are some pictures blocked in email, and how do I stop that?
12-Aug-2008Leo's Answers #140 - August 12, 2008
11-Aug-2008How do I block Windows XP Service Pack 3?
10-Aug-2008How do I fix errors on my hard disk?
09-Aug-2008How do I reduce the amount of computer maintenance I'm supposed to do?
08-Aug-2008How do I remove a pesky message in Windows Mail?
07-Aug-2008How should I save files before reformatting my computer?
06-Aug-2008Why am I being told I'm connected when I'm not?
05-Aug-2008Leo's Answers #139 - August 5, 2008
04-Aug-2008What do terms like "opt-in", "opt-out" and "double opt-in" mean?
03-Aug-2008This Is True - Weekly Weird News, Humor and Insightful Commentary
02-Aug-2008What do I need to know about the DNS vulnerability?
01-Aug-2008How do I get rid of a "Windows cannot find |sass.exe" error message on login?
31-Jul-2008Why are some of my file names blue?
30-Jul-2008How can an https web site still be nonsecure?
29-Jul-2008Leo's Answers #138 - July 29, 2008
27-Jul-2008How does Windows delete files, and what can I do to keep my files secure?
26-Jul-2008What are the $NtUnstallKB* folders in my Windows folder, and can I delete them?.
25-Jul-2008SnagIt - Quick and Easy Screen Capture and Annotation
24-Jul-2008What's the difference between a Mac Address and an IP Address?
23-Jul-2008Why does my internet connection slow down sometimes?
23-Jul-2008Why is my screen saver asking for a password, and how do I fix that?
22-Jul-2008Leo's Answers #137 - July 22, 2008
21-Jul-2008Can I prevent a file from being deleted?
20-Jul-2008Thunderbird - A Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client
19-Jul-2008How does flushing DNS help resolve some issues, and while you're at it what's DNS?
19-Jul-2008How do you remove wireless connections in Vista?
18-Jul-2008Can I move my system drive to another computer and have it work?
17-Jul-2008How do I format and partition my new external hard disk?
15-Jul-2008Leo's Answers #136 - July 15, 2008
14-Jul-2008What is Silverlight, and do I need it?
13-Jul-2008TrueCrypt - Free Open Source Industrial Strength Encryption
13-Jul-2008How secure is standby mode?
11-Jul-2008Is it safe to uninstall updates?
10-Jul-2008How do I transfer my email from one ISP to another?
09-Jul-2008How do you keep track of new mentions of yourself on the internet?
08-Jul-2008Leo's Answers #135 - July 8, 2008
07-Jul-2008ScamBusters.org - Keep Yourself Safe from Internet Scams and More
06-Jul-2008How do I backup and restore the registry?
06-Jul-2008Will putting a label on a CD hurt it?
05-Jul-2008Can I save the Sent Items folder to CD in Outlook Express?
03-Jul-2008What's an "instance"?
03-Jul-2008Why can't I create a folder named CON? (And other "Crazy Facts")
01-Jul-2008Leo's Answers #134 - July 1, 2008
30-Jun-2008Foxit Reader - A Faster Free PDF Reader
29-Jun-2008Can I tell when my Hotmail account was created?
29-Jun-2008What's the difference between RAM and a Memory Module?
28-Jun-2008Is DHCP safe?
26-Jun-2008Why am I suddenly getting spam?
25-Jun-2008Can I recover data after I accidentally formatted my hard disk?
24-Jun-2008Leo's Answers #133 - June 24, 2008
23-Jun-2008RSS and Google Reader - Subscribe to information feeds and read it all for free
22-Jun-2008Is it possible for a hacker to get my Hotmail password without access to my computer?
21-Jun-2008What do I do if I'm being harassed, bullied or stalked online?
20-Jun-2008How do I put a picture into the body of an email?
19-Jun-2008What is "Limited Connectivity" and how do I fix it?
17-Jun-2008What's your background? Did your University education help?
17-Jun-2008Leo's Answers #132 - June 17, 2008
15-Jun-2008Will my Windows XP computer work with a USB keyboard?
14-Jun-2008How do I determine what I absolutely need to load at startup?
13-Jun-2008Is it ok to have more than one firewall?
12-Jun-2008Why is my modem taking longer and longer to connect?
11-Jun-2008How do I remove a virus from a memory card?
10-Jun-2008Leo's Answers #131 - June 10, 2008
09-Jun-2008What is bandwidth?
08-Jun-2008Sometimes the only solution is to have someone look at your machine.
07-Jun-2008How do I print pictures from websites so that they actually look good?
06-Jun-2008How do I send periodic email to a large number of people?
06-Jun-2008AWeber Email Service Provider for email newsletters and more
04-Jun-2008How can I protect my email from being read by others using my computer?
04-Jun-2008What's this spam-fighting technique called?
03-Jun-2008Leo's Answers #130 - June 3, 2008
02-Jun-2008Is it illegal to download torrent files?
