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aldi 250gb hard drive
How can you tell if your computer is compatible, ie: i have been looking around my computer and mb system model vt78363 bios version 6.00 processor 1100mhz hdd 10g windows xp pro memory 128mb would the 250gb hdd be alright for my computer
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ads by gooooooogle help
ive got a banner called ads by google. I know there are HTML scripts out there which can stop these ads from appearing. Can some1 get me a script to block these thanks
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Help With Converter
Hi Im new to the boards so hopefully i have posted this in the right place well i want to buy my parents a 17" LCD tv , i know they would love to be able to take it caravaning with them which means it would need a converter of some kind to plug into there touring caravan which uses a car battery basically, can anyone tell…
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Basic questions about cordless (answer)phones
Sorry if I appear a really daft eejit, I've mastered the basics of mobile telephony but have never got to grips with cordless phones. However, at work we are expanding into the building next door, mostly for storage initially, and I'm thinking that the quickest and easiest way of putting a phone in there for the odd…
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Portable MP3 player
HI MSE I have just got a pocket MP3 player, i have downloaded a load of Mp3 files to it. It is 512mb is there any way i can download more on to it?. i have heard of WAV files but do not know anything about them, or is there any software to download that will do?
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Virgin Broadband set up
I'm using my old bt voyager modem to get my mum connected to Virgin BB do I have to change any modem settings to get it going ?? not having any luck connecting yet
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Dell Inspiron 9200 (N01925) - £1,059 or is it
looking around for a laptop & decided to look at Dell's offerings. The 9200 at £1,059 looked interesting so I decided to look further. The price then jumped to £1,333. Anyone care to tell me WTH is going on? http://!!!!!!.com/488h4 http://!!!!!!.com/54ed5
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Help please: probs with recent BB upgrade to 512k
I was offered a upgrade to 512k BB from 150K from Tiscali last week when I phoned to give notice of cancellation. I was told it would be effective within 24 to 48 hrs. I've noticed no difference in my speed being updated? I've beeing doing speed tests several times on a daily basis, by different test sites. All of them…
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transferring files
My grandaughter composes music on her pc. Someone in the house has done some damage to the computer, but noone will admit to it. Now she is unable to use it, The keyboard isn't recognised, neither is the mouse and the Go Back refuses to do what it is supposed to do. Is there any software or hardware that will allow her to…
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Wireless USB Adaptor Problem
I have an adaptec AWN-8020EU USB wireless adaptor for my computer, which I use generally to link up to my laptop (Netgear PCMCIA card). This is so that I can share my broadband connection. However, every so often (and sometimes more often than not >:() the wireless connection is dropped for no apparent reason, which then…
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what is decent spec computer nowadays
hi all, what is a decent spec nowadays? what spec should i get ie how much ram and processor? i use it for excel and word and internet and also games such as football magager also considering changing to broadband. thanks Paul
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DVD Re-Writer?
I just got a new Dell PC (thanks to the forums) and would like a DVD Re-Writer. I would like an external one and found a Samsung TS-E552U at http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=8145&GroupID=42 Does (anybody who knows of these things) anybody know of any reasons I shouldn't go for this one? I like the…
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Advice requested on buying a mini-disc
Dear All I wish to purchase a mini-disc player with a recordable facility. All I speak to suggest the MN-NH1 by Sony, which is priced at £220 at its lowest. Clearly this is a very popular model as Currys, Dixons, Comet and several others state they have sold out and Sony are not manufacturing anymore. The good thing about…
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Creative Muvo Mp3 Player problem
Anyone advise as to whether my Muvo mp3 player might be dead, or just needs (no idea what!)? Son plugged it into usb port on computer to put new mp3's onto it but tried to use the Window Media Player to transfer files instead of the supplied software. As soon as the transfer started he got some sort of error message but he…
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Problem sending email
I have a freeserve/wanadoo email address. Which works fine sending & receiving email when I use their pay per minute dial up number. The problem I have is when I use my new PC which has a broadband connection through Metronet. I can receive email but not send them, the following error message appears: The message could not…
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Need a new printer
My Epson has gone on the blink. I need a reliable cheap to run printer, mainly for black print, but we do print digi camera photos and need good quality colour as well. We've never been happy with the Epson (Stylus Photo 810). What are our options - we have a dell system and a separate scanner. What would we have to pay…
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INTERNET CONNECTION PROBLEM!
my mates comp seems to have a problem trying to connect to MS website, when he tries, the site seems to get hijacked, the page comes up "about blank" and then comes up with a search page which he has never seen before which then opens itself up. the page doesnt have a title! he has run, avg, spybot, adaware, hijakthis and…
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transferring desktop icons to pc
Thinking of buying new pc. How easy is it to transfer icons from desktop to new pc.
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Dell Outlet shop
Has anyone used the Dell outlet shop where refurbished PC's are sold on? http://www.dell.co.uk/net
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Free Microsoft Anti Spyware
Still in BETA testing but available as a download from here...... http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321CD7A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en Having run Adaware and Spybot before the Microsoft utility still found some malware hidden in my registry, it created a restore point and cleaned it…
