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wii error reading discs
When inserting a disc in to the wii it comes up with the message disc reading error. I've tried all the wii games and get the message with all the game. Please help!
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windows 7 programmes
Anyone know if there's a way to show the programmes under 'Start' in a preferred order? Or are they fixed alphabetically?
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Annoying ad's!
I use Firefox and was wondering if there is any way I can disable all the adverts. Whenever I go onto a site that uses moving ad's it completely slows down my laptop and makes it work overtime. Its got to the stage that as soon as I see something moving I just close the site, even yahoo stretches my fans!!!!
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Kubik Edge II 8GB 2.8" Touch Screen MP3
I see that there was mention of a Kubik player some months. Has anyone got any recent experience/comments about this model. My OH wants an MP3 player. I particularly like the look of this one with the built-in radio and a (reasonable) camera. What she wants it for is anyone's guess.:cool: She's not to sort to wander around…
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Laptop display problem
Hello, I'm hoping someone can help. I've got a HP Pavillion ZD8369ea laptop, about 5 years old and running windows XP SP3. During it's life, I had to replace the screen due to loads of dead pixelated lines and, about 6 months ago, the ATI radeon X600 256mb graphics card died and I've been using the laptop with the on board…
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Writing a Batch File?
My knowledge is limited but wanted to ask: Am I correct in thinking that you can write a batch file to copy all my docs from my docs to an external hard drive with just a click of a shortcut on my desktop? I am running windows 7. If so, how do I go about doing this...and It would be great if the command would request to…
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Automated home
Hi I am having an extension built for my father who has recently had a stroke and is paralised down the left hand side. I have discussed with him about getting an ipad to do his emails etc. What I am looking into is some sort of automated system that we could put in so he can control the lights, tv, sky box, windows,…
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epson cx3600 packed up - why?
hi i have an ancient epson cx3600 and hae downloaded the software to stop it counting pages etc. however, it has stopped printing altogether now, i have cleaned the heads and dabbed them with a wet cotton bud... and still nothing... any ideas? cheers loops
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DVD Unlocking
Does anyone know if the Panasonic DMR-EZ49 VEBK DVD/Video recorder can be unlocked to make it multi-region and if so how? I want to be able to record DVDs to send to my family in New Zealand and vise versa. UK is region 2 and New Zealand region 4.
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Need .pdf scan - can only get .jpg on mine!
Can anyone tell me if there is anything recommended to change my .jpg file that I scanned into my computer to a .pdf file please?
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PSU thread
I remember a thread a week or 2 ago about PSUs... Suddenly I think I find myself needing one, good quality and value, and I can't remember the recommendations (antec?) around 500W and close to silent, link to the thread would be great if anyone has it (search is failing me :( ) Suppose I ought to turn off my PC now to swop…
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File transfer between 2 laptops
My wife has an old Dell Inspiron 1300 laptop, which is probably 5 yo, and has a Celeron processor. The laptop is extremely slow and can take 25 minutes to boot up. I would like to transfer all her files onto my notebook, and her files include loads of university assignment of medical nature, as well as research projects.…
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Google maps not loading...
Anyone else having problems with Google Maps not loading today...? Has the wind knocked something...?!
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Car radio - code doesn't work - help!
Anyone able to suggest a way out of this? During a recent garage stay, my wife's car had its battery completely removed from the car electrics. This tripped the radio which, when the battery was re-attached, immediately requested the correct security code. Not having this, we paid a respectable company a few pounds to dig…
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Thoughts on Dell Vostro 200
Hello, I am wondering if someone could give me there thoughts on the following: Am having so many problems with my present computer that we are thinking of buying another, we have been offered for £350 the following: Dell Vostro 200 with Dell 20" wide screen monitor, 222GB hard drive, intel core 2 due,2.66 ghz, 4gb ram,…
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Blackberry Curve 8500 Contacts Sync Issue
Guys I have an issue when sync my Blackberry Curve 8500 with my Windows 7 Contacts. I sync'd them, updated my contacts on my windows 7 contacts including deleting some and re-sync'd. Good stuff. I come off and check my phone after disconnecting and its back to square one. No edited contacts, contacts I have deleted have…
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MSE says It cant update. due to internet
The last time I got this message, I uninstalled and re-installed, now its saying the same thing....but theres nothing wrong with my internet connection. Becoming a pain, any ideas? Thanks
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Some (Big/Proper) Websites Stopped Loading For Me Today
There are some large/proper websites that I use up to 20-30x a day. They always work, no problems, all OK. Let's just pick one http://www.zoopla.co.uk This morning, I was using my PC (XP) as usual - and about lunchtime I noticed 2-3 websites I use every day were just failing to load. Connection timed out errors were most…
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stolen laptop tracking
I am thinking of buying something like this http://www.absolute.com/ for my daughter. She has had her hard drive stolen but had the laptop with her. Just wondered what you guys think or are there alternatives?
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Laptop won't boot in any mode!!
My OH is currently tearing his hair out as his laptop won't let him in. He can't boot up in normal mode or safe mode. He can get to BIOS but if he selects safe, last known config it wont start from them. He just gets the blue screen which then goes off before he can read it. he has been getting the Error 0201 stuck key 42.…
