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Anyone else's hotmail down?
As the title says - i know ive got new emails from MSN messenger but cant check them including some important ones :mad:
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Problems with wireless
I am having some problems with my wireless. I bought a Netgear router DG834G and installed it fine on my computer. However, I am unable to access it wirelessly. I have set up a network key & when I try to connect it says 'Limited or No connectivity'-does anyone know what I am doing wrong or how I can solve this? Many thanks
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USB 2.0 query
Hi all, Just back from holiday and still a bit fuzzy headed so I hope I am clear in my query. I bought an MP4 player while I was away (not a huge brand named one), but its usb connection appears to be 2.0 (hi speed). On my laptop, i do not appear to have hi speed usb ports. When I tried to sync music to the device, windows…
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Secure computer disposal?
Are there any companies out there that offer a free computer disposal service that is secure and will destroy all confidential info on the computer?
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Quoting in posts dilemma
I'd love to know how to do multiple quotes in a single post. I can quote someone and add my own bits but can't quite manage quoting say two or three quotes within the one post. Anyone care to educate me?
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Panda Internet Security 2008...Problem
As my ZoneAlarm subscription has expired (and the renewal seemed exhorbitant) I have purchased Panda Internet Security 2008, which comes with 3 Licences (which is ideal, as I want to protect 3 separate computers). It loaded ok, but blocks all internet access when turned on. I've had to switch it off to post this. I even…
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fsnet email problems
Is is anybody else unable to check there fsnet emails? I've tried logging in and it continually says email address unrecognised? MTIA
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Whats this on the end of my emails?
When I send an email, it looks like I'm adding a postcript on the end. The latest one reads " got a favourite clothes shop, bar or restuarant? Share your local knowledge with Backofmyhand.com" Now I've not written this though it looks like I have. How do I stop it, and what is it?
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Firewall Question
I am running Windows XP with the standard firewall. Is this up to the job, or should I install another? If I should install another, which one? Pref free!! If I do install another do I just disable the Windows version? Or should it be uninstalled (how)? Thanks all!:beer:
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Help - Plus website won't display on my laptop.
I can't work this out so please point me in the right direction. I have been experiencing difficulties with my broadband speed, so have been communicating with Plus, my provider. However, yesterday evening, after I tried to install another router to conduct speed tests (and couldn't so uninstalled it) - I find that any…
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To Norton or not to Norton
Can anyone help, I have read all other threads and don't see an answer to my question. I currently run AVG free edition & Sunbelt Kerio personal firewall. My husband is obsessed that Norton is best and 'these freebies are not as good'. Any advice???? My system does seem slow, I have upped memory to 512mb and it seemed fine…
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Media Centre PC
Thinking about buying a media centre PC so that we can get free HDTV. I have been advised by an 'expert' in our local PC shack that for about £500 I can buy a media PC with a freeview tuner that will give free to air HDTV. I will then also be able to connect 5.1 surround sound speakers, and download movies etc via bit…
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MSE forum question
I've looked all over the FAQs and cant find the answer: Before the new style site started a few weeks back, every time I opened a new forum on MSE it would open a new window. NOw it just overwrites the window I am in and its driving me nuts. I have read everything I can find and can't work out how to do it. Advice please.…
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Suggestions for extended sound recorder?
Hi, I want to record the lyrics for my songs but Sound Recorder only has a 1 minute recording time before you need to press record again to extend the time by another minute, but there's a delay before it starts recording again which just throws everything out of sync. Is there an extended version of Sound Recorder with…
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Thirty Day Challenge?
Just wondered if anyone here was doing the 'Thirty Day Challenge'? I have just started the training as it looks quite interesting. See here for more details www.thirtydaychallenge.com
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Buying a PC as cheaply as possible
Hi there If this subject is already covered i apologise, i'm on the computer late tonight and i really need some advice. I want to buy a new computer as i've moved house and away from the computer i was using. I have about 250 pounds to spare (maybe more if necessary). Someone has suggested Novatech to me and i will go…
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Computer Power Save Mode.
ok my computer shuts down sometimes, someitmes when iam surfing the internet, or sometimes when iam not even doing anything and i leave it for a sec and it shuts down. iam on a pc. the hard drive power light button thing turns yellow instead of green and my screen turns black, the screen power button turns yellow also.…
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How to remove 'SAMPLE' print on PDF Document?
Hi guys I have downloaded a sample exam paper from the Internet but it has 'SAMPLE' scrawled across every page (huge letters, diagonally, bottom to top) and I can't read some of the words in the questions. Is there a way to remove it? It's a PDF file so I have saved it to my computer but have no idea how to make changes to…
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Data Card/Modem
Im looking for a 3g/GRPS/GSM data card/usb data modem for my laptop so I can surf on the net when im away from home/wi-fi networks Any recommedations? [3g isnt important]
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HELP - Something's hijacked the pc (ultimate cleaner 2007?)
Hi guys, I have no idea how but I have some spyware or malware on my pc. My wallpaper has changed to red and says "your privacy is in danger" with a sort of 4 circle symbol (looks like a danger for nuclear waste) 3 shortcuts have appeared on the desktop called Error cleaner, privacy detector and spyware & Malware…
