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Where, in my laptop, can I find what the max sized camera memory card is that can be read by the onboard card reader. I have a Toshiba laptop and have been told that the readers OFTEN have a max which they can read. I do not want to buy a card that is too large for the reader.I'll be honest - I wasn't aware of laptops having inbuilt readers but ---- I'd have thought somewhere in the spec's for that MACHINE there would be some info on any max LIMIT.

Occurs to me tho that you could consider a multi card reader to use via USB - and they are relatively very cheap these days - that should present no upper limit to size.A lot of newer laptops have built in card readers, mine does.

The size of the card that can be read is only limited to what the computer can read, and what format your card is in.

What you should be concerned about is: What is the biggest card your camera can take?
The Camera will have limitations, the computer will not.

I moved this topic from "Off Topic" to "Other" THANKS for your reply.

Hi, This is weird. I have a USB phone called Magicjack (phone over internet) People in my contacts list keep telling me they are getting calls from my number and when they answer no one is there, Instead a song is played for them. All the SONGS played HAPPEN to be in my ITunes library. I am not making these calls in fact Im not even home during most of them and I live alone so no one else COULD be doing it either. What do you make of this? ( maybe thats why its called Magicjack!)Is this "Magicjack" phone capable of voice command? It it is, it could be picking up various things. Try disabling Voice Command. No it doesnt have voice commandI've seen the commecial for the Magicjack and it seems like its too good to be true.
Did the device come with a software CD?No, It self installsQuote from: kelley k. on August 17, 2008, 12:29:57 AM

No, It self installs

Hey i ASKED my girlfriend to go get a specific phone, anyways they dont have it in stock so she ENDED up getting me a motorolla w370 and i was just wondering is this LIKE.. the womans edition cause it says W ? like its silver and kind of silly looking is it the womans edition?is this SUPPOSED to be a joke?

and No I dont think it does mean so I will google it

EDIT: It DOESNT say what the W is.its a legitimate question.. why would the model name be W if it wasnt met for a girl? whatever.. thanks
Good point.
But why would they make a women version.You can't be serious... Turn the phone over...it's an M for Motorola.

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/item.jsp?vgnextoid=f2e8e3d9f6e89110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&localeId=33

Happy now?Quote from: CBMatt on August 14, 2008, 04:17:54 AM

You can't be serious... Turn the phone over...it's an M for Motorola.

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/item.jsp?vgnextoid=f2e8e3d9f6e89110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&localeId=33

Happy now?

Quote from: CBMatt on August 14, 2008, 04:17:54 AM

You can't be serious... Turn the phone over...it's an M for Motorola.

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/item.jsp?vgnextoid=f2e8e3d9f6e89110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&localeId=33

Happy now?

Ahh thats what I was thinking.

But he said "W"

Quote from: !~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~! on August 14, 2008, 07:20:43 AM

Quote from: CBMatt on August 14, 2008, 04:17:54 AM

You can't be serious... Turn the phone over...it's an M for Motorola.

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/item.jsp?vgnextoid=f2e8e3d9f6e89110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&localeId=33

Happy now?

Ahh thats what I was thinking.

But he said "W"

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Those of you in Canada are very LUCKY....

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Cineplex Entertainment joins forces with XBOX to OFFER GAMERS the chance to compete with their FRIENDS before a big screen -- a really big screen.

I have recently gained a roommate in my PLACE and I've moved my computer into my room.

Now the trick is previously I had my 32" Flatscreen TV hooked up to my computer and I was running Downloaded TV Shows, Movies and other random stuff. In short it was Sweet. I still want to do this but from another room.

Is there anyway to do this wirelessly via some hardware/software and also get sound through. Or am I going to have to create some little mini system to place next to my TV. (aka transfer files from my main system to the smaller system and let it run the shows. This is not the ideal option).

Ideally I want to still use my TV and have the TV hooked up to some hardware to connect it properly from my Computer. I have a wireless mouse and keyboard as well so all depending on range, I'd love to just carry the mouse and keyboard to whatever room I want and run my computer.

With TV now set up for computer CONNECTIONS. I doubt I'm the only guy who this has occurred to. HOWEVER, it's probally not very popular considing the degree of average computer literacy. I'm hoping someone here can tell me something or direct me where I can. You all have to admit that this would be very sweet and I bet everyone would do it if they had the ability.
http://di.imagecare.co.uk/productdetails.php?stock=223&cat=&title=&menu=

...google, the GREATEST thing ever invented.Nice find, Fireballs. However:
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Our Price - £134.95

...google, the greatest thing ever invented.

I'm TRYING to download a DVD on my computer and the drive isn't recognizing it and says there is nothing there... is it just the computer? is there SOMETHING i can download to make it recognize it?Are you sure it's a DVD Drive?agh, i FEEL like an IDIOT, no... Lol!

Well there's your problem.

I was sent an email from one of my friends and I thought it was pretty interesting.
Here it is (modified for the forums):


HOW TO SPOT A SCAM?
Is it really free or is there a hidden agenda?

It might be a scam if...

It's just too good to be true. A free car just for taking a survey? A laptop computer for a single mouse click? No way.

You're a winner...but you have to pay a fee to claim your prize.

It's free with shipping and handling. If it's five or six bucks, fine. But make sure it's not $59.95

The website offers nothing but free stuff. It's probably an email collection site for spammers.

There's a lot of fine print and you have to agree to accept all the terms.

You have to make a purchase to get the freebie.

You must give a credit card number to get a free item.

There's a free "trial period". This may be true, but the company can make it difficult to cancel, and if you forget, wham! You're on the hook.

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 14, 2008, 04:00:21 AM

There's a lot of fine print and you have to agree to accept all the terms.

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 14, 2008, 04:00:21 AM

There's a lot of fine print and you have to agree to accept all the terms.

Hey, that sounds like my website you are talking about...

There's a free "trial period". This may be true, but the company can make it difficult to cancel, and if you forget, wham! You're on the hook.

