My computer was acting like it had a bellyache, or a sore toe...whatever. It just wasn't acting right. Fortunately, I found a computer doctor who makes house calls. He gave my recalcitrant cyber connection a thorough checkup, and has pronounced it well.
To the tune of almost $300.00.
I also have a new drive: E. It's a CD burner, and now I have instructions on how to transfer my precious Saved stuff to a CD in case of future bellyaches. Well, more like a totally incapacitating migraine.
The nice young computer doctor left me with a small manual entitled Nerds On Call, or How To Use Nerd Tools For Non-Nerds.
Note to Marian: I now have Fire Fox AVG, as you suggested.
The screen should no longer freeze, but since it didn't freeze while the puter doc was working, he couldn't be sure if he corrected the problem. If the freeze continues, he says it's probably a hardware problem. *sigh* I've had enough of those.
Log-in procedure went faster today, but I think I may go to DSL eventually because nothing else went faster. But that means notifying all my address book about the change of name, and I'm not sure I'm up to that right now. OK, so I'll stay poky for awhile longer.
Shalom
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Computers. $#@%$#@!!!!
Cars. $#@%$#@!!!
Shalom!
DSL is definately worth the switch. You will be so much happier with the faster system. I've had it for over a year and would never go back to dial up.
Hugs, Tiggs
and also if you switch to DSL with the same ISP that you have your dial up now, then your e-mail address will stay the same.
Sounds like you are getting 'up to speed' on the technical side! I love the 'dummies' books too, they have helped me out, although I'd love to take a class on computer basics. I know how to use the programs, I just don't understand the nuts and bolts (or should I say motherboards and chips?).
Anyway, computers are so important as a means of communication! It is so wonderful to have a window on the world and friends at your fingertips.
~me
one thing is.. deardiary land has been very , very slow lately.. and that isn't your computers fault.. It is the site.. So yeah.
my puter has been freezing up also.. during log in.. do you have an anti-virus program?? cuz I think mine was why my log on took forever.. I'm not going to have norton again!!!
best wishes
p
RYC: I told B that I detested my Dr. but knew there was a new PA-C in the practice whom I'd never seen so couldn't give a recommendation one way or the other. While he was flamming mad when he came back it wasn't toward me. He understood that I gave a blind recommendation. I'd told him that I wanted his opinion of her because I'm on the fence about finding another Dr. and if the PA-C was crap I was leaving.