Hardware - August 2007

2007-08-27 08:18:17 · 2 answers · asked by afrim a 1 in Monitors

When I turn my computer on it turns off immediately. It was doing this on occasion, but now it is as soon as I turn it on.

What could this be?

I do not have the cover on the computer (long story...but I thought that might be an issue)

Let me know any ideas you might have. I will appreciate any and all responses!

2007-08-27 08:10:00 · 4 answers · asked by Dune 2 in Desktops

2007-08-27 08:01:51 · 4 answers · asked by i give up 2 in Desktops

It should be my privacy. He found a way using the guest account and won't tell me. He keeps going on my name and that is private. He found out a bunch of stuff and tells my mom when I don't want anyone to know. But he is not getting his laptop until a week. How do I make stop he does not listen to me.

2007-08-27 07:59:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is there any problem if my pc is turned on 45 days.

I have got a Genuine Intel Pentium4 @ 3.00Ghz 3.00Ghz

1GB Ram and 80 GB Hard disk.

Would there be any problems if the pc is turned on for that long time ???

The maximum RAM that would be used by applications would be around 55%. About 20% of my HD is also free.

2007-08-27 07:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I got a problem where my M700 does not power from the battery and does not rechage at times, I upgraded to windows xp from windows 2000, never had anyproblems with both the OS's, this problem only started about a year ago but I never had time to sort the problem out, would you think its a problem with my drivers? or the fact I might need to replace the battery? any help of anykind is welcome :)

2007-08-27 07:57:32 · 6 answers · asked by James W 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it suppose to smell so bad? :S

2007-08-27 07:51:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'd like to get a laptop, budget is $1500 Canadian Currency, I need it for school, communicating online with friends, music... Pretty much for everything, what should I get?

2007-08-27 07:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I cannot find the@ on my laptop it is not recognising the usual keys @and shift key is there another keyboard option /command..I can use

2007-08-27 07:43:37 · 10 answers · asked by keechee 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

But even though it says that its a 2.0 usb it doesn't work for 2.0 drives like my ipod. When ever I plug my ipod it says "This device can preform faster...click this to see 2.0 ports" So I do and it gives me a list of ports that are hi-speed and 2.0 but the thing is that where can I go or what do I do to plug it into those ports they are showing me because I only have 3 USB ports on my Vaio and all of them are set to the same speed (1.0-1.1). So what can I do so I can have my USB ports a 2.0? Also I was reading some articles and they were saying change BIOS settings to Hi-Speed instead of Full-Speed. How can I go into BIOS?

2007-08-27 07:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by Dante Jr 2 in Other - Hardware

But even though it says that its a 2.0 usb it doesn't work for 2.0 drives like my ipod. When ever I plug my ipod it says "This device can preform faster...click this to see 2.0 ports" So I do and it gives me a list of ports that are hi-speed and 2.0 but the thing is that where can I go or what do I do to plug it into those ports they are showing me because I only have 3 USB ports on my Vaio and all of them are set to the same speed (1.0-1.1). So what can I do so I can have my USB ports a 2.0? Also I was reading some articles and they were saying change BIOS settings to Hi-Speed instead of Full-Speed. How can I go into BIOS?

2007-08-27 07:38:28 · 4 answers · asked by Dante Jr 2 in Desktops

But even though it says that its a 2.0 usb it doesn't work for 2.0 drives like my ipod. When ever I plug my ipod it says "This device can preform faster...click this to see 2.0 ports" So I do and it gives me a list of ports that are hi-speed and 2.0 but the thing is that where can I go or what do I do to plug it into those ports they are showing me because I only have 3 USB ports on my Vaio and all of them are set to the same speed (1.0-1.1). So what can I do so I can have my USB ports a 2.0? Also I was reading some articles and they were saying change BIOS settings to Hi-Speed instead of Full-Speed. How can I go into BIOS?

2007-08-27 07:38:17 · 1 answers · asked by Dante Jr 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Dell Inspiron? Macbook? Any experience with your new laptops?

Thanks.

2007-08-27 07:35:26 · 3 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

It has Model Number A940 on the back. This was only 5 dollars at the Salvation Army thrift store. It is missing the cord that connects it to the computer etc. It has the power cord. This was with a Dell monitor, I got for three dollars, that still had the factory ties, tieing up the power cord. Monitor has never been used. This looks equally new. But when I went to the Dell site, I cannot find it when I type in the model number. And I cannot find where the ink jets are. I also picked up a jet refill kit, original cost 53.99, for only 3 dollars. I am looking for John f. He was going to help me with a manual for my old Gateway monitor. Maybe he would be able to find the instructions for this scanner=copier=fax machine. thanks to everyone for your help.

