Hardware - September 2007

What is the difference between Dual and triple Interface ,in performance and other terms for External hard drives

2007-09-06 06:57:48 · 2 answers · asked by indian 2 in Other - Hardware

I just got my adsl and i wana know does watching videos, playing online games or listening to music online use up your cap. I got a 1 gig cap

2007-09-06 06:56:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

to use up 5gb on a laptop??

2007-09-06 06:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by KB 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Where can I buy edible ink and paper for Hewlett Packard printers? and Do you need a special printer to use it?

2007-09-06 06:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by JAYTM_73 2 in Printers

My sis bought new laptop in Saudi and bring to Philippines but couldn't open because it's asking for a password. It's never been used yet. Pls. help !

2007-09-06 06:05:04 · 7 answers · asked by penny_com20022000 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-06 06:01:40 · 1 answers · asked by AndBabymakes4 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have SBC yahoo/AT&T DSL, but everytime it rains, it dies for sometimes up to a week. The Techs down there are either so stupid they have no idea, or just stumped. I've had it for about 9 months, they've changed my modem 3 times and said "I have no idea" about a million. I'm having a tech come in again today, but I'm not expecting much. They've actually said they've exhausted all their resources and offered to transfer me to someone else (for a lovely surcharge -_-;;) Anyone have any idea what's going on or what to do?

2007-09-06 06:00:55 · 4 answers · asked by Megan S 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a dell 3000cn color laser printer and noticed that when i print color pictures that span the size of the entire page then at the bottom (regardless if its printed landscape or portrait) a slight redish line appears at this lower region of the page (in the printing area)...It doesn't look like its printing more red in this area but looks like some kind of burn-in or something that appears slight red. Not sure what it is....Any ideas what it is and what i can do to resolve this.....

Can you give me instructions for the dell 3000cn on each of your steps?

2007-09-06 05:56:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Although there is a provision in the CPU, wherein there is provision for both, headfone USB and desktop USB, together. As per my choice, i was able to use headfone(so i donot disturb others in the home) or desktop speaker, if all of us want to hear music, But now its not working after reformatting of window xp on my compputer......any suggestion/help please

2007-09-06 05:53:09 · 2 answers · asked by jindaaz 1 in Add-ons

I have a new HP a6110n. It has 2gb DDR2 RAM already, but I just bought a nvidia 7600 GT 256mb video card to play some games. Would the extra gig make much of a difference, how about 2 more gigs? Do new fans make a difference in performance? anyone know another way to boost performance?

2007-09-06 05:51:50 · 6 answers · asked by Jason R 2 in Add-ons

Firstly, please forgive my lack of knowledge about technology. I have seen people carrying around a tiny little 'key looking' thing that they plug into their USB ports. Apparently they allow you to transfer information from computer to computer, what are these things called? My mom is a writer and wants one for her bday but I can't look for them if I don't know what they're called. :) Also any websites where they're sold would be very appreciated!! Thanks!!

2007-09-06 05:18:12 · 8 answers · asked by razor_sharp_redhead 3 in Desktops

I know that any appliance shouldn't be turned on 24/7 but there are sometimes that we leave a pc turned on for long hours. Does a laptop falls back at this?

(P.S.: Sorry if my english is wrong...)

2007-09-06 05:10:45 · 6 answers · asked by ~AsSaSsIn~ 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking to begin online course in January and I need to purchase a laptop...which ones are best for the job?

2007-09-06 05:06:39 · 3 answers · asked by Lindsay 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-06 04:44:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-09-06 04:26:25 · 14 answers · asked by JP 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have HP Vs17 Monitor. I had no idea about the monitor refresh rate. I was just checking some settings and found this setting on the monitor tab. It was selected to 60 Hz. But accidently I enabled it to 75 Hz. My monitor's resolution is 1280*1024 pixels and I have 128 MB graphics card in built. After selecting that my display turned a bit fuzzy but I think much clearer than b4. Then I found the warning which tells higher refresh rates are good but It may hamn my monitor's hardware. So, i quickly restored it to default 60 Hz. Did my monitor get hurt ??? What's this refresh rate all about??? Where do I get addintional help on this....Which Hp site..where ??? And pls make it clear on what refresh rate is !
Thanks in Advance ! :D

2007-09-06 03:17:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

The computer will be used mainly for word processing, some spreadsheets, taxes, internet, foreign language software, and occasional games for our small daughter. I'd like to have the computer for at least a few years.

