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what is a port scan intrusion
hello, i am using new laptop for first time, i have a little panda in icon panel (forgotname of the program) but every now and then it comes up saying that it has stopped a port scan intrusion. what is this and should i be worried? Thanks. :eek:
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DG834GT and WG111T Problems
I recently got the DG834GT/WG111T combo from Amazon on the special/misprice. I was initially very happy...until I setup the hardware. Was just wondering if anyone else has been suffering from problems. The main two for me are: 1) The WG111T seems to lock up my system, and I can't even Shut Down, it requires a soft reset.…
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what screen size for 19 inch Tft ?
I’ve bought a new 19inch TFT monitor and I want to know what settings people use, like what screen size do you have yours set to? Thanks
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Please recommend a DVD+/- burner?
Hi there, Could someone please recommend an internal DVD+/- rewriter? I feel slightly overawed by the choice and would greatly appreciate a personal recommendation. Many thanks in advance.
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Memory problems. How to define 64 or 128-bit technology ?
I have MS-6183 mainboard with 128 MB 100 MHz SDRAM. I decided to increase size of RAM and bought new 256 PC100 memory card from Viking components (PC10032x64CL3-88). But computer doesn't see this card at all. I tried different slots, it didn't help. Memory card is all right, I tried it with different PC and it worked all…
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What has OE done?!?
My email folders now have little "plus"s in boxes, giving me drop down lists of emails from a similar source/with a similar title. Or something :confused: I haven't asked/told it to - why has it done this, how has it done this, can I change it back? Please? :wall:
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voip phone problem
New USB voip phone OK with Skype but is not recognised by Voipbuster or X-Lite. It is stated to support Skype,SIP,H323 and MGCP. I keep revisiting the settings where the options don't seem very complicated ie I select 'usb phone' under 'sound devices' but the apparent simplicity has caused many lost hours on similar 'easy…
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what wireless router works best with HP iPAQ3715
Done a search here but couldn't find anything about best wireless router to work with a HP iPAQ3715 device. My PC runs on Windows XP, with a 2mb NTL cable modem attached. Obviously I need a cable modem enabled wireless router but which one works best with this set up, belkin/netgear/linksys/etc... Just want my PC and…
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Ntl Outlook Express Problem
Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account: 'POP.NTLWORLD.COM', Server: 'POP.NTLWORLD.COM', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): Yes, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F The connection to the server has failed.…
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DVD/HD Recorder, Help Needed!!
Hi, My VCR has recently broken and I have decided to buy some form of DVD recorder od HD recorder. I have seen the Philips HDRW720 DVD Recorder from Ebuyer, here , which also has an 80GB hard drive. I have NTL cable television, so would this be compatible with NTL? I have also seen just a Sony DVD/VCR combi recorder from…
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PC to PC connection
Hi all I remember the old days of serial to serial connection with a crossover cable but whats the best way these days? is there any such thing as a crossover USB cable? thanks
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Problems finding files on discs
Hi Have put music and other discs in both drives and can't find files on them. Even ones before that I have put a music disc into my computer before, it just doesn't show any files being on the disc, where once it did, this happens in both disc 'drawers', has anyone got an idea what the probnlem is and how i can fix it.…
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AOL line cable needed
I need a longer AOL line cable for my new modem. Any ideas where i can get one cheaply. Does it have to be done through AOL? Not sure if I can just get a phone lead extension and then plug it into the further end of that! Does that make sense!!!! I'm so not techie minded. Thanks
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Cable management/desk tidy
Hi Have the usual unruley mess on desk due to cables want put them under and feed through top like proper office deask any ideas where to buy theese desk fittings, tried local electrical suppliers no luck mitac
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X-box Live Setting Up - Help!!
Hi Can anybody give me some advice please? My son has bought an ethernet cable and is trying to get set up on x-box live. The cable is plugged into an ethernet port on the back of my pc (ntl broadband) and the other end is into the back of the x-box. He's having problems with a DNS error. We need to veryify the DNS Server…
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Saving attatchment.
When i receive an email with an attatchment and click on the attatchment file to save it , the window that pops up asking where i wish to save it always renames the file as "utf8" and does not keep the original file name,and if i try to save it i end up with an empty 1kb file. Any suggestions?
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not cheapest laptop - best laptop
I want a lightweight, wireless enabled, top spec machine for intensive business use (working 10 plus hours a day) . What's the current best one out there?
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Usb 2.0
Hi all, I'm very technical minded with computers, but this one is just killing me, and google doesnt hold many answers. I have a Compaq 6254EA. You know those stickers on the side that tells you the system spec - the ones that are stuck on in store. Well i have one of those on the side, telling me that I have USB 2.0. I…
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Ntl Netguard
HI everyone My subscription to Norton has expired and can`t afford to renew. Has anyone used Ntl Netguard is it any good? Thanks Suzanne
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Laptop died
The blue screen of death! Tried rebooting and it stayed on for a couple of minutes, managed to start it again and tried to restore to earlier point. Crashed during that, now comes up with 'no boot cd found' or something like that. Tries the windows repair from the cd but said there was a problem with hdd for the partition.…