Has anyone here actually read through an entire agreement?

Chris, you brought this up in my head:

If you are in the US (or dealing with a US business) call the BBB or send a letter. (Its more professional to send an actual letter, not email, or at the very least a fax)
File a formal compliant. They will help you get through everything.
www.bbb.org

Not sure how it happened, but I somehow got signed up for a company called AutoVantage. I received a letter from them over a week ago and immediately called to cancel. Instead, they extended my trial, thanked me for my business, and hung up. I'm still trying to get them to cancel it for me.

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Not sure how it happened, but I somehow got signed up for a company called AutoVantage. I received a letter from them over a week ago and immediately called to cancel. Instead, they extended my trial, thanked me for my business, and hung up. I'm still trying to get them to cancel it for me.

How are these fine people billing you?

I gently remind you that if it's by credit card, you can call the card company and tell them you're having a dispute (at least in theory).

Is it possible to get an take updates with you for windows bit defender?Like download them an then lauch them to the program?Are you talking about NEW updates for Windows Defender?

If so, you can UPDATE TWO ways: 1) through Windows Update - the Windows Defender updates will be presented, 2) open Windows Defender, click the down arrow next to the question mark, select "Check for Updates."

EDIT: If you are talking about updates for the anti-virus program Bitdefender, I'm CERTAIN that you can get them but I don't use the program and don't know the steps.Bitdefender Desktop Products Updates

Bitdefender Virus Definitions SeptemberQuote from: drmsucks on September 10, 2008, 10:10:12 AM

Are you talking about new updates for Windows Defender?

If so, you can update two ways: 1) through Windows Update - the Windows Defender updates will be presented, 2) open Windows Defender, click the down arrow next to the question mark, select "Check for Updates."

EDIT: If you are talking about updates for the anti-virus program Bit Defender, I'm certain that you can get them but I don't use the program and don't know the steps.

Quote from: drmsucks on September 10, 2008, 10:10:12 AM

Are you talking about new updates for Windows Defender?

If so, you can update two ways: 1) through Windows Update - the Windows Defender updates will be presented, 2) open Windows Defender, click the down arrow next to the question mark, select "Check for Updates."

EDIT: If you are talking about updates for the anti-virus program Bit Defender, I'm certain that you can get them but I don't use the program and don't know the steps.

The first one is the one I mean

I'm lost

its hard to recall when you jump on an offline at times.AVG

Spybot Search and Destroy

Ad-Aware

Win Patrol

Asquared

Comodo

Stinger ( on demand Trojan scanner )

The above PACKAGE is completely FREE and has SERVED me well for MANY years.
Other then three I use. It seems like a good defense.I got AVAST back on an online amour or something like that as a firwall for my 2K machines. I dont really like it though.

CRQ Que CAT Activation, I just recently installed the CRQ software for this device but when I go to active it, I am unable too. Any way to I even went to getcat.com an was unable to.
Can I have some help?Quote from: squall_01 on July 20, 2008, 03:41:47 AM

but when I go to active it,

The company gave away in excess of 10 million of these scanners, so they'll be turning up in thrift stores and eBay auctions for years to come.

not enough room for actvation code las two letters not allowed

Quote from: woofman on August 09, 2008, 07:42:33 PM

not enough room for actvation code las two letters not allowed

What?

Quote from: squall_01 on August 09, 2008, 07:48:23 PM

Quote from: woofman on August 09, 2008, 07:42:33 PM

not enough room for actvation code las two letters not allowed

What?

Ha ha, it's nice to actually see someone confusing YOU for a change!

Sorry I couldnt find my own answer for this, as I never done this. But the pc I'm GOING to sell is seeing the slave as E an I want it to be D. So that there isnt too much confuseion since the guy isnt very IT informed. He has trouble with tech stuff not fixing useing wise.Go to --> control panel/administrative tools/computer management/storage/disk management.

Select right click on DRIVE you want to change ...... and if the letter you want is available then choose and apply.

Sometimes D will be given to CD-ROM so - may have to change that first to a higher letter. But - if system ''used to'' CD on D it might make some things not find that. Hello.
Quote from: ChrisXPPro on August 27, 2008, 07:08:25 AM

Go to --> control panel/administrative tools/computer management/storage/disk management.

Go to --> control panel/administrative tools/computer management/storage/disk management.

Select right click on drive you want to change ...... and if the letter you want is available then choose and apply.

Sometimes D will be given to CD-ROM so - may have to change that first to a higher letter. But - if system ''used to'' CD on D it might make some things not find that.

I have plugged in one of the round plugs in the back of my laptop. I cannot get it out. Obviously, it is the wrong size but it fit perfectly. Can anyone give me any ideas on how to remove it? Thank you in advance!What was the PLUG for? What were you plugging in?

What kind of laptop is it? What model number does it have? The round plug that comes to mind is PS2 - usually keyboard or mouse. It has an offset peg which should prevet wrong ALIGNMENT but - yeah - more info might help.And a PICTURE. Sorry, I was out of town this morning. The plug is the round one like you would hook to the back of a television. There are also red, yello, and white single prong connectors on the same cord. You use it to hook a video camera to your television.

I have a Dell latitude laptop and there is a port on the back that is round. It actually has a picture of a TV above it. I inserted the plug and did not have to force it. Now it will not come out. I am thinking I will have to cut the cord and just leave it in the COMPUTER unless someone has another idea. If I use pliers to try and remove it I think I will damage the computer.Sounds like RCA connectors - red/white for audio - yellow for vid. Only other round one I think of on a puter (sometimes) is "S" video but that is multi pin.

Just re-read your post - ahh so it was one of those you plugged in. Still wondering what you plugged into - as can't see an RCA going into something different. On occasions those plugs can grip real tight on an RCA socket - and so a careful twist with pliers while trying to withdraw just might help. They go on much easier than they come off.

