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the best memory card for my digital camera?
Hi, I have a Canon Ixus 430, it only came with 16mb compact flash memory card so desperately need to get more memory! So I know I need a compact flash, but looked on pricerunner and there's like 3 different types of this. Also don't know which brand would be best what with all the discussion here about read/write speeds.…
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image mixer software anyone?
i know it's a longshot but i need a copy of imagemixer, my manual says v1.5 but i'm happy for an old version (can get a free o/l upgrade i think) i just need something to get the sony camcorder pics/video onto the pc. if there's another way of doing it please tell me fingers crossed there's a genius out there that can help…
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which camera ???
I would like to buy a digital video camera that is compact and able to use as a still.Some of the sony's look good but I am clueless. any advise please thankyou
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Hotmail problem
Can anyone help? I have just opened my Hotmail inbox and there are a few junk messages in amongst messages i actually want. When i go to click on the delete box for the junk messages (or indeed any message), the screen freezes and goes to Not Responding/Send error report. Have tried several times and keep getting this…
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factory settings - system restore
I am not very good with techie stuff - so need help in simple terms Bought our PC direct from factory and had to install everything - did this with no problems. Recently gained a virus which we couldn't remove but tried and now we have all sorts of problems - we therefore want to clear everything and start again - what is…
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power piont
hi guys and lasses my mate is doing a Presentation for work using power piont but he would like to add music is this possible ? and how to do it cheers all
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Quarantine vruses!!
I have a dozen of these in quarantine, please can I delete them? Thanks
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Checking Website 'Uptime'
Hi Does anyone know of a cheap / free tool that can run on a regular basis and check to see whether a website is experiencing uptime / downtime? i.e. you set it off to run every hour to check a URL / Domain. If it experiences problems then it sets off an alert... Thanks John B
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connection problem with broadband
I have had BT broadband for six months now and the only problem I have had is connecting when I turn on machine. I receive message that it could not connect to the remote computer. However,when I change theUSB cable to another socket I am connected O.K. Can anyone throw any Light on this(one person,ratherrudely,told me it…
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Wireless broadband for just £10 a month from Now.Com - Anyone used them?
Anyone heard of "Now.com"? http://www.mynow.co.uk/index.php Phone line is not used. You just have a receiver device that plugs into your computer. Starts with 256kb @ £10 then steps upto £18 for 1mb. YOu can get a free 1 month trial and also free setup & equipment price. 12 month contract or for a monthy contract pay £30…
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Lifespan on sandisk memory card
Hi Does anyone have any idea how much of a lifespan the memory cards in digital cameras have as I think mines is f****d shrewdal
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Best cheap HDTV LCD
I'm looking for a cheap HD LCD and wondered what the best was for under £600. Looking for a 32" ideally.
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laptop key loose
my daughters laptop has a loose key - it is insured - this has happened before and they mended it for me, should i phone and ask if they would do it again cos its insured or can i buy some special glue to do it myself? thanks
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Cookies
im not sure if i gave i this the right title im trying to look at pics on the web but in the top left corner there is a red cross is this to do with cookies, what do i do
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Network software to list applications?
Hi there. Ive been given a project to record which software is on what machine to monitor our license usage. This ranges from OS including windows server, win xp etc to geenral apps like office, sage and others. Is there a networking software which will list all programs (inc OS) being run on a networked machine..…
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Analogue cable tv set-top box
Are there any uses for the old style cable tv boxes? I've just been clearing out the storage and found one. It's a small black unit made by Scientific Atlanta. Seems a shame to just chuck it away. Thought there'd be some use for it... recycling etc.
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Wirless Question
I have a secured Wireless Network. On the network list there is another unsecured network, how near is this network liable to be? Next door or further? How can I find out who it is?
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Dell returns
Hope this is in the right section! Bought Inspiron1300 in mid january this year. opted for 90day collect and return service. A couple of weeks ago a "rip" from top to bottom appeared on the screen and is there permanently. I aasume it needs to be returned to Dell. For anyone who has dealt with Dell before i think i still…
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Dell Inspiron Laptop screen damaged
My dad has lifted his dell laptop up by the screen and there is now a big black patch i.e. I presume loads of dead pixels. Basically one half of the screen still works, but the other half is blank. Will he need to get the screen replaced? It's out of warranty and Dell have quoted £349 to fix it. Obviously he can get a new…
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Wont go into hibernation
Hi all you techies! Could you pls give advice on this? My computer was set to hibernate after 20 mins of inactivity, this was working but has now stopped. Have gone to control panel>power options to see if anything has changed, but no still the same. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas how to sort this out. Using XP with…
