-
Best 23-25" Monitor
Morning all, The other half is a web designer/developer and needs another monitor - apparently it increases productivity by 30% (though I suspect that's one of his made up facts to justify the purchase!). He's asked me to do some research into the best models/deals out there - is there anything I should be looking at…
-
Windows XP won't boot
Sorry guys; no doubt this has been asked a million times before (I have tried searching the forums).... My dad's PC is struggling. When switched on, Windows XP Home won't start up. I don't think he's installed anything particular (e.g. hardware) recently although he did mention that some automatic software updates had…
-
.net web hosting
Any ideas for .net hosting, I brought cheap php hosting off ebay but noone does windows hosting for .net framework 3.5 or 4. Any cheap deals
-
FreeviewHD and FreeSatHD on smaller Tv's
Does anyone know when FreeviewHD and FreesatHD will be available on smaller screen Tv's? Looking for smaller screen TV's for the kitchen and bedrooms but do not want to have to use set top boxes.
-
Strange file from Facebook trying to open on my computer
The past 2 days I have had a file appear on my screen when online that wants me to save or open it. The file says it's from Facebook, even though I'm not logged in to Facebook at the time. It seems to appear when I go to a new website - I've noticed it when on Marie Claire and Topcashback. The file details are - Name:…
-
enough of vista
I have had enough of vista,so i have decided to upgrade to windows 7,in software4students i can have it for £38. ish. I can have it has a download, so i could have it today,or have it on disc delivered.1 main problem with vista is you cant always find files you have downloaded,so i'm a bit unsure has to have the dvd…
-
imac
Hi Guys, just wanted to pick some brains as I'm a total thicko when it comes to anything technical, so here goes, we're thinking about buying a new pc & was wondering if you could tell me the pros & cons about the new imac, this is the one that we're thinking of getting: 21.5-inch: 3.06GHz 3.06GHz Intel Core i3…
-
google help
Hi, i installed ie8 yesterday and every snice whenever i type something into google eg: facebook it opens another window keeping google there and says results found and takes me to a completley different page to what ive typed in! Hope thst meade sense and if anyone couild help that would be great. Thanks.
-
ipod touch and hotmail java?
ive got a ipod touch , first gen model hotmail always worked up until recently , now when i punch in hotmail.com /co.uk it wont load and says somthing about java needed and not compatible any ideas how to sort it thanks
-
Messenger not working
Please excuse me as I am totally un-technical! My messenger thing wont work....when I click to sign in it does not connect a lot of the time, even when it does it signs out again. Also....even when it does sign in, for some bizarre reason it no longer links to my Hotmail inbox...the icon does not show on the page. If I…
-
Hard Drive Corrupted
Hi, Techie help would be much appreciated! I have a 3 year old Dell Dimension E520. Never had any problems till we moved last week. PC was fine at first and then yesterday we got the blue screen of death and PC would not switch on. It gets to the windows loading screen and then goes black and hangs. We managed to get on in…
-
Free File-Sending Service For Multiple Files?
I've just signed up to yousendit.com in order to send some photos to a friend, about 20 in total. And then of course found that the free version does not allow multiple files to be sent (which I guess is fair enough, the service being free). And you can't fool it by grouping the photos into one folder first. Is there a…
-
Mobile Phone problem
I sent a picture to my son's mobile and when he opened it "something" happened and he has lost all his numbers, texts, pictures etc. He phoned me from a call box to tell me, and he's frantic as he's going abroad tomorrow and is bereft without all his numbers. Is it possible that I have a virus on my mobile-in fact, is it…
-
Super Battery Life Laptop needed
Hi everyone, I am looking for a new laptop as I am starting Uni in Sept. I need a large memory and VERY good battery life, bewtween 4-8 hrs at least hopefully. I need it to be at least 2gb RAM if poss. Was hoping to spend under £350, is that out of reach? Thanks for any help.
-
Micro SD card question
I'm hoping someone can answer my probably very stupid question! I bought a Sandisk 16gb micro sd card for my htc desire. After installing it on my phone, I have discovered that it only has 14.2gb of memory available. Is this correct? I thought 16gb meant 16gb?!
-
converting mp3 to aucdio cd problem
Hi i am trying to convert 2 of my mp3 songs to wav so i can play it on my cd player but i am unable to convert them. both of my cd players dont recognise the disk and dont read it. i use cdex and Gogo MP3 To CD Burner and im unsuccessful. Any idea? can anyone help? I write the songs to cdrw disks? thanks
-
computer drives
hi placed a cd in my computer to play..nothing but have a game which will play if i use start,programs safe mode. help
-
Online PC Masters - scam
Hi All, if you want to hear my story read below, if not, read the last line. Let me start by stating I am in fact quite computer literate, in fact it's my job to be, as I work with both servers and desktops and security is a big factor, So I am sitting at my PC and get a international phone call, expecting a call centre I…
-
PS3/Wii Games?
Hi Are PS3/Wii games region free? Can you use games bought in the USA in the UK? Thanks
-
Re-Filling A Lexmark Printer Cartridge
We have just re-filled our newish Lexmark 5405 printers blue colour cartridge with J.R. Inkjet Refill Ink, and we are now getting a message to say we need to replace the cartridge. I'm aware that the cartridge has some sort of chip in it but does anyone know of a way round this or am I just going to bite the bullet and buy…