01-Jun-2008How do I know when it's time to replace my computer?
31-May-2008Is there any way to completely stop downloads and updates to my PC?
31-May-2008How should I save my old emailed love letters?
29-May-2008Internet Explorer pictures not displayed - how do I bypass security so that they are?
27-May-2008Where can I get a free antivirus for my computer?
27-May-2008Leo's Answers #129 - May 27, 2008
26-May-2008How do i totally delete a virus on my computer?
25-May-2008On Kids, Parents and the Internet
25-May-2008Why can't my anti-virus program open certain files?
23-May-2008How can I delay programs that start automatically?
22-May-2008Why is mail being sent to all my contacts?
21-May-2008Is it safe to perform maintenance on a recovery partition?
20-May-2008Does installing a chat program pose any additional risks?
20-May-2008Leo's Answers #128 - May 20, 2008
17-May-2008Why don't people back up?
17-May-2008Acronis TrueImage Home - Backup Software
17-May-2008Do I need MS Office updates if I only have the viewers?
17-May-2008Why is DSL so much more complicated to setup than cable?
16-May-2008My computer froze, and I lost my work in progress - what can I do?
15-May-2008Why am I getting a bounce to an email I sent from someone I didn't send it to?
14-May-2008Why am I not getting some emails in my MSN Live Hotmail account?
14-May-2008How can I archive old hard disks?
13-May-2008Leo's Answers #127 - May 13, 2008
12-May-2008I've lost the password to my Windows Administrator account, how do I get it back?
11-May-2008The Plight of the Average User
11-May-2008How do I post a long link in email?
10-May-2008Can my company read the email I send via Hotmail on my work computer?
07-May-2008How do I get Windows XP SP3 on CD?
07-May-2008Who should I believe?
06-May-2008How do I fix bad sectors on a flash drive?
05-May-2008What does it mean when you recommend something?
05-May-2008How do I protect users on my network from each other?
04-May-2008How do spammers send email that looks like it comes from me?
03-May-2008Some Other Podcasts
02-May-2008Leo's Answers #126 - May 2, 2008
01-May-2008Is it safe to post a picture of the product stickers when I auction a software package?
29-Apr-2008Why can't I undelete these files?
28-Apr-2008How do I view what cookies I have, and which are safe to delete?
27-Apr-2008Will Microsoft continue to support activating and patching Windows XP after they stop selling it?
26-Apr-2008Windows XP SP3 is releasing, should I install it?
26-Apr-2008Podcasting, 3 Years Later
25-Apr-2008Leo's Answers #125 - April 25, 2008
24-Apr-2008What is Java?
24-Apr-2008How do I delete the default screensavers in Windows XP?
22-Apr-2008Can I find out where my email address has been used?
22-Apr-2008What are cabinet files?
21-Apr-2008Where do you hang out?
20-Apr-2008What are XML documents?
18-Apr-2008Leo's Answers #124 - April 18, 2008
17-Apr-2008If people are getting spam from me, does that mean I have a bot infection?
16-Apr-2008What's the difference between disk imaging and copying?
15-Apr-2008Why do different registry cleaners give different results?
14-Apr-2008How do I avoid re-installing all the Windows updates each time I reinstall Windows?
13-Apr-2008Is cellular broadband more secure than WiFi?
12-Apr-2008It's all about support
11-Apr-2008Leo's Answers #123 - April 11, 2008
11-Apr-2008How do I tell if this software is a good deal?
09-Apr-2008Why didn't Vista fix my pet peeve?
08-Apr-2008How do I change the font that Windows uses?
07-Apr-2008Will hard disk encryption protect me from network attacks?
06-Apr-2008Why I chose XP
04-Apr-2008Leo's Answers #122 - April 4, 2008
04-Apr-2008Why can't the poor just pirate software?
02-Apr-2008Why do some programs say to "disable anti-virus" before installing, and should I turn it on again after?
02-Apr-2008How do I delete my GMail account?
31-Mar-2008Why are my Windows Live Hotmail Replies and Messages Blank?
31-Mar-2008How do I post a picture on the web?
30-Mar-2008So why don't I run Linux?
28-Mar-2008Leo's Answers #121 - March 28, 2008
27-Mar-2008How do I find out who's sending harassing email?
26-Mar-2008Is remote printing secure?
24-Mar-2008How should I maintain my Documents and Settings folder?
24-Mar-2008How often should I replace my CMOS battery, and what does it do, anyway?
23-Mar-2008Why is my firewall software alerting me to a connection attempt from an address like 192.168.1.1?
22-Mar-2008Yes, it happens to me too.
21-Mar-2008Leo's Answers #120 - March 21, 2008
20-Mar-2008Is the WiFi connection provided by my landlord safe, and if not, how should I protect myself?
19-Mar-2008How can we protect ourselves from botnets?
18-Mar-2008Is this an email hoax? Will forwarding an email help a dying child?
17-Mar-2008Does my router have a firewall or not?