If you do happen to resort to chopping its cable - drastic measure - be very sure puter is totally powered down and DISCONNECTED and then be sure no conductors can short out.I would take it to a repair shop.

when I find out what the NUMBER is that I need to tell.Quote from: squall_01 on September 01, 2008, 05:24:09 AM

when I find out what the number is that I need to tell.

ill sum it up for you as best as i can kpac...

....[] (yes, i know, my ACSII art skills are lacking...)
....[]
....[]
.._[]_
..\\//
...\/ (...its an arrow...)

I'm trying to get help to figure out the scoring system of an online site.

If you'd like to help I'll send you further info via PM.

Notice that I said, "IF" you'd like to help.

Not sure which ones patio where refering to but these are the ones I mean http://s310.photobucket.com/albums/kk403/squall_131/?action=view&current=DSC00780.jpg

They only CHARGED once an no more an we have the charger.Unchargable Chargable batteries, eh?

Are you sure they're put in right?according to the pic, patio was right about them manufactured in china but it DONT make sense.Linky please.not sure he may say if he comes by again. INTERNET is just really slow to go threw all these pages.I can't see anything in that picture...
With electronics as i've explained to you before it either works or it doesn't...
If i remember the original thread i did the research on the batteries you mentioned and confirmed they were of Chinese origin....garbage rechargeables.
What didn't you understand from the original thread ? ?I just didnt recall the post. But what doesnt make sense is the fact the aa charge.Quote from: squall_01 on September 08, 2008, 04:51:45 AM

But what doesnt make sense is the fact the aa charge.

Does anyone else EXPERIENCE BLURRINESS in text which becomes unreadable whilst on the net? When I initially go on the internet everything is clear but after about an hour of surfing all the text becomes so blurry I can't read it. I've got Vista Home Premium and was wondering if it is the operating system. The screen also goes paler. When I put the PC to sleep for about half an hour and go back to it, it's lovely and clear again. Operating system itself can never be blamed for PROBLEMS.
Does the issue occur in browser only? What browser? Did you try another browser?Thanks BRONI. My broswer is internet EXPLORER. I once tried Firefox on another PC I had and I had problems with it. do you know of any others?Not sure, but it could either be the Video Card or Monitor messing up.

Can you try another monitor?
OR
Can you try the monitor on another computer?

Is this a Desktop of Laptop?Thanks Carbon Dudeoxide, I'll change the monitor and see if that works. It's a desktop.All Right, Good Luck!

Hey

Im wondering how can i change a cell phones frequency? i have no experience with this so if somebody could explain id appreciate it?Why?to avoid tracking, i already KNOW police can track cell-phones and have been able to for a long time, im just protecting my privacy im not hiding from police.. but i dont need anybody else watching meA few things... changing your frequency would mean you wouldn't be able to communicate with your phone line provider, making your phone useless. I'm not sure how it works in your country but here the police contact the phone line provider they don't tap DIRECTLY into a personal phone call. in SHORT you can but it'd be pointless.

FBQuote from: fireballs on August 24, 2008, 12:59:30 PM

A few things... changing your frequency would mean you wouldn't be able to communicate with your phone line provider, making your phone useless.

Don't you ever watch the movies?

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 25, 2008, 03:24:49 AM

Don't you ever watch the movies?

lol you realise switchback is a movie...?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119210/

FB

Ok, I dont know what happened but my Task MANAGER is messed up. I press CTRL-ALT-DEL and instead of the plain ol task manager all I get is a box with Running Processes. No tabs, no File, Options, View, bar; not even the minimize or X box to close the window. Please tell me there is a way to fix this? I can not figure it out!Out of interest - start Task manager these other two ways - just to see if the result is the same .

1) - Hover on an empty part of task bar and right click and select task manager.

2) - --> Start - run - taskmgr.exeI love the old favourites... the good ol' task manager in "tiny footprint mode"...

Task manager has two display modes, normal and tiny footprint.

1. Normal mode (tabs, menu bar, TITLE bar etc)



2. Tiny footprint mode



To restore normal mode, double-click in the border around the edge.



To switch to tiny footprint mode, double click the border of the area below the tabs

Well dang it Dias - yet another GEM I had forgotten all about!! Nice, Dias!AMAZING!!! Thank you SO MUCH! Never FAILS, sometimes the easiest fix for something you worked WAY too hard on trying to figure out. MANY MANY MANY THANKS! Hey Dias, time to make an FAQ!

Is there somewhere I can see pictures of the little symbols on my laptop that show what goes in what connection port. Most of them I know but after buying a LOCK I don't see the usual rectangular opening.

There is one but it has a symbol that I don't recognize. I don't want to ruin something. The COMPUTER is an IBM ThinkPad. Are you talking about the images that come up on the screen? All the system images are usually stored in the %systemroot% folder, where %systemroot% is the main system folder on your HDD.Check your manual or IBM's website for the laptop's connections.

Does the symbol look like this: ? If so, you're good to go.Thanks. I tried IBM but they referred me to manual on computer and there it was. It is a Security Keyhole. Looks like 2 boxes, one on TOP of the other, on an upsidedown T. Good. Now I am set for my trip.

Thanks to all who replied!! Now I will check that manual first. Didn't even know it was there.

SamsamGlad that you got it figured out - those MANUALS can come in handy!

Wrap the other END of that lock around a .357 magnum

Best of luck!

I print a lot of PHOTOS for my business. I was wondering if anyone knew
where I COULD get some good deals on PRINTER cartridges?


I think I will lock this....and see what happens when the SECOND poster comes to post.

(http://www.google.com.hk/search?hl=en&q=Does+anyone+know+any+places+to+get+good+deals+on+printer+cartridges%3F%3F%3F&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=)

(If I am ALLOWED, keep this topic here for at least a day)

i have a game downloaded and TRIED to take it out when finished with it ( a free one ) and it will not go

also goggle tool bar , which i have never used

these are both in add and remove

the game comes up , cannot uninstall , corrupted installer

goggle do'es nothing at all

thanks for any help, harryTry reinstalling the problem software and then try to uninstall again...i will install the game again , but i never have installed goggle unless it came free with a program You can also try this free software: unlockerthank you will try unlocker i have read it and understand

will there be files /programs in there that should not be touched

because you said unlock and remove all

harryharry...

