Brazil Laptop: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

How do I access my friends computer to fix it

How do I access my friends computer to fix it?
I am in the usa and she is in Brazil and I want to fix her computer but I cant because I am not able to access her laptop from mine. need help I think I am missing steps...
Security - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
if you both are running windows you both can sign up with windows live. then you can use remote assist and access there computer to fix it
Answer 2 :
if you have windows just go on to their site and read about their remote desktop access. if you do both follow the steps u should be able to view her computer on your screen. -> click it http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx
Answer 3 :
Go to the MSN Web site (http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger) to download or enter your User Name and password to log in to your account. Open MSN Messenger by double clicking on the program in the system tray. View your list of friends and family and see if someone is online who can provide assistance. Contact an available person with an instant message to see if he or she can help you. Use MSN Messenger to Request Remote Assistance 1 Click the "Actions" link and then choose "Request Remote Assistance" from the menu. 2 View the list of available people from the "My Contacts" box that opens up. 3 Click on the name of the person you want to ask for remote assistance. 4 Click the "OK" button to send the request. 5 Wait for the other person to accept your request. 6 Click "Yes" to begin a chat session. This will allow you chat during the remote assistance session. 7 Explain your request in the chat session and click "Send" to send the message. Use MSN Messenger to Provide Remote Assistance 1 Open MSN Messenger on your computer. 2 Click "Accept" when you receive the remote assistance request. 3 Click the "Take Control" button to assume control of the remote computer after receiving the reason why the remote session is needed from the other person.
Answer 4 :
Remote Assistance is something you can use if you both have XP or later: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/intro.mspx Or you can use some kind of VNC software. I like the look of this one which you can get a plug in for: http://majorgeeks.com/UltraVNC_d4143.html Plug-in: http://majorgeeks.com/Remote_Access_Control_RAC_d6357.html There's a bunch of them, freeware, shareware, that you can find here: http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?id=2 The keyword to look for in any of them is the word "remote"
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Friday, August 21, 2009

How to have internet to my laptop everywhere I go with the same isp, is that possible and how provide that

How to have internet to my laptop everywhere I go with the same isp, is that possible and how provide that?
Suppose am Brazil amazon jungle, how can I get the internet without subscribing to a local isp. Can I benefit from a single satellite everywhere I go in the world?Does blackberry data plan provide worldwide access to the internet?
Computer Networking - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Well, it is possible with Turaya sattelite connection, but would be so expensive, u can make loca ISP hookup then VPN if u want to connect to workplace or so.......
Answer 2 :
You could buy a Mobile Broadband card through a cell phone company. you will get DSL anywhere you can get an AT&T or Sprint cell phone signal. It's not quite worldwide but it's a start
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Friday, August 14, 2009

What does it mean to claim a personal item w/ carry on while flying

What does it mean to claim a personal item w/ carry on while flying?
This summer I'm going to Brazil and I've never made a big trip like this before. I was wondering, when you have carry on luggage and you claim a personal item, what does that mean? What if I want to carry my laptop, camera, a couple CDs, all my expensive stuff, with me on my carry on? Is that allowed? What do I do?! Help...:(
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Carry everything expensive in your carry on..............hand carry your laptop and camera. That is allowed!!!!! But remember...no lotions or liquids in your carry on....
Answer 2 :
A personal item is something you can have in addition to your main carry on. If you carry on both, your carry on will have to be stored in the overhead compartment, and your personal item will have to fit under the seat in front of you. For this reason, the size limits of the personal item are usually smaller than for your main carry on. You will have to visit the website of the airline you are flying with to find out what their size restrictions are on personal items. A personal item could be a male or female purse, diaper bag, laptop, briefcase, camera bag, etc. I would put all of your expensive items that you won't be using during the flight in your main carry on that will be stowed in the overhead compartment, then put your laptop, CDs, etc. that you would like to use during flight in one bag to put under the seat in front of you. Many airlines will also allow you to carry on one more item, like a book, without it having to be in any bag. You need to visit your airline's website to see what their specifics are
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Friday, August 7, 2009

Can I connect my Laptop AC adaptor to an Argentinian outlet or it won't fit

Can I connect my Laptop AC adaptor to an Argentinian outlet or it won't fit?
I ask this because my laptop has an North American standard plug, and I need to use it when I am over Argentina... Do I need to buy an adaptor? I am currently in Brazil, and here's outlets accept North American plugs, as well as the Brazilian. Is this the case in Argentina?
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz. Argentina uses the European two prong and the Australian slanted plugs on most wall electrical outlets. http://www.allaboutar.com/travel_facts.htm
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