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upgrading memory?
Hello Our main computer is approx 4 years old and is only 254mb memory. It runs XP windows but I would like to upgrade the memory. I have read there are different types of memory. How would I find out from my computer which is the right type to get? And how much extra memory could I put in my computer? Many thanks
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I've got a virus..
Hey all, I've recently formatted my machine and was about to load AVS anti-virus but I've got a problem. Everytime I type the word 'virus' into a search engine my browser closes down. Both IE and Firefox. And when I do manage to think of a way to get the results I want, I then click the link and that closes all my…
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Help: Phone line stuck in the Laptop socket
Hi there, I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop about 4 months old now and I usr=e dialup internet over it. Today I accidently stumbled over the phone line which was connected to the laptop. After that although I didnt have any problem connecting to the net (thanx heavens for thet!!!:cool: ) but when I tried to take out the…
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New Desktop PC Help Wanted
Hi, my desktop has gone a bit kaput after 6 years and I'm looking to you guys for some advice on what I should get, been looking at a few today and I am on a limited budget, don't need anything all singing and dancing as I have access to a laptop too. These are the ones I have been looking at, could you tell me off if they…
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Help... I want to wireless enable my xbox 360
But i don't want to pay more than i have to i.e This. Is there a cheaper alternative? I hear the words 'wireless ethernet bridge' but not sure what that means, nor what is compatiable. I have a D-Link DSL-G604T Modem/router. Any advise would be appreciated.
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Video Rotation
I've just come back from holiday - I used my new Canon A610 Digital camera to take a few minutes of Video, as well as loads of still photos. However, for some of the video clips I turned the camera thru' 90 degrees to get a better view. Whilst rotating still photos is no problem, I've realised that there is no option for…
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Hitman Pro 2.5...???
Has anyone heard about the above.....been hearing good reviews about it......:confused:
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Printing
I have just replaced my printer with a new cartridge last week. I have noticed that sometimes when I print the lines are smudged. Will the eproblem be rectify if I clean the nozzle? Thanks
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Best laptop for under £800?
Hi, i just wondered if any deals stuck out to anyone for a laptop under £800 with at least 1 year warranty looking for at least 1024ram and 100gb harddrive and mid range graphics card thanks to any who helps!
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Deciding on a router...
Hey guys, I will soon be getting cable and i was just wondering which router you would recommend.. I would like the router to be able to cope with 6 computers using it and has to be wireless. I've got a shortlist of 3 routers and was wondering which you would recommend? BELKIN £50.81 F5D7231UK4 WIRELESS 108Mbps ROUTER…
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Replace battery in Tomtom Go - any DIY or mail order options?
There must be loads of people with a Tom Tom Go where the battery will soon reach the end of the 2 year rated life. I have been searching the Expansys forum for either a DIY recipe for doing this (as I am a litle bit handy with a soldering iron) or a mail order service in the UK. Tomtom themselves charge around 200 Euros.…
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Problem
When i go on the net its fine for about 45mins then everything slows down i close my browser and run cc cleaner startup browser again and its alot faster again! I have tried lowering amount od temperory internet files but makes know diffrence any ideas why this keeps happening
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dvd player with divx and usb
Can anyone recommend a dvd player that supports divx and also has a usb input that would let me play stuff off my external harddrive? I know they had one at Aldi a couple of weeks back for £29.99, but I had a look and there were none left. Is this able to do the job?: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114975
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PC won't boot up
I used my computer last night and everything seemed fine. I shut down to "stand by" mode but this morning everything was frozen. I shut down properly with the main power button but now cannot boot up at all. The computer starts off as normal (perhaps a bit slower than normal) but freezes halfway through loading up Windows…
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Why when i use the arrows to go back
the page is blank, it dose'nt happen all the time but it is frustrating.
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Help with Brother printer DCP120
I bought a Brother printer DCP120 and the paperfeed does not work. It just spews the paper out of the back. Any help welcome.
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Can I use PC as a big phone
Is it possible to use my PC as a big phone? I have a microphone installed and run my operating system in Windows XP professional. I'm connected to broadband. I've often wondered if I could just dial a phone number from my desk somehow and speak to the person I called using the Mic and hear them on the PCs speakers. Is that…
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USB TV CARD..help/recommend one?
We want to use our lap top as a tv for when we are away in our caravan, as it's leightweight, and can't face buying another tv! The van has one of those round saucer shaped arieal thingy's on the roof, called a status omin-directional areial, so we just need some sort of USB stick tv card things? Is that right? Can someone…
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Creating a Websites - What Software to Use and Where to Host it ?
Finally got around to managing my Digital photo collection and want to display it online, so MSE'rs how do i do it at minimal cost just a few simple questions to start with :- 1) What are the best software utilities for creating a website ?Photo Reduction, Website Building for e.g. 2) With so many places to host the site…
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hitmanpro ????
I noticed somebody posted this on the "freebies board" a couple of weeks ago. Have the tech experts got any views or opinions on it ? ................. To run a VERY thorough clean-up of your hardrive visit https://www.hitmanpro.nl It runs many anti-spyware/adware/virus etc programmes all in one go. Be warned, it takes a…
