I have Comcast/Xfinity for my email, how do I keep Microsoft Outlook from erasing my emails from Comcast when it downloads them into Outlook?
Open your Microsoft Outlook 2007
1.On the TOOLS menu, click ACCOUNT SETTINGS.
2.Under NAME, select the POP3 e-mail account that you want, and click CHANGE.
3.Click MORE SETTINGS.
4.Click ADVANCED TAB, under DELIVERY, select the LEAVE A COPY OF MESSAGES ON THE SERVER check box.
Why does every digital camera--even the one on my smartphone--insist on storing photographs in a folder called DCIM?
DCIM (for Digital Camera IMages) is the default directory structure for digital cameras--and having such a standard is very useful, It means that everyone, no matter what kind of camera, knows where the pictures are kept.
How did I end up with QuickTime on my PC, and do I need to keep it?
This media-playback software comes bundled with iTunes and installs along with it.
I have Microsoft Word installed on my PC. Why can't I open the .docx files my friend sent me?
If you use Word 2003 or an earlier version of the program, all you need is the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats.
Why do Adobe Reader and Java update so frequently? Do I have to allow it?
Most Adobe and Java patches are made to plug security holes, so you should update them--or use alternative software.
Does it matter whether I ‘Safely Remove' devices?
Absolutely: If you ignore Windows' requests to "Safely Remove" your storage media, you could end up with corrupted files, unreadable media, or both.
How can I determine whether an unknown Website is safe to visit?
Read our suggestions on figuring out whether a link is safe from malware or other threats before you click it.
Where did my downloaded files go? Why can't I find them?
Your browser chooses where downloads go, but you can control the process.