Try the reinstall/uninstall process first.

Sometimes programs leave behind files that will not be deleted after uninstall. Usually, your notified by Windows that there were certain files that weren't deleted during the uninstall process and give you the path to those files/folders so you can manually delete them.

If you cannot remove these files in the CONVENTIONAL manner...unlocker will assist you with that. You just NEED to know the CORRECT pat in order to do so.

I hope I haven't confused you...thank you i will let you knowthank you , i got rid of 2 , goggle tool bar is in add and remove

when you click remove nothing happens

i took goggle out of ( files ) to-night but the above HAPPENED before thatYou're welcome...

Are you still having issues removing them? If Google will not let you remove it...you can always download/install it, again...go to Add/Remove programs, and try removing it again. hokedoke

Just general thoughts so putting this here.

What is it drives these clowns to write and disseminate all this crap? Is it just WICKEDNESS, knowing that somehow they have made some folk's lives miserable? I often wonder and also wonder if they ever get hit themselves and so have to suffer the nuisance and problems.

Like as not they are tight as tight with their own security but aware at same time how many vulnerable machines are out there to mess with - COUPLED with very non savy users sometimes.

I well remember the first virus - back in DOS days and well before Pentium was even thought of - just basic 086 with maybe a ''monster'' 1 Mb hard drive! The virus that led to all the text falling down like rain!

OK - mini rant over!Some write for fun...
Some write for experiment
Some write without the intent that it will actually get sent out. (Thats why they make viruses that purposely spread from machine to machine)
Some do to say they can (this is very very common)


Other than that, they usually run and compile viruses on a test machine... loosing none of their data.
Pretty good for them, isnt it?

Want me to write one so you can send it to the jerk who infected you? I bet all he will do is write another one and send it back. (Nah, I wouldn't do that. But, I can write an incredibly sucky one... wait! They all suck!) some write for fame
some write for cyber terrorismAnd of course, some do it for money.
And I'm sure there's probably some excitement in the thought of being ABLE to cause trouble for other people without them ever knowing who you are.

As for them getting infected...I'm sure many of them are just as vulnerable as anyone else. But the real "experts" are people who are very familiar with anti-virus programs and how they work. After all, that's how they are able to figure out how to bypass the systems.*opens QBASIC and inconspicuously sends a zipped EXE to CBMatt*Mmm, snack.Quote from: CBMatt on August 20, 2008, 11:37:47 PM

Mmm, snack.

Nowadays, a lot of malware is part of organised crime, written for the purposes of damaging competitors

Professional virus writers are now selling a suite of software on the Internet with an unusual attachment: a detailed licensing agreement that promises penalties for redistributing the malicious code without permission.

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I have a toshiba laptop and Vista Home premium....i have downloaded Skype and i have been using skype to dial out...it has been working...but on three occasions over the past three weeks..when I clicked the contact name to dial out...the screen shut down and a blank screen...then i had to reboot the computer ...then ok for a week or so....last NIGHT..i used skype to do a local CALL ..then it happened again...for some reason..my pc shut down because of skype...any explanations... has anyone encountered such problems. thanksIs this a recent problem or have you had this problem since you got skype?

Any error messages?

Does this happen with other programs?Can u tell me if it does this in safe mode; below is how to boot into safe mode.

By pressing the F8 key right when Windows starts, usually right after you hear your computer beep when you reboot it, you will be brought to a menu where you can choose to boot into safe mode.

Have your tried a reinstall?.

Hi

thank you for your replies...after the computer shut down....i turned on the computer again and it was fine ..so far it has happened 3 times...it happened when I clicked on the certain contact and clicked on the "green" PHONE to say Go.....each time the computer shut down ...there is this message asking if i want to be in a safe mode or normal mode..i think...each time i clicked on normal mode...am i supposed to switch it TO SAFE MODE...what is the difference between normal and safe mode.....i just downloaded skype on this computer...thanks...Booting in to Safe Mode basically starts your computer with the least amount of drivers and startup items.
Following up on Annons suggestion, I don't think Skype can run in Safe Mode.

Does the problem only happen when you click that specific contact?

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Is this a recent problem or have you had this problem since you got skype?

Does the problem only happen when you click that specific contact?

bought a gateway laptop mod #600YGR W/ xp pro 1-2cpu{used} occasionally wouldnt power up only the fan comes on .the button that tells it when the laptop is closed came out yesterday so i took the FRONT off to see what happened when i put it back together booted fine next boot it hung at the bios SCREEN now back to no power on just the fan comes on what is wrong with this crazy machine??? please help my daughter needs it for school in a week thanksWhat do you mean when you SAID the button fell out?
Did it actually come out or did it get stuck?

Also, when you took off the cover, exactly what did you do?the small button has a small metal plate on one side of it and it actually came off button plate and all
i just replaced the btoon and plate and it booted fine one time only
Hmmm.....During the one time, what did you do? (downloads, installs, ect...)

Now exactly what happens when you press the power button?the one time it did boot all i did was play a game that was already on it for about 10 min when u press the power button all you see or HEAR is the fan come on .In the BIOS, check to make sure the Hard drive is detected.

I would then open the laptop up again and make sure you didn't disconnect anything.

cant get to the bios nothing happens i just hear the fan come on and thats all. i will check to make sure i didnt disconnect anything. thank you SOO much

Does ANYONE KNOW how to get a custom .mp3 (made by me) to show up as a ringtone on a Verizon LG enV2?I found this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080630082933AAPF37Bthanks, works PERFECT Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on AUGUST 31, 2008, 05:40:17 AM

I got a new RESET cable but I'm not sure how the top connects to the system its self, the main board.I found out what I was doing wrong, sorry. I was able to fix both my problems with it. It seems that I had put it in backwards where it GOES to the switch an I have to get another cable for the cd drive cause it started to break cause of hindgeing it useing the cd drive an such. Thanks any way.Quote

It seems that I had put it in backwards

I downloaded Irfanview as recommended from Broni, And It reduced an Image for me. Can this program Make an Image or PIC larger say to 1024by768. Or something close for my desktop background?.I have a pic that I downloaded that is 673 by 768 And would like to fit It to my desktop background.Image/re-size/resample...There is a good chance, it'll be grainy, but give it a shot.Quote

1024by768. Or something close for my desktop background?.I have a pic that I downloaded that is 673 by 768

[My beautiful girlfriend claims that the personal computer AKA PC Will soon be a thing of the past. And she SAYS younger people And humans overseas are GOING to smaller sized Computers like those on cell phones.She also claims that computers are not selling now days because of the economy. This sparked a heated debate between us. I say computer sales should be on the rise because more people are STAYING home due to the high gas prices & bad economy.What to you think? /b]I'm not sure i agree with either of your arguements but i have to agree with your g/f the PC is getting smaller and smaller, although there is a gap between fully featured PC and handheld computers. In a few years there will be no gap and instead fully functioning (unless they have MS WINDOWS... lol) PC's will be handheld. IMHO

FBI like my bulky box, I don't want a big *censored* table Microsoft! I want a big *censored* case with plenty of raids to hold more hard drives.I don't like small laptops.....In my experience, they have bad cooling, too small of a keyboard, lack of ports and too small of a screen.
However, it is true people are starting to go for smaller devices because of their portability.PC sales are actually pretty healthy right now and have been for 2 years or so...
What's her source ? ?I love Woman so ladys don't take this the wrong way. In my gals case HARDHEADEDNESS.Quote from: srtony1946 on August 30, 2008, 07:46:44 AM

In my gals case HARDHEADEDNESS.

I have a friend who loves his MacIntoshen. He has a pretty old 1TB external raid made by LaCie. It died, but he got his data off before it died so when he asked me to look at it, I THOUGHT "A hard DRIVE must have died."

It has PATA interface so I bought four cheap 500 GB drives to PUT in it. I put them in and the THING just sits there scanning the hard disks and making clicking sounds. I thought perhaps its formatting but after the LaCie ran for sixteen hours and still wouldn't let me access the drive. And after successfully formatting the old hard drives in a PC I think its the electronics that are fried, not the drives.

Now I'm thinking about buying an external enclosure for the four drives I bought. I've found a few that support PATA (most are SATA now) but I don't know how good the quality is.

Here's one a Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817332008
And another at another site: http://www.xpcgear.com/e350b4u.html

What I'd like to do is find out what's wrong with the LaCie but I haven't found any utilities to help me diagnose it.

Do you guys have any EXPERIENCE with external raid enclosures? What brands are good? He prefers firewire, but said USB would work for him as necessary.

He uses it as a media storage device. He makes his own movies and records and mixes music.

Any advice appreciated.

I have friends who live in the PHILIPPINES. I make videos here in the USA and send them to my friends. EVERYTHING works fine here, but when they try to view the video in the Philippines, they say the video is fast, like it GOING in fast forward. Would it be something I'm doing on my side here, or is there a problem in the Philippines. Could anyone help me out on this?We'll try but we will need much more info than that.

What FORMAT are you saving your videos?
How are you making and saving them?
How are they viewing at the Philippines? (sweet place by the way )
Also, is this a recent problem?I wiil try, not to computer SMART like you.
This is what I do, I make video from my webcam "Loditech 9000". It then saves it to "My Videos" in "My Documents". I write e-mail to friends, then I attach file from "My Documents" to my e-mail, then send it. They get my e-mail in Philippines and open file from e-mail. I have "Internent Explorer" and I try sending through Yahoo and AOL. If I can help you more, please let me know. Thank you...Did you try to watch recorder video before sending it out?Also,

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How are they viewing at the Philippines? (sweet place by the way Wink )
Also, is this a recent problem?

I'm tring to understand the cycle of information that the cpu use's in order to get an output. Just the real basic stuff such as

Input -> Control unit/Manipulator
ALU Unit (E.g. Ans=5+3)
Registers/Understands/Decodes instructions
Shifter
Stores Results ->Random Access memory Output ->
Additional Storage

my graph isnt the greatest but am I missing anything? Also, is the shifter a seperate operation or is that part of storeing it. I cant find anything that helps explain it.Is anyone having problems understand this or something?....Patience is a Virtue..................... yes for it TAKES two hours for the cpu to complete one cycle. You inspired me to do some searching of my own and I found this:

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A CPU Cycle refers to a single pulse of the computer clock. For example, a 4 Mhz CPU will have 4 million CPU cycles per second.

The Laptop we are using is an OLDER one. There is a SLOT for a PC Card. Can you please tell us what is necessary in ORDER to get an internet connection when "on the road".

THANK you.You need to find wiffy hot-spots.............Maybe you need to use the wap moblie-phone you have..Or find a net- cafe.I'm Sorry, maybe I should have asked What kind of card to get, and do we need to download anything from our home ROUTER?You just need a wireless card:
http://images.google.com.hk/images?hl=en&q=wireless%20card&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Then, when you're in a wireless environment, you can use the internet.Thank you very much.

Okay here is a list of problems as a guru I can't figure out.

*My BIOS says my Hard drive is failing, but it's said this for the last 2 years.
*I have a replacement drive already, but the drive isn't failing the bios just says it is.
500GB Sata II Seagate drive as a replacement for a Samsung 160GB

*2GB ram
*2Ghz AMD Sempron 3800+

*Windows XP Home, Runs great, the odd crash and non-responsive program.
*Have Windows XP Pro installed too, runs like crap, uses 100% CPU with nothing running
*Have Windows Vista installed now, but it uses 100% CPU with nothing running
But my original OS runs perfectly fine, XP Home.