17-Mar-2008What is the System Idle Process and why is it using most of the CPU?
16-Mar-2008What do normal people do?
14-Mar-2008Leo's Answers #119 - March 14, 2008
13-Mar-2008I found a USB thumbdrive, plugged it in and now my system won't work. What happened?
12-Mar-2008Why can't I activate Windows XP?
12-Mar-2008What's a T1 line, and how do I connect to it?
12-Mar-2008Can I delete old versions of software?
11-Mar-2008How do I synchronize Outlook 2003 between a desktop PC and laptop?
10-Mar-2008Anonymous Comments - Good or Bad?
09-Mar-2008How do I get rid of unused network icons in my taskbar notification area?
07-Mar-2008Leo's Answers #118 - March 7, 2008
06-Mar-2008How do I share a copy of an application with a friend?
05-Mar-2008How do bad software companies stay in business?
04-Mar-2008How do I make sure that my deleted data is really gone?
03-Mar-2008Are free online backup services worth it?
02-Mar-2008How do I stop someone from sending me harassing email?
01-Mar-2008A Cold Day in RAM
29-Feb-2008Leo's Answers #117 - February 29, 2008
28-Feb-2008Can I switch from Windows Vista back to XP?
27-Feb-2008What programs should be running on my machine in the background?
25-Feb-2008WiFi Everywhere
25-Feb-2008My ex-boyfriend set up my computer and is now spying on me. What can I do?
24-Feb-2008Do I still need Internet Explorer updates if I don't use it?
22-Feb-2008Leo's Answers #116 - February 22, 2008
21-Feb-2008How do I change the location of the My Documents folder?
20-Feb-2008Why does my HTML email look different to the recipient than it does to me?
19-Feb-2008Should I defragment my USB Flash drive?
18-Feb-2008Should I upgrade from Windows 98/Me?
18-Feb-2008Is there a way to bypass keyloggers?
16-Feb-2008The most effective upgrade.
15-Feb-2008Leo's Answers #115 - February 15, 2008
14-Feb-2008Can hotels sniff my internet traffic?
12-Feb-2008How can I be sure that there isn't "legitimate" spyware on my machine?
12-Feb-2008Why can't I login to this website until the page is fully downloaded?
10-Feb-2008Will adding RAM to my system solve my problems?
09-Feb-2008MicroHoo?
08-Feb-2008Leo's Answers #114 - February 8, 2008
06-Feb-2008Why did my mail get sent to my friends old email address?
05-Feb-2008My ISP went under - how do I recover mail email and email address?
04-Feb-2008Should I upgrade to IE7?
03-Feb-2008Can I do my backups over the internet?
03-Feb-2008My desktop PC shuts off after a period of inactivity. Why?
03-Feb-2008Why does my laptop hard drive keep failing?
26-Jan-2008The problem of masquerading problems.
25-Jan-2008Leo's Answers #113 - January 25, 2008
24-Jan-2008How can I keep my laptop running with the lid closed?
24-Jan-2008Why didn't my gigabit network card result in better performance?
22-Jan-2008How does blocking pictures in an email protect my privacy?
22-Jan-2008Requires Elevation - What does that mean and what do I do?
21-Jan-2008What media should I use for long term archives?
19-Jan-2008Why am I so hard on webmail?
18-Jan-2008Leo's Answers #112 - January 18, 2008
17-Jan-2008Is C: sacred?
15-Jan-2008How do I stay safe in an internet cafe?
14-Jan-2008What does "the USB device can perform faster" mean?
14-Jan-2008Should I maintain my external drive the same way I do my internal?
14-Jan-2008Pages I visit open in a tiny window, how do I make it bigger?
13-Jan-2008On the Likelihood of Changing Others
11-Jan-2008Leo's Answers #111 - January 11, 2008
10-Jan-2008My computer's infected with a virus, how do I clean it up?
09-Jan-2008Can I recover my MSN Hotmail password rather than reset it?
08-Jan-2008Should I disconnect my modem cable when I'm not using my computer?
08-Jan-2008Can I use a USB 1.1 cable with a USB 2.0 device?
08-Jan-2008Why doesn't Windows show all 4gigabytes of memory I have installed?
06-Jan-2008What about Vista SP1?
04-Jan-2008Leo's Answers #110 - January 4, 2008
03-Jan-2008How do I make a Windows XP boot disk?
03-Jan-2008How do I share documents between OpenOffice Writer and Microsoft Word?
02-Jan-2008How do I get Windows Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows Vista?
02-Jan-2008What does "conversation timed out" mean in an email bounce?
30-Dec-2007Is dial-up safer?
29-Dec-2007Is Privacy A Thing of the Past?
28-Dec-2007Leo's Answers #109 - December 28, 2007
27-Dec-2007Should I turn off my external hard drive when not in use?
25-Dec-2007How do I transfer my MSN Hotmail inbox from one account to another?
24-Dec-2007What should I do about low 'memory' on my recovery drive?
