Hardware - June 2006

I'm buying a pc

2006-06-23 05:36:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Last night I turned off my computer and when i turned it on today my desktop background was black....when I go to Properties>Desktop the background, Browse, and position options are grayed out. I can only change the color. Even when I set a local image as my desktop background it does not work...Please any idea what is happening?

2006-06-23 05:34:37 · 5 answers · asked by MiamiGuy 2 in Desktops

my brother is turning 12 and he wants a laptop but our parents are saying no. i want him to have it he does but i cany buy it for him. so i need some help on how 2 convince mom 2 get it for him. he wants wireless internet and great graphics and typing for essays.

2006-06-23 05:24:04 · 8 answers · asked by I LOVE CALI 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a retail PC (gateway GT5056) & want to know if I can change the mainboard & still use the OEM processer. I wan to be able to upgrade, & if possible, rebuild the computer over time as the high end parts prices eventually go down.

2006-06-23 05:12:37 · 6 answers · asked by D J 2 in Add-ons

2006-06-23 04:50:25 · 6 answers · asked by marineboy63 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-06-23 04:20:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Can you connect a USB drive to a usb hub... and then connect two pc's to the hub?? will they both be able to see the drive and write to it??

If this does work, Is there a way to prevent a connection to the other machine (ie I dont want a potential hacker to access the second machine via the usb connection)

2006-06-23 04:13:19 · 4 answers · asked by jrv116psu 2 in Other - Hardware

Can't seem to locate one on the 'net. Unit says "cannot recognize devide" when plugged in via USB port.

2006-06-23 04:10:06 · 2 answers · asked by manningsjunk 1 in Other - Hardware

Can you connect a USB drive to a usb hub... and then connect two pc's to the hub?? will they both be able to see the drive and write to it??

If this does work, Is there a way to prevent a connection to the other machine (ie I dont want a potential hacker to access the second machine via the usb connection)

2006-06-23 04:03:25 · 2 answers · asked by jrv116psu 2 in Desktops

I am running an old system at work. 800mhz amd processor, an sis 6326 graphics card and 128mb RAm, i tried to install a sound card to an open pci port, at the first start up it ran fine, it auto detected it and installed the correct drivers. After all that it froze, i re booted and after the log in phase it froze again. I removed the sound card and the system didn't freeze anymore. what could have been the problem here?

2006-06-23 03:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Mobile = Nokia 6230

2006-06-23 03:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by Lavender 4 in Desktops

2006-06-23 03:10:48 · 11 answers · asked by actressanddancer4life 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was told that Epson ink cartridges show low or out when still half full. Please does anyone know when this will be mended by Epson? The cartridges are very expensive!

2006-06-23 02:54:50 · 10 answers · asked by Epsonmom 2 in Printers

i bought a few dvd's n all other except 4 dis 1 is workin. it workz in my dvd player n my dad's laptop drive. itz got nothin 2 do with da software itz power dvd. the drive itself isnt recognizing the disc. when i click open in my computer-g: it says pls insert a disc . please help.

2006-06-23 02:46:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-06-23 02:10:03 · 5 answers · asked by Angelo Girardi 1 in Desktops

2006-06-23 02:04:05 · 11 answers · asked by Angelo Girardi 1 in Add-ons

2006-06-23 01:22:10 · 5 answers · asked by joeyanfan 1 in Desktops

If it's not charging, is it the battery? All the light indicators are working as usual. I leave it plugged in for an hour and it's only at 18%. What up??

2006-06-23 00:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-06-23 00:24:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anne 2 in Printers

It's a Lite-on CD rewriter model LTR40125s

2006-06-23 00:13:22 · 2 answers · asked by Rowdy answers 6 in Other - Hardware

2006-06-22 23:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by noorulla_dalvi 1 in Desktops

i know Vista is not yet released..

But i m buying a new pc now & would like to run vista on it,when it releases?

does any one know what are Vista's System requirments.
plz help

2006-06-22 23:29:18 · 4 answers · asked by da_great_viper 3 in Desktops

2006-06-22 23:26:20 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-06-22 23:24:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

the laptop is about 6 years old and I have been told it is not worth repairing I just use it for down loading to my ipod

2006-06-22 23:22:58 · 10 answers · asked by ppscarle 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does a computer with onboard video automatically adjust the OS's ram when a stand-alone video card is installed?

I have onboard video that utilizes a portion of my installed ram, which is 1gb, it's currently registering 896mb. Will I have to make adjustments in the BIOS for the ram once I install a stand-alone video card, or is it done automatically once the card is put into place?

Thanks. :)

2006-06-22 23:14:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Hi does anyone know what I can do? I have an Emprex dvdrw 1008 that just decided to stop recognizing cds or dvds!

2006-06-22 22:56:10 · 3 answers · asked by Hoos 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-06-22 22:49:06 · 4 answers · asked by dan c 1 in Desktops

I would be grateful if you give an example.

2006-06-22 22:45:19 · 5 answers · asked by robin 3 in Desktops

Please tell me the easiest and cheapest way.

2006-06-22 22:14:00 · 8 answers · asked by mmahdiran 1 in Other - Hardware