Computers & Internet - 3 August 2007

The "Intel Core 2 duo" OR "AMD Anthlon 64 X2

2007-08-03 18:48:28 · 6 answers · asked by stale donut 1 in Add-ons

I am trying to set up a static IP address and I have a Smark Link 56K High Speed Modem. I realize this is almost impossible to set up a static IP address or port forward, through the NAT router/modem, I'm positive it's a modem as the default gateway and IP address are always the same. However, everyone always tells me to program the router because I don't have one, I was wondering if I was to buy a router tomorrow, would what I'm trying to do work? For one thing, I'm connected through my work so I have no control over the connection. That's why I'm wondering compatability?? Also I have a Windows XP home edition. would that be a factor, if you think purchasing a router would help, could you give me info on the best kind for my situation? How would I program it if it did work?? any possible info you can give me would greatly help. Thanks.

2007-08-03 18:48:05 · 4 answers · asked by black_lightning 3 in Computer Networking

2007-08-03 18:37:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

I need a free way to romove a lot of spyware on my computer. I have a Windows XP. PLEASE HELP!!

2007-08-03 18:18:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

I have a GQ NX-L515 and Windows Vista. If I uninstall Windows and install Ubuntu, will my sound card, video cards, harddrive, etc be compatible?

2007-08-03 18:11:54 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Add-ons

Is the HP tx1000z a good laptop?

2007-08-03 18:06:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

K so heres my situation. I have $2000 at my disposal to buy a computer . I am going to grade 11 next year and there is only one active computer in the house. I share it with my brother and my father who use it constantly. I was looking into buying an Apple laptop, preferably a Macbook for $1907.85 Canadian. It's small, its fast, it would suit my needs.

Then I started looking into building custom desktop computers which are really cheap to do these days. I could built an
Intel core 2 duo at 2.4 ghz with 2 gigs of DDR2 ram at 667mhz with an 8800gts graphics card at 320mb for $1000. The case/ dvd burners etc I already have so basically thats all I need to upgrade to game on. I have an xbox 360 but I still prefer computer gaming. Should I invest my money in my old computer, which means in the end there will still be only one computer in the house, but it would be a great one, then spending double the money on a lesser speced laptop with a great OS. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-08-03 18:06:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

For a school project i wrote this chat program in Qbasic called chat. This is how it works, on a network sombody opens the program, what happens the program then looks for a file on share called log, share is availble to every one on different computers. Once its found log then the program moniters any changes and if so does what the program does. I want to make so people can over the internet can request for this log file and also make so that they can send there log file to my computer. PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-03 18:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

well I NEED to print something only we have lost the disk to download the printer. (got new comp, old printer though) What can I do? I have looked on there website and have found nothing. I have a hp Deskjet 5650. PLEASE HELP

2007-08-03 18:02:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Hey guys, I'm wondering how I can declare something as null in VB.NET. IN C#.NET, I could just say,

If (liname.text != null)

{

DO SOMETHING

}

In vb.net, however, it tells me the null statement is no longer supported. How would I make a statement in VB.NET 2005 that says if a text string is not null, then do something? Thanks, your help is appreciated.

2007-08-03 18:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by austin 2 in Programming & Design

2007-08-03 18:00:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in MySpace

I have my crossover cable installed on both pc's...so how do i make the connection for gaming?

2007-08-03 17:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by inquiring mind 1 in Computer Networking

My brand new Lenovo3000 N100 laptop came with a 99 day free use of Norton Symantec Anti-virus program. After the free trial I will have to pay for it. Paying I dont mind, but I really hate paying with a credit card online. Is there any other way I can get Norton legally?

2007-08-03 17:55:45 · 11 answers · asked by mylenekeane 3 in Security

hi i want to make phone call on my pc using my normal phone line connacted to my dialup modem plz help i dont know of any programs that are good

2007-08-03 17:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by gatepc13_rivived_hacker 1 in Software

2007-08-03 17:52:09 · 4 answers · asked by PixieStix 2 in Add-ons

When i watch movies posted on the internet which use media player it shows discontinuous a movie ie does not stream continuously.
It Show breaking pictures, what could be the cause

2007-08-03 17:51:38 · 4 answers · asked by sxteve 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i recently purchased a 750 gb external hard drive, but then when i checked the properties of the hard drive itself with my pc, it only has roughly 700 gb.

