en-us 2008 Leo A. Notenboom and Puget Sound Software, LLC Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:49:01 -08:00 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:49:01 -08:00 720 http://img.askleomedia.com/altile144.jpg http://ask-leo.com 140 140 Tech Questions? Get Answers! Ask Leo! http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_computer_make_the_sound_of_a_door_slamming_from_time_to_time.html Unexpected sounds coming from your computer can be startling and disturbing. In many cases, however, there's a simple explanation. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:49:01 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/can_someone_im_iming_with_see_my_machine_or_hard_disk.html Instant messaging programs connect two machines, but typically not directly, and even then normal precautions prevent additional technical risk. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:05:30 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_uninstall_windows_live_messenger.html The location of the uninstaller has changed for Windows Live Messenger. I'll walk you through the steps to find it and uninstall messenger. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:09:10 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/does_installing_a_chat_program_pose_any_additional_risks.html Chat and IM programs allow communication to people all over the internet. They often also include file transfer ability, and that can pose a risk. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Tue, 20 May 2008 16:08:26 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/why_am_i_getting_instant_messages_from_people_i_dont_know.html IM users often deal with IM spam similar to email. At least one solution that's cumbersome in email works well in IM, and should be your default. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:36:24 -08:00 Technology