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Tip of the Week: Reviving Menus in Vista

Windows Vista (and other newer Microsoft programs) by default hide the traditional menu items, such as File, Edit, etc.

The quickest way to get them to appear temporarily in most Microsoft applications is the hit the Alt key once.

If you want to get it to be permanent in Vista at least, open any window (such as Computer, or Documents), click Organize and then click the Folder and Search Options. Select the View tab and place a check mark in the box next to Always Show Menus then click on OK.

Headwhack of the Week: Vista can't see XP system!

For households and businesses that have both Windows XP & Vista systems on the same network and want to be able to share resources and files, this problem is all too common.

There are many potential reasons including firewall programs, security settings and other third party interferences.

A very common cause of not being able to see Windows XP systems appear on the Network Map diagram on a Vista machine, is because the XP system lacks the LLTD Responder component. With the LLTD Responder, a computer running Windows XP can respond to other Windows Vista computers on the network that are attempting to create a network map.

To get this download directly from Microsoft, go here!

Geek Speak of the Week: Cybercondriac

Someone who spends their time searching medical websites for diseases they convince themselves they actually have...

Security: Russian Cybergangs Make the Web a Dangerous Place

Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos.

News: FCC chief proposes new Net neutrality rules

The ultra confusing "Net Neutrality" discussion has made it's way back into the halls of our tech challenged government circles again.

Any change to the current way that we consume Internet access could have a profound impact on users, consumers, Internet companies or anyone that uses the Internet on a regular basis...see what the latest 'brain droppings' from the FCC here.

News: How Internet surveillance snagged a suspected terrorist

The indictment of suspected terrorist Najibullah Zazi, who is charged with acquiring and preparing bombs similar to the ones deployed in the 2005 London subway attacks, rides substantially on Zazi's Internet surfing habits.

Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: LIVE, from CNN Center! 

Ken went on a field trip this week to finally meet all the great folks at CNN.com that make the weekly webcam segments possible and got to do this week's segment on the set with real cameras!  Here's the video version of this week's advice: Common Backup Mistakes!

Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com!  You can watch us live AT OUR NEW TIME every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30PM Pacific, 5:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.

Opinion:  How MicroCells Could End AT&T's iPhone Troubles  

You've heard us bag on AT&T's service on our iPhones and the causes are anyone's guess, but no matter how you slice it, things have got to improve for the hoards of iPhone users the only network that supports it at the moment.

Could MicroCells be the answer?

Weekly Advice Column: Common backup mistakes 

The 3 rules of computing are: BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP!  Many of you are now at least attempting to implement some form of backup, but if you don't really understand what's involved, you could be making one these common mistakes!

This Week's Show: "What's Next" from Demo Fall 2009

Whether you are a gadget head or a casual user of technology, the intrigue of 'what's next' in the tech world interests everyone.

One of the premier events for unveiling new technology products and services is a conference known in the industry as "DEMO".

Demo started in 1991 and has been the launching pad for many of today's hottest tech: Sun's Java language, the Palm Pilot, TiVo & Salesforce.com are just a few examples.

So what was shown at the Demo Fall 2009 conference that could be the next big thing for all of us?

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss what was launched at this years event that could just be the "Next Big Thing".

Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM-2:00PM (Pacific) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com  as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

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