Hardware - June 2007

Does anyone know another operating system I can use to work on my mac with . I tried a linux OS but I don't know how to do it. It says the application cannot be opened because the application program that created it cannot be found. ( it says that when I download a Linux OS and try to use it on the mac. The mac is an imac G3 333mhz with i think 128mb and I think either a 6gb or 8gb HD.

2007-06-09 09:06:39 · 1 answers · asked by hoopcrazytr 1 in Desktops

2007-06-09 08:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-06-09 08:51:52 · 2 answers · asked by blade827 1 in Add-ons

Every time I switch off my PC, I have to re-install my sound card. When I turn it on, sounds like windows logon and MSN alerts work, but music and videos dont and when I try and open things like iTunes I get a problem with audio/video config error.

If i double click the speaker in the task bar it says no active mixer devices available.
My sound card still appears in device manager.

Re-installing the driver app fixes this, but why do I need to do this after every reboot?


PS this start a while ago so I cant system restore point.

2007-06-09 08:41:40 · 4 answers · asked by srw985 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-09 08:20:48 · 5 answers · asked by Lucifer Sam 5 in Desktops

I thought it was spyware but I cleaned my temp. files & cookies and also ran AVG spyware but it still happens once in a while. What causes this? Thanks.

2007-06-09 08:19:25 · 14 answers · asked by thatgirl90 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

is pci graphics card still available in india????if yes than please tell me online stores or any stores from where i can gert it in ahmedabad...is it worthwhile to buy it??coz i'll have to change my motherboard to go for pci express cards or agp cards..

2007-06-09 08:14:10 · 5 answers · asked by smart don 2 in Add-ons

I need a drawing pad and from what i gather, its better to use a drawing tablet with the pen rather than a mouse so i want to know which one of these two products to buy,
1. Wacom Graphire4 4x5 USB Tablet (Silver)
2.Nisis G5 USB Graphics Tablet Cordless Pen & Mouse
Both come with the pen and mouse. I have no knowledge about them so telling me how they work will be good.
i also want to know if i draw something, what format will it be saved and does it have a different software on which it runs or does it run in photoshop and corel.
thanks, and please give me all the information u have about them

2007-06-09 08:08:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Hi guys

I have justed pressed a button on my pc and everything has gone updide down!!

Does any know how to flip the screen back

THanks

2007-06-09 08:08:51 · 6 answers · asked by nattaalot 2 in Desktops

2007-06-09 08:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by nora c 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my system specs are ecs nforce 4 570 slit a v5.1 mobo, c2duo e6600, thermal electric cpu cooler, 2 gf 7950s slied, 1 dvd burner, 3 case fans with lights, modem, 2 maxtor dimondmax 10 160gb hdd sata3.0 in raid, 4gb ocz memory

2007-06-09 07:40:15 · 2 answers · asked by No Doughnut 3 in Desktops

please advise each time I start my puter it goes to 8bit and I have to go in and put it at 32 bit, it still changes back some time while on, and always changes when I turn it off and start again. Help

2007-06-09 07:08:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Ok, with the help of you guys I have determined that my PSU is fine. I tested it in another computer a little bit weaker than mine. It got everything up and running fine. Next, I tried putting the PSU back in the computer with the possibly fried mobo. This time I took the vid card out and plugged the monitor cable into the onboard video. (I just wanna see the BIOS baby!) Still nothing, the feared "Black screen" of my monitor showing no response to the computer disheartens me. Next I tried putting in a weaker video card into the mobo. Still nothing. Now, if my mobo is fried, it won't utilize the video card and gimme a BIOS output right? Now, the cpu isn't in charge of putting out a video output, so if I take that out and still nothing gives me a BIOS screen then it is my mobo and I should look into purchasing a new one? I have a 2.66ghz cpu, 1gb ram, 2HDDs 100gigs total, DVD+-RW, 256mbRadeon9550 Video Card, 500watt PSU, ATX case, can anyone recommend a cheap (under $100) motherboard?

2007-06-09 06:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by clipjammer 1 in Desktops

When I do that it comes back to the same screne. I was able to open up my computer, physically. (Take the stop off). Is there anything I can do in there to fix the problem?

P.S I am not an expert

2007-06-09 06:30:19 · 4 answers · asked by Curious 1 in Desktops

I know many people have asked this question, but I'd like specifics. Namely, learning a new operating system (Mac) scares me, and Windows Vista does too. I'd like to know what brand/model/extras I should invest in for college.

I will be a freshman at The Ohio State University studying in the biological sciences, maybe majoring in veterinary medicine, pathology, or molecular genetics (aka probably an 8 year program).

I'm not a big fan of the keyboards on laptops, along with the many problems they tend to have (overheating, theft, etc) but a desktop will take up much more room.

My final concern is the question; PC v. Mac. I understand that Macs have very few viruses and the system is relatively easy to learn, but my biggest concern is OSU doesn't have a strong tech support for Mac users. Also, what is the dish on Windows Vista. I've heard some horror stories, will it/has it gotten any better?

Please feel free to email me: hydrophobicmermaid@sbcglobal.net

2007-06-09 06:24:01 · 17 answers · asked by SaraM 3 in Other - Hardware

I've had a compter for years but have never backed anything up. Whats the purpose? How do I do it?

2007-06-09 06:07:07 · 4 answers · asked by robodude43 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-09 05:59:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i called bust buy and they said i didn't need to bring in my RAM card, just IDnmber and (tower number?)

2007-06-09 05:57:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I want a laptop. please help

2007-06-09 05:36:10 · 4 answers · asked by cool c 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've been using the Zoom PCI Cable Modem (model 5001) for several years now. I recently did a mjor upgrade of my computer including Vista. Unfortunately, the manufacturer only has drivers up to WinXP, and only as an .exe file. What I need are the .inf driver files contained in the .exe. When the .exe unpacks, it creates files called data1.cab and data2.cab. However, I can't look into these files with WinZip or WinRar. Please help me with this as the manufacturer (Zoom) won't. Thanks.

2007-06-09 05:35:15 · 1 answers · asked by mx5_nos 1 in Add-ons

I have a cyberlink DVD program and i thought it shud play DVD movies, so i went and bought 3 movies, and now im sitting hands folded, can't watch any of the 3!

ANY suggestions?

2007-06-09 05:14:12 · 2 answers · asked by thinkinfurther 2 in Add-ons

I want to place a larger hard drive in my computer, then move everything - operating system and all other programs - over to the larger hard drive. The new hard drive will be inside the computer, not external. Is there a program, maybe freeware, that can do this, or is this something that Microsoft Windows XP Pro can do for me? I am fast running out of space and it is causing me problems. Any help you can give is appreciated.

2007-06-09 05:09:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

it is saying to me video mode not supported what can i do

2007-06-09 05:02:37 · 4 answers · asked by randa mahmoud h 1 in Add-ons

I have an acer laptop and i lost my sound because there was hardware conflict. Can some1 please tell me how to recorver it. Any best idea gets 10 points

2007-06-09 04:56:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an emachine that quit working i also have a gateway computer that does work but it does not have enough DDR

2007-06-09 04:36:11 · 2 answers · asked by stormy66039_66039 1 in Desktops

we have a laptop with a dvd burner. it's been great to burn lots of data to one disc like pictures and home movies. they make great gifts to our parents. but the thought hit me- if i can burn home movies and pictures and such, isn't it theoretically possible to burn a dvd movie to a blank dvd with my laptop? i wouldn't even know how to do this as i have just mastered putting my home videos on a dvd. i am not so good with computers...lol!

2007-06-09 03:36:22 · 4 answers · asked by wilber 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can someone please help!!!

When i try to upgrade to Vista I get a message saying SCSI and RAID controllers: SCSI/RAID Host Controller might not work once Vista is installed. What does this mean???

Thanks

2007-06-09 02:53:52 · 7 answers · asked by harryfeelinlean 2 in Add-ons

I recently bought a new computer but it didn't come with a manual. I have no idea how to use many of the features that come with the computer like the dvd burner. any ideas where to find a manual? also it is wireless compatable. I need a cheap router to get wireless at my home..what is a good suggestion? I am not computer sauve...lol

2007-06-09 02:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by sed8me_annie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-09 02:20:59 · 10 answers · asked by moongirlstl 1 in Other - Hardware

Ipicked up a laptop from a car boot sale for pennies but i dont have any instructions for it.It appears to be made by a company called RM,the is the only name that appears anywhere.

2007-06-09 01:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by Brian O 1 in Laptops & Notebooks