Hardware - July 2007

Macs are so not easy to use. I know how to use it alright, but some parts still don't make sense to me. For a newbie, to any computer, macs are had to use, compared to Windows.

Once you do get it though, then it's easy. But for the most part, I've heard many people complain that it's too difficult to use for general computing. My aunt is an IT worker, and even she finds macs not suitable for herself. I've heard lots of friends say that they'd rather switch back to Windows, and only a few that said they liked it.

So I have to say this: The myth that OS X is very easy to use, is a complete lie. I've heard people from across the country even said this, so that makes it official.

So what do you mac users have to say?

2007-07-16 09:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by quikboy 7 in Desktops

can someone please tell me if the geforce 8600 GTS works with sims 2 and all expansions because if not I will have to get XP which I don't want.

2007-07-16 09:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by the gamer 3 in Other - Hardware

1.Graphic Card: ZOGIS GeForce 7600GS 512MB PCI-E

2. Meomery: One Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) Kit DDR2-667

3.CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz LGA775 CPU and cooling fan.

4. Hardrive:One WD Caviar SE16 250GB SATA HD

5. Motherboard: Biostar P4M890-M7 mATX motherboard with VIA P4M890 chipset

Thanks For Your Input.

2007-07-16 09:46:36 · 4 answers · asked by James A 1 in Desktops

2007-07-16 09:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Is there a way to add OS-X to my already a dual boot?
I got plenty of disk space so no probs there. thanks

ps. please star

2007-07-16 09:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi there,
(Big favor) Which graphic card is the best for the casual ( Gamer but not hardcore)gamer for under $120 or Less. Here is the link: http://www.directron.com/pciexpress.html

top 5 choices
Thanks for your time

2007-07-16 09:39:23 · 4 answers · asked by James A 1 in Add-ons

When i switch the tower on the monitor doesn't come on with it and then i have to keep switching the tower on and off until it comes on sometimes this is taking up to 10 minutes any ideas what has happened and how i can fix the problem

2007-07-16 09:37:54 · 9 answers · asked by bikerbch6 1 in Monitors

2007-07-16 09:37:25 · 1 answers · asked by tmt88 3 in Desktops

I am in college and majoring in Business Management. This laptop comes with Windows Vista Business, a Core 2 Duo processor, spill resistant keyboard, protected hard-drive, and a fingerprint scanner(along with other cool specs). I want full details on what this computer can do and if it is quality or not.

2007-07-16 09:33:42 · 2 answers · asked by Business Major 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

If I send a job to print it just churns out loads of blank pages.

2007-07-16 09:33:07 · 2 answers · asked by raffertylafferty 1 in Printers

Hi, Guy's and Gal's! I got a question about this guy and my DVD-ROM.

I got a LG DVD-ROM GDR8164B in my computer. I let this guy use my computer and now he wont stop asking me for this DVD-ROM I got. First he ask me if I wanted to sell it to him, I said No. A few days later he offered me $10 for it, I said no again. then he ask me how much do you want for it? I said i don't want to sell it and what the hell am I going to use?! he said I'll look for some thing for you and we will trade.

Well, He call me back and he said he has a CD burner to trade for mine, He said it is like new like yours, so what do you say. I said I'll think about it. Now I'm here wondering why he wants it this bad? It's just a DVD-ROM!

2007-07-16 09:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I recently had to reformat my C drive and reinstall XP and all my applications and drivers. Everything is working fine except the audio, which doesn't work at all. When I go to Control Panel, it says No Audio Device Detected. What should I do? The computer is a Compaq Presario M2010US if that helps.

2007-07-16 09:05:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My Girl friend recently purchased a new laptop and we installed windows Vista on it. We have been having problems with the DVD RW. at first it disappeared and i fixed some things in the registry and that fixed that deleted some files using regedit. Today ive been trying to burn a DVD using Nero and other software and when i came to the burning it spits out my DVD and says please insert a empty DVD R/RW. I tried 3 different disks (From different company's) all of which worked fine in her fathers PC. The laptop just kept rejecting them any idea whats wrong?

