Questions and Answers

Ask an Expert: Auto Shutdown and Power Management

Donna asks…

How do I change my computer’s auto shutdown settings?

I am using a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP. Whenever I’m idle (not using the mouse or any keys) for an hour my computer automatically shuts down. How can I change my computer’s settings so that it will remain More >

Matt NJ

Ask an Expert: POP3/Imap settings for Gmail and Yahoo

Helen asks… What is the POP3 server for incoming mail and the smtp server for outgoing mail for gmail? I have Windows Mail on my computer, and you have to use your existing e-mail account to use it. I need to set the POP3 and SMTP server for it. What are they? More >

Ask an Expert: Windows 7 Sims and Themes

Richard asks…

does the sims 3 original work on windows 7?

So I bought the original sims 3 and it won’t install into my laptop. I have a windows 7 and It won’t install ): So I’m trying EVERYTHING lol I bought this one –> http://firsthour.net/screenshots/sims-3/sims-3-cover.jpg

lol like omggg , I want to play More >

Ask an Expert: Windows Phone 7

George asks…

How Do I Update My iPAQ h5450 To Windows Mobile 6 or 7?

My OS for my IPAQ h5450 is Windows Mobile 2003. I would like to change the OS to WINDOWS MOBILE 6 or 7

Matt NJ answers:

Unfortunately, you cannot. The hardware required to run Windows Mobile 5/6 has higher requirements than More >

Ask an Expert: Vidoes and YouTube

Mark asks…

how can i download a video from youtube onto a usb?

Is there any way to download a video of yourtube onto a usb that a computer without internet should be able to open and be watched?

Matt NJ answers:

Yeah, you can use YouTube Downloader Suite, which can help you diwnload More >

Matt NJ

Ask an Expert: Windows Shutdown Command

William asks…

What command Prompt can make a windows computer shutdown at a time of day?

i know how to make it a countdown (shutdown -s -t 60) but how can i make it so i can input a time of day it shutdowns

Matt NJ answers:

check the below link

http://www.windows-commandline.com/2009/04/schedule-shutdown-from-command-line.html

Sharon asks…

How to More >

Ask an Expert: Windows Server 2008

Nancy asks…

What is the Difference between Windows Server 2003 and 2008?

Hi Iam working as Windows server 2003 Administrator and now My company is planning to migrate to Windows server 2008. Please if possible kindly let me know the differences and merits of Windows Server 2008.

Matt NJ answers:

1)2008 is combination of vista and windows 2003r2. More >

Matt NJ

Ask an Expert: Windows Mobile 7 Questions

Steven asks…

how to put windows mobile on any phone?

I want to have windows mobile on my intensity phone is this possible? if not can i put the real verison of windows 7 on my phone and if i did this i couldnt call people…..i can download windows mobile but all i need to know is how More >

Matt NJ

Ask an Expert: VMware Download

Joseph asks…

VMWARE Download?

Does anyone know if VM ware offers VM workstation for free?

Matt NJ answers:

workstation is not free. But it offers vmware player for free. It has all the features to use already built virtual machines.

Alternatively, you can use Virtual PC for free.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=04d26402-3199-48a3-afa2-2dc0b40a73b6&displaylang=en

John asks…

James asks…

How can you download More >
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Ask an Expert: windows 7 screenshots

Sandy asks…

How do you take screenshots in windows 7?

I have an hp pavilion laptop if that changes anything.. I wanna take pictures when i video chat with my friends

Matt NJ answers:

Start, All Programs, Accessories, Snipping Tool is new with Windows 7. Try it out.

Ken asks…

How do you take More >