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Buying a laptop-what do I need please?
Hi all, I have decided to treat myself to a laptop (don't know which one yet) and would like to know what I need to buy exactly to get started (batteries, leads plugs???) Also knowing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about laptops, how do they work? Do i have to be in a room with a telephone plug or what?!:confused: I would be grateful…
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Dum or Dummer?
Help please, as I'm not a techie, (no surprise?). I've found the Last FM website, which looks good, and was going to sign up to it, but when asked to confirm what I always thought was supposed to be an encrypted random code, the site revealed 2 boxes, one which said 'install', and another which said 'the'. This seems…
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advice on desktop and laptop
I am looking to get a desktop for my eldest son, he will use it for schoolwork, games (though not to high spec games) and the internet. and want a laptop for myself for internet and online poker. what are your thoughts on these http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=596S&PageMode=1&cl=4294963687&InMerch=1…
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Laptop HD Failure - Currys Advise
All, tell me if this is in the wrong forum. I bought an Advent 9112 laptop of ebat a couple of months back, but now the HD has died. However I was given the receipt to which the laptop is still under warranty by 4 months but the receipt is in the original purchasers name/address. Does anyone know how i treat this when…
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Free 3 months Avira AntiVir Premium [Not Spam].
Hi :D I had the free version of Avira AntiVirus and was going to upgrade but, wanted to see if I could find a coupon code to get it reduced ;) I found a link on Google search to Avira AntiVir Premium free for 3 months :p Hope this helps :D
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R4 or DSTT in time for crimbo
hello first of all Apologies for another R4 thread but i have looked at other posts and cant find what im looking for. basiclly i have decided to buy either a R4, DSTT, or AceKard for my DS, the problem i have is i need it in next couple of weeks, i was going to buy from dealextreme which are cheapest i can find but i have…
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Buying broken/faulty electricals - worth the hassle?
Does anyone have experience of buying faulty electronic goods from stores as-seen, then using the warranty on the goods to have them repaired/replaced? If you buy them in full knowledge of them being faulty, do you forfeit your right to any warranty, and therefore replacement or repair, assuming that the store itself would…
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Website statistics
The other day someone in one of the other forums on here posted a site whereby you could view a lot of statistics about this site, eg, similar stuff to who posted most in a week, most forums/threads used etc. I'm just wondering if any of you lot saw it, and if so, which site it was? Thanks
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External Drive Caddy - Ethernet
Hi chaps. looking for the best / closest device to suit my needs, so here they are. Must support NTFS over ethernet, Must also have a usb port, Must either be able to have usb and ethernet working at the same time, OR, when usb device is switched on that its plugged into, usb disables ethernet. When no usb device present,…
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Intervalheheheh - Virus, Please Help
Hi, I am looking for your help. I have downloaded Winrar but I have obviously found out now that it wasn't a good program as I now have a virus named Intervalhehehe :eek: Does anyone know how I can get rid of this, I have removed the winrar program from add/remove programs but it is still popping up and is irritating. I…
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15% off at memory bits - Today only
www.memorybits.co.uk Posted this in grabbit while you can, but thought it may apply here too, with it being the Techie Forum. Quote 2415 at checkout.
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Xbox 360 - What is the best deal at the moment?
Hi, Looking to buy an xbox 360 for christmas, just wondering what is the best deal out there at the moment, not too keen on ebay as could do with a warranty on it. Any good offers at the moment? Cheers
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ipod dock connector damaged
my ipod dock connector is damaged and wont charge.can this be replaced? any reccomendations for repair places. thanks
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Trojan horse virus
Can anyone help- I have just done a virus scan on my mums Dell laptop and it looks like there is a trojan horse virus on there - 5 files have come up as infected. There is AVG anti virus on the laptop-but it seems to have slipped through. What should we do? Not very tech minded unfortunately, so please treat me gently!!:o
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video sounds
hi, last week or so when playing any video clips ive noticed they sound very funny and not normal any ideas why please? thanks
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HELP, I broke the laptop keyboard
:o I dropped something on the Dell Inspiron laptop and the 'U' key has flipped out and won't snap back in :( I suppose it's stupid but can you buy a replacement letter? Thanks :)
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Tracks into itunes
Is it possible to copy the tracks from the free cds you get in the daily mail into itunes, the cd isnt recognised, is some software needed to do it.
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Sky+ Code Sony Kdl32v4000
Can Anyone Tell Me The Sky+ Remote Control Code To Operate The Volume Control For The Sony Kdl32v4000 New On John Lewis Website? Thanks For Any Help
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Small flat-screen monitor required - any ideas, please?
Hi - I'm looking for a small (10") flat-screen monitor (for a piece of music / mixing desk kit) but can't find one anywhere - the only ones I can find are the larger 'normal' size for general pc/gaming use. I'm aware there are several listed (from overseas sellers) on e-bay - does anyone have any idea if I can find one on…
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Speakers for the iPod Touch
Hi, im getting an iPod Touch 2g for Christmas and was looking for some loud, good quality, bass'ey speakers. Ive found the Logic3 Jivebox Speakers for £94.99 on Play.com (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3512070/-/Product.html?searchstring=jivebox&searchsource=0) and was wondering if anyone has got these, or…
