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Having problems with active x controls and adobe player.
Hi We cant watch videos (like on youtube) on the computer as it says this: I try to install the latest flash player but when i click download a bar appears at the top saying Can anyone tell me how to fix these please? All that info above is like gobbledygook to me.:o Our browser is internet explorer version 7 if thats any…
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Help with email virus please
I received this email today which then forwarded itself onto everyone in my address book. it seems to be doing the same to all of those people. I've done an AVG scan, Combofix, and I am just about to run Spybot. Has anyone heard anything about it? Many thanks. hi: New shopping new life! How are u doing these days?Yesterday…
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Digital photo frame or Asus?
I've been looking at digital photo frames with 800x600 resolution and they are about £60 upwards. It just occurred to me that I might get a similar effect from something like a Asus EEE PC 900 set to show my photos on the screensaver - and I would have the benefit of a mini WiFi laptop when I am on the move. I wonder what…
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No interent on son's computer
Hi, here's the problem. Son's laptop was full of stuff which i have deleted also took it back to factory settings. He can now get his MSN no problem but when you click on internet icon there's nothing won't do anything. Does any one know how to solve the problem as it is doing my head in now. Many thanks
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Computer help needed again - please
When I turn on my computer all I get on the screen is D:sub - the monitor then goes to power saving. The monitor works fine through my lap top. I think computer is booting up, as we have the green light on on the harddrive, but there is also a red flashing light which is usually a steady red light. Any help gratefully…
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Epson printer/ink advice
I'm thinking about buying the Epson Stylus SX600FW as it has good reviews and is wireless. What I was wondering is - Has anyone got one of these and what do you think of it? Can anyone recommend a reliable place to get compatible ink cartridges for it (the branded ones are SO expensive, aren't they?) I would be really…
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I've found a flash drive
I found it lying on the pavement this morning. It is a Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 8gb. I have never used a flash drive before, and I was thinking of looking at the contents to see if I can trace the owner. But now I am wondering if there are any dangers in that it might install software on my PC that I will have problems…
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Satnav that navigate through a tunnel?
I'd be interested to know if Satnavs work in tunnels....
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WHICH computer - for anyone looking to buy one!!
Dear MSE users, I thought it would be a great thing to have a specific forum thread devoted to advice on the best value, best performing computers people can buy for their buck (according to three price ranges - SUB £500, £500 to £1000 and £1000+). I'm really excited to hear the response to this thread because I'm certain…
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dvd ripping help
Hi, I've got some dvds and i want to put them on my laptop for a journey, and i don't have space for the dvds themselfs... Do you know of any programs which i can use to upload them onto my personal computer ? THANKS
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Two Monitors - One Laptop Set-Up for Karaoke!
What is best way of setting up a laptop that can run an external monitor and its own independently of each other? :confused: Would need to be able to have the lyrics on external screen, whilst at the same time lining up the next track on the internal screen. It is for a children's karaoke party!! :eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek:
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Sky cable causing problems
Hi Please can someone help me? I have just had Sky TV installed and my existing broadband connection has sunk to 183kb/s. Does the cable between the Sky box and the telephone box have to be plugged in permanently? Its creating the problem with the broadband connection because when it isn't connected all is fine. We wont be…
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Trading Xbox for PS3
Not quite a techy question but does anybody know the best place to trade one in for the other? Sorry its an xbox 360 btw!
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Rabbit Cam?? Setting up and starting up?
Can anyone point me to a fools guide on seting something like this up? Plan is 4 cameras, in my rabbits hutch and run. Not sure how viable No 4 is, as it would be in the run, hence weather conditions might make it impossible. What would I need? Ive seen these…
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My 4gb of ram is only showing as 2558mb
Hi, I'm on Vista 32 bit and had 4 gb of ram installed. I know the 32 bit had an issue of only seeing the 2.99gb. But the SP1 download covered this and i could see the 4gb. I just installed a new graphics card and looked at the system details to see that my pc was only seeing 2558 of it. I took them out and put them back in…
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DVD files to avi converter
Can anyone suggest a good free converter so I can convert my home video dvd files to avi's
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How to play friends on PS3?
Evenin all , I'm posting this on behalf of my hubby to is about to sling his ps3 out of the window! lol! He's playing pro evo 09 on the network mode and it's connecting him to whoever is available no problem. Now , his brother is also set up on this and we can see him on the username list on pro evo , but how does hubby…
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Is This Freeview Box Worth Buying
Hi everyone, I was thinking about purchasing the Sagem ITD68 Freeview box from my local Argos, as they only have a small range of Brands in stock at the moment due to being a small store. http://www.techradar.com/products/audio-visual/digital-tv-receivers/itd68-129312/review I only want a Box for basic use, watching TV and…
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Hotmail sign in problem ????
My daughter is having problems signing in to her hotmail email account. She has not changed password but it wont let her in . tried different compters etc and all the obvious stuff. It says if you have forgotten password to reset it or send reminder to email !!!!! She tried to reset but it asked a security question that…
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Microsoft Exchange - Iphone 3G - Work Email
Hi I was wondering if I can access my work emails on my iphone 3G- Well i know I can via microsoft exchange however what information would i need to obtain from my work IT department in order to do this? Also would it be possible for me to receive my work emails on my iphone 3g via microsoft exchange without work knowing?…