I'd like a computer that can do some video stuff--basic stuff. I'd also like to start saving lots of music to the computer, which I haven't on my 2000 Windows ME destop (I know, I know...)

So, first question--Based on the above, PC, Apple, or it doesn't matter?

First question--If PC, is there really any choice of OS, or is Vista all that's out there now?

Second question--Minimum chip speed, hard drive, type of burner, monitor screen size (I'm tossing the old 14" that's been with the current computer). The more info, the better. (Graphics and sound suggestions are helpful too if you have some off the top of your head.)

Third question--Any guess as to $$$ for your recommendation?

Thanks for any recommendations and information.

2007-09-06 03:04:15 · 9 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4 in Desktops

My computer is four years old and the motherboard went out in it. It will cost $210 (complete cost including labor). I wanted to know if I should just invest in another cpu or get it fixed?

2007-09-06 02:40:02 · 8 answers · asked by loved 2 in Other - Hardware

i recently wrecked my friend's pc by reinstalling it.the video and lan drivers got installed but the audio driver installation kept saying "failed".i told him to browse the cd and install realtek directly which didnt work too.he said he the version of driver is "R1.41" and his motherboard is d102ggc2.could anyone pls help me in dis by sending me any drivers.


any help appreciated...

2007-09-06 02:29:37 · 3 answers · asked by felix a 1 in Add-ons

it's just your average tower desktop PC and the fan has stopped working, it needs encouragement to work, i flick it with a pen but want to get a new 1. will i have to take it to a shop, or can i buy a fan and install it myself?

2007-09-06 02:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Allons-y Alonso! 2 in Other - Hardware

i have a extra external usb hard drive, so i dont need to partition my pc hard drive, i want to run linux preferably ubuntu or mac osx. Please let me know how to do it. THANX

2007-09-06 02:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i have an Nvidia AGP vga card of 32MB

2007-09-06 01:48:49 · 4 answers · asked by emymagic2004 1 in Desktops

I have a second computer I built myself for the kids, and the hard drive has failed. I happen to have a SATA hard drive lying around, but the motherboard on the computer doesn't have SATA capacity. If I buy a SATA controller card, will I be able to use the computer with just the SATA hard drive? In other words, can I boot the computer and install Windows in this configuration, or does adding a SATA card require an existing, working hard drive with an OS installed?

2007-09-06 01:36:42 · 2 answers · asked by KaeZoo 7 in Add-ons

with lots of advice from many people ive come to the conclusion that dual core is better than quad core YET! (for now) i want to upgrade cos i do multi tasking.

I want to be able to play games, watch HD movies, Edit Sound (make music using pro software), Microsoft Office Use and internet use with downloading.

Should i go for laptop or desktop. i already have a desktop but its only single cpu which i built a year and half ago. Please help the best option for me. thanks

and HD movies is important blu ray and hd dvd. I already use a HDTV as my pc monitor so if i were to get a laptop would i be able to connect it to the tv. thnks

2007-09-06 01:35:33 · 6 answers · asked by mackavelli786 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-06 01:32:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I've got four 512 mb of rams and my computer is not reading all of them and they are all new. When I click on Start - Run and then type, DXDIAG, my pc only shows 1536 mb of ram but when I right click on My Computer - Properties, it does shows all the four rams as 2048 mb. I've formated my HDD, reset the BIOS but still nothing happens. Plz help me guys!!!!

2007-09-06 01:30:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Can you burn music onto a CD-RW ?

2007-09-06 01:27:30 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly 2 in Add-ons

Why is my computer monitor flickering and when it flickers it goes a shade of yellow?

2007-09-06 01:17:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Phone number abd address i bought a laptop from the us a satellite p105-s6177 abd the cd rom drive is not working! please help

2007-09-06 01:16:40 · 5 answers · asked by Aditya 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What are the pros and cons? how is quality ,the service? where is the service centre? i reside in mumbai (India)

2007-09-06 01:06:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops