-
Difference In Prices On A Freeview Box
Im swapping back to freeview from Telewest and after looking round your usual people, Argos Currys Etc plus Asda notice they can vary from £25 up to 60 odd! Does it necessarily mean that a cheaper one will have cheaper components ? I had originally a Digifusion type i bought from Argos for the caravan and might get another…
-
pop ups and favourites problem
hi Had my computer for years and no problems with pop ups but in the last few days am being driven mad by them every time i go on the internet. Another query is at the same time my favourites list has become alphabetical with some new additions that I dont seem to be able to delete (when I right click them the only option…
-
Wireless Router Firewall Settings
I was wondering since my Norton Anti Virus has just expired whether my wireless routers firewall settings were correct. Firewall Rules Outbound Services # - Default Enable - Yes Service Name - Any Action - ALLOW always LAN Users - Any WAN Servers - Any Log - Never Inbound Services # - Default Enable - Yes Service Name -…
-
Connecting Xbox 360 to TV
I might be getting a new HD TV (32PF5520D) It has the following ports: Number of scarts : 2 Ext 1 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB Ext 2 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, S video in Other connections : Antenna IEC75, DVI-I, Common Interface Front / Side connections : Audio in, CVBS in, Headphone out, S-Video in Audio…
-
Cheapest/Free mp3 downloads
Hi guys, Can anyone point me in the direction of a site to download free/cheap mp3 tunes. Just got a new laptop with a cd re-writer on it so want to give it a go..... Thanks Paul
-
Who owns your computer?
Here's an article that may make you stop and think about some of the stuff you run on your PC. http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/05/who_owns_your_c.html
-
DVD/ CD Burner needed
Hi Guys, I've just got new laptop with a DVD-RW i need some free software to burn/ copy dvds and cds can anybody recomend any? cheers
-
Counters web page free
Dose anyone know where I can get a free web page counter. All the searches I have done seem to have adds along with them. Is that the norm. Thx for looking. :confused:
-
Help with wireless network equipment
hi all, Sorry if this has been asked before. We currently have two desktop pcs in the house - mine and my brother's. They are both a couple of years old so I don't think they would be wireless enabled. We are paying seperately for internet access - I have broadband and my brother has still been on dial-up but wants to get…
-
New Laptop!
Hi, i will need a laptop to go to uni this summer! 1. What type of laptop are you looking for? (Desktop replacement, ultraportable etc) portable 2. What will be your uses for the laptop? (Net browsing, word processing, gaming, video editing etc) word etc , net, photos, dvds, 3. What is your total budget? £450 4. How…
-
New Camcorder Advice (need to copy old Hi8 also)
I am sure this info has been either on this forum or grabbit recently but I can't find it so hope someone can give me a hand. I am looking for a good value mini-DV Camcorder. Have seen a few but if anyone has any recommendations please say. However the main point is I have read I could use the new camcorder as a stage to…
-
Speed of a wireless connection
How do I find out the speed of a wireless connection? It says 54Mbps. Similarly, how do I find the speed of an Ethernet connection. It is a 100Mbps one, and that's what it says when I go on the tray icon of the two monitors. But is it running at that speed?
-
Laptop Processors!!!
im going to get a dell 1300 but dont know which processor to get, whether to get Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology with Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (1.6Ghz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533Mhz FSB). or Intel® Celeron® M Processor 380 (1.60 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB) what you think? thanks
-
Dell Dimension 3100 & Graphics Card
Rather hastily this morning I purchased a Dimension 3100 (D05316) online. I have now found out that PC is pretty much un-upgradeable. The only thing that worries me is the lack of adding a graphics card due to motherboard issues. I am wondering whether a PCI graphics card (not pci-e) will work ok e.g…
-
PC recycling help!
I want to recycle an old PC. Can someone tell me how to remove all personal details from it. I tried looking on dept. of environment sites and recycling sites but haven't come up with the answer. If anyone knows I'd be very grateful if you could explain in simple language! I am not an IT expert!
-
Simple DXF model of car (free downloads)?
Does anyone know where I can download for free a simple (ie without too many polygons) DXF of a 3D car. I've tried 3dcafe but they're all too big. Thanks in advance.
-
Intermittent sound problem
Bought new pc online a couple of months ago. Every so often a strange screeching sound starts up and I have to close the open windows ( not always all of them) to stop the noise. Any ideas what it could be anyone? It's not a huge issue but if it is a fault should I look to getting it sorted while it is under warranty. It…
-
Ipod - Help Please
Have bought a second-hand ipod for my daugher. A bargain as the previous owner had only had it for a few weeks and decided it didn't hold enough tunes so sold it for a fraction of its value. How do I delete his tunes - can't find anything in the instruction book. Any help would be appreciated as I'm not very good with…
-
External HHD For More than One Machine...
Hi I have a desktop and soon will have two laptops and I would like the best solution to an external HHD that I can back each of these up to. I have a router, so if an external HHD had a network capability I could use this - but most seem to be USB and therefore: a) Would pair with only one computer b) Would require that…
-
Loads of 'Undelivered mail return to sender' emails - assume Spam?, how to stop?
I have a spam filter with my ISP which usually works well, but for the last couple of weeks I have been getting lots (like about 50 a day) emails that are apparently returned as falied or undeliverable - but I haven't sent any messages to these addresses. Also they are using my .co.uk address, but with random letters for…
