I need your help with a Facebook problem.

I need your help. A question has been sent to me that I can not find an answer to. I am not as knowledgeable about Facebook as some of you, so I am asking for your help with the following question:


" I was wondering if you could help me. I have several FB posts that I want to print out and my computer won't do it. It keeps telling me the printer is offline when it isn't, and it won't print any FB feeds. It prints fine from my documents. Do you know why it won't let me print from FB? "


My response was that I have only been able to print the whole profile page, but not individual posts.
I did this by right clicking on the profile page and then click on "Print" from the pop-up menu.

Does anyone know how to do what this person is asking?
Thanks for your help.

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Two subject line viruses to be aware of .

I just received an email from a friend, those of you that really know me may find it hard to believe I have friends, but I do. LOL.  There is some truth to this email, but I think a little more research would have probably been advised. Here is the email and at the end of it I attached my comments and the links to find info on the mentioned viruses:

"Just verified this with Snopes and it is REAL. Also went to "Truth or Fiction," its on their site also.
PLEASE INFORM EVERYONE you know !

1.) Emails with pictures of Osama Bin-Laden hanged are being sent and the moment that you open these emails your computer will crash and you will not be able to fix it!
If you get an e-mail along the lines of 'Osama Bin Laden Captured' or 'Osama Hanged', don't open the Attachment!!!!

This e-mail is being distributed through countries around the globe, but mainly in the US and Israel .
Be considerate & send this warning to whomever you know.

2.) You should be alert during the next few days:
Do not open any message with an attached file called 'Invitation' regardless of who sent it.
It is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which 'burns' the whole hard disk C of your computer!!!!

This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list, that is why you should send this E-mail to all your contacts.

It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive an e-mail called 'invitation', even though sent by a friend. Do not open it!!!
This is the worst virus announced by CNN, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.
This virus was discovered by McAfee May 1, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus..
This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disk, where other vital information is kept."

According to Snopes.com, the emails about 'Osama Bin Laden are going around and there is a POTENTIAL to get a virus. It also says that these emails have been going around since July 2004.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/osama.asp

As far as the second warning about the torch, Snopes says it is a Hoax. It started around the time of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/invitation.asp

Here is a link to the Truth or Fiction story which backs up the Snopes one.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/o/osama.htm

Both of these resources, Snopes.com & Truth or Fiction.com, are great tools, but you need to read the WHOLE story before you panic.

Hope this helps.

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10 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your PC

It's springtime, I think — the time of year to tackle the grime that's built up in our homes over the winter months. Unlike me, you may know all the tricks when it comes to scrubbing, polishing, and organizing your house. I do know what to do when it comes to your PC?  Clean-up your computer with these ten time-tested cleaning tricks, both for the inside and outside of your PC.


On the Outside

Tackle cleaning the outside of your PC by taking a look at these four main areas, below. (Remember, to be safe, turn off and unplug your computer before cleaning).

1. Your desktop - First and foremost, dust your desktop and workplace area. It's important to do this on a regular basis to keep grime from clogging the air vents behind your PC.

2. Your monitor - Use a soft cloth and monitor cleaning spray to remove buildup.
See link #1.

3. Your keyboard - Gently turn your keyboard upside down and let loose any dust, crumbs and grime that may have fallen between keys. Use a cotton swab or compressed air for additional cleanup between the keys.

4. Your mouse - Clean the top and bottom of your mouse with a soft cloth, and the inner components with a cotton swab. (Some PC pros recommend slightly dampening your cloth with rubbing alcohol for added cleanliness. If you go this route, be sure not to over-saturate and to thoroughly dry before replacing the mouse cover or components.)



On the Inside

Now that the outside of your PC has been cleaned-up, we'll continue to the inside to put a shine on the inner workings of your computer.

5. Update with the latest patches. Check the status of your operating system, security software, and all other applications that you use to ensure that you're up-to-date.

6. Get rid of spyware, malware and viruses. Spyware and malware are among the most common culprits of a slow running PC. Not only can malware put your privacy and security at risk, it can also sap your computer's processing power. Need this kind of protection? Try Malwarebytes to clean-up your PC.
Link #2

7. Out with old documents. After you're finished using files that contain sensitive information — such as tax preparation documents — permanently remove them from your PC with a digital file shredder, like Eraser.
This will clean your computer from old deleted files and folders that are stored on your drives and will ensure that your private information won't fall into the wrong hands. Link #3.

8. Tune the registry. Over time, your computer's registry, the database containing information about programs installed on your PC, can become bogged down with corrupt and unused data. You can increase your computer's speed and stability with a registry scanner and repair tool. Try Eusing to identify, clean, and correct these errors. Always back-up your registry before you make any changes. Link #4.

9. Wipe away surfing tracks. Do a quick sweep of your browser cookies, cache, and history. makes this cleanup task simple;  With  CCleaner you can erase the tracks left behind while surfing the Web on multiple browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera, with one easy click. Link #5.

10. Manage startup programs. Too many programs automatically running at startup can be a cause of PC slow-downs. Check to see which programs run automatically when you start your computer, and remove any unnecessary ones. You can do this easily, reducing the toll on your system, with  Autoruns.
The less programs that startup with your computer means a faster boot time and more efficient operation.

I recommend that before you preform any of the internal cleaning, that you set-up a system restore point first.

Setting up a restore point for XP: http://filext.com/faq/set_system_restore_point.php

Setting up a restore point for Vista or Windows 7:  http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/create-a-restore-point-for-windows-vistas-system-restore/

Hope these help
 
1.)  http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-clean-a-computer-monitor.htm
2.) http://www.malwarebytes.org/
3.) http://www.snapfiles.com/get/eraser.html
4.) http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm
5.) http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
6.) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

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