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Competition for Logitech ?
Came across this yesterday and was rather surprised at the price when I read the claims. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_19036.htm "Memorises functions from other remote controls " and "MACRO function for programmable button sequences". The downside could be "Suitable for virtually all common brand…
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Restoring e-mails and folders
My old desktop has died but I have a backup (pst file) of my old Outlook 2003 e-mails. I would like to add these to another desktop that I have. The new desktop has Outlook 2003 with Windows XP. The new machine has Outlook up and running and has some e-mails that I would like to keep. How do I add my old e-mails and folder…
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How to play mp3 music on memory stick using a car audio?
Getting a car which has a usb port to connect your memory stick so that the car audio can play the mp3 music from the memory stick. How do you set up the mp3 music on the memory stick? 1. have mp3 files at top level 2. create several folders containing (for example) 20 mp3 songs each or 3. as the handbook suggests create a…
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Problems deleting files
My laptop died on me last week and (to cut a long story short) I had to remove the hard drive and back it up on our PC then reinstall Vista. I fully expected all my documents to be gone when I logged on, but they weren't. They were in a backup file, along with all the old program files, windows files etc. I have copied my…
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Turning a Mic off on a Netbook.
Hi there. I have a Samsung N110 netbook running Windows XP. I was just wondering if there was a way to Turn off the internal Microphone so it can not be used for things like skype? I'v searched and not been able to find an answer. Thanks.
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laptop keys
Hello I ve tried googling for replacement key hinges and the rubber cup for my packard bell easynote tm with no success. I can find other PB easynote models but not the TM. Anyone by chance have the same model and know a supplier of the hinges and cups?? Thanks in advance ...Rich
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Bluetooth not working on laptop
My OH has a Lenovo T60 laptop which has Bluetooth installed...used it several times in the past to transfer pics from phone as my phone lead has disappeared. Went to do the same today but it seems we cant get his bluetooth working. It seems to say we need to turn the radio transceiver on but we've no idea what this means.…
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Attach netbook to printer ?
Hello. Is it possible for me to connect my Acer Aspire netbook to my printer in another room and attached to my main pc ? Thanks.:o
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SAGEM modem driver Windows 7
Hi all, back again to hopefully help out a friend. I have just installed Windows 7 (over XP) on a friends PC but it now fails to recognize the SAGEM Fast 800 modem. I have looked for the latest drivers but can't seem to find anything unless I am not looking in the right places! So, is there a compatible Windows 7 driver…
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CD drive on laptop not working - any ideas?
Hi All My OH got me an ipod shuffle for my birthday in February. I want to put some of my CDs onto it but itunes is not finding anything on the CD drive. I have tried a couple of other things as well (e.g. one of my son's computer games) but it is just not finding anything. It has certainly worked previously because I have…
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Apple mouse magic preferences update, how do I turn this new feature off?
Hi, There was a new magic prefs update waiting on my imac to be downloaded so I did that, BUT ever since there's been a tiny dashboard appearing in the middle of the screen, containing all the currently active programs, finder and safari etc...........I've had a look around in the menus in an attempt to find how you turn…
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Adding Audio to Blogger?
Hi - hope this isn't too simple a question for you all. I do quite a few blogs on our village - but am no expert! Just thinking about how would it be if I added audio clips of people describing the places of interest? I see blogger doesn't host audio stuff so I'd have to get a digital dictaphone to record - then upload to…
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Can't connect- Shock Wave???????
Keep getting the above message when I am trying to connect to Scrabble on-line. What does it mean, what can I do ? Any help would be appreciated.
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Mse
When i sign in to MSE and tick the box that says remember me next to sign in details why doesn't it remember me?
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bought a 2nd hand laptop
hey everyone i have bought my mums old laptop as she has upgraded. i was wanting to restore it to factory settings to remove all her pics, anti virus software etc, and to try & give it a new lease of life! any suggestion on how i go about this? i also want to use trend micro for the anti virus etc as this is what i use on…
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Tracking lost Ipod
Hi guys, this is a bit of a long shot but here goes.....My daughter has recently misplaced her Ipod touch. I am almost certain it is only around the house somewhere. My question is, is there anyway of us tracking it just incase it has been lost outside? We have tried the facetime to see if we can hear it just incase it is…
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Help with removing Win32: Rootkit-gen (RtK)
Ive been having problems with my computer freezing and so have recently followed the steps in earlier post 'how to speed up your computer in 60 minutes'. The results are amazing ! My computer now starts up in about 2 mins rather than the 20-30 it was taking and the freezing appears to have stopped completely. Im hoping I…
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USB device not recognised
I just plugged in the trusty old HP printer to the laptop after a spell of storage only to find that it wouldn't drive it off the USB ports on the machine, only once after a restart off a hub. So now all is disconnected but I am continually (like every 15 secs) getting messages up to say that the USB device is not…
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Total laptop novice - need to buy one - any pointers?
Hi, I want to buy my mum a laptop for her birthday. She'll mainly use it for word processing letters, sending emails and surfing the web, so nothing flashy. But as with most users I guess she'd like a decent speed laptop and decent memory. I've been recommended a Dell Inspiron laptop, which I've Googled, but no idea which…
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Medion LCD 32" TV
I bought this just under a year ago and this morning when i've went to turn it on, its turning on but i have no picture at all, not even a blue screen. Its just dead. I have luckily found my receipt but medion and aldi are both currently closed. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this or if there is anything…
