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Broadband problems
Hi folks. I've got a problem, im connected to telewest 2mbit bb via a wireless usb connection. i can surf the net ok but when i download something i.e. an album the connection gets lost and i have to go downstairs to reset the router. then i can connect back to the net but then if i try to d/l something again then the…
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windows media player
hi everyone. i wonder if anyone can help me? i am having problems with my windows media player? for some reason when i am trying to go onto it a message comes up saying "an internal application error has occured" hope you can help me if possible? cheers nichere
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Memory Memory
Hi everybody. I wanted to add some ram to my pc so i could upgrade to windows xp ( i have windows me,........ stop laughing....) so i check with my motherboard manual for compatability and buy some online from e-bay but from crucial (if you know what i mean.) now ....currently on my pc i have 2 x128mb of sdram and have…
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How to set Security on Wireless Router
I have a Billion VoIP/802.11g ADSL2+ Firewall Router which I use in conjunction with Freedom2Surf. In easy 'Janet & John' terms how do I set the security so that I prevent unknown users from using my wireless LAN connection? I've got access to the router settings via IE but just can't work out where I make the…
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telewest broadband
does anyone know if telewest (blueyonder) have initial default usernames and passwords? just connected today and my old email address doesnt work and i have no idea what my new dets are in order to set up a new email account. forgot to add the email is going through OE6
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Getting list from iPod
Hi, I want to sell my iPod Video on eBay and am wondering if there is anyway I can get a list from my iPod, of what songs/albums are already on it, rather than me typing up 1000 or more odd names. Thanks, Ash
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Download Speed
After using an online internet speed tester here:- http://www.speedtest.net/ it gave me my results. I'm just wondering if there is anyway that I can tweak my internet settings to make my speed faster. Any help will be greatly appreciated. :confused:
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Plasma or LCD TV? Or normal widescreen one?
Our Philips telly is going on the blink again 2 years after we replaced it under the Sale of Goods Act when the original one went on the blink after the same time! Now that we've a telly for 4 years we're probably on dodgy ground to get the 2nd faulty one replaced. Especially as we're dealing with Comet! So we're going to…
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TVDrive - NTL's HDTV System - Someone please tell me more??
Can anybody point me to the right place to find out more NTL's HDTV service. Their website is completely C**P. There are no details about plans, prices, how to get it, if you can get, etc. Thanks All. S.
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psp access code plz help!!!!!!!
hi all i need a bit of help my son has a psp and plays a game called socom fireteam bravo to play online he needs a networking access code as he has a japanese psp he does'nt have the code is there anyone that can help me with this please i would be extremely grateful elayne
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HDD connection probs
i have recently bought a plasma, HDD recorder and installed cable telly. originally the plan was to just have HDD (with built in freeview) and connect to t.v and enjoy! but whilst moving home i took on cable tv via telewest. then the tv and HDD arrived. great i thought, i will be able to connect cable box to HDD and record…
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Help with XDA exec - charging
I hope this is the right place to ask...... I have an xda exec that won't hold a charge, I have it on charge all night then when I take it off charge it runs down in about half an hour! I bought a new battery from ebay and it does exactly the same thing! any ideas what to do anyone? (i also tried a new charger no…
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Just discovered Rocketdock its brilliant!
I found this in my latest edition of computeractive mag, on page 44 it tells you 'Run programs with an Apple Mac' style launcher. Its called Rocketdock, its free, I downloaded and installed it (did not need a restart either) and it is the best thing since sliced bread! It makes it so much easier to launch my documents and…
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Netvibes , what's it all about?
I saw and read on BBC's Click program a piece about Netvibes. I do not own a computer , I use the public library (free and it's not my problem if it breaks down!) What would be useful to me would be an internet bassed page or whatever to collect interesting things and to log into first before going onto email . google etc…
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Problem with Pc memory. Advice needed!
Hi, basically i purchased a new pc here. I then fitted it with 2 * 512 mb kingston ram and it was working pretty well. Since i have installed vista i felt i needed that bit extra so purchased 1gb ram so i could have 1.5gb ram as I only have two ram slots. This is the one I bought. Unfortunately when I installed it i got a…
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loads of funnies to upload to site
Hi , I've asked this before . I have loads of funnies (including video clips) sent to me by my Aussie friend and someone told me to upload them onto tube .com but when I went to this site it said I shouldn't upload anything that I didn't own the copyright to. I am totally confused. Please anyone is there an easy way to do…
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Ipod dock question
Hi - just brought a refurb apple 30gb video ipod for son at xmas which dock station (speakers etc) can I use for it??? :confused: many thanks
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Help! Where have my Favourites gone?
I downloaded an update at Microsoft (IE) and after the download finished, my favourites had disappeared. Any suggestions welcome. Panic over! I found them under Tools, then Toolbars. Sorry.
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Is my PC safe?
Hi all, I was reading Martins latest tips and have tried to gain some understanding of how to keep my PC safe(ish) and thought I would give details of what I have done just to see if it is ok or if there is more I should do. I am pretty confused by it all. :confused: On my PC I run the following: Zonealarm AVG Ad-Aware SE…
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Best virus scan / security suite
Hi, I am running XP professional and I have been using McAfee Security Suite up till now. However, I have just tried to download the new version and it has brought everything grinding to a halt. Also there is so much !!!!!! on there I don't need - like parental controls and CD backup etc. that I don't want to renew my…