23-Dec-2007Why do I get "device ... cannot be stopped right now" trying to safely remove my USB drive?
22-Dec-2007Is spam inevitable?
21-Dec-2007Leo's Answers #108 - December 21, 2007
20-Dec-2007Can I burn the I386 folder to a CD and use that as an install CD?
19-Dec-2007What's the difference between Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Hotmail and MSN Hotmail?
18-Dec-2007What does it mean to "hover over" a link to check it's validity?
17-Dec-2007Why does Firefox sometimes say it's already running when it's not?
16-Dec-2007Why is my MSN Hotmail Inbox suddenly empty?
15-Dec-2007It's time to learn about network neutrality.
14-Dec-2007Leo's Answers #107 - December 14, 2007
13-Dec-2007How do I stop constant "runtime error" messages in Internet Explorer?
12-Dec-2007Do I need all these services my domain registrar is offering me?
11-Dec-2007Should I change my router's password, and if so, how often?
10-Dec-2007Can email providers limit how much email I send?
09-Dec-2007How long are those records kept?
08-Dec-2007Did I really just win an email lottery or sweepstakes?
07-Dec-2007Leo's Answers #106 - December 7, 2007
06-Dec-2007How do I make a new Windows Live Hotmail account?
05-Dec-2007What are iso files, and how do I open them?
04-Dec-2007What is disk partitioning?
03-Dec-2007Where did all these other temporary files come from?
02-Dec-2007If phishers had a clue...
01-Dec-2007How do I pick the right tools to protect my system?
30-Nov-2007Leo's Answers #105 - November 30, 2007
29-Nov-2007Should I convert to Linux?
27-Nov-2007Should I Install Windows XP SP3?
26-Nov-2007How do I burn something to CD?
24-Nov-2007If I Had to Do It All Over Again... [rerun]
23-Nov-2007So, what do you think about Kindle?
19-Nov-2007How can I view large web pages without having to scroll right and left?
18-Nov-2007Should I unsubscribe from things I've signed up for to avoid spam?
18-Nov-2007There's no going back
16-Nov-2007Leo's Answers #104 - November 16, 2007
15-Nov-2007Why can I only back up a maximum of 4 gigabytes?
14-Nov-2007How do I click a link on a web page if I have no mouse?
13-Nov-2007Are 64-bit PCs more secure than 32-bit machines?
12-Nov-2007How can I reuse or erase a "dead" hard drive?
11-Nov-2007Does MSN Hotmail or Windows Live Hotmail keep a log of when I signed in?
10-Nov-2007Vista, one year later.
09-Nov-2007Leo's Answers #103 - November 9, 2007
08-Nov-2007Can an anonymous proxy service capture my email password?
07-Nov-2007Why do I get "Access is Denied" when trying to copy a file?
06-Nov-2007How do I keep my email address if I change providers?
05-Nov-2007Why can't my machine hibernate? And how's that different than Stand-by?
04-Nov-2007What should I back up before reformatting?
03-Nov-2007Are you being tracked online?
02-Nov-2007Leo's Answers #102 - November 2, 2007
01-Nov-2007How do I "shred" individual emails in Microsoft Outlook?
31-Oct-2007How do I restore my computer back to Windows XP?
30-Oct-2007Can someone find my home address or telephone number from my email address?
29-Oct-2007Should I upgrade my Windows Me machine to Windows XP or Vista?
27-Oct-2007What's a "zero-day" attack?
27-Oct-2007What would you take?
26-Oct-2007Leo's Answers #101 - October 26, 2007
25-Oct-2007Can I remove the "ServicePackFiles" folder from my Windows folder?
24-Oct-2007How can I recover files encrypted with Windows filesystem encryption?
23-Oct-2007Can my work track what I do on my home computer via a remote connection?
22-Oct-2007How hard is it to learn programming?
21-Oct-2007Why is my IP blocked at a website I visit regularly after I changed ISPs?
20-Oct-2007The problem with blocking a technology
19-Oct-2007Leo's Answers #100 - October 19, 2007
18-Oct-2007Can I retrieve a deleted email from three years ago?
16-Oct-2007How do I uninstall Windows programs that I never use?
16-Oct-2007How do I turn off the Sidebar in Windows Vista?
15-Oct-2007How do I use iTunes music in my videos?
14-Oct-2007Why does my computer shout at me?
14-Oct-2007How do I move my Microsoft Outlook mail and address book from one computer to another?
13-Oct-2007Do you really need anti-virus software?
12-Oct-2007Leo's Answers #99 - October 12, 2007
11-Oct-2007How can I tell if my email has been blocked?
11-Oct-2007Can I get Internet Explorer 7 without using Windows Automatic Update? And should I?
09-Oct-2007How can I tell if my computer's been accessed by someone else, and how do I prevent it?
09-Oct-2007Does a file's name matter?
08-Oct-2007Where's my disk space going?
