That ripping sound is the old e-mail bag bursting at the seams. Let’s offer some solutions to various problems folks are having with their binary buddies.
Reader and Grumbles from the Keyboard owner Sue asks, “Is there a simple way to get Windows 7 to remember passwords and user ids?” To clarify, Windows 7 doesn’t remember usernames and passwords. Sue is referring to Internet Explorer remembering usernames and passwords to things like Facebook and other sites that require we log in. There are two areas to check if IE isn’t remembering usernames and passwords. Open Control Panel – Internet Options and under the General tab, verify that the box under Browsing History labeled Delete Browsing History on Exit isn’t checked. Then go to the tab labeled Content and under the section called AutoComplete click on the Settings Button. If we wish to use AutoComplete check the boxes for Address Bar, Usernames and Passwords on Forms and Ask me before saving passwords. Under these boxes is a button, Manage Passwords, where we can see the passwords that Internet Explorer has saved. We can also remove any passwords remembered here or click a button to remove all remembered passwords and usernames. These instructions are for IE9 – 10. IE8 for those still using Windows XP is very similar.
Column maven Dan scribes, “I notice on your website that you have written the book – Grumbles From The Keyboard. Rather than purchase it over the internet and mail it all the way to Canada, (Martha, it’s international!) would it be possible to pick up a copy locally in Punta Gorda?” There is a coffee shop in Punta Gorda called "The Bean on 41" that carries my book. They also have great coffee, sandwiches and pastries. 2705 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 575-1212.
Faithful column follower Jake pens, “I was trying to find a presentation on the city’s website. I was told it had been added, so I looked for it. I have the site saved as a favorite. I hit the favorite and the site came up, but no presentation. I told them about it and they said it was there. I pulled up the site and again, still no presentation. Then I refreshed the page and the presentation appeared. Interesting that my favorite pulled up an old version each time.” Internet Explorer and other browsers presume that we visit the same websites over and over. In order to make the page appear quickly, they store or “cache” a copy of the page on the hard drive which they display if we return to a particular webpage. Browsers then attempt to download any new content to the page. Sometimes it doesn’t get new content. Using “Refresh” (or pressing the F5 key) forces the browser to download all content from the website as if we had never been there before.
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to say, “Why don’t you learn how to use a computer?” than to give a copy of Grumbles From the Keyboard. Filled with tidbits, tips and tricks to make computer life easier. Also available for your Kindle. And don’t forget, with nothing but food on the tables for the next few months, try my cookbook for some old fashioned home cooking and one exciting story!
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Grumbles From The Keyboard: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love My Computer: Courtland Nederveld: 9781467985895: Books
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Epicuria: An Adventure That Really Cooks!: Court Nederveld: 9781456561734: Books