Computers & Internet - 25 September 2007

Okay, so I am having issues booting my laptop. I am assuming (after doing some background reading) that my ram bitten the dust. I also spent about 2 days finding out that the 2nd ram slot is conveniently located under the keyboard. I have accessed both slots (finally). However, before purchasing new stick(s), I need to know if both slots need to be occupied with a stick. And, if not, which should I but a new stick in and which should I leave empty. Currently, I have 2 X 512 MB for a total of 1 gb. I am unsure how to test which (if either to be technically correct) one or if both sticks are bad. Someone please help!

2007-09-25 11:09:03 · 3 answers · asked by lilchicken_dean2 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have 1GB (1x1GB) of 667mhz DDR2 ram running at 533Mhz in my motherboard. i also have another 512MB (2x256) of 400Mhz ram from my old motherboard.

would i get best gaming performance using just the 1GB at 533mhz or would i be better of using all my ram (1.5GB) running at 400mhz?

2007-09-25 11:05:21 · 2 answers · asked by lick_my_decals_off_baby 2 in Add-ons

my pc takes pc2100u ram, could i go buy pc2100 ram and install it.

would if effect the performance, would it be better or worse?

2007-09-25 10:51:07 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I ran System Configuration and unchecked "Apdproxy" in the Start Up tab. Now, everytime I reboot, I get this message: "System Configuration is in Selective or Diagnostic Start Up causing this message to be displayed and the Utility to run with every Windows Start Up. Choose Normal and undo changes." But I don't want to undo the changes. I unchecked "apdproxy" for a reason."

Is this message just telling me that I've made a change or does it have a problem with what I've done?

Is it ok to check the box under the message - the one saying not to show the message again and not to run the Utility on start up? Or would checking that box be a bad thing?

2007-09-25 10:49:01 · 3 answers · asked by Ma Freud 3 in Software

I have been getting a message that says that the IP adress is currently being used on another system in the network. I use DHCP. what do I do??

2007-09-25 10:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by LeGuts 2 in Computer Networking

I am wondering if Yahoo! IM is safe for kids 10 and under, because if it isn't there is no way someone I'm really close to can have it.

2007-09-25 10:38:53 · 10 answers · asked by shelbywoozles 2 in Other - Internet

I have every driver installed, I do see the FAX option when I click on Print Button, but which one should I use the one that just says FAX or the one that says Borther PC FAX? Can I use PC FAX if I am connected through USB?

2007-09-25 10:07:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

Without special equipment. I need to run a cable about 600 feet to a work shed and i'm not sure it will work.

2007-09-25 10:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by mindyworlow 1 in Computer Networking

2007-09-25 10:04:19 · 3 answers · asked by Yardbird 5 in Software

I am an engineering student and I am interested in designing a device that can transmit data to a computer wirelessly. I am trying to look into Bluetooth chip and Wi-Fi chips but am not finding a whole lot for Wi-Fi.

Does anyone know pro's and con's of using Bluetooth vs Wi-Fi.

Also does anyone know some good manufacturers/distributors that I can make bluetooth or Wi-Fi chips that are transmitters? trying to find one that is the no bigger than a half dallor coin.

Or if there are any other good choices for wireless transmission I would be pleased to hear it.

Thank you

2007-09-25 09:53:50 · 4 answers · asked by kevins963 2 in Programming & Design

wheni present a powerpoint of a topic, i often find myself moving my hands alot, its an excessive problem. is there anyhtigni can do to to make my presentations more effective with less ahnd motion

2007-09-25 09:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

I want to have the images on the right side of the text using CSS but at different resolutions the images overlap th etext causing big problems. I have been told that this is because everything is set to fixed widths and such and at different resolutions this causes problems.

How can I change the code to fix the problem! I am ready to give 10 points to the best answer!

Being new to css and html means that the coding is ugly adn not as efficient as other sites- things will be validated and bugs will be fixed one by one. But this is the problem I want fixed now!

http://www.geolearning.com/summit/venue.cfm

Look at the page at different resolutions- res set larger than 1048 shows the overlap.

HELP!

I am not interested in re-working the entire site- there must be a way to do this.

2007-09-25 09:50:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

tell me why or why not...

2007-09-25 09:47:38 · 9 answers · asked by dimeriffin 1 in Software

I have tried dos-box but it won't play the old dos games I have with out alot more fiddling with the program is there a way to get old dos games to work with windows 98se or what can I do to get these games to work on a system besides building a dos system?