So what do you think the problem could be, The hard drive is failing, I just don't see it, and I should remove it ASAP, Or the board is chewed I need a new one.

I'd start by downloading diagnostic software for the drive from Samsung. The report will be more reliable than the SMART report that your BIOS is using.I have a Samsung SP1604N/R
I tried their HUTIL for Samsung SP1604N and it couldn't detect my hard drive,
There is no N/R on their site :/Quote from: alextepes on August 25, 2008, 07:01:42 PM

I have a Samsung SP1604N/R
I tried their HUTIL for Samsung SP1604N and it couldn't detect my hard drive,
There is no N/R on their site :/

I was hoping someone can help me with a problem I am having with my comp.... I can not WATCH any videos on megavideo or google with internet explorer anymore. My comp got a bug a couple months AGO and my hubby had to WIPE my hard drive and reinstall everything. I use to could watch videos on megavideo and google on IE but now all I get are blank screens..... Any clues? Thanks for your time and help... Have a great day!!!Click here to find out what information I should add when submitting a question?i am using windows xp pro ser pack 2...it has i think 1gb memory ?ram? ( i guess, my husband put 2 - 512mb boards in before i had the bug problem) and as you can tell I dont know much about this thing...... I am also having a problem trying to get to websites that I had no problem getting to before... I get an error message when I try to go to them.... I did install FIREFOX and have no problem getting to them but i really dont like firefox because I use real player and it is not compatable with firefox.i thought maybe explorer did not install correctly when he reinstalled the system but like I said, Im not a comp pro and would proably uninstall something I should not have..... Anyway, Thanks for any help you offer!!! Have a great day..What happens when you try to watch the videos?

Does youtube work?You tube works fine.... when I try to watch megavideo or google all I get is a blank screen and a little triangle in the bottom corner with a red ! on it. I use to be able to watch with no problems...Quote

i really dont like firefox because I use real player and it is not compatable with firefox

does anyone know or have a LAPTOP below the PRICE of £450 which can play call of duty 4.
these are the specs


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If you got one post the link! I'm too ASHAMED to post my WEBSITE.......I haven't updated it in THREE years....
It's been on my to-do list for the PAST two years.

I'm also moving this to the Others Section. Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 29, 2008, 09:44:35 AM

I'm too ashamed to post my website.......I haven't updated it in three years....
It's been on my to-do list for the past two years.

I'm also moving this to the Others Section.

Okay so we learning some stuff in my pc architecture class. Such as RTDM an PEBKAC, But what does IDIOT Stand for?Like CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. I need it for my homework. SORRY about the RTFM which needs done more.is it's anything like PEBKAC it doesn't stand for anything

FBIt stands for PEBKAC- PROBLEM exists between keyboard and chairexactly = user is an idiot.

FBHA HA that means everyone on here. Wich isnt funny. Quote from: squall_01 on August 25, 2008, 04:25:57 PM

HA HA that means everyone on here. Wich isnt funny.

Okay so we learning some stuff in my pc architecture class. Such as RTDM an PEBKAC, But what does IDIOT Stand for?

Okay so we learning some stuff in my pc architecture class.

As luck would have it my Reset/Eject Ribbon Cable died. I think this is the soul PROBLEM but I hate how they done it. I got shocked twice an the tab had fell off of it. But I didnt come to say how bad they are. I need this part Reset/Eject Ribbon Cable http://www.ps2parts.com/parts.html Any place to find these that you guys use to get stuff or do you think this will be alright. Cause I dont have paypal. REally need some help. Hack uh man that pc magic can happen at any time?I've been told that there's this new eBay site that's BECOMING quite popular. I have no idea how to get there, though.








It scares me that you have a Specialist title.new one??? I just want to know if any one used something like geeks or something simular to get this stuff. I dont want to end up not getting.Quote from: squall_01 on AUGUST 05, 2008, 06:26:25 AM

new one???

simular

I dont want to end up not getting.

I was able to find one that is sold out

Hello everyone!!
*respectful bow*
I wasn't sure where to post this, and I couldn't find anything in FAQ, so if I have the wrong department or area,plz forgive me,point the way to where I should go & I'll take it there. Did I mention that I'm new here??? *nervous grin*

anywho, I have a computer that was given to me *groan* and it's been constant headaches ever since. here's what I know about the system:
Microsoft XP Home
Version 2002
SP2
AMD Athlon Processor
1.41GHZ
1.00 GB RAM
It has a Hard drive that I added when I got it(meaning it has 2 HDD)
It has a DVD player/recorder that I added
It has a CD player that I added
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the Hard drive, the DVD drive & CD drive all came from an HP Compaq Presario 1220NX.
The hard drive I installed is 80 GB HDD.
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the original HDD that is still in the computer, is 37.2GB, with 31GB of free space
the computer had no CD/DVD drives until I put them in.
it had a 3.5 floppy when I got it, has since quit working,so I threw it out.
It did NOT have any of the removable slot things in front when I got it(I put those in too).
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OK the problems I'm having are these:

intermitten freezing up/crashing(the FAQ didn't work for me)

takes 3-5 MINUTES to get to the welcome screen

generally speaking, this thing is so slow,I could get pregnant,have a baby, & watch
him graduate from middle school B4 it does what I want it to...*sighs* I'm serious.

my sound just quit working the other day,when I tried to fix it, it(the computer) tells me that the sound program is not installed*groan* so now I have no sound whatsoever on my computer.

The main HDD (C:) has so much fragmentation in it/on it, that every disk fragmentation Programme I have used has failed to correct it.....

Which begs the Question, is this a sick computer or future boat anchor??
I would start with clean Windows install.Go into the bios and choose "Load Default Settings", save and then exit.