2007-07-16 09:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by Wonx2150 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My 19" LCD monitor ( 6 months old) has developed shadows to the right of text and graphics. Seems to be getting worse.Any thoughts?

2007-07-16 09:00:08 · 3 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Monitors

... I no its not on a desktop but i use wireless laptop and there are no wires connected is me/ My laptop ok

2007-07-16 08:57:47 · 3 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

for the last few months when i switch my laptop on i have to wriggle the AC cable in the socket to get it connected to the mains power outlet,but now there is no connection at all.I have tried buying various new AC connector cable's but none work so i presume its a loose terminal inside,what part would i require.

2007-07-16 08:30:33 · 4 answers · asked by sallyann 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-07-16 08:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I have had some problems with my computer and conflicting drivers so I have started from scratch and reinstalled windows etc.... However when I try to scroll up/down a page my picture flickers, why is this and how do I solve it?

2007-07-16 08:28:06 · 6 answers · asked by andy r 1 in Monitors

I've been on the hunt for an all-in-one to replace my office's current HP (slow as hell, error-ific) 7210. I have done just about as much research as I can stand at this point and have narrowed it down to a 639 dollar Lexmark x502n and a 250 dollar Cannon PIXMA MP830. Besides the obvious difference being the hundreds of dollars more for the Lexmark, one is also a laser, and the other an inkjet. I've been thinking I need a laser because speed copying is what we are most interested in, though I'm not as familiar with lasers and worry about the initial cost combined with the cost of toner cartridges. The main uses of this machine will be for copying and faxing. It most likely won't be connected to any pc and will not likely be printing photos. We copy pictures out of books and copy documents. Laser or Inkjet? Which will benefit me longterm.

2007-07-16 08:01:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

what is its function what we can do is taht it increases hardisk space, ram or somthing alse.
Or it can be used as a storage of data lik Flase Drive

2007-07-16 07:33:56 · 3 answers · asked by Umairy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-16 07:33:14 · 2 answers · asked by crazyfive20boy 1 in Monitors

I'm trying to replace a monitor cable (not the power cable) for a Dell 17" flat screen monitor. I called Dell, who then sent me a cable, but not even close to what I need. I called back today, and now they don't have the cable? I don't think it should be that hard. Anyways, this is the cable I'm looking for.

http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcable001wp8.jpg
http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcable002se9.jpg

Sorry about the quality. If you can't tell from the picture, the cable has 15 pins on each end. Thanks for the help.

2007-07-16 07:27:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Used on a regular basic

size 17"

2007-07-16 07:19:29 · 6 answers · asked by palmergemma 1 in Monitors

This noise seems to be comming from one of the fans. I put my ear to the cooling vent underneath and that is where the sound is strongest.

I noticed that the sound will go away when I click on different websites or programs that open new pages or windows. Depending on what is presented on the screen the sound comes and goes.

For example: I will click on one website and the faint high pitched noise is there, but if I click on another sometimes it goes away. It depends what is on the screen.

Like i said, it sounds the strongest near the cooling vent underneath the laptop.

Why does this sound come and go, what is it, can I fix it?

2007-07-16 07:18:00 · 2 answers · asked by John C. 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am most concerned primarily with B&W printing.

Thank you!

2007-07-16 07:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by Cosmopolite 2 in Printers

I keep getting a "low disk space" message even though I'm not downloading anything. Everytime I check the C: drive I have less and less space. Could I have spyware? Whats going on?

2007-07-16 07:15:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

on vista basic why is it so slow?

2007-07-16 07:02:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-16 06:43:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-07-16 06:22:33 · 2 answers · asked by Chao crazy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Well the other day i took out my mobo and reseated my graphics card etc, but i noticed that there was a marking on the mobo that said agp however there was not the slot itself instead a bunch of metal contacts and 3 nipple holes, so where can i get the peice of plastic and upgrade from the nvidia MX400o

2007-07-16 06:16:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware