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Howto: Filter out vuvuzela noise on your PC
Hi everybody, I came across the following instruction how to filter out the annoying vuvuzela noise on your computer. http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2010/06/14/vuvuzela_buzz_ruining_your_world_cup_get_rid_of_it It describes it for Windows, Mac and Fedora. For Ubuntu I found this thread…
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Mobile broadband abroad
Hi I am heading to France on holidays and was thinking of talking the laptop, just so we can use it to a bit of research if we decide to head out on a days sightseeing. Howm much would it cost me if I bought a pay as you go broadband dongle and used it out there. I suppose a fortune. Dont think there would be too many…
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Which flash drive??
Hi please can you reconmend which one pleas both work out at the same price with postage. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lexar-jumpdrive-twistturn-usb-key-flash-drive-4gb-red-02887089-pdt.html or http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159017 One will be for storing music to play in the car and one for photos Thank you GT
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Sony remote code?
hi, i have a tv coming on sat from amazon below and was wondering if someone can tell me if therre is a sky+hd remote control code for this model? i cant see one. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ef=oss_product any help would be great. msampson
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help
Help lower keys wont work "thats" (Z to pun* tuation keys) any ideas S*udger
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cpu 100% jerky mouse annoying !!!??
hi Ive just got a cheap Base PC for going on the internet its only got a low spec like 256mb but should be ample enough however Ive installed my 3 modem and it takes 97% CPU when its not minimized this makes the mouse jerk all over Ive had a look inside for dust build up etc but it all seems clean its recently had a fresh…
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build a web?? site mega help needed!!
MORNING TECHIE PEEPS i want to build a web site to advertise and sell stock from,,, looked at some free sites ,,but the build is too basic,,, no shopping basket cant take multiple price options anyone know a good site that is free or very cheep and simple (cough) very simple to use thanks shaun
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PC uploading as well as downloading
I'm getting near my broadband limit way too fast, and having installed BitMeter it seems that uploads are to blame. Trouble is I've no idea where they are going, or what started it. I've scanned with a couple of the virus scanners on the sticky thread but nothing comes up. My ISP can't help. I can't affors to go over my…
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[SOLVED] WIFI USB LAN ADAPTER NETWORK INTERNET DONGLE 54Mbps
Hi I'm considering setting up a second PC in another room and connecting it to a router using WiFi. My present PC is connected by ethernet, which is fine. I've looked at some PCI WiFi cards. These seem to be priced from around £10 upwards, and some second-hand ones are available on eBay. But there are also some "WIFI USB…
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My Acer Travelmate 2420 cuts out after 15 mins when logged onto the net
Hi ...any answers? my Acer travelmate will shut down after about 15-20 mins when logged onto to the net...really annoying especially when listening to Spotify....I think it may be due to an overheating problem ( the fan seems to be running but very quiet) also when I actually manually fan the computer it seems to last a…
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Help. Computer won't open documents
Can anyone please help me. My computer won't open documents- when i want a bus timetable it says files have downloaded- i click on that and then i get wordpad with a load of gobbledygook. Any ideas please?
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Sky Digi box keeps switching off?
my sky digi box has begun to turn off to stanby mode, i have to turn it back on and wait for it to search for listings. this happens when im watching tv, quite annoying anyone have any ideas why this is happening.
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Don't bother buying rip-off price printer ink cartridges !!
Don't bother buying catridges. Just get a inkjet refill kit from Asda or Tescos. Cost is less than £5-00 for a set of colour ones and less than £5-00 for a set of black ones. Just follow the instructions to refill your old cartridge. In the worst case, you will need to drill a little hole in your old cartridge and then…
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Interactive Services
Hi, Can anyone tell me what I should do about the following message please. Program(s) or Device(s) requesting attention. Message title. Microsoft VisualC++ runtime library. Program Path. ram files/commom files/roxio shared/9.0/shared com/roxwatch9.exe
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Help with downloading to Acer Aspire one
Hi, My daughter has a Acer Aspire one which is a fab mini laptop which we all use, although we have been experiencing some problems and hope someone can help us.... We don't know the password to authorise downloads so we can update the laptop i.e flashplayer etc.. As we don't know the password we can't add free security…
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Sony Vaio VGN-NS20e_p Recovery Disks Needed!!!
Hiya fellow moneysavers!!! I have a Sony Vaio VGN-NS20e_p Laptop and it has crashed. I have managed to get in via F10 recovery centre and back up all my files and pictures (Thank god) however I have not got any "System Restore Recovery Disks" to enable a factory reset of the machine. I cannot get into windows at all, and…
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New Motherboard with no IDE connector
Hi Folks It is a few years since I have assembled a computer but I am now planning to upgrade with a new mobod and cpu etc. I notice that on the mobod I am interested in (Intel DH55TC) there does not appear to be any IDE connectors; which is something new to me. Would I be right in saying that I need to purchase a SATA…
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Lost sound from line out to speakers on Vista.
I am running Windows Vista SP2 with all the latest updates. There is absolutely no sound from the computer when the speakers are plugged into the line out at the back of computer, not even the start up sound when Windows starts. Checked speakers and cables on another computer and they work fine. Have checked all cables and…
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Rs232 serial PCI or USB
My PC does not have a serial rs232 port so what is the best way to get one? I have done some research and found 2 ways, a rs232 serial pci card or a usb converter. But my computer is windows 7, i found plenty of both items but im not sure if the drivers are compatible with windows 7. Can anyone help me please?
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Can someone please recommend a VPN service (preferably free) ?
Hi, Can someone please recommend a VPN service, which is preferably free. I'm getting fed up with people seeing websites, etc. that I visit and then spamming me. I do also download stuff (legitamely); so it would be great if the VPN service also allows some downloads. I don't mind paying for VPN but me preferance would be…