08-Oct-2007Why am I not getting asked additional security questions when I expect them?
07-Oct-2007Windows tries to be helpful again.
05-Oct-2007Leo's Answers #98 - October 5, 2007
04-Oct-2007How do I turn off User Access Control (UAC) in Windows Vista?
04-Oct-2007How do I change my Windows Live Hotmail password?
03-Oct-2007How do I automatically forward my Windows Live Hotmail mail?
03-Oct-2007How do I download my Windows Live Hotmail to my machine?
01-Oct-2007Do email tracking services work?
30-Sep-2007Introducing the iBrick!
29-Sep-2007How do I make my own secret question with MSN Hotmail or Windows Live Hotmail?
28-Sep-2007Leo's Answers #97 - September 28, 2007
27-Sep-2007Why am I getting some "Passport" login screen when I click on a "contact us" link?
26-Sep-2007Is it normal for an IP address to change from time to time?
25-Sep-2007How do I prevent my blog posts from being copied?
24-Sep-2007What does "leaving a secure internet connection" mean?
23-Sep-2007Why is there more than one "RECYCLER" folder on my machine, and why don't they all empty when I empty the Recycle Bin?
22-Sep-2007Web Advertising: good or evil?
21-Sep-2007Leo's Answers #96 - September 21, 2007
20-Sep-2007MUST I upgrade MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger?
18-Sep-2007How do I get rid of this infection that keeps coming back on my machine?
17-Sep-2007How should I keep my hard drive clean and working at its best?
16-Sep-2007Why am I getting instant messages from people I don't know?
16-Sep-2007Did Microsoft go too far this time?
14-Sep-2007Leo's Answers #95 - September 14, 2007
13-Sep-2007If shutting down Windows cleanly is important, what happens when the power just goes out?
12-Sep-2007How do I stop someone from using or voting from my IP address?
12-Sep-2007Which takes more disk space: backing up, or copying files? And how much?
11-Sep-2007Is Office 2003 compatible with Widows Vista?
11-Sep-2007What are all these other pictures when I view emailed photos?
08-Sep-2007Are forced upgrades a bad thing?
07-Sep-2007Leo's Answers #94 - September 7, 2007
06-Sep-2007How do I view full headers in Windows Live Hotmail?
06-Sep-2007How do I UNinstall a program that's not in the add/remove list?
04-Sep-2007How do I install programs if I'm not the administrator of the computer?
04-Sep-2007Can I save programs I download from the Internet?
03-Sep-2007How do I know which program is used to open a particular type of file?
01-Sep-2007Why I hate DirectX
31-Aug-2007Leo's Answers #93 - August 31, 2007
30-Aug-2007Why do people make viruses?
28-Aug-2007Where did file associations go in Windows Vista?
27-Aug-2007WGA phones home - and no one answers.
27-Aug-2007Why am I getting spam from myself?
27-Aug-2007Why are email addresses sometimes in angle-brackets?
25-Aug-2007From where can I download Outlook Express 6?
25-Aug-2007From where can I download Outlook Express 6? (old version)
24-Aug-2007Leo's Answers #92 - August 24, 2007
23-Aug-2007I accidentally deleted my Recycle Bin in Vista - how do I get it back?
21-Aug-2007How do I find out who's at a particular IP address?
21-Aug-2007How do I remove the Documents item on my Start Menu?
20-Aug-2007Why does Windows have a registry?
19-Aug-2007Why does the space used by files on my hard drive show different numbers depending on how I look?
19-Aug-2007Can I convert an external USB hard drive into an internal one?
18-Aug-2007Tracking Bookmarks
17-Aug-2007Leo's Answers #91 - August 17, 2007
16-Aug-2007What is "LSA Shell" and why is it an "Export Version"?
16-Aug-2007Can't I just copy everything instead of using a backup program?
13-Aug-2007How do I move from web-based email to email on my desktop?
13-Aug-2007What should I be doing to maintain my computer?
12-Aug-2007Why can I not find a file that Windows search tells me is there?
11-Aug-2007I hate to harp on backups, but
10-Aug-2007Leo's Answers #90 - August 10, 2007
08-Aug-2007How do I remove a file that my anti-virus says can't be quarantined?
07-Aug-2007I have multiple winlogon.exe files on my machine, and one's taking up a lot of memory - what do I do?
07-Aug-2007My computer has a virus infection; how much has been compromised?
06-Aug-2007Is a 1 gigahertz 256 megabyte Windows XP Home machine good enough for on-line use?
04-Aug-2007I've received a popup telling me I'm infected and recommending a download to fix it. Should I?
04-Aug-2007The most frustrating thing I hear...
03-Aug-2007Leo's Answers #89 - August 3, 2007
02-Aug-2007How do I tell Windows where my I386 folder has moved?
01-Aug-2007How can I reject email from unwanted senders?
31-Jul-2007So what should I backup?
30-Jul-2007Why does one contact keep signing in over and over to MSN Messenger?
