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help! pc and laptop
my daughter has decided she would like a laptop for xmas, all well and good, WHEN i find a bargain! the question is i have a pc already on dial up as i cannot get bb with ntl, would it be possible to connect 2 pc's to one phone line with dial up? is it really as easy as having a phone extension upstairs? thanks
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Help!!!!!!!
My computer freezes/locks up (very technical terms!!) everytime i try to enter a secure site - once its frozen i have to close down internet connection to use again - at present i cannot pay any bills, access my bank accounts or buy any items- can't even log on to ebay. Anyone any idea's on how to fix thanks
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componant comparison
Are there any componant comparison engines out there? i am looking to get the best price on a Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 10 NCQ 250GB SATA 16MB Cache HDD and GeIL 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 Value Dual Channel Kit. have done the major retailer comparisons like scan an overclockers but would like to know if anyone knows of another…
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Securus - Online and Offline Protection Software
I have found this software called Securus which offer software you can install on a Kid's PC to prevent (both online and offline in word docs etc.) unwanted things being accessed. See http://www.securus-software.com/products.htm and http://www.securus-software.com/SECURUS%20PC%20for%20Parents%20Datasheet.pdf for the specs.…
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Please Help i've been attacked by everything going
Hi im having some major problems i was on the net when my AVG anti virus went mad telling me trojans were coming from all sides and spyware in places i thought only dust could go. Afetr a long battle healing or removing the files i ran both my AVG and SPYBOT S&D they both found problem then fixed them or so i thought but…
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Can get rid of program!
Hi I downloaded a programme (txpath.exe) from a site whilst checking whether I could get Freeview and now I can't get rid of it. Every time I try to delete it I get a message saying it is in use by another person or program. It's no big deal but its blooming annoying. Anyone help me eradicate it!
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Best Buy Printer?
Can anyone recommend a printer where the ink etc doesn't cost an arm and a leg? There seem to be so many to pick from I don't know where to start with the research! I'm not bothered about printing out photos and will be printing mostly black and white with the odd colour pic. It's mostly for homework and hobbies. I know a…
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Can my UK xbox360 play US bought games?
Hi folks, I was just looking at the US amazon site and looked through the US xbox 360 titles. Some of them were around 50 dollars thats 30quid plus say a few pounds for postage. Seems a little cheaper but (a) will they work and (b) how much customs tax will I have to pay??? May not be worth my while, I dunno ... I just…
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Bluetooth mouse
I have a new laptop and I already have a rechargeable logitech mouse and keyboard. I have just tried connecting the mouse and it works great but obviously it has a long lead connecting the mouse via USB to the mouse. What are my options for being wireless? I have heard of bluetooth, would I need a bluetooth mouse and a…
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P2P Home Network
Hi Everyone, usually I give out techie advice but I'm desperate now!! Well, I have 2 systems linked up with a Crossover Cable. PC 1 has the Broadband Connection via USB. PC 2 connects via PC 1 - PC 1 has some proxy software on it for internet access (Since PC 2 is an older system!). So I can access the internet okay etc. I…
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Anti-virus software
My pc-cillin internet security 2005 expires in a couple of days. I bought another one pc-cillin internet 2004 on e-bay as I did not wish to purchase a download. I was told, the year does not matter, it's the license key that counts. Reading the instructions, I had to install previous anti-virus which is 2005 and install…
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Charging MP3 player
I have just bought a USB travel adaptor to charge my MP3 player, but sony does not support it unless it is its own brand. Am a bit concerned to use it now in case I dam ge the player. Bought the item from an e-bay seller in Hong Kong. Not sure what to do now, please advise. Thanks
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creating webpage
Hi I have built web page in dreamweaver, registered domain in 1&1, and registered hosting to jamroll. I have changed the settings in 1&1 to those of jamroll. I used the access details on the email from jamroll confiming my hosting account with jamroll. On dreamweaver - I put the control panel address for the host directory…
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what sort of digital camcorder do i go ro ? pls advice...fed up of looking around
can anyone or everyone pls advice me what sort of digital camcorder should i go for ? what confuses me is : - the resolution - pixels - mini-dv i dont know what all this means ? what i am looking for is : 1. A digital camcorder which should give output the same as any DVD film when watched on tv ? 2. a camcorder which will…
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Belkin F5D7632 Problems
Hi, I have bought a Belkin F5D7632 yesterday and I am having problems and cannot find an answer. Belkins support both online and by telephone is poor and have not managed to speak to a person yet. The router is connected to by base unit by ethernet cable. I use Virgin.net for my broadband. After surfing for a while some…
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how do you remone norton anti virus ?
my computer works fine but i cannot access any of my secure sites, ie bank credit cards etc. i can go on ebay but cannot pay for anything or go to my ebay.i am told its down to the norton anti virus that came with my computer when i bought it back in january this year. PC world have told me, so far, four different ways to…
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Netguard
Ntl are offering customers free Netguard, will it run on XP with Norton? Is it advisable to download it?
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Internet Frog.com - Speed Test WHOIS DNS Lookup Browser Info plus more...
I saw this site on BBC News 24 - I think the name of the programme was E-online, it was on a few Sundays ago. http://www.internetfrog.com/ They offer Speed Testing of your Internet Connection, WHOIS, DNS Lookup, IP Lookup, Browser Information, Blacklist Check, Network Tools plus more. Very, very useful!
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printer probs
could someone please help i am trying to print on my epson rx425 but it wont print black i put in a new one but it still wont print i reinstaled the software and still nothing please help
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Help needed in getting a new computer.
I currently use a packard Bell lap top which is over 4 years old using windows XP. It's very slow and I only really use it for typing letters on word and have broardband internet which is used for nothing more than doing my shopping and internet banking. The accountant wants me to start using sage instant accounts for our…
