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Can't find antivirus software
Bought myself a new computer. It has norton antivirus software which was disabled. I have not clicked on it to activate it. Used the following http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 to remove the norton software. It appears to work (i think). I disabled the windows xp firewall. I then…
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Notebook Help
Morning Hoping for some help on buying a computer. I am getting a v generous bonus from my work at the begining of Dec and was planning on buing a laptop/notebook. Have just had a look on the Dell website and they are doing at Inspiron 1501 for £498 with free shipping & free printer etc but the offer runs out today. Does…
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Sony Camera recall
Details HERE
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Advice Required on Importing Nintendo Wii from HongKong
Hi, I am thinking of importing a Nintendo Wii from HongKong (a friend of mine will visit HK soon), and as I have never imported anything before, I am not sure of the process. I have a few questions :) 1. Will a HongKong Wii work in UK directly or would it need a converter or something to work? 2. Will any game work on it…
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broadband activated - what now?
just got email from Virgin that my BB has been activated. all i want at the moment is to plug the router in the wall and use my laptop wirelessly as i dont want to set up my pc aswell yet. Gonna get the ADSL Netgear router, what's the basic setup procedure for this?? regards mac
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How to check McAfee is running?
I'm in the process of setting up a new Dell Desktop - it came with a free 3-year McAfee package pre-installed (the full version, not a 90 day trial). How do I confirm that the program is acually running? If I open it up it says it is; however my other computer (with Zonealarm) gives a visual indication without having to…
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PSP downloads
Hi I recently got a PSP, and now wish to try downloading some stuff, can anyone give me some guidance re where to get decent content, ive had a look online but dont want to sign up for a site only to find that they havnt got much. Thanks Paddy
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I Can't Use My HP PSC 2410 Printer Due to Error Message - Help!
Hi Everyone, A few weeks ago I got a colour cartridge from Tescos for this HP PSC 2410 and it worked fine so when my black ink ran out I did the same for that but the printer wouldn't accept it (kept saying it wasn't supported) so I just put the old empty one back in and it worked for a day but after that it just flashing…
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external media player hard drive ???
ok so i had a toshiba external usb hard drive that stoppped working for whatever reason, am in the process of getting all the data off it. seeing as i use it mainly for music video and photos and i need a new one, would i be better getting a media player hard drive that can also hook up to a tv as well as act as a standard…
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Best place to buy xbox controller and xbox dvd remote?
Hi there, After availing of the argos xbox offer I am in the lookout for an extra controller and also the dvd remote thingy that enables you to watch dvd on xbox. Anyone know a good place ot get them other than on ebay? thanks Joe
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System Interrupt Controller
Hi, I reformatted my PC a few days back and since then it's popped up when I switch on with the 'found new hardware', it says 'System Interrupt controller', I tell it to install automatically but it says it can't because there's no drivers. Device manager says - 'system interrupt controller' Device Type : Other devices…
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19" Lcd Tft
Hello peeps! Please can anyone recommend a 19" LCD for under the £140 mark? I've looked at the usual ebuyer and dabs websites; but wondered if anyone had a personal recommendation! Currently looking at this…
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Laptop? Value for money?
Been looking at laptops, & think I'm probs gonna buy this one this week. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0695504599.1164756908@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfaddjhjlflhjcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=387548&category_oid=-27751 Wot u guys reckon?? Value for money? Or is…
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CD Clock Radio is this any good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THOMSON-RR520U-Clock-Radio-Alarm-CD-Player-NEW_W0QQitemZ120057278870QQihZ002QQcategoryZ79643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wonder if you can help? I have been looking for a cd clock radio which is compact in size for my mother in laws kitchen for her pressie for Christmas. Does anyone know if Thomson is a…
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HELP HELP HELP please with dial up....
this may be a bit long winded so I apologise in advance... Toucan is provider..to connect to i/net it keeps saying - pick up handset and dial, press ok immediately after dialling, then replace handset 147008456887579, then up comes ok and cancel, press ok, says opening port, then up comes error 638, then request timed out,…
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Help with converting mpeg to DVD file for burning
Hello I have just recorded onto my hard drive a programm shown on the tv it is in mpeg video format and is 1.97 GB it lasts an hour...now i don't understand the different formats at all, and was wondering if a straight rip on to a dvd+R via my computer dvd-rewriter would play in a normal dvd player or do I have to convert…
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TV / aerial / co-ax / scart problem !!!
I hope you can help. I have four TV’s in the house running off the same aerial/sky. I have always used a splitter with a booster off the main set and it has worked well. I was able to play videos in the living room which could be watched in the bedrooms. Since buying a new DVD-VHS recorder, I can still watch all channels…
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Video capture with audio...
from a webcam, is this possible? Got a new webcam but though the mic (external) is operational, no sound. Is the only option to get all creative with 'Movie Maker'?
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PC and television
There are a number of websites offering TV on PCs, with thousands of stations or channels, usually for a one-off payment; some are probably scams, but are there any genuine ones out there? Is it possible to watch worldwide television on a PC or laptop?
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Help with TFT monitor please
Hi, can anyone tell me if this is a good monitor and price (certainly seems cheap to me) http://www.spotonuk.com/info~Itemcd~1101044~Frm~S.htm It is a Hanns-G HU196D 19" Black Silver LCD TFT Multimedia Screen for £117 plus delivery. Also does anyone have experience of this retailer, please! All I want it for is to save…
