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Laptop for a 13 year old
Hi, I'm looking for a laptop for my daughters birthday, have seen this one at Asda http://direct.asda.com/Emachines-Laptop/000584169,default,pd.html?cm_sp=electricals-_-department-banner-_-toprated_3 I know I will need to upgrade the RAM, but apart from that :confused: Her birthday is this Friday, so I need to act soon,…
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sky+ box
A neighbour is asking... she has a standard sky box, and has been offered a sky+ box, she wants to know if this will work with her card. ?? :D
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Listening to radio station doesn't work
If anyone can go to www.afl.com.au and if live broadcast is still for a match, please click on it and see if you can listen live. It won't work for me and i've tried everything, it buffs and says its streaming, but i hear nothing. If i go directly to the radio stations website i can listen to the normal live radio as in…
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Remove Windows?
My son has a DELL inspiron laptop, it has two drives (C is for system and D for data). It an attempt to remove virus, he loaded another copy of windows onto D and moved over his data. Then deleted files from C. He has gotten into a bit of a mess :confused: I have reinstalled per DELL original and deleted all the crap. How…
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What the hell are Digg, Del.icio.us and StumbleUpon?
following on from my twitter thread, i thought i continue my education about the 21st century and ask about these services: Digg Del.icio.us Stumble Upon What are they, are the worth using, do you use them regularly? I suspect they're more useful than twitter after a quick look at them. answers on a postcard please.
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Slow Pc - memory?
I clean my PC often and it has been assessed as having no problems but it is still really slow. :confused: It was pretty inexpensive so I am wondering whether it needs more memory. Would someone help me check that please?
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Help- alternative to System Mechanic 8
Hi, My free trial of System Mechanic 8 has just expired and whilst I liked having on my computer, I'm loathed to pay for the full version.. I've looked on Major Geeks for freeware alternatives and there seems to be 4 packages that will do the job: * All in one addvanced system care * All in one advanced windows care *…
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Unocking code for Toshiba SD-P71S?
Hey guys, I'm looking for the unlocking code to a portable DVD player, Toshiba SD-P71S, i can't find it on the net however I have seen unlocked ones for sale. Anyone know? Much appreciated!
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Please help me find the best digi camera for 100/130£
Hi, I want to learn photography and have a budget of £100 ish to put towards a new camera. I am looking at putting together shots that have people in the forefront, but also need to focus on landscape etc behind iyswim? Also if anyone can rec' a good self help book or website I would be very grateful. Many thanks
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need help with my laptop screen please
hi all, My darling son has hit some buttons and now everyting on my screen has shrunk! This happened years ago when my daughter was a baby and i cant remember how i fixed it. The window itself is full size but everything in it is a lot smaller. I am using FF and on windows vista. please help:(
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BT Home Hub - help needed
Hi, 3 PCs in house can connect wirelessly to Internet through BT Home Hub (old white one), but although 4th PC can connect to hub, it doesn't get a proper IP address (169.254.**.**) I've mirrored all the settings from one of the computers that does connect properly, but still no joy. I read elsewhere that changing the…
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Help Please AGAIN!!!
Hi Am hoping someone could help me i recentley upgraded my aspire one 110-ab too 2gig memory also took linux off it and installed xp. works a treat except i have problems with service pack 2 the comp just freezes randomley no errors or anything just freezes for about 15 secs then starts then freezes again also i can…
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ADSL2+ compatible Wireless N router
After an upgrade with Demon to ADSL2+, I'm suffering DSL sync problems and general ASDL connection issues with my current modem/router (wireless) at home. I'm in the market for a new wireless modem/router, and would like to know if anyone would recommend a particular one. Requirements: ADSL2+ compatible Wireless N (my…
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The Cheapest Way To "Give" Internet?
Ok - sounds like a stupid question, but meh! Basically - A girl I know isn't that well of. Her mother who she lives with during the week can't afford the internet, and from what i've heard seems to owe her current ISP a lot of money so she can't take out another contract either. Her Dad, who she lives with at the weekends,…
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Psp help!
My son is trying to get the internet on his PSP but for some reason it's not working for him. He keeps getting this message 'an internal error has occurred' (80410A0B) any help would be much appreciated, thanks guys :D
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Problem with Windows Mail (Vista)
Hi All, Can anyone give me some advice on a problem I have been having in the last few days with my email account? When I go into Windows Mail all my e mails come in and I have a read through and delete what I don't want and keep what I do want. Then I go to my junk mail folder to check that. When I click back to the Inbox…
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Dell Dimension 1100 drivers.
My mum has a Dell Dimension 1100 that needs formatting and windows reinstalling. She bought it second hand a few years back and has no discs with it.She has the genuine windows key and COA so a loan XP disc will sort the operating system.Unfortunately she has no drivers disc.She tried to download them from the Dell site…
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slow computer - why?
Morning Techies, For 2 days since moving all my computer equipment around my desk (may or may not have a bearing on the problem) the computer has been running slower on the internet. Have done a full spyware & virus scan - results clean Defragmented Got rid of a couple of unwanted programmes Spent 40 mins on phone to BT…
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cctv recorder..advice on buying please
the council have decided to turn the end of our street into a dead-end, and this has caused untold confusion with drivers. inevitably, someone trying to re-route has reversed straight in to my car - and done a runner :mad: think its time to get a cctv recorder before it happens again. ive got a camera and cables, just need…
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TomTom no maps, help!!
I have just bought the Tom Tom One V3. I connected it to the computer and updated it, but now when I turn it on it just says 'no maps available'. I have tried searching their web site, but found no useful information. Can anyone help me fix it Thanks
