Computers & Internet - 14 July 2007

I was speaking to a friend about increasing the signal on my WRT54GS so I can use it 2 floors up in my house (in a new extension)... Currently I get 0% signal, but after buying a Linksys Range Extender (putting it halfway) I could get about 50%...

But he said to me the best way to increase signal would be to use a hacked firmware such as HyperWRT (I know there are many others but he recommended this to me) which is simple to install, and would allow me to increase the antenna power (increasing the signal).

Apparently EU models are restricted to 28mW, whereas American ones are 50mW, but the full limit is 250mW (which would damage the router)... You can only change the power with the hacked firmware..

I was wondering:
a) does increasing the power leave a health risk?
b) how far could I go up without damaging the router?

Thanks.

2007-07-14 23:57:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

my computer getting loaded with too many errors. and i cant get a software that is free. my computer could get a virus. somebody please help.

2007-07-14 23:48:32 · 3 answers · asked by KK 2 in Software

Does anyone know the fastest broadband available for business and home users?

2007-07-14 23:46:25 · 3 answers · asked by Vipguy 3 in Computer Networking

2007-07-14 23:39:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

i have tried pressing the keys that have a pic of what looks like a speaker , the pg up and pg dn keys with holding shift but that wont do anything

2007-07-14 23:36:20 · 5 answers · asked by Rae m 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have copied some text to deny a certain IP to my site, and im told i have to copy the text into notepad, and then upload it in ASCII format.
How do i do this?

2007-07-14 23:26:17 · 2 answers · asked by ChrisW 3 in Programming & Design

2007-07-14 23:23:37 · 6 answers · asked by bill y 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it possible to upgrade Acer TravelMate 2400 Laptop to have bilt - in Bluetooth ? I know we can have a USB external Bluetooth, I want to know if it is possible to get it done and how to do it?

2007-07-14 23:20:38 · 2 answers · asked by arnold c 1 in Desktops

I heard that on an apple you can drag applications from the finder window onto an external hard drive, and then you'd have the whole program copied onto your hard drive so you would then be able to install that program on another apple machine, is this correct?

2007-07-14 23:18:03 · 4 answers · asked by chembeh 2 in Desktops

2007-07-14 23:16:20 · 2 answers · asked by 2000_ 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-14 23:05:08 · 18 answers · asked by ExpERT. 3 in Add-ons

2007-07-14 23:04:44 · 1 answers · asked by Hafizan M 2 in Software

When I boot my computer the mouse and keyboard freeze. I have reloaded windows as another file and they work ok but I need to get back to my original settings as all my work is on there!

2007-07-14 23:01:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-07-14 23:01:00 · 4 answers · asked by enrichmylife 2 in Software

because i cant use anything thats a high version..idk why but thats not the point, i just want to find a site i need ichat my sister deleted it of my comp so...help! I:

2007-07-14 22:55:38 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Software

I have an old Mac G3 with an internalCD/DVD player (not recorder)
Plus and ext. freecom recorder/player ( it doesn't record DVD's) I want to record only the soundtrack from a Massive Attack musical DVD to my iTunes in MP3.....
Is this possible,and if so.... "How"... Thanks in advance

2007-07-14 22:49:23 · 3 answers · asked by Fishtalk 4 in Other - Computers

when using sites such as limewire

2007-07-14 22:46:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

I have a 80gb Hard Drive and am currently running Vista. Will i loose all my data while doing so? What are the procedures and what format should i keep my drive coz Linux runs FAT32 while XP and Vista NTFS.
Thanks in Advance.

2007-07-14 22:34:13 · 4 answers · asked by bergesmalusj 1 in Software

wireless 802.1 b/g acer

2007-07-14 22:27:17 · 3 answers · asked by danfers 2 in Computer Networking

for 'security reasons'. Is there any other method to send the file across?
(Creating a .zip file also didn't help. It checks the contents of the .zip file)
Even Yahoo Mail has the same strategy.
How can I send the file in a mail as an attachment?

2007-07-14 22:25:37 · 8 answers · asked by Flair 2 in Google

Can someone please point out the technical terms for dreamweaver like slicing images or html and so forth?

2007-07-14 22:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

2007-07-14 22:16:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I Have An Lexmark P915 Printer and i want to print out my pictures to my 4x6" glossy picture paper but every time the paper gets all jammed in the printer so should i put paper and the 4x6 paper in???

2007-07-14 22:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by Destiny R 1 in Printers

2007-07-14 22:10:58 · 4 answers · asked by francke 1 in Other - Hardware

Hey there, I'm wondering what kind of external hard drive I should buy. I previously had a Calvary external hard drive till it just died 2 days ago for some reason unbeknown to me, and I'm looking for a new one, around 250 GB large, good price, that will last. The 2 brands that I seem interested in are Seagate and Western Digital, Seagate for the impressive looks, good reviews and a good warranty. But, I hear it has no on/off button which seems wierd to me. Western Digital because of the looks and the reviews as well. Can anyone give me some valuable advice as to which I should buy, and if not one of those brands, which else? Thanks a lot

2007-07-14 22:09:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'm buying a computer as a sophomore in high school. If I buy a laptop now, I'll be using it as a desktop for the next 2 years but I'll be able to take it with me to college. Couldn't I take a desktop or would I need something portable to take into my classes or would I be getting a newer one by then?

2007-07-14 22:09:05 · 9 answers · asked by L 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

When i try and start up my Adobe Premire Pro CS3 it says this, here take a look:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/Bella1234200/premierpro.jpg

please help i need a video editing program by tomorrow because my assignment is due on tuesday!

2007-07-14 22:06:34 · 2 answers · asked by homer_1561 2 in Software

Can anyone please, please tell me anything about svchost.exe? The origins, how it works, anything. All I know is, it's a virus.

Any help rendered is appreciated.

Thank you.

2007-07-14 22:02:32 · 6 answers · asked by Farhanah 2 in Security

2007-07-14 22:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by smsclubkenya 2 in Other - Computers

Iam creating a website & want to know if this is possible - add other website links in my webpage.

2007-07-14 21:57:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design