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Which of these two laptops?
I have a choice (and a limited budget). I don't need my laptop for much, but it must be able to run Football Manager 2008 comfortably, basic surfing and watching DVDs. I've narrowed my laptop selection down to these two: The HP 530 (Dual Core):…
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Bluetooth headset for multiple devices (mobiles, PC etc)
I have a Jabra BT250 at the moment but I use it with two mobile phones, my PS3 and my PC. The problem is I have to re-pair it with each device when I want to use it which is getting quite tedious! So, I'm after a good headset that will pair with multiple devices and remember them all. Ideally it will also let you select…
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Recycling Old Printer Cartridges
Hi, I didn't know where else to post this, so please don't shout at me! I want to recycle my old Canon MP500 Printer Cartridges but can't find anywhere that will take them from people who are not big businesses. Can anyone tell me where I can send them so some charity will benefit or who will take them without a cost to me…
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Help Digital photo frame
we are thinking of getting one as a house present for christmas but not sure what size make or price. i have seen this two on boots.com any advice welcome thanks http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1089500&classificationid=1049994 or…
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notebook memory
hey guys i have a medion md98200 notebook running vista with 1gb of ram(2x512 removable).....i would like to either remove one of the 512mb and add a 1gb or if they arent mega expensive remove the 2x512 and add 2x1gb......i have removed the panel on the bottom of the laptop to access the ram and so as i know what to buy…
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Free Photo Editing Software?
Hi Guys, hope your all well.....! Does anyone know of any free to download, easy to use, but effective photo editing software. I only want it for minor alterations, red eye fixes, cropping, black & white etc... Any thoughts????? Thanks Maz:D
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parental control on msn
Does anyone know if I can put parental control on msn? I don't mind my son using it but he does little else and it's affecting his school work. I'd just like to restrict the time he has it open.
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WinRAR files?
I need to unzip rar files and have downloaded winrar but it is only the evaluation copy and runs out after 30 days, any one recommend a programme that will open these files for free? Thanks
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Quicken 2000 - help with backing up please?
I know it an old system, but I'm quite used to it! Now have a laptop and to back up it Quicken keeps asking for a floppy disc - which I don't have! Any tips on how to back it up, write the back up to a CD, and be able to restore it if necessary?
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DVDs onto ipod classic
Can you put dvds on to ipod classic? If so how? Dee xx
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Wireless access point in a school
Our main school building is built with classrooms round 4 sides with a central garden area. 3 sides of this rectangle shape are covered with 2 wireless access points attached to data points on the school network. However one side does not pick up the wireless signal and we would like this to do so. On that side we have one…
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deleted photos
have lost all photos off digital camera [someone touching what they shouldnt]need advice on undelete software for digi cameras, cheers
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Cant sign into Windows Messenger
:confused: This isn't a programme I have used in the past, but a freind has recently connected to the internet and messenger is the only way he'll send emails. I can get into normal msn, using my username/email and password, however when I try to get into the messenger bit, it won't let me. is there any troubleshooting I…
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FOUND OLD FILES-Can't open them
With the help of "live help" supplied by AOL I managed to follow the instructions to find some old files I had lost on my computer. It seems to have happened when I was using AOL9 and after reporting a problem to them I got a new disc for AOL9 VR. Now I have found these files I cannot open them. I thought I had kept a copy…
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VISTA - Chess Titans
Hi: I have Vista Premium on my desktop which includes the game Chess Titans which I love. However, I recently bought a Laptop with Vista Home Basic installed and didnt realise that the game wasn't included. Can anyone tell me whether its possible to copy the game from the desktop - would it be too big a programme for the…
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Use DVD Recorder with cable TV?
Hi, I hesitate to post this on a techie board...(go easy on me, folks!) We only recently got cable TV installed (Virgin Media) and now I'm thinking of buying a DVD recorder as the old VCR is on it's last legs. The Missus says I'm being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century at last!! Anyway, since we got…
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psp replacement service- it works
I don't know if its as a result of the forums going down but my search function isn't finding anything so i've had to do a new thread. Someone posted that if you phone sony and have a faulty psp they will replace it with a working refurbished model. I phoned today and i am getting a replacement tomorrow, refurbished but…
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iTunes track lists
I've just brought a cd (Never Forget: The Ultimate 90's Collection), but when I try to put it onto iTunes its says it doesn't have the track information. Is there anyway to get this info as its a 5 disc compilation with 100 tracks and I don't want to have to put this in manually!!
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speaker problem
Hi all I have advent laptop but cant hear any sound out of the speakers. The volume is up and I have gone to msinfo32 and sound it says the sound device is ok, but no sound any ideas ? thanks
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TOSHIBA 15VL63B fault
I have a TOSHIBA 15VL63B 15" LCD TV which i aquired for £10. There ia a fault on it. The tv fires up ok, but only stays on for 1min or so, then cuts out. Any advice on what the problem may be, or what if anything can be done to fix it? (Any adv on cost appreciated)