Hardware - August 2006

i cant get it to power up. the previous owner told me that it might be the fuse.

2006-08-15 10:24:42 · 1 answers · asked by jay 2 in Printers

2006-08-15 10:21:14 · 6 answers · asked by mistickle17 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550

2006-08-15 10:20:52 · 21 answers · asked by latina 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I heard MacBooks run really hot and are slow. Is that true???

2006-08-15 09:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by missjamo2 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My screen gets these streaks and lines and little black boxes all over the screen. Some of them will stay and others just flash across the screen as I type.

2006-08-15 09:43:12 · 4 answers · asked by redeyedtreefrog 3 in Monitors

I am talking about the brightness and color contrast and stuff like that.

2006-08-15 09:37:41 · 1 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-15 09:37:28 · 8 answers · asked by mistickle17 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

My router came with McAfee Wireless Security. Should I use it? If so should I put it on the laptop or the desktop that the router is hooked up to? I hope this question is clear enough to understand. Thank you in advance.

2006-08-15 09:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

if you can give details please i think it clean the computer and helps it go faster something like that help!!!

2006-08-15 09:32:24 · 14 answers · asked by bc 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

a. alerts speed depending on whether the outer or inner area of a CD is being accessed.
b. offer constant speed to ensure a steady stream of data.

2006-08-15 09:17:24 · 2 answers · asked by gehadhanna 2 in Other - Hardware

My PC is about 18 months old and has started going slow, particularly when opening programmes and often when operating in the programmes. I have McAfee Virus Scan and also use Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and Registry Mechanic. When I have occasion to use Windows Task Manager to shut down, there appears to be scores of programmes running and I dont know what they are.

2006-08-15 09:15:54 · 10 answers · asked by Neil 2 in Desktops

I am a college student shopping for laptops, any suggestions? I was thinking about a Dell b/c they seem pretty affordable but am not sure. I am willing to spend around $1000.

2006-08-15 09:15:21 · 12 answers · asked by icemaan22 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will the 5pin mini usb cable wont fit to a 4pin one? Or will the data not transfer?

2006-08-15 09:15:19 · 1 answers · asked by archico01 1 in Other - Hardware

i have a compaq notebook series its compaq presario 2223US
how much ram do u suggest? where should i bye it at?not online store pliz

2006-08-15 09:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by bc 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking for INDIA adapter.

2006-08-15 08:59:50 · 3 answers · asked by HELPER 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-15 08:57:03 · 1 answers · asked by Andy F 1 in Printers

I have Compaq 500 series 1ghz amd 40 gb hard drive.

2006-08-15 08:52:59 · 19 answers · asked by HELPER 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-15 08:51:40 · 4 answers · asked by Judy D 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Yea so my question is is it safe to increase ram latency in bios or would it just break the computer because it would get unstable?

2006-08-15 08:49:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have had so many problems with printers over the years, I just want a printer I can count on!
I need a color printer with a scanner, and something that can print reliably even on heavier paper, maybe even photo-quality prints. I would like something that connects via USB port. Also something that has good software.

Anyone have recommendations?

Oh btw, I use a PC with WinXP (and please don't recommend I buy a MAC ;-)

2006-08-15 08:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by CentralPark.com 2 in Printers

I need a fast computer for lots of video editing. Don't know which cpu is better for me. Thanks for the help

2006-08-15 08:40:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-08-15 08:37:43 · 4 answers · asked by liss843 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm looking to get a color laser printer in the near future. I mostly print B&W, but would like to occasionally print photos or other color documents. A combo machine would be great with a scanner, copier and fax as well. I'm familliar with HP brand-wise, but I don't really know what's out there. I am also considering inkjet, but the cartridge cost seems to outweigh the printer cost after a short while.

2006-08-15 08:32:49 · 4 answers · asked by xicanaocelotl 2 in Printers

Yo I have just bought a new pc3200 512mb ram stick. On top of that I also have two other pc3200 ram sticks, one consisting of 512mb and the other 256mb. Since pc3200 is suppost to work at 400mhz speed, why is it showing on cpuz under memory frequency its only working at 133mhz. I understand that in ddr you multiply that number to get the correct frequency you are using, but that would only make it 266mhz, and that is pc2300. So why am i not using the full speed of my ram?

Also if this helps I would list all the ram sticks names and correct frequencys.

Slot 1:
512 MBytes
Max Bandwidth PC3200 (200 mhz) That is for all of them
Manufacturer: not listed

Slot 2:
256 MBytes
PC3200 (200 Mhz)
Manufacturer: Kingmax Semiconductor
Part Number: MPXB62D-38KT3R-FHA

Slot 3:
Module Size: 512 MByets
Max Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHz)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part Number: m3 68L6423ETM-CCC
Serial Number: FFFFFFFFF
Manufacturing Date: Week 255, Year 255

All have correction, registered, buffered off.

2006-08-15 08:27:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

light on power on button stays yellow. I swapped monitors and nothing. Is there a way i could check the power supply? Please help.
emachines C2825
windows xp home
2800 AMD athlon processor
120 GB Ultra DMA Hard Drive
512 MB DDR

2006-08-15 08:18:57 · 2 answers · asked by Giovanni G 1 in Desktops

So my Powerbook has developed this problem where it will just shut down into 'sleep mode'. It's as if it runs out of power, but the battery will indicate that it's at 90% or higher, and it will be plugged in. Sometimes, when it drops into 'sleep' mode, it will 'wake up' when I push a random key, but will then shut back down within 5 seconds or so. Eventually, it will be stuck in 'sleep' until I detatch the battery and unplug the adaptor, forcing it to turn off. Then, when I turn it back on, it will often shut back down before even fully opening.

I've tried the method of unplugging/removing battery and holding the Power button for 5-10 seconds. Didn't help. Apple wants to charge me $50 to talk to them for technical support. Do I need to send this in? Anyone know what's causing this?

Any help is appreciated. This is the most annoying computer problem I've ever had.

2006-08-15 08:10:00 · 2 answers · asked by patrick_c_a 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

despite what i'm doing on my computer, the screen often turns black and flashes sort of. if i look closley i can still see the screen as it was; i never loose any information. if i close the screen and reopen it the color is restored. also sometimes if i tilt the screen on my notebook in a different direction it will work better. what could be the cause of this? also it will go for long periods of time and be completley fine...it's very random.

2006-08-15 07:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by write_something_happy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have to buy a good video card for money on a low budget. AGP is prefered BUT PCI is ok (not express though).

Radeon or nvidia doesn't really matter.

I'm going to be playing a variety of games so i need a compatable 1.

Thanks,
Johnny_c506

2006-08-15 07:44:33 · 8 answers · asked by johnny_c506 2 in Add-ons

I use a pretty basic microphone to talk to people on yahoo, but when I use it to call a person's cell phone, I have to practically scream into and the other person can't even hear me. If there's anyway to make the sound...louder I guess, knowing that would be awesome. I'm on an hp laptop is that makes any difference.

2006-08-15 07:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by banana bean 2 in Add-ons

Ok, I have a Netgear wireless router. I am going to set it up to my laptop so do I need to put the set up disk in my laptop or my desk top? I am so confused. I hope this question is clear enough to understand and thank you in advance.

2006-08-15 07:35:57 · 5 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Laptops & Notebooks