Computers & Internet - 30 July 2007

Already decided on a macbook...
Now I just need to decide what specs to buy.
I am entering college as a freshman and want/need this laptop to last 4+ years. I'll be using it for school-related tasks (word, firefox) and music (not excessively; I barely have 1200 songs after 4 years of high school). What specs do I need in a laptop? Thanks for the help!

2007-07-30 09:24:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi there,

I'm running a site and I'm currently using iframes as my main source to load different pages on to the index page. I'm getting sick of using iframes and would like to move on to something easier to maintain.

I've looked around and found only a few sites that actually explain the uses of header and footer, but it still doesn't explain how to actually put it to use. If someone could give me a link or a tutorial on how to properly code using the header and footer inc. php coding I would be forever grateful.

I'm actually looking for a very thorough tutorial specifically, because I've seen sites that just explain what it is but not actually explaining what codes you need and where to exactly put the header and footer codes with your index page. So kind of like a thorough step by step process would work perfectly.

If anyone could help out I would be so grateful. Its hard for me because I really have no one to teach me how to use this kind of coding. I really appreciate it.

2007-07-30 09:20:24 · 6 answers · asked by pg67aw 2 in Programming & Design

Case:
Directron.com
Black Logisys Case-51 UFO Computer Case, w/ 80mm RGBY LED Fan, Dynapower 500W ATX Power Supply, 2x USB2.0

Graphics:
Buy.com
XFX GeForce 8600 GT Fatal1ty
620Mhz 256MB PCI Express x16 SLI Ready Video Card

Memory:
Newegg.com
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2x1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Desktop Memory

CPU:
Directron.com
Intel Core 2 Duo LGA 775 Conroe Dual-Core CPU BX80557E6320, 1.86 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache,

* is it a good price when I get the processor for $160?*

Security:
CA AntiVirus 2007, Vista Compatible, free shipping

Harddrive:
Newegg.com
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Motherboard: Newegg.com
EVGA 122-CK-NF66-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra ATX Intel Motherboard

Fans/ Cooling:
Extra Free Green LED 80mm Case Fan, 80GRE4

rate please thanks

P.S. do you think its a good deal since I bought all this for under $580 total including shipping?

2007-07-30 09:15:55 · 4 answers · asked by Tachi 1 in Desktops

I am creating a spreadsheet, and I would like to make it so that all values that are larger than 0 are added together, but any cell that has a value of 0 is left alone. I can add them using SUM(A1:B1), but when I paste that formula, the blank cells are inserted with 0. Is there any way to work around this?

2007-07-30 09:09:08 · 3 answers · asked by EvilFairies 5 in Software

well look i had an Norton antivirus 2007 then someone told me to get an antivirus called ca antivirus cause my Norton hogs most of my computer so i wanted to ask is ca antivirus good???

2007-07-30 09:09:06 · 6 answers · asked by Suziki Honda Civic 3 in Desktops

OK, this is what I have in Mind. I know you can generate PDF and word documents using an existing MS word document as a template.

Essentially, you create and word document and assign some text boxes (or tags) that will be filled in dynamically through a website (I've done this using PHP).

So you fill an online form, and when you submit it, it calls a word doc that's already been creaded, and then adds the information from the html form, and then converts it automatically to PDF, or just saves it as a word doc.

I wonder if this can be done with PowerPoint. Using an existing PPT template as the Layout, which will get data (most likely text) from the HTML form and either saves it to user machine or sent via e-mail (ideally). I've looked around for a script or tutorial with no luck. Can anybody help? Thanks!

2007-07-30 09:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

secondly my internet explorer or any other browser if i install it or download from internet cannt work the its giveing me message "The System DLL user 32.dll was relocated in memory. The application will not run properly. The relocation occured because the DLL C:\WINDOWS\system\SHELL32.dll occupied an address range reserved for Windows system DLLs. The vendor supplying the DLL should be contacted for a new DLL.
so from where i will get the new DLL.

2007-07-30 09:01:22 · 1 answers · asked by Saima I 1 in Software

im planning to buy a laptop because im in school but i don't even know were to start. i know that i want to have my music and pictures on it but i don't really know how tto look for it. i also need advice on which internet i should get when i buy it. i really don't know many brands and im willing to spend up to $1500. can someone please help choose a good nice laptop

2007-07-30 08:59:10 · 4 answers · asked by mysilentcries 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Every time I turn on my laptop, it shows the XP sign with the loading bar and after it load it has a plain black screen. I try to turn it off but it won't work.

2007-07-30 08:57:04 · 4 answers · asked by Shadow 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I know it makes Restore Points everyday bacause I spend everyday on the computer but none of the dates are bold. I can't click the arows to go to previous dates or months. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

2007-07-30 08:55:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Trying to narrow my search down to one computer, and Dell seems to have a great product, but there have been some negative things about their products. Alienware, seems nice, but is it worth the hype?

2007-07-30 08:54:28 · 14 answers · asked by Dwayne B 1 in Desktops

2007-07-30 08:51:59 · 4 answers · asked by HOT 3 in Printers

Could anyone tell me what I could do to speed it up? I have 1G ram. It's getting to where I don't want to wait for it to restart.

