The iPhone has turned into one of the great all-time multipurpose devices and with the introduction of a 5-megapixel camera on the iPhone 4 that has significantly increased the usage of the iPhone as a mobile camera. However, a frequent question is how to download the photos from the iPhone onto a computer. Fortunately this is a relatively easy task. First, unlock the iPhone (if it is locked with a passcode) and then connect the iPhone to the computer. If you are using a Windows computer, go to “My Computer” and then double-click on “Apple iPhone” and you should be able to browse your photos and download them from the device. If you are using a Mac computer, open Preview and go to the “File” menu > “Import from Camera” and then follow the wizard to download the photos onto the computer.

Recently I upgraded to Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus and found that the spell check function in Outlook Express no longer works. Can you help restore this functionality? The computer is running Windows XP. (more…)

Some incoming emails and photos do not respond to the actions which I request. While some do work correctly others show the message “This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action” and “Create an association in the Folders option Control Panel”. I am having problems following this procedure so I would appreciate some assistance. The computer is running Windows XP. (more…)

A reader recently submitted a tip on how to keep widescreen LCD monitors free of dust when not in use. A pillowcase can often function as a perfect cover for LCD monitors. Cutting the pillowcase along one long horizontal end will allow it to slip over the top of the monitor, and for those who are proficient with a sewing machine could even sew the remaining open vertical end (traditionally where the pillow can be inserted) so that it fits neatly over the monitor with no unnecessary gaps. Just make sure that you turn the monitor off before placing the cover over the cooled down monitor otherwise the heat generated from the monitor could cause overheating or worse!

When I try to open some very old Word documents (made with Word 2.0) in Word 2003 on Windows XP a message appears saying “You are attempting to open a file that was created in an earlier version of Microsoft Office. This file type is blocked from opening in this version by your registry policy setting”. I could not find a way to change this policy setting or an explanation of the implications of these changes. Can you advise? (more…)