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Tooltip flicker
I have a [user] problem with a tooltip on a website in Firefox 3 (Windows XP) - the tooltip just flickers madly and is unreadable. Same tooltip works fine in IE7 but I much prefer Firefox and don't want to start using IE. Anyone got any idea whether I can fix this as a user, or do I need to go to the site owner for a fix?…
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Recommend a wall bracket for my new TV
I've ordered one of the TV's from Littlewoods direct :j but i'm looking for a wall bracket to mount it. It has to be a tilt one btw. Its a Samsung 42" and is going to go on the chimney breast part of the wall. So any recommendations would be helpful. There are so many on Fleabay i'm a bit lost :confused: , also so many…
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Nintendo Wii Power Supply
I was hoping one of you could help me out (seemed more a techie than shopping query). I bought a Nintendo Wii in Germany in January 2007. I've managed with a adapter so far but the power cable doesn't fit in to it properly and occasionally slips out cutting power to the console which is annoying when half way through a cup…
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2nd gen ipod shuffle software needed plz!!!
hi all Need a bit of help. Bought a ipod from a wholesaler but no software came with it. can anyone tell me where i can get free software for it please Thanks in advance!:o
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Creating Recovery Disks
:confused: I have a HP pavillion 7916 pc which I have had for a number of years which I am giving away next week. I wanted to wipe the hard drives before doing so and so I guess I will need to reinstall a copy of XP which came with the PC. I do beleive that I need to make a copy of a set of recovery disks which I am led to…
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Help with Invoice template
I need a basic invoice template for my wife, ideally for use with openoffice. Anybody know where I can find/view a template before d/loading it. Cheers
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How Do I Put A Piece of Music in a Powerpoint ?
Hi all I have a presentation to do on the focus of my major project (dissertation) which is using music in classrooms. My presentation is on powerpoint. I would like to put a piece of music on it so that when I open it it starts playing, or I can click and it plays - just to prove a point during the presentation really.…
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Advice please on suitable wireless adaptor for SKY
My friend is getting Sky Broadband fitted within the next week. he wants to connect wirelessly and would love some advice please on a suitable wireless adaptor for SKY Broadband. He does not want to use the ethernet connection as the router will be situated down stairs and the PC is upstairs in his bedroom.He will also be…
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adeck.exe application error (including HJT log)
Hi all I've just updated what I thought was my sound driver with a newer version and now this keeps popping up whenever I boot-up my machine (Windows XP SP3). It also installed something called ADeck.exe which isn't in add/remove programs. Three questions:- 1) How do I sort this problem out? 2) How can I uninstall…
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2 of them
could you lovely people tell me which laptop is better my 16 year old son wants 1 for christmas chee rs http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/504882/TOSHIBA-SAT-L300-1BW/tab/specification#spec or this 1......................http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/741074
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New Hi-Fi Choice...........
Would very much appreciate it if some techies could give me the benefit of their wisdom / knowledge / expereince. I want to replace our hi-fi with a new one but really want the following............. Mandatory:* CD Player * Ipod Docking * HDD to store files * remote Ideally:* Multiple CD * Useful display panel * Remote can…
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How to put more than 1 album on a cd?
I'm trying to put together a CD for a friend of some live concerts (all legal from the Metallica website) and was wondering what the best way of this would be. I've got Nero 7 installed and i'm not sure whether to do a compilation type thing using the Jukebox CD function, or whether it's easier (and better) to do it as a…
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Belkin wireless router driving me potty!
I have a Belkin router which has been working no problem. Connected to this, we have two laptops (+ one work laptop which I use occasionally), two desktops and a wii. We are using WEP security settings and use windows firewall and have avast antivirus installed on each PC. The router is located on the second floor of the…
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X Box help please?
Hi My son would like an X Box for Christmas, I've had a look round and there seem to be 2 types that fall into our price range - the X Box Arcade and the X Box 360. Please can anyone advise me on which is the best one to buy? I haven't got a clue about these kind of things and I'm worried about getting the wrong one! Thank…
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reducing file sizes
Hi i have taken some pics on my digital camera and uploaded them to my pc i need to e-mail these pics to somebody else but the file size for each picture is around 2.50 MB, which means im unable to attach more than one pic to each e-mail... is there anyway i can reduce the file size? so im able to attach 3-4 pics per…
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New Laptop arrived+feel really stupid!
My new Sony laptop arrived today. Its all set up and turned on with the windows box showing UK etc. At the bottom of the screen is the word "NEXT". It's strange not having a mouse but I have worked out how to move the arrow. When I put it on NEXT what should I press to move to the next bit of the intro?? Please don't…
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Video making software (pictures, text, and maybe sound)
Looking for something to put a video together from pictures - but I'd like it to be a bit more sophisticated than just a slideshow. I have tried installing an Adobe Premiere demo, but it says my processor does not support SSE2 and refuses to go further. Looking for something that's free preferably. Not looking for studio…
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Need advice on what laptop to choose
I want a Latop but need advice on what i should be looking for - needs to be cheap! My husband has said i can have a laptop for xmas as my PC is on its way out , ive had a look but im unsure as to what i should be going for. I do usual web browsing , i write the odd document and i love looking at my pictures from my…
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Intel Quad Q6600 - Motherboard recommendations
I'm about to order this and wondered if anyone can recommend a decent motherboard to use with it. Main use for this PC will be internet, photo editing and dvd burning from camcorder. I plan to have 2 hard drives and won't ever play games on it. Any recommendations welcome up to around £100 but the cheaper the better !
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game won't load, help please.
Hi I am trying to get civilization IV to load onto pc, but the cd icon appears for a few seconds and then nothing happens. We have Civilization III complete already on there, if it makes any difference. Any help appreciated. We are not technically minded!!
