I sometimes get URLs (website links) in my e-mail that aren't highlighted and I can't click. How can I get to the site?

I know our more experienced web users are maybe giggling to themselves at this point, but I tell ya, I get this question a lot. When you come across a link you can't click, copy & paste it into your web browser, then hit Enter . You should be zipped away to the site in question.

But..but...why do I get links I can't click in the first place?

In most cases it has more to do with your e-mail client (program) than the person who sent you the message. For example, AOL won't show a clickable link unless the link is written in HTML code. Older versions of some browsers won't show the link as clickable unless it starts with http://, and the list goes on.

To be sure of reaching your destination, use the above method. Copy the link and paste it into your web browser. No fuss, no muss!

~ Andrew

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Windows Calendar-Tips of the Day

If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of events to go to and people to see everyday. I used to keep a journal to manage all of my appointments, but now, I just use Windows Calendar! It’s really easy to get started and once you’ve got it going, you won’t want to stop. Let's check it out!

To start up Windows Calendar in Windows Vista, go to Start, All Programs. Then choose Windows Calendar.

Wow! As you can see, it has today’s date, an appointment book and even a to-do list (called Tasks). The first thing you’re going to want to do is schedule a new appointment. Let’s pretend for a moment that you're friends with the President and Vice President of the United States. The President calls to let you know he wants to see you at 1 p.m. on June 30, 2008. So, you whip out Windows Calendar, double click on the 1 p.m. option and enter the specifics in the Details box on the right. That's all you have to do!

Now, if you ever happen to double book yourself or you need to change the details for a specific appointment, simply right click on the date and choose what you need to do from the options shown. It's as easy as that!

Happy scheduling!

~ Brandon Zubek

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Computer Problem Hardware Problem

Q:
I started up my computer this morning and all of my icons were gone! What could have happened? How can I get them back? Please help!

A:

Oh my, what an unpleasant surprise! I can only imagine how lost you must feel. I mean, we all depend on our desktop icons to get us through the day, so it just seems impossible to live without them. And I'm talking about major icons like My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places and so on. Those are a few of the icons you probably use on a regular basis, so if they're not there, what are you supposed to do? Well, the best answer is, "Get them back!"

Now, there are a couple of different ways you may have lost your icons. They could have disappeared when you installed a certain program or even when you upgraded to a new operating system. Either way, you need them, so let's find them again! To enable those icons and more, right click on your desktop and choose Properties. Click on the Desktop tab and hit the Customize Desktop button. Next, under the General tab, check off any of the icons you want to appear on your desktop.

Once you do that, they will all be returned to your desktop in full view. You can choose from the icons of My Documents, My Computer, My Network Places and Internet Explorer. Now, on the other hand, you may want to take some of those icons off your desktop. If that's the case, just uncheck them and they will be out of your way. Easy enough, don't you think?!

~ Erin
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