January 31, 2007
How can I tell if email I sent has been read by the recipient?
You want to know if somebody read the email.The quick and best answer is, there is no way to tell for sure if somebody has read your email.
The problem with this request is that not all systems `talk' to each other the same.Computers support many different styles of email and some support multiple email accounts.Often a person will have a hotmail or yahoo email account for playing around on the internet and then use another account for their personal email.At work, the Information Systems Team often has their own email infrastructure that isn't supported on home computers.Because of these differences, it is often hard to tell if an email has been received, opened or much less read.
However, there are several methods you can use to attempt to find out if a person has read your email.Most email programs have a delivery confirmation option that you can choose when sending an email.Without getting too specific with technical terms, not all programs support the same type of requests.So you can check the confirmation option, but the receivers email program may not support that mail feature.
January 30, 2007
How can I find out what program keeps popping up in my taskbar then disappearing?
When your computer is first starting many programs are initiated.When these programs start, they may take minutes or just seconds or a fraction of a second to pop up and get started.If this is the pop up then your probably don't have too much to be concerned about.However, you can still find a way to look at the pop up.Each case is different, but you should be able to find one technique that will fit your given situation.
The simplest technique would be to look in your start up folder and see what programs are starting up at this time.It may be very simple to figure out.You may be surprised how many programs are started at this point.
Continue reading "How can I find out what program keeps popping up in my taskbar then disappearing?"January 29, 2007
What is Skype and how do I use it?
What is Skype?
Skype is a peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network.This means you are able to transmit voice communications over the Internet.Skype works on all popular operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, Pocket PC and many Cell phones.It was founded in 2003 by a couple of entrepreneurs, Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis.The Skype Group has since been acquired by eBay as of October 2005.
Skype is a little piece of software that makes it easy, fun and cheap to communicate with people around the world.If both you and the person you are communicating with are on Skype, it's free. This includes chatting, voice and video conferencing.Skype generates revenue by offering features such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world.
Continue reading "What is Skype and how do I use it?"How do I install additional network protocols like ipx or netbeui?
TCP/IP, IPX, and NETBEUI are all protocols that you can run a network with.The World Wide Web internet communicates using the TCP/IP protocol.This means a computer must also use this protocol if it wants to communicate using the web.However, you can install and use IPX or NETBUEI on your personal network.The advantages of using IPX or NETBUEI are that they do not require all of the hardware that TCP/IP requires and they can be easier to set up.
If you are only using a few computers and printers on a small local area network, then IPX or NETBUEI may be the best protocol for you to use.You will have to evaluate your specific needs.