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What??????
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this "box" When I visit a web site with a picture or something similar, I get this box coming up, and I am unable to open the picture. "Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on this page. As a result the page may not display properly" Can anyone help please?…
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wireless card in computer? HOW
:confused: how and where do u put a wireless card into a computer?
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DVB-T tuner on lidl pc
Hi, We bought a pc from Lidl - it has been wonderful, so no complaints. I suddenly noticed on the empty box (duh) that it has a DVB-T digital and analogue tuner on it. We have a remote control - so obviously that is what that is for! So the question is - how do we receive tv signals? what do we do to get tv on the…
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Function keys on start up
Can anyone explain (or point me to a website) the different function keys during boot up of a system running Windows XP. I've spent a while on Google and haven't managed to find a site which clearly lists the functions of each F key on boot up. I know that F8 gets me to safe mode and I think F2 is setup but what about all…
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Firefox deleted my bookmarks!!
Booted up my PC this morning. Connected to the internet like I do everyday. Loaded up Firefox and WHAM! All my bookmarks have disappeared along with my browsing history. All the extensions are still intact but my search engines have gone too! :confused: Anyone seen this before and know how to sort it? Thanks!
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My Picrures - Default Filmstrip
Does anyone know how to view all files/photos in "My Pictures" in filmstrip format Any help would be much appreciated thanks.
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Capturing IP addresses visiting website
Hi Does anyone know how you can view or capture IP addresses that have visited your website? Many thanks Sue
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Ressurrect old laptops
I thought I'd share a tip that may be useful to someone. I had an old laptop (32mb ram 333Mhz) that because of the requirements of newer software was virtually unusable when running windows 98 I heard that some slimline versions of linux ran better on old machines and installed 'Damn Small Linix' to try it. DSL includes a…
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laptop newbie help
i have a home pc but with a wife and 3 kids who are getting more and more into computers im thinking of getting a laptop to give us all abit more access to the internet.although im quite competent on a normal pc im afraid i know nothing about laptops so hopefully you can help.Im on ntl broadband at the momment so do i need…
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My Own Wireless Network, through my Wi-Fi laptop
Hi ;) I've createed (or tried to) a wireless network from my Inspiron 6000, by going to the wireless set up wizard. However I can't find a way to find if this network is live or not and I can't view it when I look at the list of available networks (also from my laptop). I was just trying it out and didn't mean to set up a…
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No Sound On Internet
Hi, I am having problems with my sound, when surfing the net and trying to play games or to browse any site with sound, there is no sound. My speakers are ok because I can play cds and hear sound on other applications just not when on the internet. This has only been happening for the last two days. I wonder if any one…
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Windows xp, no longer auto playing cd rom`s
When I put a cd rom in the drive, it used to start automatcty, but no longer does this. I have put a disc in to clean it but this did not solve the problem. I now have to go into my computer and click on the disk icon to make it run, is this the right way to do it? Please advise- ps in lay man`s or womens terms as i am not…
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Advice Please on Laptops
Looking for a laptop and need some recomendations. Only really need it for (a)surfing the net from my hotel room (b) watching DVD's and (c) doing word processing, spreadsheets etc. Any recommendations?