Its Never too Late to Love a Computer- By Abby Stokes

I'm still not sure how it all works and what everyone is talking about. But now I can send e-mail and open web sites. I never thought I would be able to do
either.
--Casi

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Q AND A

I keep getting offers to upgrade the existing software on my computer. When and why should I upgrade my software?

What is spam?

Should I leave my computer on or shut it down at the end of the day?

How long will I keep my new computer?

What should I do with my old computer?

Do I always need to type "www." before a web address?

What does http:// stand for?

I have trouble reading some of the text when I'm on the Internet. Can I increase the size of text on the web?

Why does my mouse arrow change to a hand when I'm on the Internet?

How do I get from the web site a link took me to back to the original web site I was on?

Sometimes when a web site is opening another smaller window opens on top of it. How do I get rid of that window?

What does "loading" mean?

Why does it take so long for some web sites to open?

What if a web site takes forever to open?

What does it mean when a web site "times out"?

What does it mean to reload a page?

What are the parts of my e-mail address?

How do I decide what to put in the "subject" area of an e-mail?

Why doesn't my Tab key work while I'm writing an e-mail?

Why doesn't my son use capital letters in his e-mails?

Do I need to include my e-mail address in an e-mail I send so they know where to reply?

Is there a directory where I can find someone's e-mail address?

How fast does an e-mail get sent?

I don't want to receive junk e-mail. How can I prevent it from clogging my inbox?

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