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Sky + ?
Bit of a convoluted story but would be glad of advice. Had Sky TV since May 2008 4 mix (£19 per month). Recently noticed that despite not changing anything since first connected, we were unable to book Box Office Movies via the TV. Rang Cust Serv numerous times, told that our sky box was not calling back since May 2008,…
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Is this spec any good? What do you advise?
Hi, Just been given a rather interesting 'puter as a second machine. I know it's a little dated but seems pretty good and it is BL@@DY heavy!! Here is some of the specs. It's what i was given - no HD's or Op Sys so haven't run the system up yet. What needs improving if anything? How would this rate today? It also came with…
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Hey big sender!!!
Hi, recently set up a video/digi sender, which works fine with television/sky, though not if I play a video or dvd, should it? Thanks.
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HDMI + sound - graphics card / motherboard
Folks, I currently have a motherboard with a HDMI extender thingy on it, but I have to manually route the sound via sound properties then restart Windows Media / iTunes etc to get it to recognise the new sound changes. The video side of things is ok-ish, the graphics settings allow me to run standard multiple displays so…
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Just In Time De!!!!!!
Hi I hope someone can help me. For the past 2 or 3 days I have been gettin pop ups saying j'ust in time debugging' - 'please select a de!!!!!!' then a list with only one option says 'new instance of microsoft script editor' comes up. Also a page pops up saying 'found new hardware' - but it is definitely not windows so I am…
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Haaaalp... RAID drivers / USB meltdown?
Hi all... hope someone can kindly advise. We hooked up a PC we're retiring to our TV in order to get some files off it. The annoying part was that the TV couldn't cope with the res it was set to - to get round this, we got rid of the GFX card drivers in order to use the basic graphics. Prior to this, I uninstalled some…
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Connecting TV, Sky Box, DVD and PS2
Hi guys Is there any electricians out there who can give me a helping hand? I have all of the above and today my ps2 broke and wont play dvds anymore but will still play all games so i went out and bought a new dvd player. Thing is that i now have to pull the cabinet out and take the SCART lead from the dvd and plug it…
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Are all Wireless USB adapters the same?
I'm thinking of upgrading my Virgin Cable package. The new package includes a wireless network for the computers which are not WiFi enabled at present. Virgin will include Wireless USB adapters at £20 a time but there seem to be a lot around for less than this (also a few for more). Should I let Virgin supply them or buy…
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Is this Graphics card any good?
I am looking for a good spec graphics card for as little money as I can get away with :) Been looking at the Nvidia 9600 Gt model and it has good reviews. Found this on Ebay, is it a good deal, bearing in mind he wants £15 for delivery! Ebay link
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Demonoid
changed to keep the good side of the line. lol Many Thanks Shaun
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RE: Which laser printer to buy?
I am looking to buy a laser printer but i'm not really sure what to look for! I kind of what one with a built in scanner but I think the most important thing is cost per page, how expensive the cartridge is and stuff, Thanks for any help!
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changing e-mail addresses - but want to keep info
my e-mail is currently a BT one - so I've set up a ymail.com account. However, before I ditch BT I'd like to transfer some e-mails across - registrations etc - do I have to do them one by one by forwarding them to my new address or is there a way of doing it in bulk?
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xbox 360 wireless router
hi i have just ordered a new official Microsoft wireless network adapter and now I'm looking to buy a new router, i need one that will connect my PC (wired) and also be able to use my laptop ''sometimes both at same time'' so does anyone know of a suitable router that wont lag in connection I'm able to go up to £70 in…
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Coverting video tapes to dvd
I'm not the most technically minded person so am looking for some adviceon how to transfer my vhs tapes onto dvd What equipment do I need ? Do I need specialised software ? Any help would be appreciated ? Chris
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Printing From Laptop Is Confusing
A relative recently set up a home network so I can print from my laptop but I cant seem to change any printing preferences such as multiple copies or paper source, no matter how many copies I ask for it just prints out 1 and if I tell it to select tray 2 for card it still uses paper from tray 1. It's fine from the PC but…
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can I legally watch tonights footy match online
I want to watch ManU v Wigan tonight but typically it's not on any of the many channels I subscribe to (damn sky!) I heard I could watch online but I need to know if this is legal and if so can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks Mike
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Calling all TV Boffins! difference between LG 42LF75 & 42LG5010 please!
Calling all TV Boffins Can anyone tell me the what is the difference between the LG 42LF75 & 42LG5010 TV's apart from the price. Cheapest I have found is the LG 42LF75 is the cheapest at Richer sounds. Anyone know of a better deal? Thanks Pam
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Misco
This seems a good price (£218.20) for the spec in a netbook Click here HP 2133 Mini Note Via C7-M 1.6GHz / 8.9 WSVGA / 1GB / 120GB / 802.11a/b/g / Webcam / Vista Business / Netbook General Width33 mm Depth270 mm Height165 mm Weight1.2 kg Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial, Webcam and…
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DVD burning software
i want to download nero and DVD shrink, but all the websites i have looked at want to charge me. where am i going wrong?
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Help with MS Access 2007 - book recommendations?
Hello there I'm desperately trying to streamline all of my work-related data into a nifty little database, thus enabling me to leave all the heavy files at home, and skip from place to place with my lovely little netbook. Slight flaw in this plan: Haven't got a clue about databases ... However, I am eager to learn, and…
