Update, 12-23-10: I have no idea why this post keeps getting stuck in my rough draft folder on WP.com but it does – this is at least the third time I’ve republished it this year after it got stuck in there. Sorry for any inconvenience… I know, I know, I don’t do this anymore. But […]
Updated 11-24-16 to change recommended add-ons and browser tools to include McAfee’s Site Advisor instead of Web of Trust. Web of Trust is currently not available for use in most web browsers over data-selling and other issues that have recently come to light. This may come as a surprise, but you’re not staying safe by […]
The most frequent questions I get are: “How do I find, save, and import my AOL email and Address Book?” I think the reason I keep getting such questions – in spite of my Email FAQS – is that this blog has lacked (until now) a quick overview of all your options. I never needed […]
AOL Is LYING I’m not going to beat around the bush: AOL is run by liars, thieves and crooks. Take this lie slapped across a cancel page on aol.com: “If you cancel you will no longer have an Internet connection, live technical support or security software.” FACT: In the US, most of you will NOT […]
“Invasive AOL updates!” A young lady from Los Angeles emailed me this week asking, “Are you familiar with these invasive AOL updates? Can you help me???” I test AOL’s software for my blog, so the answer is, “Yes and yes”. One nearly fool-proof method to make AOL’s forced updates stop is to delete the stick.dll […]
AOL’s software and services, like email accounts, have been given away for free to AOL members in the US and the UK since August of 2006. This FAQ answers your questions about canceling payment of AOL, converting to a free AOL account, and removing AOL. Just click the links below to be brought to the […]
Last updated 1-31-10. This FAQ is for people having problems removing AOL. It is not a replacement for my how-to-uninstall AOL tutorials. Please see the tutorials if you missed them on your way in. You can leave a comment here or send me an email to get other questions answered or to offer up your […]
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