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Question from Lauren: I have an older Dell desktop PC with Windows 10 on it (upgraded from Windows 7).
It has always worked well, but I’ve recently started having a bit of trouble with it.
Sometimes when I’m typing something the Start menu will pop up all on it’s own just like I clicked on the Start button or pressed the Windows key (neither of which is the case when this happens). [Read more…]
Question from Hannah: I know this is probably a stupid question, but I just can’t figure out how to do something that seems like it should be really simple.
I’m writing an important paper for my math class and I can’t figure out how to type the division sign in Microsoft Word.
I can type the signs for all the other math operations, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to type the division sign. It’s not on my keyboard!
If you can tell me how to do this I’ll be eternally grateful. Thanks in advance for your help! [Read more…]
By now you are probably quite familiar with the onscreen keyboard that pops up whenever you access a text box on your mobile device.
What most people don’t know however is recent versions of Microsoft Windows come with onscreen keyboards as well.
You might be wondering why you would ever want to use an onscreen keyboard when your PC already has a full-size physical keyboard.
Well, there are several situations in which an onscreen keyboard can come in handy. Here are a couple that arise fairly often : [Read more…]
Question from Anita L.: Hi Rick. I hope you can answer a computer question for me.
I’ve been using computers for over 30 years, but believe it or not I just bought my very first laptop. Yay me!!
Long story short, I love the laptop but absolutely hate the keyboard!
I know that I can buy a new USB keyboard and plug it in and it will work, but I have an old Cherry PS/2 style keyboard that I’ve had for many years. I’d really love to use that keyboard because I love the feel and sound of the mechanical keys.
The problem is my laptop doesn’t have a PS/2 keyboard connector. Is there any way I can make this keyboard work with my laptop? Some kind of adapter maybe?
Thanks for your help. Love your site by the way!!!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Belinda G.: Rick, I need your help bad, but please don’t think I’m crazy after you read this!
I was checking my email with my 17 month old on my lap when she started tapping the keyboard. All of a sudden the entire screen image rotated 90 degrees to the right and I can’t figure out how to get it back to normal.
Please help??? I’m tired of having to lay on my side to read the screen! By the way, it’s a Dell desktop computer with Windows 10.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]