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Here We Go Again - CD Drive
4 Replacements, I can't believe this one is going too, surely it's another problem... :( This time, I burn, all info goes onto CD. I put CD in it will play and show all the files on the CD, but if I stop and try to change file/track it searches and searches and freezes the whole PC while it searches and never finds. It…
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Updated broadband connection - keep losing connection
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this as I'm starting uni in a couple of weeks and need my internet connection :( Since virgin upgraded our connection to 2mb, we have been getting kicked off in the evening. Says no dial tone detected and the troubleshooter that came with the modem says prob is with ISP. This does…
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Is this MP3 any good ?
Is this MP3 any good http://ws4.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=I-RIV-IFP180 I know it will only hold a few songs, but I am on the computer every day so I could change the tracks easy enough. It just seems a good introduction for £30 and it has a radio aswell. Will I be able to use my music in my…
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Martin Not Paid His Bills Or My Computer??
I have been trying to see the chat forums yesterday & today & it is very hit & miss if i get them as this comes up a lot of the time ; THIS WEBSPACE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO NON PAYMENT! If you are the owner of this domain and wish to get your site back online please login to your account control panel…
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what laptop processor
iv been looking around for laptops but dont know weather if i should buy a laptop with a turion processor or a centrino laptop.
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Is it possible to receive cable upstairs when box is downstairs?
Don't know if this is the correct place to put this or not but hopefully someone will be able to help. We have an ntl cable box which has a booster spliyting the signal between the TV downstairs and a cable which is attached to the internal wall and through the corner of the ceiling directly behind the TV into my son's…
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BSOD - Conflicts
Hello Everyone I keep on recieving the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). I mean everyone gets them but now it occurs constantly and is starting to Pees Me Orf. Im certain its to do with my graphics card/drivers and I was looking through the system and found this. Conflicts/Sharing -I/O Port 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus I/O…
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Ebay or Paypal Emails
I'm sure this has been mentioned before, I dont want anyone to get ripped off like a m8 of mine did. Over the last 2 days I've been bombarded with emails claiming there from ebay uk or paypal (look very convincing) asking for my details etc. I had one from paypal saying my acount was suspended due to a anonymous person…
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Crazy format thing in Word!
Can anyone help, this weird line has appeared in my word document, i don't know what it is and i can't get rid! It looks like this below) and is appearing under some areas of text, I assuem i have changed the forat somewhere but not sure how...
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32" LCD or 42" Plasma
Hi, Debating whether to get a 32" LCD or 42" Plasma. Budget is £1k to £1.5k. What would you guys recommend. I appreciate LCD has better picture quality is it worth losing out on that extra 10" Thanks
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Installing XP pro on an SATA hard drive (super techie needed)
Hi, i was installing XP Pro on my brand new (nothing on it yet) computer. My motherboard is a asus k8upgrade-1689 (bios 1.7) and i have made a diskette as decribed in the manual for SATA drives. After it said where do you want to install it, i created a partition of 30gb (out of a 160gb hard drive) and tried installing it…
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Good external hard drive for my laptop???
Hi I've just got an Ipod:j but realising how much room my music collection is starting to take up someone suggested I put it on to an external hard drive that I just plug in to laptop. I haven't a clue what or where and wondered if anyone knew if you need specific types or can it just be one with a USB connection - all…
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Online banking- exporting data
We want to be able to keep a more accurate account of our current account, eg keeping a tab on day to day spending, we check our bank account daily online, but would like to ba able to just see the balance at a glance on our pc... Whats the best software to use for this? Any free downloads available? Cheers Funky :cool:
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Help Mouse Scrolling Problems
I have just had to reload windows due to re-formatting my hard drive. Now, for some reason, my mouse is scrolling oddly. It used to scroll web pages, via the wheel, smoothly. I have gone to the control panel nd changed the settings for the number if lines it scrolls but i can't get it smooth again. Can anybody help.
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DVD-R multisessions?
hello all. i have got a bundle od dvd-r which i got by mistake and opened one up. so i cant return them or exchange them for dvd-rw. can anyone guide me how to make multisessions in dvd-r ie putting different clips onto one dvd-r. iam using dvd shrink to copy dvd movies with nero. excellent program for dvd copies. any help…
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Slimline PS2 Recall
If you have a Slimline Playstion 2. You need to check out THIS site to see if your powerpack needs changing. Sony are recalling 3.5 million powerpacks after discovering a possible fault with them.
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Bleeps
Hi, our PC was working fine, but when I turned it on this morning it doesnt even load anything, just gives three little beeps. The screen says 'no signal'. I have checked all the cabels but I think the thing is not even booting up. Is there anything I can do (not overly techinical). Thanks.
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Boot up without keyboard?
Is it possible to boot pc without a keyboard attatched? my ongoing problems turned out to be faulty bluetooth adaptor for my keyboard and mouse and i am now using them but connected to my belkin adaptor but it doesnt recognise the keyboard on start up so was wondering is there anyway round it? Any thoughts please?
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need 21" tfts - any good qual deals / money off - pls
moving to a smaller house, will have to loose 2 x 21" dinosaur crt - these work superbly, but just havent the space to put them on a desk - i use autocad , so screen clarity is v. v. important - any ideas on suitable spec ( apart from the laptop never had tft), any vouchers / bargain deals thx
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Recommendations please. Fast, compact, light but fully loaded laptop required :D
Hi all, I'm looking for a laptop (bundle deal if poss). Looking for decent spec and gig of RAM if poss. The budget is £1500, but that needs to include MS Office and Antivirus. Can anyone make any recommendations? This laptop is to be used when travelling, so battery life is important. Will need to be able to dial up to the…