Hardware - October 2006

I like the look and how lightweight and thin the Macbook is but I'm not sure if I will need the extra power from the Pro. I will be doing a lot of video editing on Adobe Premiere.

2006-10-31 12:40:23 · 2 answers · asked by Erik L 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

a baby pushed some keys on my keyboard when I was not looking and now my computer screen is sideways. How do I fix this??

2006-10-31 12:31:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-31 12:29:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

What do I need to hook up my notebook to home ent. centre (what cables, connections, etc?

THanks.

2006-10-31 12:24:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently have had a HP desktop and laptop get messed up so I am looking in to buy a new realiable computer that won't get have to be repaired all the time. What computer brands make good computers and realiable ones. In my opinion, I like Dell a little because they usually have no problems.

2006-10-31 12:16:21 · 4 answers · asked by crazy8tiger 4 in Desktops

2006-10-31 11:59:17 · 15 answers · asked by fogsurfer313 4 in Monitors

especially when on the net

2006-10-31 11:53:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I really don't know much about laptops so please help. If I got a laptop, what would I also need to be able to use the internet on my laptop anywhere in my house without having to be connected to the computer. Please be specific. Thanks for your help! : )

2006-10-31 11:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by ILTASKWAMH 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-31 11:52:52 · 9 answers · asked by ashley_girl582002 1 in Monitors

My software is fine as I tested the hard disk on other PC. And boot up is fine.

2006-10-31 11:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by questionzulu 2 in Desktops

This computer has been sitting in my closet for two years because i haven't been to figure what's wrong with it. let's see if you can figure it out the computer turn's on but that's it after that it does nothing else i can't seem to find anything wrong with the hard drive, ram or the motherboard? i would really like to figure this problem out myself so if your answer is take it to a computer repair shop dont bother answering.

thanks to all in advance.

2006-10-31 11:26:42 · 8 answers · asked by JOhNe=mc² 6 in Desktops

I have an intel 256 mb onboard VGA card. Im able to run a monitor to extend the desktop onto another monitor but i want to be able to close the lid to my laptop and have two monitors. I try to enable the second monitor but it doesnt show up as a monitor extended from my desktop? What do i do, I tryed advanced settings and that doesnt work. Im using a y splitter could this be the problem, can you not run duals on a laptop?

Ive heard you need 2 seperate VGA cards to run dual monitors, or does anyone now of a good monitor hub kind of like a switch but it allows you to run more than one monitor, got the link for me?

2006-10-31 11:25:36 · 4 answers · asked by sobe50418 1 in Monitors

2006-10-31 11:19:24 · 7 answers · asked by Pat C 1 in Desktops

2006-10-31 11:13:51 · 2 answers · asked by KL Mich 1 in Add-ons

The printer won't print from the main computer, I unplugged it and connected it to my laptop, it is installed in the printer folder, but when I hit "print" it says that it is unable to connect to printer. Really need help, tech support here sucks! (non U.S. user)

2006-10-31 11:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by Becks 3 in Printers

everything is plugged properly --all seems to be functional--- gets past final hardware check (the ram)-- recognizes hard drive-- and justs hangs there. at this point it should go to the hdd and boot windows ? the hdd is the only hardwae thats not brand new it does function properly- and it has win xp installed. i tried to go to the bios and i can not do that either. it wont take any commands.

2006-10-31 11:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by jeffnsusie2@verizon.net 2 in Desktops

2006-10-31 10:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-10-31 10:30:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-31 10:10:21 · 12 answers · asked by alireza_sp2000 1 in Other - Hardware

All i know is i was on a wireless network surfing the net and shut the comp down when i was done. the next day i turned on the comp and the screen don't even look the same. it looks like a generic screen prompting for a password. it won't take the one i normally use and the xp screen don't come up. i can't get to my desktop or access anything past this screen. do somebody think i caught a virus? Please help, anything suggestions will be useful. It's a Panasonic laptop CF-29

2006-10-31 10:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by Dee's wifey 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

freezes after ram check.... im still speaking in laymens terms so be kind..

2006-10-31 09:49:45 · 8 answers · asked by jeffnsusie2@verizon.net 2 in Desktops

(Without upgrading the motherboard)

2006-10-31 09:44:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Where to buy a custom PC? What company to use? and is it worth it?

2006-10-31 09:42:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I dont really know much about computers. I need to know this as Im upgrading from windows 98 to xp using a home kit, and if my PC will be compatible for XP.

2006-10-31 09:31:32 · 11 answers · asked by loveva 2 in Other - Hardware

do i have to buy something or without buying something i can fix it?

2006-10-31 09:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by alireza_sp2000 1 in Add-ons

My dad was trying to make the contrast higher on his computer monitor, but accidentally pressed the lower button. After that, we figured out that the button to make the contrast higher doesn't work. Now he's stuck with a monitor too dark to read. How can i change the contrast?

2006-10-31 09:16:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-10-31 09:14:08 · 9 answers · asked by meatandpotatoes 1 in Printers

I begining to start building my first computer and I'm not sure what size power supply to use. It will be used for everything from homework to gaming. RIght now Im kind of planning on the following components:

GIGABYTE GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
Update Crucial Technology 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 SDRAM
320 GB Seagate SATA HD (maybe 2)
BIOSTAR GeForce 7600GS 512MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card

Will 500W be enough? What about if I add more cooling and overclock?

2006-10-31 08:53:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-10-31 08:49:41 · 9 answers · asked by andrew b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-31 08:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops