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Archives for August 2004

Wireless headaches
I have just got a wireless adsl router and a usb network lan adapter. I have the router working but my second pc cant share the internet connection. says that there is a conflict on ics on the second pc. Please help
link up another pc to ntl broadband connection
I just got my daughter a new pc and thought it'd be really straightforward to connect to existing broadband connection.................then I spoke to NTL :-[ I'm completely confused and daughter is not impressed with having to wait :o Can any kind person help me with this please?
Own Website/Networking/Email/Freeview/Other Q's
Own Website Help please - Search engine listing/Web promo 1 and 1 server prob - am I alone? Website design help needed - frame won't work Free domain name- what's the catch? How do I find out who owns a .info domain name? More than one site with NTL? Website Finding out who owns a website Free auction script + hosting…
Internet Optimizer ? anything to worry about ?
For about a month now, there have been times when I clic to a site, that a page comes up, headed Internet Optimizer and I haven't thought anything about it. But, whilst surfing and landing on one site, a box came up and suggested that "they" had detected I'd become infected with Internet Optimizer, something that…
adding second hard drive
I have decided to add a second hard drive to my pc are there any tutorials or guides to doing this as i would like to keep my original hard drive as well. Thanks
Fix It! Buy It! Computer hardware
Fix It! - Hardware How do I upgrade my computer? Make your computer last longer before upgrading Connecting Sky, VCR & DVD to TV? Laptop won't come on How do I dispose of old PC? TFT flickering *How to clean laptop screen?* *Dead pixels on Aldi Medion 17"* * Full of info:-Hard drive needs cleaning up* *PC Fix it/Tune up…
HELP!!!! I've done too many links! HELP
I've just copied a load of links for a new thread on the techie board but when I've come to save them it says the message is too long. I tried copying half of it to a new thread but it only copies the words (not the link). Is there any way I can copy this or do I have to start deleting stuff? :P
Get my own web page
Now dont know much about this but i am on broadband with ntl and would like my own web page so i can do links to photos etc.... Havent got a clue how to do this so need it in simple terms. Thanks ;D
US Robotics router - Connecting up.
Help required, please. Have bought a US Robotics Wireless Router 8054. However, as I have an internal modem-adsl, have been told that I cannot use this. Would it work if I purchased an external adsl modem and connected up through the router? Can anyone help, please.
Re: Laptop-is this router ok?
I'm using the very same right now and I'm happy with it. Before deciding whether it's right for you though theres a few details to clarify though. Firstly are you using dial-up or broadband, if the latter are you on ADSL using a modem or broadband via a STB from a cable co for example, this could alter what features the…
Cameras, Webcams, Printers etc.
This is in two sections. (a) Buying equipment, specifications, cheapest buy etc., (b) Now you've bought it, why won't it work?! (a) Buying, specifications etc. Printing digital photos *Photo editing programme* *Disc required, digital camera* Links do not work below this line Printer that prints to CD Webcam - what features…
unknown dvd type
I have got some blank dvds but with no packaging. How can I tell if they are +r of -r?
Why are all these threads out of order?
is there any reason why all thses thread are out of order
Music/CD's/DVD's/ipod etc.
The following are links to questions that have been asked on this board re DVD's . Other questions re CD's, ipod, memory, sound, MP3, graphics cards etc can be seen if you scroll down. Videohelp is a useful link from bbb_uk for video/cd specifications etc. Reasonable £ CD RW & DVD RW? Cables needed for fitting DVD burner…
Computer Security-Free! & Viruses!
You don't need to pay to protect your computer. There are many free antivirus, firewall etc. downloads. You can also pay if you want extra features. These are not recommendations by this site so research your choice first. For maximum security you will need:- An antivirus- scans your computer for viruses and alerts you…
How Can I Convert PDF Files to Word Documents?
I have a job application form which has been sent to me as a PDF File. Is there any way that this can be converted to a Word Document so that I can type my application rather than hand-write it. As it's unlikely I will need to do this again, I am reluctant to buy software. Any advice would be appreciated.
New Board Guide - Fran
Fran has volunteered to tidy up in here (it's getting a mite messy). And is going to take on the role of Board Guide (the new name for Board Mods) Welcome and thanks fran. martin
It says Cookies Not Enabled - they are!
I've tried to join Judi's chat group on msn and when I try to log in with my .net password it say that I haven't got cookies enabled. I've enabled everything I can see on Mozilla and Internet Explorer but it still says they're not. Any ideas? ??? ::)
HELP!!Which Button Have I clicked
Hi all! I've obviously clicked on somewhere to REDUCE the size of the text, when I read these posts!! How do I get it back to readable size?? My arms aching, holding these binoculars, to check the posts!!!! VB
USB pen with XP
I got the free USB pen from PC magazine and have just got round to using it. It works fine on ME but I can't get drivers to instal on XP. The disk is supplied with drivers, but when I try to instal them, I get a message saying drivers are for Windows 98 only. According to instructions, it's supposed to work with XP. The…

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