well, I hate to say this, and I don't mean to sound TOO grumpy, butit's gonna be very hard to make suggestions when confronted with terms like "scan thingy" and when you don't know stuff like the NAME of your browser.

This technology is here, and it's a big part of our lives. We need to grasp a basic understanding or terms, locations, etc....or actually get someone to come in a set you up as close to a 'safe' setup as possible, and show you...hands on....what buttons to push and whot NOT to do. If you just plug in a computer and go, with no protective devices, it's only a matter of time until something does nasty things to it. It's sad that it has to be that way, but it's just like locking the doors of your car and holding your purse safely....

and as my Daddy used to say, "You ain't gonna learn this any younger" *wry grin*.....


do you know ANYONE who can take a look at the system locally and make suggestions?