Stories by Lincoln Spector

OpenOffice compatibility

Ninthchamber asked the Office & Business Software forum why OpenOffice files don't always open in Microsoft Office.

By Lincoln Spector | 21 October, 2010 02:52

Tags: applications, software, Office suites

32 vs. 64: What bit Windows?

Ericuse165 asked the Windows forum which is better: the 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7.

By Lincoln Spector | 19 October, 2010 03:47

Tags: Microsoft, Windows, software, Windows 7, operating systems

Gain Administrator Access Without a Password

Alexleonardme acquired a used PC but doesn't have an administrator password. He asked the Windows forum for help.

By Lincoln Spector | 12 October, 2010 07:01

Tags: security

Am I mailing spam?

Tami asked the Antivirus & Security Software forum why friends are receiving spam that appears to come from her.

By Lincoln Spector | 28 September, 2010 01:51

Tags: E-Mail & Internet, spam, antispam, security, phishing, malware

Delete stubborn files

Usrn asked the Desktops forum how to get rid of files that refuse to be deleted.

By Lincoln Spector | 16 September, 2010 03:00

Tags: Microsoft, Windows, software, operating systems

Vampire hunters: Devices reduce energy waste

It's 1 a.m., and everyone in the house is asleep. The television is off. The computers are off. Your cell phones and MP3 players are plugged in but no longer charging. And all these products are still sucking electricity.

By Lincoln Spector | 26 August, 2010 10:47

Tags: gadgets, consumer electronics, surge suppressor, green, green IT, Green technology

My keyboard isn't working

Several keys on reader skyDX's keyboard stopped functioning. He asked the Desktops forum for help.

By Lincoln Spector | 24 August, 2010 02:18

Tags: peripherals, Input devices, keyboards

How did my protected PC get infected?

SUPERAntiSpyware found three Trojans on a reader's PC. He asked the Windows forum how this could happen when his PC is protected.

By Lincoln Spector | 17 August, 2010 02:37

Tags: firewalls, viruses, security, malware, antivirus

How to: convert your vinyl to digital

A reader asked about re-recording his phonograph collection in digital form

By Lincoln Spector | 10 August, 2010 02:00

Tags: music files, consumer electronics, audio

Caring for your laptop

You're more likely to damage a laptop than a desktop PC (no one has ever driven off, forgetting the desktop on top of their car), and once damaged, laptops are harder and more expensive to repair.

By Lincoln Spector | 27 July, 2010 15:52

Tags: notebooks, laptops

The proper care of your HDTV, phone, camera

You have to take care of your stuff--all of it. Like your car and your house, your electronic gadgets big and small need to stay clean and protected from accidents.

By Lincoln Spector | 20 July, 2010 23:47

Tags: HDTV, consumer electronics, Home Theater, Phones, optimization, software, accessories

Video formats explained

The whole video format situation couldn't be more confusing if it was intended as a practical joke.

By Lincoln Spector | 22 June, 2010 02:54

Tags: digital video

Is open source safe?

The IT Department where Daniel Toth works won't let him use open source software because they believe it's a security risk. Is it?

By Lincoln Spector | 08 June, 2010 03:41

Tags: open source, public security, security

Audio compression may not be so bad

We all listen to compressed music on our computers and portable players and we all know that compression is supposed to hurt sound quality. But does it hurt it enough to affect our listening pleasure?

By Lincoln Spector | 13 May, 2010 01:18

Tags: audio compression, MP3, audio codecs

The truth about old 3D

I've read a lot of articles in the last year or so about the new 3D trend in theatrical movies and HDTV, and far too many of them have made the same mistake about the 3D movie craze of the 1950s.

By Lincoln Spector | 31 March, 2010 13:40

Tags: 3d TV

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