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new DVD writer isnt working
I have a Samsung SH-W162C TS10 drive. I put it in a few days ago and it runs DVDS perfectly well. However i have recently bought some re writable DVDS and whenever i put one in the drive turns to CD ROM on my computer and it wont let me open it to write files. The disc is a imation 4.7GB DVD +R the disc is blue if that…
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Dell keyboard
Hi Just got new Dell,anyone know why the pound sign does not work
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Need a PS2 any advce?
My ds has broken his ps2 (old version) by 1 breaking the draw mechanism whic i have fixed with a match and 2 by breaking the isb and eye toy ports. The drive is about to give up again so i though it would be best just to get a new one. Anyone have any ideas where the cheapest and most reliable place to get ine from is…
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TFT monitor just died - any fix ideas?
I have a Compaq TFT5000 monitor. It has always worked absolutely fine and has never given me any problems... until today! I turned the base unit on and the orange light started flashing fairly slowly on the monitor but nothing happened. I checked all the connections and tried various combinations of turning different bits…
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Laptop and IE probs.
:mad: I wonder if anyone can help me? Have received my new laptop from dell and set up the Netgear wireless router. Laptop recognises the wireless connection so I thought that I was home and dry! However I can access my BB silver from aol browser window but not from the Internet Explorer window, slow to download - never…
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Wireless Security
Hi I am getting this message while trying to use WPA for internet security. The wireless router is the Belkin F5d7633uk4A model. [I]Rekey Interval (seconds) : Raidus Server :0.0.0.0 Raidus Port : 1812 Raidus Key : Pre Shared Key (PSK) : WPA (with server) Advanced setting-wireless Protected. Access using a server to…
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Selling lapto, need advice
Hello ladies and gents am new to board and need some advice. i am planning on selling my laptop, however i have one major concern. i always do everything on line, including online banking, paying bills and buying stuff using my credit/debit cards. now, from what i understand i can never fully delete my personal info coz it…
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Windows Xp on Mac
Apple has released software that lets users run Microsoft's operating system on its computers that use Intel chips. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4880022.stm
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ipod software
my son tried to install just now and it can only be used on Win 2000 and XP- i still have ME is there a solution 2 the problem?
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Any Electronics Experts? I want an LCD display for my PC
I have a PC which just plays music and never has a monitor plugged in, it would be nice to add an LCD display to show what it's up to. I have seen this: http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2973.html ..for sale for £33 plus postage with a serial cable but wondered if it's cheaper to do-it-yourself? I have a soldering…
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wireless connection help pleeeeeeeeease
hello im not sure if anyone can help me but i need some help connecting up pc and laptop so i can have them both on the internet.ive got a laptop being delivered today and have bought a router (netgear dg834g) and usb adapter (netgear wpn111).im now trying to get me head round how i connect everything.im on ntl broadband…
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Printer that prints in white?
Are there any printers available that use white ink? This would be for printing onto acetate for OHP slides, modelmaking etc. I know ALPS used to do something but can't find much info on them at the moment.
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Microsoft Money
Hi Just bought ms money set up my accounts with the halifx but what i want to know is when i click update on line it takes me to my login page so i login but how do you update it to download your balance and transaction into ms money or do you have to do it manually?
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Acronis TrueImage
Good Morn All, Just wanted some info about TrueImage. I've been reading and am I right by saying you can backup using 2 methods 1) Backup whole partitions 2) Backup files/folders/registry Which is the best to use? My C: uses one 100% partition. 60Gb. Also, when it backs everything up it will create a backup file.....if the…
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External USB Hard Drive
Is it possible to use an external USB 2.0 Hard drive to be your primary hard drive.I've tried going into the bios and changing the boot up sequence but the computer seems to hang?????
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trying to view webcam over internet
I saw a site which has a webcam showing eagles nesting but i can't seem to access the picture, all i get is flashing colours and a blurred image of the eagle, what am i doing wrong. Is this normal or not? Any help?
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Q-be Charger?
I Have Just Been Bought A Q-be For My Birthday And Wondered If Anyone Knew Of A Way To Charge Them Other Than Through A Computer, As That When We Are On Holiday We Wont Have One, Thankyou In Advance.
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Poundland Printer Ink Cartridges
Have seen printer ink cartridges (compatable) in Poundland, Epsom etc. Didn't buy any but has anybody here done so? Do they do the job, or are they a waste of a £1 ?!! (Hope I'm ok posting this here. Tried 'Shop but Don't Drop' but no response yet)
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Have lost Outlook Express and Email Can You Help
I usually access emails through Outlook Express and just click on the icon and it brings up emails etc. I tried to do this yesterday and it comes up with the following: Outlook Express has encountered a problem a needs to close. We are sorry for any inconvenience. If you were in the middle of something, the information you…
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Does This Exist?
I want to transfer say 200-300 DVD's to a portable hardrive that can then be connected to any TV via a scart for example and viewed. Any such thing out there? :confused:
