Q: Why when I format a 40 GB hard drive I get only 32 GB volume?"
A: As implemented by Windows XP, FAT32 volume has a hard limit of 32 GB, even though it COULD support up to 4 terabytes. You will need to use a third-party partition program or the format utility in NTFS to create partitions that are larger than 32 GB in size.

Q: Is there a pop-up blocker that's free and works well?
A: I use Analogx's POW! It closes Windows by looking at the title, with wildcards possible.

Q: How do I actually LIMIT the amount of bandwidth I use?
A: Try NetLimiter, which costs $29.95 to register, but seems to do what it claims, and more.

Q: What does it mean when a game tells me that my video card is not supported?
A: Exactly what it says: it cannot run with your video card. Your video card does NOT fit the requirements. Better return the game or upgrade your video card.

Q: I am behind a router and I can't play Microsoft Games that uses DirectPlay. Is there a solution?
A: Try DXPort, which is a "PortMapper" for DirectPlay. DirectPlay does not allow port mapping unless you use DXPort. Your router also must handle port forwarding properly. See their example for details:

Puffinsoft's DXport

Q:What is Bluetooth? I heard it's some sort of wireless protocol. Can it access WiFi?
A: Bluetooth is a standard to connect peripherals without wires. For example, a phone can talk to a headset without wires. A PDA can talk to a printer without wires, and so on. The bandwidth is relatively low and range is limited to maybe 50 feet or so.

WiFi, which is essentially wireless Ethernet, is designed as a full-fledged network standard. Thus, it really has NOTHING to do with Bluetooth other than they are both wireless, and they both can be used by PC.

So to answer the original question, Bluetooth CANNOT access WiFi access points.

Q: Should I print my own photos with photo printer or let someone else do it? How much would it cost?
A: There are some online sites that offer VERY competitive prices. Here's a sample:

Ofoto: 29 cents each
Shutterfly: 25 cents each (prepaid, lot of 400)
Walmart : 24 cents each
xpphoto.com : 17 cents each

These sites are pretty much upload the pictures, and voila, you get the prints back in a few days in a mailed envelope. For this price, it's cheaper to let THEM print it, esp. if you have large quantities.

For one or two shots at home, use photo printer. For large archives, use the vendors above.

See our discussion on Gone Gold Forum: Photo Imaging/Printer Question

Q: I have multiple optical drives (CD/CD-RW/DVD) in my system. I was updating the firmware on one of them when I realized the updater wrote to the wrong device. Now the device seems to be dead and Windows doesn't see it. Now what do I do?
A: Try
MTKFLASH, as it seems to have rescued many drives from oblivion. However, it can be rather complicated to use. Advanced users only!

Q: I have a laptop with ATI Radeon Mobility video chipset. Can I use those Catalyst drivers I've been hearing about?
A: Unfortunately, no. Those are for desktop ONLY.

Q: I have an older ATI video card. Where would I find drivers for it instead of all these Catalyst drivers?
A: You would find the "legacy" drivers here
http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/legacy.html