2007-08-27 07:32:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anne2 7 in Other - Hardware

The mouse is a wirless notebook optical mouse 3000.

2007-08-27 07:27:24 · 1 answers · asked by quinnon g 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Each one has something different wrong with it, like black lines or needs new drum, etc.

2007-08-27 07:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs. H. 1 in Printers

I recently aquired this thing from my father in law, and he did not send any instructions. I just changed one of the ink cartridges and now it is telling me to "hit enter to align cartridges". When I hit enter a sheet prints out, but nothing else happens. Then the printer goes back to prompting me to "hit enter to align cartridges" again. Anyone know what I am supposed to do, or where I can find out??

2007-08-27 07:22:11 · 2 answers · asked by Somebody's Sister 3 in Printers

Looking to serisouly upgrade to a new gaming computer. Looking for a desktop or a place I can buy a desktop, aside from Ibuypower. I want one that I can get high power and cheap. Any Ideas?

2007-08-27 07:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I just got this laptop and I've realized something extremely irritating..I like to watch movies, as does a lot of people..but when I watch a movie on this laptop the screen is....I don't know how to explain it, I guess the term would be too "glossy" during dark images in a movie, such as night-time scenes, the screen is too bright or glossy which makes the movie seem like complete shadows.

Instead of being crisp and clear like my desktop it's simply glossy and not very well for movies..so I was wondering if anyone knows a way to fix this problem?

2007-08-27 07:02:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My CRT Monitor is dead. I have tried several LCD monitor but I don't get the same sharp image plus nice size readable letters. Suggestions?

2007-08-27 06:49:29 · 8 answers · asked by quebolasdeid 1 in Monitors

2007-08-27 06:40:59 · 11 answers · asked by Universal 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

So here in SC there are it seems like thunderstorms every night. Last month my nic card got hit in my good tower and then last night my back up tower got hit. What can i do to protect them when i get them repaired. I have them connected to a serge protector and it still isnt stopping them from getting damaged. Any suggestions

2007-08-27 06:38:21 · 14 answers · asked by hotrodhanna7 2 in Desktops

2007-08-27 06:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

Well, I managed to avoid Win95, Win98, etc, etc, but now, I can't hold back anymore. My old Commodore 64 has too many cookie crumbs in the cracks of the keyboard - so many in fact that I can't even press the keys down anymore! I'm thinking to upgrade to an Amstrad - y'know, one of them nice shiny green screen things. I hear they can make a rabbit shape on the screen, from words and things - and in only 15 minutes!! I'm not looking for advice for Windows Vista or an iMac - bloody futuristic nonesense! Scorcery it is! So if anyone has advice about upgrading me good old Commodore 64, I'd be much grateful!

2007-08-27 06:34:34 · 5 answers · asked by samrinoma 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-27 06:34:29 · 2 answers · asked by Mrs E 3 in Monitors

I'm debating between a Toshiba or Gateway laptop. They have the following technologies:
Gateway = Intel Centrino core duo,
Toshiba = AMD turion 64 X 2 Dual core mobile technology.
Is Intel or AMD the better choice?
Here are the model numbers I am trying to decide over: A215-S4747 and MT6840. (Best Buy Flyer)
I understand the Toshiba's come with a restore disk where as the others do not. If a Gateway is purchased can a restore disk by made at home by the user? Which one would you chose and a short reason why would be appreciated. My use would be internet, email, browsing and some video work changing VHS home movies to DVD. I'll also put more RAM in it if necessary.

2007-08-27 06:24:48 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. G. 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

What wifi card would I use with a Toshiba Portege 7100 Series? The computer will run on Fedora 7.

2007-08-27 06:21:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have two old computers I have been charged to dispose of. I don't want anyone to get access to our personal information or whatever might be on our computer. So I what do I do to clean the computer and is there any point in keeping the hard drives for "extra memory"?

2007-08-27 06:03:49 · 15 answers · asked by it'sstrangewshouldmeethere 2 in Desktops

Is it possible to put an additional internal harddrive in a laptop just like you can have two IDE drives in a desktop. I am aware of external USB / Bluetooth /Firewire drives. They are just too slow.
Thanks,
Saleem

2007-08-27 05:47:36 · 4 answers · asked by Saleem 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

FOR CHEAP if possable 10 points for best answer.

2007-08-27 05:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons