Hardware - November 2006

It fits the computers USB 1 ports fine. Granted I'm an older man and my eyesight isn't what it use to be, but the cable fits the old ports but not the new ones. The LOOK alike.

2006-11-13 14:16:53 · 5 answers · asked by Ronald W 1 in Add-ons

I have windows xp operating system.

2006-11-13 13:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by sean 2 in Other - Hardware

I've been struggling to get a trojan off my computer. a few days ago I noticed that my cd-rom drive isn't working. Could these two be related? Any advice about how to get the cd-rom working again? I can hear it load a cd but mycomputer isn't recognizing the disks.

2006-11-13 13:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by Sherpa 4 in Desktops

Hi, I am going to build my second computer, and i always like a second oppinion to make sure i get it right the first try. I would be using it for normal use, sometimes i would game, and sometimes i would use it for programming. And it will be a fileserv with a raid 0 or 5. I will install XP pro. I cant spend too much

This is the CPU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103741

This is the motherboard.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2219333&CatId=2320

The ram is not yet decided, but i plan to start with 1 gb, and expand. Suggestions would be nice.

The hard drives are not yet decided, but i plan to have 5 500 gb sata2 hard drives, and 1 250 gb sata 2 hard drive.

I will have 3 80m outake fans, and 1 120m intake (in the front)

This is the graphics card.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2490726&CatId=0

Echo star 500w PSU.

If you have any suggestions they would be nice, thanks.

2006-11-13 13:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

how do i brighten the screen again??

2006-11-13 13:13:40 · 3 answers · asked by CDM 2 in Monitors

i have a jump drive for school now it is saying you must remove write-protection before you can delete or add things please help me

2006-11-13 12:54:01 · 2 answers · asked by warhammer_000 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-13 12:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by rockon042000 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

1. What is an average price range for a basic Mac - I mainly want to do online surfing and some basic word processing.

2. How are they with photos?

3. Do you know about the Mac book they have? Where you can upload photos to them and even add text to create a story - they charge about $30 and you get a hardbound book with everything you uploaded? Have you done it? Were you satisfied?

4. How hard would it be for a long-time "regular" PC user to switch to a Mac?

5. What are its biggest drawbacks?

Thanks.

2006-11-13 12:44:41 · 3 answers · asked by tagi_65 5 in Desktops

I just restored my computer last week and noticed a small amount of compressed old files. I couldn't determine what they were and now I'm worried that they could have been important. Every thing seems to be running just fine but I'm wondering if I need to do a system restore again. Thanks!

2006-11-13 12:19:49 · 3 answers · asked by randyboy 7 in Other - Hardware

It prints a test page ok but I cant scan photos etc, so i can upload them onto the pc, an error message keeps saying to check the usb cable, check the power lead, restart the pc etc, done this even reinstalled software. Its driving me nuts!!

2006-11-13 12:19:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2006-11-13 12:17:56 · 3 answers · asked by NAWAFLEH 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-13 12:07:38 · 9 answers · asked by <3 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

What do the numbers mean? 4 - 4 - 8---- 3 - 3 - 8 ...etc.
What do each represent, and what is better, higher or lower number?

The number sets I found when I ran CPU-z. Ive seen them before, and Ive seen people talk about them, but I dont know what they mean. Here is what the numbers are next to...

RAS# to CAS# - 4
RAS# Precharge - 4
Tras - 8

And the other numbers are for another ram piece.

2006-11-13 11:56:11 · 1 answers · asked by Mashu 4 in Desktops

2006-11-13 11:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by STALO 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a laptop (wirless) and am havingproblems using my account, that works OK on my hard wired computer. If YES, what do I have to do to get the program to recognize my password?

2006-11-13 11:53:38 · 6 answers · asked by Al E 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Should I call Compaq ... or try to buy the CD drive and reinstall it myself? This is a laptop, so I am not as good at fixing these. Any ideas?

2006-11-13 11:43:15 · 3 answers · asked by Myra 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

It doesnt print anything. It says Check Color cartrige. Tell me how it works

2006-11-13 11:28:12 · 5 answers · asked by john 3 in Printers

When I am buying software, on the box it says minimum RAM (random access memory) colin followed by a number (64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB (1 gigabyte), or 2048MB (2 gigabytes). Does that mean overall system memory or how much memory is needed for that specific program?

2006-11-13 11:26:58 · 8 answers · asked by Agent Joe 2 in Desktops

I believe the problem is that I changed the setting in the Lan or High Speed setting I renamed it now i have no idea what i should put in there. PLEASE HELP!!

2006-11-13 11:11:54 · 1 answers · asked by pyoung82 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a bad virus on my computer that wiped out all my cd and dvd drives no icons and will not auto start!

2006-11-13 11:05:43 · 8 answers · asked by Jimmie M 1 in Desktops

My computer had a few problems that got fixed a while back and I think after it was put back together, the CD thing either got jammed or stuck. It tried to eject but stops and starts playing the CD. How do I fix it?

2006-11-13 11:05:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

First the hinges on my laptop broke, then a few weeks later it started turning off (losing its power supply) whenever I moved it, and then the next day, it lost power and I haven't been able to turn it on again since.
Is it possible for me to retrieve files from the broken laptop simply by connecting it to my new laptop, or am I going to have to open up the old laptop and take out the hard drive?

2006-11-13 11:02:50 · 3 answers · asked by ash 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-13 10:52:45 · 5 answers · asked by trish d 1 in Printers

Hi want to use the same keyboard , mouse and monitor on my windows xp machine and my linux server. Is it possible to do this with a regular KVM switch or do i require a special switch if this is even possible ?

2006-11-13 10:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by Lukas D 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-13 10:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

What processor is good for gaming and multitasking? Some people say that Intel Core 2 Duo is better...And, are AMD Athlon 64 FX range of processors a dual-core processor or a single-core processor..Please advice...Thank You!

2006-11-13 10:42:21 · 7 answers · asked by Vinayak T 1 in Other - Hardware

How do u scan pictures for a HP printer with a scanner ? PLEase help

2006-11-13 10:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I have over 350 CDs and growing, and almost 350 DVDS. I've tried all of the "case logic" type things but they go up to 350 and my collection keeps growing. I need an easy sort of catologuing system (preferably portable) to house my large collection - any ideas?

2006-11-13 10:24:16 · 3 answers · asked by Craig 2 in Add-ons

She's only 15 so it doesn't have to do anything special other then word process and have internet access. Any ideas?

2006-11-13 10:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by Rayslittlegurl 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

what kind of specs should i get? memory? ram? hard drive? proccessor?

2006-11-13 10:20:27 · 1 answers · asked by twsted_one 1 in Laptops & Notebooks