I had a weird problem where every file was fragmented. I do defragment often, so it usually doesn't ever get that bad. This was bad. Defragmented, and now looks good. But it is still slow on startup.

I run Norton Antivirus scans once a week, and no viruses are popping up, either.

Do any of these programs hurt me speed-wise?

Here's what runs on startup ("x" means checked to run):
x PROmon
x NvCpl
x nwiz
x realsched
x type32
x jusched
x ccApp
x osCheck
x NvMcTray
x systemnt23
x qttask
x iTunesHelper
x ctfmon
x Microsoft Office
Core
point32
iTunesHelper
msmsgs
PokerOffice

2007-07-30 08:49:02 · 6 answers · asked by nunnayo b 2 in Desktops

I can only find one with a magnetic tip in my house. What damage could come from using it?

2007-07-30 08:46:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Desktops

and im about to get a wireless router and there is one ethernet plug wat am i suppose to do

2007-07-30 08:44:54 · 3 answers · asked by gibbz 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does anybody know where to get it; as usual Microsoft requires windows Genuine for this, in order for you to save files in “PDF” format, using office 2007.

2007-07-30 08:39:58 · 4 answers · asked by Jim 2 in Software

i want to download something similar to photoshop
can you give me a link/website thats similar to photoshop?

2007-07-30 08:37:12 · 3 answers · asked by p0pTarT 1 in Software

I am aware of the fact that FDISK wipes the drive clean...this is precisely what I want to do. Thanks in advance...

2007-07-30 08:35:52 · 5 answers · asked by Mick 2 in Other - Computers

Is there a way to install any version of Photoshop, or any similar graphics editing program (preferrably a vector graphics capable program) onto a thumb drive and have it function on any computer I plug it in to?

I need to edit pictures at work, but MS Paint isn't cutting it. :)

2007-07-30 08:35:30 · 5 answers · asked by David V 6 in Software

I used vista on another pc recently which came from dell and that was a much bigger computer size, nevertheless i liked vista and it runned fine.

However, my computer is alot smaller. I have a vista disc for installation, just don't know wether to put it on. I think the theme and the extras little and big on it great.

Would it be okay on my comp or shall i stick to xp?

2007-07-30 08:32:10 · 10 answers · asked by Lukejw 1 in Software

I checked those sites that the people put up who answered my question..... and I was right... our next door neighbor is a damn sex offender. I have a little girl too. Who else has experienced this? And what should I do?

2007-07-30 08:31:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

I have Windows 2000 and Windows 98. I forgot my password for Windows 2000. So, I want to reinstall it over itself so I can login. I have the CD and code. What do I do?

2007-07-30 08:30:55 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Software

I need to get a totally 100% protection sort of deal on my PC. I tried downloading Norton 360 off demonoid, but that just made me more confused. I am computer literate and all, but PC's confuse me. (I'm a new Windows use, coming from Mac).

Any ideas on how to stay safe for free?

And PLEASE, spare me the "Macs suck" flame. You're igonorant and unorigonal.

2007-07-30 08:24:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

What kind of software do major game producing companies use in order to develop games(for the graphics part i mean). Do they develop their own software platform to create models of the characters in the game or are they merely using software that currently exists in the industry. If so can you give me some examples of such software?

2007-07-30 08:23:36 · 3 answers · asked by Sticky 2 in Programming & Design

If I got a wireless router, and for some reason the computer that has the actual modem got a virus, is it possible for that virus to spread from that computer to my desktop with the wireless router??

2007-07-30 08:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by samurai_army0 1 in Computer Networking

I just tried to google that, and most of the sites I clicked on want me to pay. This shouldn't even be legal. We shouldn't have to PAY to see if our next door neighbor is a sex offender. The Megan's law site and a couple other that WERE free didn't have pictures for most of them.

Where is there a good and up to date site that doesn't make you pay?

2007-07-30 08:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

I have business forms I sent out to clients - and I would like to send them the forms in PDF format - and have them able to type in their information - name, address, credit card # or check the box 'Payment by Check,' etc.

Is there some way to make a form that is in the PDF format "Interactive" - so they could type their answers on it, then save it, and email it back to me? Is this possible with a PDF?

I sure hope one of you knows - I very much need your help on on this. Many Thanks!!

2007-07-30 08:15:14 · 1 answers · asked by Creative77 1 in Software

is vista good, or is it unstable, etc: well anyways i was wanting to reinstall xp on my notebook, but it came with vista premieum, is that a good decision or not, also if i install xp on a windows vista notebook, and i try to reinstall vista will it not work, because i heard it installs on one computer as many times, but if i upgrade it to an xp wont it not work???, need help

2007-07-30 08:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by Picturethis26 1 in Software

We have a strong signal from our wireless network. It is protected, however we have the WEP and everything. The problem is...we just can't get on the internet. On the main computer where the wireless is connected, that computer can't get online either.

All the while, it says our signal is strong.

What could be the matter?

2007-07-30 08:04:46 · 4 answers · asked by David D 1 in Computer Networking

2007-07-30 08:04:13 · 3 answers · asked by Calvin & Hobbes 4 in Software