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DVD Player connection
:confused: Just bought a new dvd player and have a problem connecting it to our tv. Using a scart lead, I've connected everything up. When I switch the tv on, the dvd player takes over and I get the DVD loading picture on av1 instead of the tv picture on channel 1. If I turn the dvd player off, I lose the tv picture and…
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MP3 converter
I have some wma tracks that I want to convert to MP3s. I use Cheetah converter that usually does the trick. However, it won't work with a couple tracks. It tells me to download some additional software (which I do, but doesn't do anything after install - it just prompts me to do the same again). Anyone know of another free…
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Problems....help please.
1)Every now and then for the past few weeks we have had a Norton pop up appear, even though we have never had Norton. We had McAfee for a few years and now use Avast. 2) My computer has decided to stop remembering the time and date set up so is going back to 0;00 every time you switch it on. Twice we have had a black…
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USB & Firewire
Hi Folks What's the difference between USB and Firewire connections ? I know I've got USB connections, how do I go about finding if I've got firewire ones ? Many thanks
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Problems with page not refreshing.
Can anyone help. when I am on monesavingexpert.com forum the pages never refresh. the date always say that it is from today but the page is from a week ago. this has been happening for a while. Has anyone any ideas what is wrong with my computer or what I can do to fix it??????? :confused:
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PS3 Help with wireless
Hi I need to increase the the signal from my wireless conection I'm currently running at 37% I have broadband from Virgin. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this. I can't use an ethernet cable because the wireless router is upstairs and the PS3 is downstairs. Any help would be much appreciated.
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why cant i go on msn anymore?
each time i try to go on msn i keep getting this message ...... service failed unable to connect with this error code84cb000a what does it mean?
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internet buying
i have been informed today by sony that a warranty starts on their products from the time you place the order online and not date of receipt is this right
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Selling Internet Domains?
I am looking to off load some domain names i have got and wondered where the best place is to get rid of these, bought these a while back and now just want to get these off my hands? Any help appreciated?
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Power issue perhaps?
I've just got a second hand Dell Dimension 1100 form my Aunt, it was working fine at her house. Brought it home and got it out to give it a hoover out (full of dust) and get rid of the junk on it. However when we got it hooked up, switched it on and the lights came on and fans kicked in however no signal was being received…
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Wireless router query !
I've got a dynamode wireless router which works fine, it's got the red yellow and green lights but it still seems to work when the router is not switched on am i missing something ?
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Open office and automatic saving
Hi I'm printing a load of documents [seperately] and when I click on the print button it always asks me to save the document [which I saved anyway] but it wont print. I tried again and again it is asking me to save. I've tried lookign in the help section of O.O but im at a loss. Does anyone know? please before I pull my…
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Webhosting help for small business.
Hi all who can help, My mum and me are setting up a small business and we need a website setting up and we plan to do it through webhosting as we are skint, so we need a good host with website design, but our website is only for info not for selling, we are setting up a pet business. Please, please, please can someone show…
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Replacement JVC camcorder battery woes
Hi all, I bought one of these 'vf823" replacement batteries for my MG330 camcorder. It's the type with the little wire and socket on the back. Thing is, it won't charge. The picture in the (poor) instructions simply shows a power supply (presumably the standard JVC one) plugged in the socket and the yellow charging light…
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Please help! Had Defender virus warning - Now desktop icons have vanished!
Hi guys, I've searched but can't find an answer to this one. Last night I was searching for an events supplies company (for a charity) and I clicked on a link. I left the room briefly and when I returned there was a Windows Defender box stating that a virus had been detected, asking did I want to fix it. There was also a…
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Taskbar sizing problem. No System Restore Point. XP SP3 problem?
I have a Dell laptop running Windows XP, now with System Pack 3. I like my taskbar to look like this: I don't want or need it to be any taller. For years it has stayed like that. For the last few months, possibly related to SP3 being installed, it randomly and occasionally decides to double in size to this: This is wasting…
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AVI to MPEG Convertor
I have a couple of avi video files which I need to convert to mpeg so I can play on a DVD player. I had used copytoDVD before with the convertor part but trial has run out, should I buy it for £14.99 or is there some free software I could download and use. Any advise would be much appreciated.
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sky for £25 a month
i phoned sky to reduce my package to save money i currently have everything apart from sports, and have the internet with them aswell all for £38 a month. sooo i phoned them up and asked just for kids pack, variaty pack and movies (internet included), still it was going to be £35. so i said well i'll take movies off ,…
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Routers
There's something that's been bugging me for a while. Most routers, well all routers come with some sort of firewall whether it be NAT or a firewall. I know they provide inbound protection but what about outbound protection?
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Wireless question
Hi all, My broadband package is with Orange with a Livebox. Currently I have 2 laptops running wirelessly from it, and the desktop is connected directly to the livebox. Mrs SDF, has now asked if I can move my desktop into the spare room, so we can fit the christmas tree in :rolleyes: :D , now I will need an internet…
