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How do I post a link?
I've never wanted to do one before. :confused:
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Acer Laptop Any good?
Hi, I have been lookings around for a new laptop. I have Acer on PC World website:- * Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 * (2 GHz, 800 MHz, 2MB Cache) * [URL="javascript:showEditorial('Genuine-Windows');"]Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Basic[/URL] * 4 GB Memory Size * 160 GB Hard Drive…
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where to buy tips for universal laptop power charger
I tried maplins but they didn't have the individual tip which would fit my laptop (acer aspire 5520) so I had to buy a whole new power lead for £60!!!!!!!!!!!! Just for a bit of plastic at the end. OH urgently needed the computer that day for work so I had no choice but to fork out. I am keen to avert this tragedy striking…
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Malware spread by memory stick
Sorry for the long post... Just recently we keep getting some sort of malware (Downadup according to AVG) on our PCs. I believe it is from my daughter's memory stick, which she uses to take files to and from school, and I strongly suspect she is getting it from her school. We use XP Home. I cleared the infection from the…
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how much does inserting jpg in to pdf degrade it?
As per title, would any drop in quality be noticeable in comparison with uploading the picture to an external site and providing a link?
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Urgent help needed please!!!!!!!!!!!!
when i try to open my yahoo email i keep getting another screen with a popup for some casino site-can't get rid of it -the info says it is http://pbid.pro-market.net/engine?site=119121+page=+space=9717+size=180x1 what is this and how do i get rid of it-i need to check a v important email and i can't see it thank you…
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The best online backup service?
Does someone here have experience with online backup services like Mozy?
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Internet Explorer 8
I have installed IE8 yesterday and since then - it locks up / freezes when i have multiple pages open. I then have to close IE and start again. I also installed service pack 2 for vista prior to this. Any ideas or should i dump IE? If so what other browser, I have used Firefox, but what about Chrome, Opera etc
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Laptop problems
Hi All I wonder if anybody has encountered this problem before. I have an Advent laptop, runnning Windows Vista, a few months ago after installing a windows update my laptop would not boot up and kept going into like a restore mode, (Tech Guys?), and would just continue restarting. Eventually I managed a system restore and…
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Internet Drops When Phone Rings
Hi I have had a problem when my phone rings, or I dial out, I lose my internet connection. I have filters on all sockets and have checked the modem on all different sockets in my house. I rang Virgin (my ISP) who said it was a line fault, rang BT (who provide the line) they said no line fault, called back Virgin who said…
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laptop pc refurb in birmingham featured on tonight??
hi there is a very cheap laptop and pc refurb store in birmingham that was featured on the tonight programme itv1 .im am trying to find out where it is and what it is called.as i would like to purchase a cheap pc or laptop for the kids .any ideas where it is?
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cannot access https site - help!
I have used this site for a long time with no problems, suddenly I just get the message 'IE cannot display this website' Any suggestions? thanks truly1
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Simcard reader software
I bought a SIM card reader from ebay which came with its with software. The reader will my contact numbers from a O2 PAYG SIM card...but for some reason it wond read from a Three Network SIM card (which has no security pin)... Anyone suggest any software or reader than can read from a Three SIM card?
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Intwernet Explorer Not to Ship with Windows 7 in Europe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8096701.stm So if you buy a preloaded PC with Windows 7, how do you download a web browser, without having a web browser installed? Wouldn't it make more sense to make them stick Firefox and Chrome on it as well as IE, and the customer can take their pick?
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MSE keeps logging me out
I dont understand for a while now mse keeps logging me out after a few minutes, :confused: :confused: I'm finding it really anoying does anyone have this problem????
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Free websites/hosting?
Hi guys, I'm looking at starting a new website, very basic. Wondering is there a list of good potential websites for doing this or somewhere I could download legal free templates for the likes of Frontpage? Any advice would be appreciated, Cheers.
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Drobo at eBuyer - any way to get it cheaper
Drobo is currently available with the Droboshare NAS addon for free. eBuyer sell this Drobo bundled deal at £399.99 and also have Hitachi Deskstar 1TB SATA-II drives for £49.97 - meaning I can get a networked 4TB Drobo for a few pence under £600. That is a very compelling offer to me. So, putting on my moneysaving hat, is…
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screen view too big
Hi, can anyone help here? I switched on my PC and the google homepage looked like it had been adjusted to large print for the visually impaired and the MSE site pages dont fit on the screen.I cant find where to stop this over magnification.I've got windows vista by the way.Cheers guys.
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Digital Radio Mondiale receivers(where can I get one)?
I am interested in this new format for the AM band but don't know where I can purchase a receiver to pick up the transmissions;Morphy Richards have shelved theirs and Himalaya is virtually unheard of in the UK but known on the the european continent and Technisat have a model but this is difficult to get hold of. I know…
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Best/easiest wireless router for Virgin cable?
Virgin have kindly upgraded my basic internet from 2 to 10 mbps and sent me a new Ambit 256 modem to replace the one they gave me when they installed my cable system in Blueyonder's time. I've decided now would be a good time to change to wireless so that I can more easily use the laptop and iPod touch I have purchased in…