29-Jul-2007Is there a way to refurbish an inexpensive printer?
28-Jul-2007Disk Crash: a backup and recovery story
27-Jul-2007Leo's Answers #88 - July 27, 2007
26-Jul-2007How can I get the IP address of someone I'm instant messaging, and does it actually identify them?
25-Jul-2007How do I change the icon of a desktop shortcut?
24-Jul-2007Does sharing a computer mean that I'm sharing my Google web history?
23-Jul-2007What is thumbs.db, and can I delete it?
21-Jul-2007Why can't I access the Documents and Settings or Local Settings folders in Windows Vista?
21-Jul-2007Vista, or not?
20-Jul-2007Leo's Answers #87 - July 20, 2007
18-Jul-2007Why can't I connect with a 169.254.x.x IP address?
17-Jul-2007Why can't I enable the Run command?
16-Jul-2007Why is my Task Manager disabled, and how do I fix it?
15-Jul-2007How do I translate a URL to an IP address?
15-Jul-2007Where can I download Windows XP?
14-Jul-2007I'm being notified of an intrusion attempt, what should I do?
14-Jul-2007How, and when, should I update drivers?
14-Jul-2007Are you ready for your house to burn down? [rerun]
13-Jul-2007Leo's Answers #86 - July 13, 2007
10-Jul-2007How should I clean my computer?
09-Jul-2007Chkdsk runs on every boot, but fails, and my system is unstable. What can I do?
09-Jul-2007How do I play this video file?
08-Jul-2007Out of Office Replies are Evil [rerun]
06-Jul-2007Leo's Answers #85 - July 6, 2007
05-Jul-2007Why am I getting password reset mails for my Hotmail account?
04-Jul-2007Should I convert my FAT32 drives to NTFS?
03-Jul-2007Do I still need anti-virus software if my computer came with a security suite?
02-Jul-2007What does "check system fan" mean?
01-Jul-2007Is it safe to delete duplicate files?
30-Jun-2007Will Net Radio Survive?
29-Jun-2007Leo's Answers #84 - June 29, 2007
28-Jun-2007I hear TV and Radio are converting to all digital. How will that affect me?
26-Jun-2007Are human relations skills important to computer programming?
26-Jun-2007How should I backup my hard drive with several partitions to an external drive?
25-Jun-2007How can I do dictation on my computer using my voice recorder?
23-Jun-2007All hail ... the iPhone?
22-Jun-2007Leo's Answers #83 - June 22, 2007
21-Jun-2007How do I automatically redirect one web page to another?
20-Jun-2007How should I configure my swap file / virtual memory settings?
19-Jun-2007Why do I need a default browser?
19-Jun-2007How do I maximize data transfer speed on my LAN?
17-Jun-2007First, Count to 10
15-Jun-2007Leo's Answers #82 - June 15, 2007
14-Jun-2007What are alternate data streams, and are they a security risk?
14-Jun-2007Why can't I get two access points to work at the same time?
13-Jun-2007My computer doesn't work, what do I do?
12-Jun-2007Can my spouse really read my IM conversations?
11-Jun-2007How do I turn off Data Execution Prevention errors?
10-Jun-2007The Catch with DRM-Free iTunes
10-Jun-2007Will my system be faster if I make my C: drive a flash drive?
08-Jun-2007Leo's Answers #81 - June 8, 2007
08-Jun-2007How secure am I on a VPN?
07-Jun-2007How do I get something to open automatically when I log in to Windows?
05-Jun-2007How do I use a printer that's on another machine on my network?
04-Jun-2007What's the difference between "Run" and "Save" when downloading?
03-Jun-2007Why do these firewall tests say I've failed? Should I be worried?
03-Jun-2007Protecting Your Computer
01-Jun-2007Leo's Answers #80 - June 1, 2007
31-May-2007Why can't we catch spammers and phishers?
31-May-2007Are there hidden files that save every keystroke I've ever typed, and how do I find them?
30-May-2007Why am I getting a delay notification on an email I sent?
29-May-2007How do I send a link in email?
28-May-2007What's a "docx" file, and how did I get one?
28-May-2007I lost Outlook Express, how do I get it back?
27-May-2007The Attitude That Helps
25-May-2007Leo's Answers #79 - May 25, 2007
24-May-2007How do I copy an entire web page?
22-May-2007How do you ask a question when you don't even know the right words to use?
21-May-2007How do I switch Windows Live Hotmail back to the old style MSN Hotmail?
20-May-2007Why does the defrag program crash on my machine?
19-May-2007Where is the Run command on Windows Start Menu?
19-May-2007What's with Microsoft's Patents?
18-May-2007Leo's Answers #78 - May 18, 2007
17-May-2007Why do I get "No profiles have been created." when I try to use "Send Link..."?
16-May-2007How do I schedule Disk Defragmenter to run with the Windows Task Scheduler?
15-May-2007How do I fix "The instruction at -- referenced memory at --. The memory could not be read."?
