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THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005
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You're typing away on homework when it happens.
Nothing. Your computer just stops. It's frozen. It's happened to everyone. Before you give up, says Lapp Epp, information specialist at KU Information Technology Computer Repair, try these steps:
Close the program that's not responding. On a PC hold down the Control + Alt + Delete keys. On a MAC press the Apple + Option + Escape keys.
If a list of tasks pops up, look for the program that says "not responding" under the status list. Click on the program and press "end task". The program will close and your computer should work normally.
If nothing happens when you use the key combinations,
there is a full system freeze. Try turning off your computer.
If it doesn't shut down gracefully, hold down the power button for about seven seconds. If that doesn't work either, unplug the computer, wait a while, plug it back in and reboot.
You may lose unsaved changes in your work, so as a precaution, save often. Epp says these steps work nine times out of 10, but if your computer still acts strange when you turn it back on, take it in. It may be something more serious.
Fix a frozen computer
KU Computer Repair is located in the Computer Center, east of Robinson Center, at 1001 Sunnyside Avenue. You can reach the office at 864-0418.
Leigh Ann Foskey
Do it with decals
part 2
Whether you want to spruce up your wardrobe or make a statement, designing your own T-shirt can be a lot of fun. However, getting from the idea to the reality can be a hard thing to figure out. Instead of using iron-on letters (which will just fall off in the wash, anyway), try using T-shirt transfer paper. Available for less than $20 from companies such as Avery and Hewlett-Packard, the paper can be used in ink jet printers. Avery also includes a free download for its design software online at www.avery.com to help you create your design.
- Donovan Atkinson