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Q&A: Where can I download a copy of Microsoft Word for free?

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openoffice-logoQuestion from Danita.:  I bought a used laptop from a friend a while back and it had a copy of Microsoft Word on it that he had downloaded from a website that offers programs for free.

The hard drive stopped working a few days ago and I had to have it replaced.

Can you give me the link to the page where I can download MS Word for free? The link my friend gave me doesn’t work and he’s stopped answering my messages.

Thanks for your help.

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Picture of the Day: “Wind Point Lighthouse”

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From photographer Don Burkett: Wisconsin’s beautiful Wind Point Lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses still in active use on the Great Lakes. It looks out over the northern edge of Racine Harbor. I hope you like this photo.

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Q&A: Why does Windows no longer ask me to confirm that I really want to delete a file?

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Question from Francine J.:  It used to be that when I tried to delete a file a message would pop up asking if I really wanted to delete it, but not anymore.

Now the file is just deleted immediately with no chance to change my mind.

I really need those confirmation messages because I’ve caught myself trying to delete the wrong file several times in the past.

Can you tell me how to get Windows to start asking me to confirm file deletions again? Thank you.

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Q&A: How can I make things easier to see on my iPhone?

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Question from Brenda:  Rick, I just bought an iPhone 7 because it was deeply discounted. I don’t really want or need the latest model.

When I was looking at the demo phone in the store I could read the screen ok.

But now when I look at mine I’m finding that I have to struggle to make out the text, and even some of the icons. I have more trouble reading the text though.

I know my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, but I guess it’s not too bad for a 74 year old.

Anyway, is there a way to make everything on the screen appear larger?

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