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Need help Building an Office Network?
ok im trying to help a friend setup a network for his office. The requirements are as follows - Basement Front Office: Main Server - Windows Server 2003 Wireless Router ( to serve laptops upstairs ) - Already have a Linksys small office wireless router 1 Desktop and 17" Monitor - For Administration/Photograhing purposes 1…
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Problems with Doro Neo Bio home phone
I have had a Doro Neo Bio home phone for a year. The guarantee expires tomorrow! The phones consist of 3 phones plus base. Just recently the handset which is on the base has started cutting off midway during a call. The phone flashes 'searching'. This continues for about five minutes. I think one of the other handsets does…
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problem downloading cd onto my I-tunes
no doubt first of my many pleas in 2010 ...for help on all matters "techie". Nothing ever just works first click out of the box .... when you turn off your computer by going to the "start" button .. what chance have you got !!!. This time ... in a coffee shop in tenerife ... .. liked the background music ! .. the guy said…
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Can anyone recommend a laptop...
for me that is going to play a game with the specification listed below. I have tried dowloaded new video drivers for my laptop and updating Vista but I think my current laptop won't play it. Am considering getting a second laptop, I wouldn't want to spend much more than £600.00 but it has to play the Sims 3 :o . I have…
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help with possible spying on a computer
A friend of mine thinks something is possibly on her computer that is bringing up her information on all the computers in the house. The system is set up so all the computers in the house are on the same network, they can get a copy of their daughter's information on their computer but she thinks it's been set up on her…
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Can the Wii benefit from Wireless N Router?
Hi Not got a great wireless connection to my Wii and not practical at this stage to connect wired. Can the Wii utilise a wireless N router for increased range? Had a bit of a look around the web with conflicting info as usual and nothing in the manual that helps. Thank you for your replies.
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Urgent help needed - cant upload Uni assignment due to a virus!
I have just tried to upload my examinable work to my Uni website but have the response below. I dont know how there can be anything wrong with it - its a word document I wrote myself. I am not techie and know nothing about computers really. I have Kaspersky as it was recommended to me. I know my internet is not encrypted…
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Twitter - MSE?
Hi All, Just a quick one - does this site or Martin have a twitter page? Couldn't find anything but just wanted to check. Cheers,
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Wireless printer going 'offline'
I hope someone could help me with my wireless printer problems! I recently installed a wireless printer (HP F4580) which worked fine for a while but now it seems to go offline quite often, even when I remove the 'printer offline' tick it does'nt seem to work unless I restart the computer a few times! this happens more for…
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I need a new printer
Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced printer? I only print letters and such normally (occasional photos but that isn't a priority) and I don't want to be spending a fortune on ink. At the moment I'm using an Epson D78 but the printing is very messy with ink splodges everywhere. I don't tend to use Epson ink which…
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Help needed to get rid of annoying Window appearing on every Startup
Can you please advise, every time I load my Desktop keep getting Windows Microsoft Window Opening with 2 Yellow Folder/Files, one titled Office Live & the other Search Enhancement Pack. Underneath the File & Edit Title Bars is a title EPSON Easy Photo Print, a green printer Icon & Photo Print. When I click on Office Live I…
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Can anyone help me compare these desktop models?
Hi, Having missed out getting the Aldi pc this week, I need to replace my desktop PC & was hoping someone could give me the benefit of their knowledge on these pc's: ACER ASX1300 £293 PHENOM 8550 Triple Core 4GB 1TB SATA DVDRW VISTA HOME PREMIUM (Windows 7 ugpragde for £12.50) Full tech spec here or Acer Aspire X3300 £320…
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Soundbars?
My dad was asking me about upgrading the sound on his TV. Its a wall mounted 50" plasma. A large amplifier and multispeaker system with the associated cabling around the room is not really practical or desirable, and he is not an "audiophile". But some sort of surround sound capability is wanted. One possibility I've…
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Wireless Network problem
I'm with VirginMedia and have recently reinstalled all Windows XP software on my laptop and in the process of resetting up my wireless network. The router and modem are both working, I can see the SSID is working but when I go to 'view wireless networks' all it says is 'Windows cannot configure this wireless connection…
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IPhone..Need to save text messages.
Anyone know if this is possible and if yes how do I do it? :confused:
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HP Notebook Battery Recall
I received a letter yesterday 'Important Safety Recall' from HP regarding HP Notebook PC Battery Pack Replacement Program. Models affected are: HP Pavillion dv2000,2500,2700,6000,6500,6700,9000,9500,9700 Compaq Presario A900,C700,F700,V3000,V3500,V3700,V6000,V6500, V6700 HP G6000,G7000 HP Compaq 6720s It may be worth…
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Speech Recognition software
Hi - can anyone recommend any Speech Recognition software please - I have broken my right arm in the snow and ice and have tons of typing to catch up on - thanks
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windows.old
How do I get rid of this file, deleting doesn't work as I get the msg permissions required, even tho' I'm logged on as an admin
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Can I put my PC tower on its side?
Where I use my PC it is a bit tight but what would make a big difference if I could put my tower on its side like I seem to recall was the case (excuse the pun) years ago. Then providing I don't cover ventilation holes could I put papers on it. Not reams and reams but a few dozen as I am doing my work?
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Good CHEAP DSLR?
I am currently on the hunt for a DSLR, but do not want to pay the earth. I am not keen on second hand or refurb. Has anyone got any recommendations. I have a film SLR and a normal point and shoot, which I find quite frustrating as I lean towards digital now and a point and shoot doesn't let me be as creative as I would…