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Computer on but no image on montor
Ok im stumped on this, ive got a computer which was actually working the last time i used it and now there is no image on the monitor when the desktop is on. The monitors actually work as ive tested them on another desktop. What could be the likely cause ? I have noticed it doesn't beep when turned on. I havent tried…
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Windows Defender
I have a laptop which uses vista. Each time it restarts windows defender starts up and takes forever. I do have AVG v. 9 free. Do I need defender as well or can I delete it. Thanks in advance. Fifi
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Xampp + wordpress + ioncube
Hey chaps, I've set up wordpress locally to test/set up the site before uploading it. I've used Xampp to set up the local server. Everything works perfect, functions + plugins all great.... however I've tried installing another plugin which requires ioncube. I have downloaded the ioncube loader... read the instruction's…
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Mouse buttons.....
My mouse buttons on my usb mouse have decided not to work. Everything else is fine, moving the mouse and scrolling, just not right and left clicking. Is this something I can fix or is it time to get a new one?
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decent satnav please, which one?
hi , i need some help and advice with regards to purchasing a satnav system, i dont know what are decent ones and how much i need to be paying? i wondered if i bought one with uk maps can i upgrade at a later stage with newer maps/european maps? would an ipod phone or just an ipod do the job just as well? sorry for all the…
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Set HDD DVD recorder to progressive scan - help to reset
Accidently set a daewoo HDD DVD recorder to progressive scan and now have no picture and no way to reset it. Its a DHR 8100p - anyone know how to reset it??
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VIRUS help please
My elderly relative rang me earlier (he is in his 70s) to say he is having problems with his computer -he was really upset and lives several hundred miles away from me :( After a lot of discussion he said to me, "and the computer keeps telling me it has 580 viruses but wants me to pay to get rid of them and when I click to…
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Anti Virus question
I have just purchased a new HP netbook. Norton is preinstalled on this (trial version) and I have managed to download Microsoft Security but should I have removed norton first? Also can I have any other anti virus running with the Microsoft Security Essentials and if yes what free software would you recommend? Thanks
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sat nav with road maps AND cycling maps???
Hi I'm after a sat nav for car use and cycling. For the car use it must have speed camera warnings (with update capabilities) - traffic warnings if pos. Now on the cycling mode it must have cycling mapping or off road mapping. A lot of sat navs have both car mode and cycle mode but don't have adequate off road mapping…
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Processors & Graphic Cards?
Is there a simple method to work out which processor and graphic card you need? Are the high-end processors primary used for gaming and will an integrated graphic card be sufficient for the average user? This site http://www.cpubenchmark.net/mid_range_cpus.html is usually quoted here as a good guide for processors but it…
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HP OfficeJet J4680 Half Price...any good?
Hi there, just wondered if any printer experts out there could advise me if this is a good buy from PC World. Need a wireless printer but has also got to be reliable as it's used for a small business as well. HP OfficeJet J4680 Link…
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Camera Wizard Thing Not Working
Hi all I hope this is a simple fix ...I have a kodak Z1485 camera and when I needed to load pics on my pc all I had to do was to plug in the USB lead and a wizard thing would appear and ask me what I would like to do dowload download and delete etc etc...well for some reason whe I do this now it makes the noise to say I…
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Google Chrome - Block selected images
Hi all. Usually google doesn't fail me...but it has now :( I've been advised to try google chrome (alpha) as a browser for a facebook game (!!!!! wars for anyone who cares..yep - I know it's sad) Anyway, I tried, and the browser is very fast, perhaps uses a little more ram than cometbird, and it does everything I want it…
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Free Desktop Calendar
http://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php?option=com_rny_download&Itemid=32 :T
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Broken Ipod touch needs fixing
Could some one recommend a place apart from Apple that will fix my Ipod touch it needs a new Digitizer and a new plastic rim holder, I have alreday purchased a new digitizer but managed to break it as i was putting it in. There are lots of places on line but would like a recommendation please.
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"Malware" Attack Win32/Daurso.A (password stealer)
Has anyone got any experience of an attack like this.......... Our PC was set up by my son; but he is away at college, so this situation looks like it is down to me. Running Windows XP on a PC that is sort of partitioned in that the initial screen offers an opportunity for 6 users to sign on. User one is "Admin". Four…
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re-restore point xp pro
Hi, Can anyone tell me where location to set a new restore point is on xp pro please.Accessories somehow no longer is in the main menu.
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Apple Replacing Hard Drives on Old MacBooks for Free
http://lifehacker.com/5473833/apple-replacing-hard-drives-on-old-macbooks-for-free
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Camera (Bridge)
Hi there Any advice on a decent bridge (i.e. DSLR-style - but no changeable lenses) camera? Looking for something fairly easy to use to take some nice pictures of our newborn. Our compacts just don't seem up to the job. Looking at the Fuji S2000HD or similar. Looking to spend up to £250. Many thanks!
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Flash drive = 'removable disk'..?
Help! Am totally new to flash drives and need to download some photos from my PC to take for developing. When I insert my newly bought toy, I get an 'AutoPlay' icon in my tool tray which, when clicked, brings up a box titled 'Removable Disk (J)'. Surely this can't be right..?
