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Can anyone help me choose some headphones, please
I've bought my OH this portable DVD player for his birthday and I want to buy some headphones to go with it. I know nothing about audio accessories so please bear with me. :o What brand/model would you recommend? Bose, I know, is well thought of but I'd rather not spend that much, if possible (cheapest Bose are £80, I…
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Keep losing Internet Connection.
Just after a bit of advice really... I am having serious trouble keeping my internet connection, i keep refreshing the web browser, repairing my connection in my internet options and still I struggle to keep my connection for very long. Story behind this is I was with AOL for 4 years, never had a connection problem, signed…
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New HP printer can't install software
I have bought a new all in one hp printer. Tried to install software but it tells me it cannot install it, dont have file USBStor on my computer. I have spent along time onto technical support( and also on the net) who have now told me they will send out another printer as it might be a problem with my usb port on the back…
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Internet explorer keeps chucking me out
Hi Peeps again, I have a problem with internet explorer, I sometimes use the the BBC radio 2 website to listen to past programmes i have missed. Up to about a month ago i could go the site and play these progs no problem. BUT, now when i go go into it, it will play the programme currently on air, but when i click on the…
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Problem printing vouchers ...
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? Everytime I try to print out a voucher eg. walkers brit trips, daysoutuk, the page just comes out as a load of writing, instead of how it appears on the screen. I have printed these out before with no problem and don't know what I have done differently to make it do this. Does anyone have…
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move desktop to another room
Would be grateful if someone could advise me,I want to move the pc to another room (not wireless) but cable for broadband is"nt long enough.Can you buy an extender or do I need to get Virgin media out to put in new box.
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Dont know what it is - but---
Had to have a new hard drive on my laptop-( son dropped it). It seemed Ok at first, but I kept getting a window telling me that I wasn't authorised to use this version of windows. I just clicked cancel and it disappeared. Today, my desktop picture was completely black, with just the descktop icons on. I reistalled my usual…
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How to Resize Digital Photo
Could someone please help - I need to resize a digital photo so that it is exactly 600x600 pixels. This is so that it can be uploaded onto the US Green Card Lottery website. I have only very basic knowledge of my camera (Canon) and am not sure if there is any free software to help or whether it requires more advanced…
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Microsoft 'Attachments Security Update for OS' Is this email + attachment genuine
I think I'm getting paranoid about emails with attachments as I've nearly opened a couple that contain viruses etc. I've just received a mail from Microsoft as noted above, with an attachment of 48KB. Is it real? Thanks * Sorry that should read: Security Update for OS Microsoft Windows
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Downloading problem
I like to download Sims2 objects and clothes etc., from free download sites, but whenever I get directed to Mediafire.com it causes my browser to shut. No problem anywhere else. Any ideas please.
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Outlook Express login oddity
OK - I know I can install other things which are probably smaller/faster/better/etc but I like OE. However, when I first launch OE I get asked for my password twice. I've got it set to check for new mail every 5 minutes and I'm on IMAP settings, but can't see any options which will cause this. Anyone any ideas? ::edit:: It…
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LCD TV Vs LCD TFT Monitor - pc gaming, watching videos
Hello, This is a kind of branch-off of my other thread A good value 22"+ monitor - gaming, watching videos And so, as the title suggests, which is better for hi-def gaming, watching high-def videos and value? I have heard some LCD TV's cut off part of the screen when connected to a PC and that refresh rates on them are…
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Can you play PS2 games on PS3
My son wants a PS3 but we are getting mixed answers as to whether he will be able to play PS2 games on it. He has loads of PS2 games that he still wants to play. I don't really want to have two consoles connected to one TV. Thanks in advance!
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What Wireless Router do i need
I have a pc but soon having a laptop aswell i am with talktalk with the phone and the pc,what wireless router do i need to get for these both,i know nothing about wireless routers so any info would be great Thanks Oh also how much and where would i buy one from the cheapest Thanks
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my computer is infected
I was stupid enough to open an attachment in an email and as soon as i did that my computer shut down and restarted. i now keep getting a msg saying my computer has been infected and windows detect spyware infection,plz help as I have no idea what to do? many thanks in advance.
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LCD Tvs.....its all confusing!
Hey! My mum and dad are on at me to buy a LCD tv. I don't really know much about nothing, they assume I do, but i dont. Anyway, My mum wants to spend just south of £500 and my dad wants a 37" tv. I have been looking around and around on the internet and keep hearing different things. We don't have any HD things, like dvds…
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Windows XP Playing Up!
The last two times I have started my PC, a small grey box appears and says something about Windows not being able to load my profile. It then loads up but with the basic desktop picture and none of my files or folders are there, it's almost like when you first load Windows. I have got back to normal by using system restore…
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OE Corrupted????
Somehow my OE email has become corrupted, is there a simple straightforward solution please?
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I can't sign in to msn.
As the title........... I get error message 81000306 When I troubleshoot every thing is ticked okay apart from key ports. I haven't altered or installed anything since I last used the computer on Friday. I'm using zone alarm firewall. Any suggestions? :confused:
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New PC - wireless ready
Am looking for a new PC for my parents and thought had got it worked out and was going to get an Acer. However it looks like they arent wireless ready - how much would it cost to get something to make it wireless ready etc. We have a wireless system in the house already by way of an orange livebox thanks