If you got a valid Windows XP Key and CD with the system then do a reinstall. If you don't have the CD but have a key. Look at the key sticker to see what version of XP is installed and then grab exactly the same version off the torrents. That is a bit grey legally speaking but I think its okay because you actually have a legal license. I saved my Brother-in-laws "Vista Upgradable" laptop by grabbing XP Media Center off the torrents and using his key to install. It saved him from having to buy the CD from Acer and saved me time.

The best thing you can do to improve performance is to buy a new hard drive that is much bigger. Hard drive performance is the biggest limitation on "perceived" system speed (IMO). If you buy a $55.00 250 GB hard drive your peak data rate will probably go from about 20 MB / second to about 50 or MB / second. The system will boot twice as fast and applications will start twice as fast.

I want to warn you about drivers. There is a tendency for people to grab the latest video driver from ATI or NVidia when in actuality it might be faster to use an old driver that was created when the video card in the system was made. By making unified drivers, NVidia sacrifices some performance for older cards to support newer cards. (they always optimize for the new cards, they have to because of benchmarking practices of REVIEWERS)

In general the safest driver to use after the reinstall are the ones you find at update.microsoft.com, but as I found out with my Bro-In-Law's laptop, if you have ATI and install MS ATI driver from windows update, and then try to install ATI's driver? It'll likely be a disaster. I got infinite BSOD and reboot once I did that I had to format the drive and start from scratch (the third time I might add) with his Acer lappy.

The other speed boost you can make is to UPGRADE RAM, but I can't see an Athlon Processor taking more than a GIG. Its possible, but not likely. You have to go to crucial.com, put in the motherboard or system information and it will tell you how much ram you can fit in it.

Good luck and let us know how it goes,

Raydude

Quote from: MJ on August 26, 2008, 06:36:58 PM

Which begs the Question, is this a sick computer or future boat anchor??

Go into the bios and choose "Load Default Settings", save and then exit.

If you got a valid Windows XP Key and CD with the system then do a reinstall. If you don't have the CD but have a key. Look at the key sticker to see what version of XP is installed and then grab exactly the same version off the torrents. That is a bit grey legally speaking but I think its okay because you actually have a legal license. I saved my Brother-in-laws "Vista Upgradable" laptop by grabbing XP Media Center off the torrents and using his key to install. It saved him from having to buy the CD from Acer and saved me time.

The best thing you can do to improve performance is to buy a new hard drive that is much bigger. Hard drive performance is the biggest limitation on "perceived" system speed (IMO). If you buy a $55.00 250 GB hard drive your peak data rate will probably go from about 20 MB / second to about 50 or MB / second. The system will boot twice as fast and applications will start twice as fast.

I want to warn you about drivers. There is a tendency for people to grab the latest video driver from ATI or NVidia when in actuality it might be faster to use an old driver that was created when the video card in the system was made. By making unified drivers, NVidia sacrifices some performance for older cards to support newer cards. (they always optimize for the new cards, they have to because of benchmarking practices of reviewers)

In general the safest driver to use after the reinstall are the ones you find at update.microsoft.com, but as I found out with my Bro-In-Law's laptop, if you have ATI and install MS ATI driver from windows update, and then try to install ATI's driver? It'll likely be a disaster. I got infinite BSOD and reboot once I did that I had to format the drive and start from scratch (the third time I might add) with his Acer lappy.

The other speed boost you can make is to upgrade RAM, but I can't see an Athlon Processor taking more than a Gig. Its possible, but not likely. You have to go to crucial.com, put in the motherboard or system information and it will tell you how much ram you can fit in it.

Good luck and let us know how it goes,

Raydude

So from what Y'all have said, I think that maybe replacing the HDD may be the only option besides buying a new unit. [/size][/font]

Quote from: MJ on August 27, 2008, 12:19:27 PM

So from what Y'all have said, I think that maybe replacing the HDD may be the only option besides buying a new unit. [/size][/font]

Interesting, I don't think that a new hard drive was the consensus strategy; a) test your current hard drive, 2) format and re-install Windows - if that means buying a Windows CD, so be it. Where did the OS that is presently on the computer come from?

Good luck.

#1) How do I test the Hard drive?

#2) When you say buy a CD, do you mean buy a new OS CD??

#3) This computer was built by the guy that gave it to me. where he got the OS from is anybody's guess.
He gave me a Windows XP Pro CD, but the computer wouldn't load it/reload it cuz what is on the computer is newer than what was on the disc....plus I didn't have the key/code for it.

So tell me straight out if you can, did I misunderstand you about buying a new hard drive??

If I did buy a new hard drive, could that possible fix the problems??

Quote from: drmsucks on August 27, 2008, 03:55:25 PM

Quote from: MJ on August 27, 2008, 12:19:27 PM

So from what Y'all have said, I think that maybe replacing the HDD may be the only option besides buying a new unit. [/size][/font]

Interesting, I don't think that a new hard drive was the consensus strategy; a) test your current hard drive, 2) format and re-install Windows - if that means buying a Windows CD, so be it. Where did the OS that is presently on the computer come from?

Good luck.

#1) How do I test the Hard drive?

#2) When you say buy a CD, do you mean buy a new OS CD??

#3) This computer was built by the guy that gave it to me. where he got the OS from is anybody's guess.
He gave me a Windows XP Pro CD, but the computer wouldn't load it/reload it cuz what is on the computer is newer than what was on the disc....plus I didn't have the key/code for it.

So tell me straight out if you can, did I misunderstand you about buying a new hard drive??

If I did buy a new hard drive, could that possible fix the problems??

Quote from: MJ

#1) How do I test the Hard drive?

There are many tests you can download but if you can't boot, they are useless.

Leave it alone...IMHO.

I've read some posts about conflicts.

ok i looked in control panel but CANT figurre out how to disable click sound the computer makes when TYPE url and hit enter and when click mouse makes same sound. how do i stop that?From your Control Panel, open up SOUNDS And Audio Devices. Click on the Sounds tab. In the Program Events box, LOCATE the Windows Explorer section and select the Start Navigation. Then click the Sounds dropdown menu (it should have Windows XP Start selected already) and scroll all the way up to the top and select (NONE). Click OK and the sound should be gone. See attached image below for a visual.

Is this what you wanted?

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For the PAST few days I keep getting a box that pops up SAYING, "An ERROR has occurred in the script on this page". It asks me, "Do you want to continue running script on this page". I tried clicking on yes, then no, and it still keeps popping up every few minutes. Does ANYONE know how to get this to stop, or is there somrthing wrong with my computer. This box always seem to come up when my Yahoo messenger is open when I IM someone.Are you using any adblocking software?
Specifically HOSTS Secure, or modifications to the HOSTS file?

i recently well um got "out" if u know what i mean and forgot the passwords to my labtop. I have the manual and know how to reset the passwords but i just want to know if any of my info and music will be ok.
Can anyone help me pleaseThat depends.......What does it say you have to do to reset the password?heres what the BOOK says:

If the computer you are SERVICING has an unknown password,
follow these steps to CLEAR the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Computer For Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.7, “RTC Battery,” for more information).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
5. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any
batteries at this time.
6. Turn on the computer.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.


this is 5.3
Before you begin any removal or installation procedures:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power cord.


RTC Battery Spare Part NUMBER Information
RTC battery (includes 2-sided tape) 431436-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3).
2. Remove the memory module compartment cover
3. Disconnect the RTC battery cable 1 from the system board.
4. Remove the RTC battery 2.
this is word for word thats why it took me so longIt seems you are pretty much just removing the CMOS Battery (on the motherboard).

This won't harm your data.

thank you for the help take it easy Good Luck!i did all of what it said is there anything else i could tryNot without more info i'm afraid...well i forgot my passwords to change things on my labtop and i did what the manual said to do and it dident work (see above comment) and its starting to flustrate me can u helpContact the manuf.
You will need proof of OWNERSHIP.

Nice Glad that you got it fixed Glad to hear you have a result.

Tho print scaling should not normally (IMO) be necessary - does seem here you have found your fix. I read this post with interest hoping it WOULD solve my problem, it did not . My os is vista ultimate, when ever i try to print a page from goole maps ( or any other map site, eg multi map, google earth ) the map never FILLS the page, it prints as a SMALL RECTANGLE in the centre. After reading this post, i downloaded printpunk, made no difference, i contacted them, they did not reply.
So any ideas?Quote from: kasattack on September 16, 2008, 06:00:50 AM

I read this post with interest hoping it would solve my problem, it did not . My os is vista ultimate, when ever i try to print a page from goole maps ( or any other map site, eg multi map, google earth ) the map never fills the page, it prints as a small rectangle in the centre. After reading this post, i downloaded printpunk, made no difference, i contacted them, they did not reply.
So any ideas?

I establsihed a new Domain (gen-als.com; 209.235.147.171) on January 26TH through CenturyTel.Net (on their server).

I can browse to it from my work computer (ISP = Centurytel), I can browse to it on my BlackBerry & from my wife's iPhone (both AT&T), I can browse to it from my son's computer (IPS Unknown). The domain shows up on WHOIS.

I cannot reach it from my home computer. At home I RUN two Win XP's on a wireless network through ISP ComCast.Com. When I try to browse to it I GET an "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" ERROR from Windows. I have cleared the cache via Windows Explorer. Still doesn't work.

When I try to PING the domain it times out.

There should have been enough time for the Domain to propogate through the DNS servers, right? Why can't I get to it from my home computer?

Any help out there? (CenturyTel doesn't have a clue.)

Hey there guys,
Got a new Acer Aspire 5535 for Xmas, and ever since ive had problems with it.
One of the problems is that a USB device will not be recognized unless I turn my laptop on with the USB device attached. Otherwise it jsut isnt recognized under 'My Computer', nor does the device show any recognition itself. However this isnt always the case, every now and then USB deviced will work STRAIGHT away when I plug them in. Its a massive pain in the *censored* when they dont work THOUGH, especially with my iPod.
A similar issue is with Hibernation, Restart, Shut Down etc etc. Sometimes it will work, and other times it wont. If it doesn't work itll just HANG at the 'Windows is Shutting Down' screen, and the CPU light will flash, and the WLAN light will flash, but less frequently.
Funnily enough I think there is a relationship with the USB ports issue, as when one seems to be working the other will, but when one doesn't, nor will the other.
Its Vista with SP1, AV etc etc loaded.
By the way for the record, I cant stand Vista, and if I had the choice, XP would be loaded onto it in a flash!
Thanks in advance

Chris
xxI would contact Acer support regarding these problems. And, if the problems are not resolved, I'd be asking for a replacement. It is under warranty, right?Yup, had it a month.
Do you think its a Harware issue?!

Chris
xxBefore concluding it's a hardware problem, I think I would restore the system to it's ORIGINAL configuration from the recovery partition. It has a recovery partition, right? Then, I would follow the advise at http://adrynalyne.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!AB9DE24BE9AF1B9F!303.entry and see where I stand.It does have a recovery partition, yea.
Right mate, thanks for the advvice, ill GIVE it a shot soon.
Thanks

Chris
xx

After a power outage, of about 30 hours, my desktop will not turn on. I push the power button and nothing. No probs before! Any suggestions? thanks


When you press the Power Button, does ANYTHING happen?

Do you have a surge protector or a fuse in the plug?yes I have a surge protector. And nothing happens when I turn the power button on. However, I can take the cover off, and there is a GREEN light on, on the circuit board.Unplug the PSU.
Replace the power strip.
Flip the on/off switch on the PSU a few times
Plug in the PSU and SEE...

Does this machine have a MODEM CARD installed ? ?
If so remove it before trying the above...

I NEED to ask how do i start this mod.Everytime i TRY it will launch then immediately CTD.My specs should be under my name.Thanks.Quote

launch then immediately CTD