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TV aerial signal booster
Hi all This may be a silly question but i need a signal booster to go on my aerial in the loft-is it possible to get one that doesn't need to be plugged into the mains i.e. that runs off a longlife battery/batteries? And what sort of price should i be looking at for one (Mains reliant or not) they seem to range from about…
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Conecting my lap top to my plasma.
Hi guys . i`m trying to connect my lap top to my flat screen tv. When i`m booting up the pc i`m getting a signal but then as soon as the windows log on screen comes up all i get is the lap top screen and no signall to the flat screen tv. Any ideas guys ? Cheers in advance .
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Keep Being Logged Out
I keep being logged out of MSE if I stop using it for a couple of minutes. Is there anyway to stop this from happening? Thanks.
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Samsung D900 Soul
Does anyone know if it is possible to permanently turn off predictive text (they call it T9) on the above mobile? Have tried Google but they only say how to do it within each message that you type, rather than set T9 off as a default setting.
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External Hard Drive
Is anyone able to recommend a half decent (but not too expensive) External Hard Drive. I'll be using it for photos and music files. Thanks!
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Email via mobile
I have successfully configured my mobile so that I can send and receive emails via my bt yahoo account. All working fine even sent a photo to see if it was OK. My problem is that I have to fully type in every email address from scratch all the time! There does not appear to be an address book and if my yahoo list is there…
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Elonex One notebook PC
This I believe is cheapest laptop on the market around a £100 only just released and can only be purchased straight fom the manufacturer. Has anyone out managed to get one and would they recommend it. I have been trying find reviews but so far nothing has been produced except marketing info pre launch.
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SKY TV Installation Problems
Hi there, I was due to have sky installed today, when the engineers took a look at the property they said that because a couple of trees are in the way they can't get a signal. They want to send in a "high installation team" in. (I hope they aint been smokin the herb:p ) But they are still doubtful this will work. What do…
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Printer ink compatibles cartridges
I have a Brother MFC210c (All in One) Printer) but I find compatibles are not recognised. Brother say that you have to use their cartridges. Has anyone found a way round this as manufacturers charge 3/4 times the cost of a compatible.
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Bad Internet Connection-call Out For The It Gods!!
Hi all the clever IT gods out there!! Moved house in March, and apparently the connection for the phone and the internet is really poor. We tried Talk Talk for a week and we were lucky to gave 5mins connection before it went offline. Luckily Talk Talk do a trial period so we went charged for this. We have now only gota BT…
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Dedicated or Integrated graphics?
I'm looking to buy a 17" laptop and have narrowed it down to either the Dell Inspiron 1720 or the Dell Studio 17. Both are the same price (£399) and have the same spec with 2Gb memory and 120 gig disk and same processor, but the Inspiron has a dedicated graphics card whereas the Studio doesn't. I'm told that the Studio…
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how to connect pc to tv
hi i want to connect my pc to my tv but dont know if my pc or tv have the right sockets, i heard that i need to get an s-video cable but how do i know if there is an s-video socket on my pc or my tv pc is a custom built model and ther are some similar socket to where i have my speakers plugged in tv is a sony 37"…
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User Manual BT On-Air 2250 Phone
Can anyone help me with a pdf version BT used to have them online but it seems they've sold them off to pay for it sites. Am kicking myself that I never saved it or printed it out.
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Antivirus 2009 - am I cured?
My computer was attacked by antivirus 2009 two days ago. I used the advice of Browntoa in a recent thread by using Combifix and the Idiot's guide. The computer seems to be working ok (except email but that may be Virgin's fault) but I am nervous about using it for internet banking and other financial transactions in case…
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Can I upgrade my RAM?
Hi I have an HP computer which is running Windows XP, I've had it since new and I reckon its around 6 years old. I've now passed it on to my kids and they love gaming on it, but its a bit slow for some of their games and keeps crashing. looking at some of the games they have bought they are for more RAM than the machine…
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Rollercoaster tycoon 2
Hi, I hope someone can help me! I bought Rollercoaster tycoon 2 last night from asda I've put it in my laptop and loaded it on but when I click it to play on it, it will load then go off :( Gutted Any help appreciated Steph xx
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Help Wanted
Not sure if to put this here but desperate for some help for my son. He is at Solent Uni and needs to redo an assignment on computer maths, he says its like "Matrix" ? The person who teaches him this subject ais not very helpful and he is struggling, so I wondered if someone else who is doing this could help him or he said…
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This device will save you ££
I know it's an old hat, but how many of you leave the computer on overnight or maybe all day? This practice will cost you. Simple timer software (freeware) that will let you set the time for switching the computer off. Good for anyone who like to fall zzzzzz in front of the pc while EON/EDF/BG etc' sending it's long arms…
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Xbox live wireless connector..?
Does anyone know where I can buy one of these from that is cheaper that 54.99? It seems alot in my opinion and I really want to buy one for my boyfriends birthday. Thank You Vicky x
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Software for Apacer card reader
Hi, Does anyone know of some free software i can get for an Apacer 5 in 1 card reader. I just cant seem to get the card reader to recognise any memory card i insert into it.:confused: Any help would be greatley appreciated. Thanks in advance.
