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PVR help needed please
Thinking of buying 9200 humax PVR but i have been told that it will not accept outside source (my ntl box) if so please advice how i can get around this problem or please advise how can this be done and what equipment will i need to purchase
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monitor flickering
i think my monitor just died on me - am using daughters laptop to post this....was surfing about and it began to flick on and off - ive tried to reboot and in safetime or whatever its called but it is still flickering......any advice? thanks
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M$ Screws Up A Critical Security Update
The latest set of security updates from Microsoft released last week contain a flaw in one of the updates that can cause Explorer to crash and PCs to freeze. This particularly affects computers with HP and Kerio Firewall software installed. See here and here. :cool: TOG
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Help needed to secure Belkin 54g wireless network
Please please please can someone explain to me in plain English how I can secure my wireless network. I've read the manual and im not understanding it at all, all this WAP and WEP and Hexidecimal stuff is so confusing. Is there anyone out there who is willing to guide me step by step to secure it? Millions of thanks in…
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Good web hosting company
I need domain name and website hosting service, does anyone recommend anyone for this. Pref best value for money. Thanks :beer:
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problem with cookies
I'm having problems with my cookies, I'm not sure what I've done, or deleted by mistake but at the moment I cannot sign in to Tesco and a couple of other sites that I use. One message I get is message from one site "Sorry, the system could not log you in as there was a problem setting a cookie on your computer" ....Using…
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GRISOFT Acquires Anti-malware Expert Ewido Networks
QUOTE "The acquisition of Ewido Networks is the first step in fulfilling our vision of easy to use comprehensive protection against all kinds of cyber threats," said Karel Obluk, CTO of GRISOFT. "In order to provide even broader protection to our customers in the shortest possible time frame, GRISOFT will continue to…
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What do I need to get
IN SIMPLE TERMS!! Please can someone tell me what I need to get if I want to put all my photos and emails etc some where they'll be safe if my computer has to be reformatted or something. Is it a memory stick thing? and whats the cheapest HELP!! We numptys must drive you techies mad LOL
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Where to save updates
Hi ho :wave: Just checked the website of my lappy and there are some downloads to update some of the drivers such as the audio, wireless ect. Where do I download them too in the comp and do I have to do anything to them after or will they just sort themselves out? :confused: Thanking you :kisses3:
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Thicko needs some assistance please
I am using an ancient Packard Bell with 98SE on Wanadoo dial up. Want to upgrade to broadband - nothing fancy, but puzzled re Ethernet connection. I can see the socket where the connection goes to the telphone link but nothing else. Is this one and the same or am I missing a vital part? Always thought that Ethernet ports…
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Replacing a graphics card
Hi, i need some more computer help please. I want to change my graphics card as it appears not to be working. Can I just go and buy any graphics card or do I have to get like for like. and any ideas where the best place to purchase one quickly is? Thank you L
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iPod video - battery and sound quality
I bought an ipod video from boots a couple of months back and I'm not very impressed with a) how long the battery lasts, and b) the sound quality. I see that iPod claims that the battery lasts up to 14hrs - now I'm not expecting 14hrs playback, but I've been listening for about 2hrs now from fully charged, and it doesn't…
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Where is it?
A while ago I read about a programme/software whatever you call it, that said if I bought it I could download music in the same way that limewire does, but from radio stations, which apparently is legal. If this is true and it's not illegal then I'd be interested but I can't find it! I tried typing alsorts into Google but…
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Fujitsu recovery disk amilio D series
Hi, I'm having difficulty locating the recovery disk for my laptop, I have had several problems with it i.e. constantly switicing of after 10-15 minutes of use although there does'nt appear to be a problem with the software as the same problem occured when use in safe mode the Fujitsu helpline staff wont help me unless I…
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Need a good printer for printing onto CD's
Hi, I wondered if anyone can recommend a good printer for printing directly onto CD's and DVD's. It would help if it produces high quality prints too. PC world recommended a canon IP5?? can't remeber if it was 200 or 300 or even 400 but I know epson are supposed to be good too - any help would be much appreciated. Thank…
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How do you make an icon
Anyone know how to make an icon. I've just written my first rather basic program for windose and by default I just an the standard exe icon - I;ve worked out how I can give it a different icon - but how do I make by own. ie are .ico files simply .bmp with another name? or can I use a graphics program to write them? etc
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Hidden columns in excel
Hi I hve hidden a column in excel and it won't unhide it through the formet, column bit, my dad has done the same? Any suggestions on how to show it! Carli x
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nokia D box
Hi,just wondering if anyone knows about this? I have been browsing on ebay and have seen these boxes for sale,does any one have any experiance with these? i would like to find out more about them and how they work. thanks in advance! :confused:
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Software Freezing PC
:o I know the first answer will be 'Ditch AOL', but I can't until my contract runs out. Now, I am using an old machine, and have been for a few months. My other PC has no sound (Can't get it back, tried everything!), but my main concern (Other than getting my CD Drive fixed!) is that everytime I install AOL, it gets to the…
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Wireless network, file sharing help please.
I have read the sticky at the top of this forum, but I can't find an answer so thought I could ask and then maybe you could add this answer to your sticky later. Sorry to be a pain, but I know all you kind souls just love to help out;) Ok, so now I am wireless, Laptop and PC both running off same router (BT Voyager 2091 if…
