September 24, 2010 · Published By Mr. Modem
closeAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. I received an email that says it’s from the FBI’s “Department for Illegal Internet Downloads,” advising that my computer was used for illegal file sharing and files were removed... Read more »
September 17, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
1. When you’re in a public place, don’t let your laptop out of your sight.
2. When going through airport security, hand your laptop to security personnel rather than let it ride on... Read more »
September 10, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. I have approximately 50 CDs full of old, big-band music that I want to put on an iPod that I plan to purchase soon. The only problem I’m having is that I’m not sure which iPod to buy.... Read more »
September 3, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. Is there any way I can tell if an email I send has been opened by the person who received it?
A. Many email programs permit you, as the sender, to request a read receipt, but the operative word... Read more »
August 27, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. I understand many campgrounds have “hot spots” where you can access the Internet with a wireless adapter on your PC. Can you tell me more about setting up such a connection and what equipment... Read more »
August 20, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
If you have an email address, chances are you’ve been the recipient of messages that have invited you to share Bill Gates’ fortune, or warned about telephone company scams, exploding cell phones,... Read more »
August 13, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. Any time I look, I can’t seem find anything I have saved in my folders. Is there any way to have files arranged other than alphabetically?
A. When you open a folder, there are several ways you... Read more »
August 6, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. When I travel, I use computers at Internet kiosks, libraries, and similar places to check email, pay bills, etc. As a security measure, I use a USB flash drive for my data, thinking that this... Read more »
July 30, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. What’s the difference between Cut and Paste and Copy and Paste?
A. Besides the spelling (sorry, I couldn’t resist), Copy and Paste differs from Cut and Paste in that the Copy command... Read more »
July 23, 2010 · Published By Mr. ModemcloseAuthor: Mr. Modem
Name: Mr. Modem
Email: mrmodem@mrmodem.com
Site: http://www.mrmodem.com/
About: Mr. Modem (Richard Sherman) is an author, syndicated columnist and technological humorist. President of Get-the-Net, Inc., Sherman is the creator and publisher of the award-winning computer-help newsletter "Ask Mr. Modem!" (www.MrModem.com). With subscribers in 38 countries, Mr. Modem provides geekspeak-free computer and Internet tips, Web site profiles, virus and hoax alerts, news and related information, all presented with his unique sense of humor. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and TV talk shows, and currently co-hosts the weekly "Gutsy Geeks" radio show on KXAM 1310-AM, in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. A nationally syndicated columnist, his "Ask Mr. Modem!" column appears in more than 100 publications, and his "Mr. Modem’s Desktop" column appears each month in Smart Computing magazine. An Internet pioneer, Sherman first ventured onto the Internet in 1988, and as "Mr. Modem,” has been providing an online helping hand to millions of computer users worldwide ever since.See Authors Posts (136)
Q. Why do computer and other companies offer rebates instead of just selling a product at a lower price? It seems like there are always strings attached such as receiving a rebate check that can only... Read more »
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