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blue screen and other tales of woe - can anyone help
First of all please go gently and slowly and explain any big words as I haven't a clue about these things. after my old computer died my son in law cobbled one together for me and reinstalled this and that. all went well for a few months until my dad decided to put a sound card in for me and windows failed completely. Son…
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Dell Latitude C400 charger
Hi all I've an old Dell Latitude C400 laptop which is running very well and is only used for surfing. The only issue is the charger (PA-8 family I think) whose cable around the square plug (that goes into the laptop socket for charging) develops a kink over time. I've already bought 2 replacement chargers over time due to…
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Re-Downloading an I-Tunes film ?
:confused: Could anybody please advise me how to re-download something from i-tunes ? Bought The Untouchables (£3-99 on films under £4 offer - YIPPEE !!) last sunday night and started downloading about 9-15pm.By bedtime at 11pm ish still had only downloaded about a quarter.Thought would be able to continue the download at…
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Which is the best blog site to use ??
Which is the best free blog site to use ? Will be using it for travel blog, but want to post on it AFTER travel has occured if that makes sense, do it retrospectively. Looked at blogger, but that would date when a post was published, not in time that has already passed. I will be wanting to direct would be travellers to…
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Setting up an Amazon account with money already
Is there any way to set up an account on Amazon with a set balance already on it? Or is this just setting up an account and applying a gift certificate to it? If so how long will the certificate last? Thanks:j
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"ERRORFIX" is this a scam program
Hi My friend has been having trouble with her computer - it is going very slowly and other problems also occur. Anyway, she has a program installed that is called "ERRORFIX". Is this a reputable program or is it spyware/malware along with other similar named things such as "ERRORSAFE" etc. Any help would be appreciated. If…
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How to use PC to Fill Names on Christmas Cards?
Hi, looking for a wee bit of advice. I've got lots of Xmas cards to send and I was wanting to be able to type all the names of the people into a database and print off a card (by putting pre purchased xmas cards into the printer) for each person e.g. To & Family Merry Christmas From Me I would be very grateful if someone…
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Web Merchant in Germany not Pay Pal- anyone know anything???
Hallo! I am setting up a service in Germany that allows customers to make bookings of holiday accommodation via credit card, debit card etc through our web-site (booking over the internet is a new concept in Germany!! :-) Anyway, we were all set to go using Pay Pal, as we we will have a small monthly turnover to begin…
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PC World sent refurbished laptops, how do I stand?
I ordered 2 kids pink laptops over the phone from PC World as the link didnt work for them on their website. PC World UK Computer Superstore - Buy cheap computers, laptops, desktop PCs, printers, LCD TVs, sat nav, digital cameras and ... At no point did she mention anything about being refurbished and nor does it mention…
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help with emails on PDA please
Hi. I have had to reset my PDA and cannot remember the settings I need to use for my Sky email address (ie the POP and STMP addresses I need to use). Can someone please help me out? Thanks :confused: No worries. Have finally managed it!
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Lg Lcd Tv
Me again. Just had replacement TV from Empire and the screens still going black intermittently. Have tried different scart leads and brought the portable tv (not an LCD telly) from the kitchen and watching them at the same time to make sure it's not the Virgin Media box. Have I been unlucky and had 2 tV's with the same…
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Free Website hosting
Hi, Anyone have any good tips for free webhosting? Currently with a US company charging $115 p/a!!! Many thanks!
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Please help - saved searches
Please help, my laptop seems to save all the searches etc I made, everything I type into google etc. I need to delete these as hubby and kids will see what Christmas presents I am searching for! Is there anyway I can stop my computer from saving searches? Thank you.......
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HD or HD ready tv
What is the difference between HD and HD ready TV? Never know what the difference is :confused:
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Keyboard and mouse
Anyone recommend a keyboard and mouse to buy, any brands i should stay clear of, i dont want to pay over the odds as its for normal use eg internet browsing, typing, no gaming but im likely to be using it on ubuntu or other linux distros so does that make a difference
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aol spare router thingy
i got my free wireless router thingy from aol, only to recieve another one a week later, so do i ... send it back, sell it, use it? if i wanted another laptop to work in wireless would i need another router? is is best to keep one just incase this one dies? loops
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how do i get ipod to play in car stereo
i have a 6yr old corsa with standard stereo, is there any way i can play my ipod thro it? can i get some kind of kit? if so what thanks loops
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Yahoo mail
I am sure that this is a trivial problem, but I can't sort it so is there anyone there who can help me PLEASE For almost 2 weeks now I have been unable to open my emails (yahoo.ie) I am unable to move, delete, answer or otherwise alter individual mails...its driving me mad! Apologies if I am posting on inappropriate board…
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TV Recorder ???
hi there. I have sky tv but only the basic box not the sky+ i do not have a video recorder so i cannot record any movies etc. I have had a quick look on the net for one of those recorder box thingies and they seem to come with freeview. i have all the channels on sky so i would be paying for a recorder box with freeview on…
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HD Freeview channels
Apparently some parts of the country will get HD Freeview channels, I've a HD Digital TV and do not need a freeview box, but will I need a HD freeview box?