14-May-2007Is there a limit to what a single folder or directory can hold?
13-May-2007Can my employer track what I'm doing on the internet?
13-May-2007Why are processes listening to closed ports on my firewall?
11-May-2007Leo's Answers #77 - May 11, 2007
09-May-2007How do I fix this high CPU usage svchost virus or whatever it is?
09-May-2007How can I force a computer to sign out automatically?
09-May-2007Why does blocking a spam email end up blocking my own address?
09-May-2007How do I backup a large number of large PSTs?
07-May-2007How do I reformat my machine if I don't have a Windows CD?
06-May-2007What's the best media player?
05-May-2007Could Copy Protection be Doomed?
04-May-2007Leo's Answers #76 - May 4, 2007
02-May-2007How do I convert a ".tif" file to a Word ".doc" file?
01-May-2007Why do web pictures look blocky on my computer, but not on someone else's?
30-Apr-2007Do I need to regularly update my BIOS?
30-Apr-2007How do I find a file on my machine?
29-Apr-2007Don't lose your keys!
29-Apr-2007Why don't more websites fit in an 800x600 screen resolution?
27-Apr-2007Leo's Answers #75 - April 27, 2007
26-Apr-2007What do the "Report and Delete" or "This is Spam" buttons do?
25-Apr-2007Can my ISP monitor my internet usage?
24-Apr-2007How do I find out what program is using all my CPU?
23-Apr-2007What is Error 8000FFFF when I try to install a Windows Vista Update?
22-Apr-2007Google's Web History might surprise you
20-Apr-2007Leo's Answers #74 - April 20, 2007
19-Apr-2007How do I backup my GMail?
17-Apr-2007Why does email get lost?
16-Apr-2007Why isn't there a restore point where I want to go back to?
15-Apr-2007Can I log into to two MSN Instant Messenger accounts at the same time?
14-Apr-2007Repair or Replace
13-Apr-2007Leo's Answers #73 - April 13, 2007
13-Apr-2007Is this receipt for software I didn't order valid?
10-Apr-2007What is Remote Desktop?
09-Apr-2007Could someone reopen my closed email account?
09-Apr-2007How do I keep CHKDSK from running on every start up?
08-Apr-2007Can I delete the contents of my TMP folder?
07-Apr-2007Hardware Can Break
06-Apr-2007Leo's Answers #72 - April 6, 2007
06-Apr-2007How do I change the location of Windows temporary files?
05-Apr-2007How do I find out who's using all my memory?
04-Apr-2007How do I make a picture smaller?
03-Apr-2007I use Internet Connection Sharing and someone was able to see my main computer - why?
02-Apr-2007What are Warez? They appear to be free, but are they safe?
02-Apr-2007How can I view online video without the starts and stops?
31-Mar-2007Vulnerabilities When Old Meets New
30-Mar-2007Leo's Answers #71 - March 30, 2007
29-Mar-2007Will I lose email if I don't check it for a while?
28-Mar-2007How do I receive email on different accounts into different folders in Outlook?
26-Mar-2007What is TCP/IP v6?
25-Mar-2007Is plain text email safer?
25-Mar-2007Could my power supply be causing memory errors?
24-Mar-2007Your hard disk is more likely to fail than you think.
23-Mar-2007Leo's Answers #70 - March 23, 2007
22-Mar-2007I've been accused of sending random emails - could I have a virus?
22-Mar-2007Will reinstalling Windows too often trip up Windows Product Activation?
21-Mar-2007Can people get my phone number from my web page?
20-Mar-2007Should I turn my computer off at night?
19-Mar-2007Should I Send Error Reports to Microsoft?
19-Mar-2007How do I scan a document into Excel?
16-Mar-2007Leo's Answers #69 - March 16, 2007
16-Mar-2007What's the best way to revert from Windows Vista to run applications that don't work?
15-Mar-2007How do I keep my information on a shared computer private?
14-Mar-2007How can I duplicate my existing letterhead in Word?
13-Mar-2007Can I install programs on an external drive?
12-Mar-2007Why won't Flash work, even though it's installed?
11-Mar-2007Posting on the bathroom wall.
09-Mar-2007Leo's Answers #68 - March 9, 2007
08-Mar-2007How can I open Office 2007 files in older versions of Office?
07-Mar-2007Can I Copy and Rename a file in a single step?
06-Mar-2007How do I find out what's installed on my machine?
05-Mar-2007Is my anti-virus database up to date?
04-Mar-2007What's a good way to get a permanent email address?
04-Mar-2007What's Your Backup?
03-Mar-2007Where did my edited attachment go?
02-Mar-2007Leo's Answers #67 - March 2, 2007
01-Mar-2007What are these access attempts in my router log?
01-Mar-2007How do I find the list of BCC'ed recipients in outgoing email?
28-Feb-2007Are attachments stored in my Outlook PST? How can I remove them, if they are?
