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Why does my freeview box not work when it's raining?
Anyone know why my freeview box plays up when it's raining. The problem is with ITV / Channel 4 - the signal keeps breaking up - picture is fine one minute and the next "no signal". I have no such problems when the weather is dry!! I share an ariel with 3 other flats - is this part of the problem??
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Sony 110 DVD Camcorder.
Hi has anyone got a Sony 110 DVD Camcorder. I was under the impression it had built in memory as well as DVD and memory stick. If I am wrong which I think I am, can anyone recommend the best way for me to get started ie which DVD would be best to buy or which memory card to go for. Sorry for sounding daft but I am a bit…
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.bin file looping with .cpgz file on a Mac - arrgh!
My friend is trying to update his super-duper camera, and has been emailed a .bin file. When he expands it (using Stuffit expander or just by double-clicking), it creates a smaller .bin.cpgz file. Doing the same again turns it back into a .bin file! How can he get the "stuff" out of this file to use on the camera??? He's…
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BT YAHOO e-mail
This is probably very simple:confused: but its sending me loopy:o when sending an e-mail using BT Yahoo the "from " row shows my wife's maiden name, and then her email address, please how do we change her name to her new one. thanks for any help
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New Flat Screen Monitor - setting resolution
I've got a new Cibox 19'' wide aspect monitor. I know it has a top resolution of 1440 x 900 because I set it up with that when first connecting it. However this was done when the output display was defaulting to the 1:1.33 ratio initially. I can't remember what I did to widen the aspect ratio when it offered me the top…
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Dell laptop - replaced hardrive and reloaded xp - do I need drivers ?
the hardrive failed so I have replaced it and loaded xp from an xp disk with the licence key thats on the botton of the laptop its running xp ok, but I can't get an internet connection do I need to download drivers using another pc and install them on the dell ? no, I don't have a dell recovery pc ! thanks
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Unknown process
Ive got a process which is at 141,596k for memory usage, iv googled the name but it doesnt come up with anything, the process is pctcSvc.ex, im thinking of stopping it as its slowing the pc down, anyone got any advice
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USB not recognized for copying my photos
I have been having problems using my usb for months when uploading my photos to the computer. I think it happened when i went from dial up to broadband but not sure i didnt have a internal ethenet connection so my neighbour gave me one that plugs in. Anyway when i put my memory card in the usb comes up with usb device not…
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Which printer?
hello, I am looking at buying a new printer as mine has packed up... I went to Staples today and got chatting to a Sales Asst who suggested buying a all in one instead as these are apparently more cost-effective :confused: The ones they had in store which were in my price range (around £100 absolute max) were EPSON DX8400,…
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Photo printers
Are they worth the money? I'm thinking of getting a photo printer to print out a large number of my digital pics. However I see people like bonusprint do it for about 5-12p depending on number and size. Can I even print them this cheaply at home? Any opinions welcome...
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aol problems
suffering just installed new aol disc.9.0vr now i cant access my bank clydesdale. spoken to bank,and they say its an aol problem. anyone else got this.
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Trojan won't go away! Please help!
Today AVG anti virus ran a test and found a Trojan! It said it had healed it. I checked the virus vault, and it said two back up file copies were infected with: SHeur.BTKZ I deleted the entries from virus vault, ran CCleaner, then AVG anti-virus and nothing showed up. A few minutes ago (two hours later) it detected the…
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Sat Nav for the SatNavVirgin!?!?!
As the post suggests, i am virginal when it comes to satnavs....have never had one but am starting a job which will take me around cotswold villages and surrounding area o which i know nothing lol, so figure i may have to now give up my anti-satnav priniciples and get one!!! I have no clue about them (but am quite okay at…
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help with Philips Home Theatre system
Hi there, am looking to purchase a home theatre system and have been looking at Philips as there designs seem to be very modern...which is important to me as i want something that will look the part in my new home. I really have no idea about sound quality etc but dont want to end up buying junk.. I have been looking at…
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Scrolling down
HI Wondered if anyone knew how to solve this. Not an easy one to explain! When I try to scroll down any page instead of it scrolling normally it scrolls in waves and depending on how many scrolls of the wheel I do, it will keep on scrolling right off the bottom. So I have to guess how many scrolls to take me to the place I…
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Flexi Time Spreadsheet ?
My job provides me with flexible working hours which I manually try and keep track of as we don't use clock cards. I was wondering if anyone knew of an existing Excel spreadsheet which would allow me to keep a better tab on my working hours so that I am not losing time and getting paid for what I work. Thanks.
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Computer Beeping And Mouse Freezing-help Or Ideas Please
Hi,my computer has been beeping then the mouse freezes for a second or two,sometimes it freezes totally. I have AVG free edition,it has found a virus recently. Not very computer literate so any help explained simply! would be great. It is windows xp home. thanks a lot
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Eurosport
Hey guys, Does anyone know how if it is possible to get EUROSPORT via the freeview on my tv? Cheers
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Wireless problem after hard drive failure
Just replaced my desktop hard drive after failure and can't get wireless access for our laptop. The netgear router is working alright but the operating file has been lost from the HD. Can anyone tell me an easy way to restore the netgear file to the PC so that I can reset access options? Your (speedy) help will be much…
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white line?
hi a white line has appeared down the middle of my screen anyone have any idea what this is? and how to get rid of it? thanks in advance
