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More of Bill Husted's question-and-answer columns

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Mouse, keys out cold when screen freezes
Degauss monitor or shop for stylish flat-panel model
Read this it may help you get rid of 'read only'
TV viewers keep an eye on converter-box news
Unplug gadgets during storms
Focusing in on the cause of a distorted photo
It's better to turn off an idle laptop
Reset wireless router, then write down and save the password
Wrong date/time? Bad battery is likely the cause
On-or-off debate a stalemate, so you be the judge
Ubuntu works great, easy to install
Loud internal fans aren't always a sign of trouble
All-in-one machines are fine, but the maintenance is tricky
Have lots of photos? Use a Web page to share them
Why does new camera need PhotoShop?
Before reinstalling Windows, make sure you know the steps
You don't need a special HD antenna
If Windows XP is getting slow, consider a Mac
Conversion to digital generates reader buzz
AVG Free 7.5 anti-virus upgrade will also be free
Add more memory, clear adware on slow computer
Splits hurt quality of cable signal
No guarantee an indoor antenna will get a digital signal
For HDTVs, power protection depends on projection
Battery-rejecting camera a mystery readers may solve
There's no need to hack into your own machine
Be wary of tucked-away disk
Mounting flat-screen TV above fireplace a bad idea
Installing a flat-screen TV is not like hanging a picture
No permanent method to protect stored data
Avoid programs that 'fix' what isn't broken
Still leery of making a leap to jump drives
Is HDTV the same as digital TV?
Time can't erase all plasma TV burn-ins
Don't rely on fire safe to protect hard drives
DVD-RW lets you erase what you record
Will we have to switch to digital radio?
Neither Vista nor XP is perfect
How often, how much to back up your computer
A 'not here' reply is fine on the job, unwise at home
In laptops, Mac vs. PC difference is less clear-cut now
Free services are worth every penny
A router keeps your computer relatively safe
Moving data from XP to Vista should go well
To transfer data, research first
Backing up data is crucial when using restore disc
Net linkup not cause of 'fluttering' monitor
Ancient Apple floppy an unreadable riddle
Registry cleaners can leave you in a fix
Flickering monitor is ready to be retired
PCs reveal their weak spots quickly
It's not a bug, it's a feature
Don't be afraid to seek repair shop's references
Anti-virus programs usually don't get along
Spam to outbox might foil anti-virus program
Free anti-virus software available
Satellite ISPs reach everywhere
Power-saving options can be adjusted easily
Hand-me-down PC may be right for son
It's a mistake to type secrets using public Wi-Fi connection
Laptop hard drives can be erased - if you dare
Replacing entire computer often beats upgrading
Adding memory can rev up a PC
Sooner or later you'll get Vista, but don't rush
Printers can be shared on network
Several factors might cause computer slowness
Microsoft knows when your Windows is fake
Alternative to Office can be downloaded for free
Vista isn't worse than other big upgrades
AVG does a superb job in combating viruses
Software can convert old videotapes to DVDs
Rescuing hard drive can require lots of hard cash
Two anti-virus programs can harm performance
Mac users shouldn't get too cocky about viruses
It's better to get a laptop that has Vista installed
Digital cameras have no problems in airports
Let your laptop battery run down, then charge it
Using more than one spyware program is OK
Backup power a good idea for projection screen TVs
Hibernation mode OK on wireless networks
Pull the plug on DSL problems
Service contracts on PCs are a good bet -- for the seller
Not all devices, software play nicely with Vista
Wait a while before leaping to latest Microsoft browser
Battery backup a good idea for some types of HDTVs
Substandard HDTV signal calls for a better antenna
Spybot anti-virus program gets along fine with Norton
In a mass e-mailing, it's easy to hide addresses
Band saw not necessary to protect hard drive data
Slow computer can stem from numerous causes
A home computer can be password-protected
Don't despair if you need a part from a defunct firm
Some HDTVs can use a card that functions like a cable box
Internet Explorer 7 a pain to many, but relief is possible
Don't worry, Grisoft's virus fighter remains free
You're never really safe from lightning strikes
New version of free anti-virus software is on the way
Freebie or commercial, anti-virus software is vital
Purging old files better than using a cleaner

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