2007-08-03 17:49:38 · 4 answers · asked by Vokram 2 in Desktops

I've tried several new DVD-RW drives lately (Sony, Pioneer, Lite-on) and none worked. The drives ARE recognized and are listed in device manager and bios setup. When I insert a CD or DVD, it is recognized with the proper name and file list. If it is a DVD or audio CD, the tracklist comes up but either it wont play or i get an error (drive is malfunctioning or something). If it is a data CD, some files may open (like small images or text files) but usually, either the program hangs or i get an error message.

I've already tried several things:
- cleaned the lens
- tried different IDE cables
- tried the drive set as master and slave (even though it's the only thing connected to the secondary IDE channel)
- uninstalled NERO Burning ROM (i dont have any other CD or DVD programs)
- updated firmware

Because I've already tried several new drives, I'm absolutely sure that it's not the drives. Weird thing is that my old drives (a DVD drive and CD-RW drive) i got around 2002 still work fine.

2007-08-03 17:43:15 · 3 answers · asked by tzz1985 2 in Other - Hardware

Example an MP3 song with a 3.00MB in size convert to WAV format with a lenght size of 1..14 KB. How can i do this?

2007-08-03 17:42:37 · 2 answers · asked by asiantreasures 1 in Software

2007-08-03 17:41:28 · 7 answers · asked by mralh37 1 in Programming & Design

2007-08-03 17:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

can someone tell me how to use slot Multi cartridg
slot for neo geo game's in Mame ?..
or wher to find one in emulator side form
nebula ?

2007-08-03 17:26:19 · 1 answers · asked by O Dilzl 2 in Other - Computers

on my new laptop i have microsoft works, but i need word, excel, and powerpoint so i am going to buy microsoft office student edition. do i have to buy the full version or can i buy the upgrade? also how many computers can i install it on?

2007-08-03 17:17:43 · 3 answers · asked by zach s 1 in Software

i did something to my laptop computer with the settings and now my computers contrast is way too bright. i cannot adjust it from my keyboard so i am lost.the help panel tells me to go to my remote, click start and then settings...i dont use a remote control.duh! i am very lost!

2007-08-03 17:11:14 · 7 answers · asked by Dorie M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I know how to download fonts and all, but I just don't know how to get it in this folder thing so I can install it to my computer! Does anyone know how to do this kind of thing? I need help! I'm so confused!

2007-08-03 17:10:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I have Windows Vista Ultimate and i seem to not be able open some programs or use features. I cannot open Windows media player 11, AIM 6(AOL Instant Messanger). I also cannot click on certain links in IE7 on certain websites. I have tried to uninstall windows media player but have been unsuccesful in doing so. I have looked at files like mp3 and videos and see that they are assosiated with Windows media player. I have repaired the OS and recovered the pc 3 time. Can anyone give me some suggestions on this please.

If need be i can be contacted at: tjmaxxstar430@msn.com

Thanks In advanced!

2007-08-03 17:09:25 · 3 answers · asked by TJ 1 in Software

some of the applications on my mac just suddenly sometimes shuts down. like safari, expecially when i go to "bigger" websites, and AIM.

just about everything on my mac is slow now... it takes me forever for something to open after i double click it.

i dunno much about computers really. can anyone give me sites or any advice on how i should handle my problem?

thanks

2007-08-03 17:09:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-03 17:01:13 · 2 answers · asked by louijojan 1 in Software

Umm, is there any software to copy text from an image?

2007-08-03 16:59:15 · 1 answers · asked by Paco 4 in Software

Since Windows ME is a less of a memory hogger than XP.

Thanks

2007-08-03 16:55:48 · 9 answers · asked by roopali b 3 in Software