26-Feb-2007How can I tell what program is making or accepting TCP/IP connections on my machine?
26-Feb-2007What's the best way to publish an email chronicle?
24-Feb-2007Am I Too Hard on Hotmail?
23-Feb-2007Leo's Answers #66 - February 23, 2007
22-Feb-2007I sent an email to an invalid email address, what can I do? Will it be read by someone?
22-Feb-2007How do I keep myself safe from others on my LAN?
21-Feb-2007Is it OK to leave software I don't use on my machine?
20-Feb-2007What's this 1394 network adapter on my machine?
19-Feb-2007How do I contact MSN Hotmail Customer Service?
18-Feb-2007Change Your Password - No, not that one...
16-Feb-2007Leo's Answers #65 - February 16, 2007
15-Feb-2007How do I fix a cyclic redundancy check error when I try to copy a file?
14-Feb-2007Can I mark my files so that they can be read, but not copied?
13-Feb-2007How do I get a .reg file to install?
13-Feb-2007How do I get rid of the Quicktime Icon in the Windows System Tray?
12-Feb-2007Does email coming from the same IP address imply that it was the same computer?
12-Feb-2007Why am I getting email addressed to someone else?
10-Feb-2007Identity Theft of Another Form
09-Feb-2007Leo's Answers #64 - February 9, 2007
08-Feb-2007Can a website cause my computer to get a "blue screen of death"?
07-Feb-2007Do I need to do something about the upcoming change to Daylight Savings Time?
07-Feb-2007Is there a way to easily open email that's been forwarded multiple times as attachments?
06-Feb-2007Is it safe to connect a drive infected with a virus to my computer?
05-Feb-2007Why can't I open a certain file that's on a CD?
04-Feb-2007What does "BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE" mean?
04-Feb-2007The one skill you should hone.
02-Feb-2007Leo's Answers #63 - February 2, 2007
01-Feb-2007My website is being pounded by spiders, what can I do?
31-Jan-2007I've lost the password to a "zip" file. How do I open the file?
31-Jan-2007Why does my anti-spyware program keep reporting the same cookies?
30-Jan-2007What's NAS? How do I go about setting one up?
30-Jan-2007Can I delete these randomly named folders?
30-Jan-2007How can I block neighboring wireless networks?
28-Jan-2007So, what about Open Office?
27-Jan-2007How do I send email to a lot of people at once?
26-Jan-2007Leo's Answers #62 - January 26, 2007
25-Jan-2007How do I get a Windows program to always open maximized?
25-Jan-2007How do I get a password reset or reminder sent to my alternate email if I can't login to it?
25-Jan-2007How do I send anonymous email?
24-Jan-2007What is msmsger.exe?
22-Jan-2007How do I move my Windows XP taskbar back to the bottom of the screen? (Video)
21-Jan-2007Malware Using the News
19-Jan-2007Leo's Answers #61 - January 19, 2007
18-Jan-2007What does it mean when a site says they "receive and store certain information"?
18-Jan-2007Can I recover from a virus by just restoring my registry?
17-Jan-2007Why isn't my Outlook PST getting smaller after deleting emails?
16-Jan-2007What's a botnet? Or zombie? And how do I protect myself from whatever it is?
16-Jan-2007How do I display my MSN Hotmail or other email in the order it was sent?
15-Jan-2007How do I determine the capabilities of my wireless network adapter?
15-Jan-2007The Need for Speed
12-Jan-2007Leo's Answers #60 - January 12, 2007
10-Jan-2007Can I combine two internet connections to get a faster connection?
10-Jan-2007How do I stop, start and generally control videos I watch on the web?
09-Jan-2007My registry scanner reported hundreds of errors! How do I know which to fix?
08-Jan-2007Why is my friend getting two copies of my mail?
07-Jan-2007TightVNC free remote control
05-Jan-2007Leo's Answers #59 - January 5, 2007
04-Jan-2007Can software firewalls and security packages cause problems?
04-Jan-2007How do I know if I'm behind a NAT router?
02-Jan-2007Do ebook copy protection schemes work?
01-Jan-2007Do I need all these instant messaging programs?
31-Dec-2006Running Without a Net
29-Dec-2006Leo's Answers #58 - December 29, 2006
28-Dec-2006How do I extend my network wirelessly?
27-Dec-2006How do I put my business on the web?
27-Dec-2006Will sending someone a link to my Hotmail allow them to get in?
26-Dec-2006Why do I get "There is another user logged onto your computer" when I shut down?
26-Dec-2006Someone used my credit card on-line illegally. What recourse do I have?
23-Dec-2006Are web-based applications any good?
22-Dec-2006Leo's Answers #57 - December 22, 2006
21-Dec-2006The link I want to use to post a picture on MySpace is too long, what can I do?
19-Dec-2006Why is using Hotmail for my business such a bad idea?
17-Dec-2006Do you have a disaster plan?
17-Dec-2006Is it safe to install a higher wattage power supply in my computer?