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*** Featured
Should I really go paperless?
I recently heard from someone that they had essentially done the opposite of going paperless. They'd reverted from digital tools and gone back to paper for most of their tasks.
Needless to say, I had something to say on the topic. 
I think that there are some serious advantages to going digital if it's done properly. In fact, I'll give you three very specific reasons why digital is better than paper in many (if not most) situations. The first one is, to me, so compelling that it alone would be enough. (And if you're a regular reader, you'll recognize it immediately.)
I'll also discuss some situations where paper really is better.
But first, I have to include a disclaimer.
Continue reading: Should I really go
paperless?
http://ask-leo.com/C5616
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*** Answercast
Answercast #37 - Jumping mice, smarter users, malicious popups, deleting free space, Wi-Fi connections and more...
In this Answercast from Ask Leo!, we look at the difference between bits and bytes, why you shouldn't delete redistributables, jumping cursors, hooking up Wi-Fi, whether people are getting smarter, and much more.
Continue reading:
Answercast #37 - Jumping mice, smarter users, malicious popups, deleting free
space, Wi-F connections, and more...
http://ask-leo.com/C5608
Why is this download flagged as malware?
Sometimes, good software can be flagged as malicious... because it's been
turned malicious! Pay attention to the source to make sure that you are getting the
real thing..
Continue reading: Why is this
download flagged as malware?
http://ask-leo.com/C5609
Can I get WiFi from my ISP's DSL connection?
To broadcast your DSL wirelessly, you will need to add the right equipment to
your network.
Continue reading: Can I get
WiFi from my ISP's DSL connection?
http://ask-leo.com/C5610
Can I delete extra copies of MSXML or C++
Redistributables?
Redistributable files may look like they are not being used. But if you delete
them the results are often problematic.
Continue reading:
Can I delete extra copies of MSXML or C++ Redistributables?
http://ask-leo.com/C5611
Would simply writing a large file overwrite deleted
data?
Creating a large file and then deleting it overwrites anything on your
computer's free space: but that's still not enough to protect yourself when giving away a computer.
Continue reading:
Would simply writing a large file overwrite deleted data?
http://ask-leo.com/C5612
Why does my 14MB file not download in a second on my 14mbps
connection?
There are a lot of factors involved in downloading a file to your computer.
When adding it up, however, you need to know the difference between a bit and a
byte.
Continue reading:
Why does my 14MB file not download in a second on my 14mbps
connection?
http://ask-leo.com/C5613
My email program won't receive after I dismissed a malicious pop-up.
What do I do?
It's very likely that a pop-up got a toe-hold into your system and you'll need to
take some steps against possible lingering malware.
Continue reading:
My email program won't receive after I dismissed a malicious pop-up. What do I
do?
http://ask-leo.com/C5614
Could my mouse trackpad be causing my cursor to jump around the
screen?
A mouse jumping around, especially on a laptop, is often the touchpad
somehow being touched. There are a few other things to look for as well.
Continue reading:
Could my mouse trackpad be causing my cursor to jump around the
screen?
http://ask-leo.com/C5615
Is it safe to open email that's in my junk mail
folder?
There are two kinds of mail that can end up in your junk or spam folder. It's
really best not to look at the bad stuff!
Continue reading:
Is it safe to open email that's in my junk mail folder?
http://ask-leo.com/C5617
Are computer users getting smarter?
In general, people are becoming better informed, but what's happening is that
more and more people are using more and more technology.
Continue reading: Are computer users
getting smarter?
http://ask-leo.com/C5618
Why does my laptop run slower when it's not plugged
in?
Power settings in a laptop will be in the Control Panel and also in the BIOS.
Changing them requires checking both areas.
Continue reading:
Why does my laptop run slower when it's not plugged in?
http://ask-leo.com/C5619
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*** Last Issue's Articles
- Ask Leo! #373 - Setting up your home network, no signal, dropping laptops and more...
- How should I set up my home network?
- Can I have a file appear in more than one library or folder at the same time?
- If deleted files remain in the Recycle Bin has any disk space been freed?
- Why does my monitor show "No Signal" sometimes during boot?
- Can I swap how my C: and D: drives are used?
- Does Windows 7's uninstall have a problem? I can't uninstall AVG.
- Why does my computer keep asking for my password even though I type in the correct one?
- Can I leave a laptop running all the time?
- I dropped my laptop and my hard drive now seems flaky. Should I replace it?
- My headphones stopped working, what do I do?
- How do I set up access for my iPad or laptop if there's no WiFi where I'm visiting?
- Should I upgrade to Windows 8?
- Answercast #36 - Dropping laptops, leaving them running, upgrading, uninstalling, wrong passwords, libraries and more...
*** Word o' the Week
POTS is an acronym for Plain Old Telephone System.
With all of the other forms of communications and connections that are in existence today, the plain old telephone voice line, or "POTS line", has in many ways remained unchanged for decades.
Word o' the Week features a computer term or acronym taken from the Ask Leo! Glossary. If there's a word you're not sure of and would like to see defined, click here to let me know.
*** Thoughts and Comments
Just a reminder - if Kindle's not your thing, or you'd just prefer a different format I've made Maintaining Windows 7 - Backing Up available in PDF and epub formats as well. If you buy the Kindle version you'll find those in the registered book owners website bonus page, but you can also purchase them directly.
Check out Maintaining Windows 7 - Backing Up for more information.
(Already purchased the book and wondering how to register? Check the table of contents at the front of the book. There's a chapter near the end that has the link to the registration page.)
'till next week...
Leo A. Notenboom
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