2007-09-25 09:46:06 · 1 answers · asked by shades_is_here_now_too 2 in Other - Computers

I am going to start building a computer for myself over the next two years (I will need 2 Christmases worth of money lol). Anyway one of the first things I am going to invest in is a monitor. I really enjoy programming so I am looking for something 22+ in size preferably 24-28. I was wondering where is the best place to get a monitor this size.

2007-09-25 09:45:45 · 2 answers · asked by James L 2 in Monitors

Does anyone know the name of the component on the motherboard near the CPU Socket, there's usually a few of them, they may be black or green or some other color, and they look like a ring wrapped in copper wire.

2007-09-25 09:37:37 · 3 answers · asked by Astroman 3 in Add-ons

I connect to the net from my room in halls at uni. In order to get online I need to hook up my personal PC LAN cable and access the VPN. Will the admin be able to see where I've been on the net on his pc?

2007-09-25 09:27:44 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4 in Computer Networking

The Xpress 200 was taken out of another computer that had it installed from the factory, so we have no CD with the software. I am not computer savvy, so I don't know what to do to get it to work.

2007-09-25 09:27:36 · 1 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Add-ons

I am looking to buy a new video card to play games such as Oblivion, F.E.A.R, and other graphically intense games. I am on a budget of about 100 bucks. So while I want the best for my buck.

Here are the 2 I am debating over.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127286
AND
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130085

Which is better? Don't worry about rebate or whatever, which would you buy?

Also, are they even compatible with my computer? What do I look at to tell? Thanks alot in advance

Best Answer will be chosen by me and it goes to the most detailed.

2007-09-25 09:09:16 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan Marcel 3 in Add-ons

2007-09-25 09:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by icecold995 1 in Desktops

Anybody know what might be going on?

2007-09-25 09:02:07 · 8 answers · asked by jasemuk 2 in Other - Internet

I'm very green when it comes to these two.

I’m trying to do a slideshow of photos in iMovie to transfer to iDVD so I can burn it as a DVD. When I drag photos in iMovie and preview, the photos zoom from close to far (to show the whole picture). But before you see the whole picture it goes quickly to the next picture.

Is there a way that the photos just show the whole photo without the zoom in/out transition? I've checked a million times on the menu and just can't find it.

I'm getting to the point that I want to just use Powerpoint! :) aaargh!

2007-09-25 09:01:45 · 1 answers · asked by tao of zenben 3 in Programming & Design

my msn is simeso @ hotmail . com
with no spaces obviously, I am avoiding spam bots.

2007-09-25 08:59:36 · 1 answers · asked by culture creature 1 in Programming & Design

While flipping through a magazine years ago, I saw a small email machine that had a keyboard and a small screen attached. It had a modem and it's purpose was to send and receive emails. Something like this would be perfect for my dad who is in his late 60's and refuses to learn how to use the computer. Has anybody seen something like this?

2007-09-25 08:42:05 · 11 answers · asked by sammipooh 1 in Desktops

2007-09-25 08:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by damian disaster 1 in Software

Can I have a Word document auto number itself ??? What i mean is I have a work order for my business and want to print them off but as I do this I would like for Microsoft Word to number the work orders in order... Can this be done ??? Thanks in Advance

2007-09-25 08:40:26 · 2 answers · asked by Christian 7 in Software

looking at the dell xps 1330 and wondering if there is a significant difference between the core2duo 2mb/1.8ghz/800FSB processor and the core2duo 4mb/2.0ghz/800FSB processor as to jump up in processor is an extra $200. Also the xps comes standard with the uxga ultrasharp screen but you can upgrade for $150 more to the LED screen. the webcam goes down from 2.0mp to 0.3mp but it is supposed to be much lighter and more power efficient. any thoughts.....

2007-09-25 08:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by bastian915 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer, running Windows XP Pro, froze, and it will not reboot. The screen comes up, there is some activity, then screen goes black and says Reboot failed, press F1 to try again, press F2 to go to setup. Pressing F1 just brings up the error message over and over again, and pressing F2 does nothing useful.

I tried to restart the computer with a cd in the drive, and got a different error message - PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE. Press F1 etc....

Okay - so what is really wrong with my computer?

I will bring it to pc repair place if I have to, but I want to know if this is something I could try to tackle on my own, if it is as simple as replacing the battery or checking cable connections, or do I really need to call in the big guns?

thanks in advance!

2007-09-25 08:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by Piggiepants 7 in Desktops

every time i install win xp and nod 32 then i can not install some programs or games by dvd rom .and i recieve the massage "corrupted file can not transfered from divice"
eg. nfs carbon ,ms office ,nero ahead......

2007-09-25 08:36:00 · 1 answers · asked by mehdi 1 in Software

for example saving mc afee program from laptop to memory stick and other programs .

2007-09-25 08:34:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks