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Free eBook on wireless networking
Wireless Networking Basics There's a lot of advanced stuff in there aimed at developing corporate wireless networks but there's enough basic stuff for it to be worth the download. ;)
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CPU temperature question
Out of curiosity I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what my CPU temperature should be? I have an AMD athlon XP 2000MHz and according to PC Wizard it's running at 56 degrees, idle. (not sure how hot it gets on load). And my hard driver are idling at 39 and 36 degrees. Is this to hot? Thanks.
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Graphic Card advice
Hi all I have a Dell dimension 2400 with 512mb RAM and would like advice on what's the suitable card to upgrade with. I currently have an Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller and assume that it's an on-board variant. Not sure what slots I have in terms of it being a PCI or PCI-e. perhaps others who have a Dimension…
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MSN Messenger - Help needed
My sister has been having problems for the last week or so with her computer and in particular Messenger. She thinks she may have had a virus and was advised by PC World to take everything off and reinstall everything again. She did this but is still having problems. She can get to her hotmail to read her mail, but cannot…
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Help with Router network
I am in need of help. I have set up an OfficeConnect router to provide common internet access to a PC via an ethernet cable and a notebook via a wireless connection, both with the same SSID. I have shared folders on both PC and notebook and a printer on the PC also. I have tried various options of the home networking…
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Deleting Internet Explorer Search items
Hi Just a quick stupid question, on IE whenever i go into Google, or Msn or yahoo search or anything like that, as soon as i type in the first letter of what i want to search for i get a huge list of what ive previously searched for, which is a little annoying. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of it so i dont get that…
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Video hosting
Help Im after a place where I can host videos for downloading that I have made it needs to be dead easy to sort out too cos I'm really thick at stuff like that.
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Code for using sky remote with TV
Does anyone know the code (4 digits) for a Goodmans 42" plasma to program my skyplus remote for use with the TV - the goodmans code doesn't work and neither do a lot of the more popular ones. If anyone knows then this would be great as it would save me trying the 999 combinations :D I think its a GTV42P3 (if thats any…
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Anyone know of a ISP on a National No.?
Hi everyone, Asked my mobile provider (3 ... I know I know!!!!) who wanted a staggering £40 a month to provide 3G internet. If I had a national number I could probably use my free minutes (not 0845) any suggestions? Thanks
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FIREFOX, time to change
OK here we go is it time to change to FIREFOX as my web browser what are the pros and cons can someonw please give me the brief rundown cheers
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Sky Remote wont work with TV after changing batteries
Hi all, Every time i change the batteries in my sky remote, I am unable to get the remote to work with the tv again. It works fine with the Sky box, but I always have to ring Sky to type in a code to get it working with the TV again. After being kept on hold by Sky for an hour over the weekend I am hoping some clever…
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Email Addresses
Hello I am not particulary technically savvy, but I want to have my own personal email address that is not dependent on one particular ISP. I would also like to have one main identity and other available email address to minimise the risk of spam. I would appreciate feedback on the options available to me as a techie dunce…
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Windows Users! Nyxem Virus - Make sure you scan your PC for viruses!
Windows users, make sure you update your virus scanner and scan your computers for viruses before the 3rd February, otherwise you may run the risk of being infected by the deadly Nyxem-E virus triggering the loss of documents and files on your computer, including:* DMP - Oracle files * DOC - Word documents * MDB -…
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Problems FTP'ing
Watcha, I've been deligently working on website and now I want to get it up and running I find I can't FTP from my PC. I put a very basic version up a couple of weeks back from someone elses PC, but wanted to update the bits I've done recently. I've tried using the in built FTP tool in dreamweaver (times out) and also…
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Anyone else having these problems? (poss MBR errors, or AVG!)
Step by step of these problems: Father-in-Law phones me: "I'm not getting any icons on the screen, it's black". I get him to boot into Safe Mode and run an AVG scan. He tells me that it reports nothing other than it not being able to scan the MBR of the disk. Strange, I think, so I order him a second HD to clone his stuff…
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Yahoo Toolbar
How the heck can I get rid of the Yahoo toolbar at the top of my screen. I have tried unticking "Lock the Toolbars" before unticking the Yahoo toolbar and then ticking "Lock the Toobars" again, but every time I log off and then on again the toolbar is back.
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Surround sound..
Got a new TV last week but i wanna have speakers near the bed to get that "surround sound" Can someone point me in the direction of what i need to do or stuff...oh and will any speakers do or do i need to pay alot of money for some?
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What is the difference between screen wipes and baby wipes?
Is there a difference between screen wipes and baby wipes? I seem to be able to get check babywipes no bother - eg see quick grab it But screenwipes uhuh :confused: But is there a difference. I don't want to find that I just ruined a couple of grand worth of equipment by using babywipes for the sake of £2.99 Incidentally…
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tevion DVP 7012 portable dvd player
bought one today at aldi for £70. comes with free carry case and car straps. but biggest bonus for me was. i put in a divx dvd and it worked fine. i thought only shinco players played divx so i am well chuffed.
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13 in 1 media card
How do I use this, do I need any software, it seems to copy on my hard drive and I really want it to transfer the photos in my Olympus Camedia programme? Do I need any software as I see that the Corel photo album is only on 60 days trial and I really do not want to buy it. Thanks
