Hardware - October 2007

What is the truth about routers and personal firewalls. All books say to disengage personal firewalls if there is a router? Help! I am confused.

2007-10-21 08:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by gzlakewood@sbcglobal.net 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I lost the start up disk, and I've tried zapping the PRAM, holding Shift during start up.....ect. I don't want to buy a new computer so please....HELP!

2007-10-21 08:22:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-10-21 08:17:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

when brought my printer from wal mart for some reason it didn't come with the installation cd so is there a way to install a lexmark z1300 color printer without a installation software cd

2007-10-21 08:14:18 · 0 answers · asked by DIGIMAN 3 in Printers

So I've always wondered how people take their notebook with them everywhere and internet works. Like a restraunt etc.

How do they get the internet? do they pay for a month like DSL?

I use wireless router at home and use one notebook with a pc, so if i take the notebook outside, would that work?

please help.

2007-10-21 07:58:15 · 3 answers · asked by lalalallalalllal 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i pulled my old hard drive out of my old computer and want to get all my old files and stuff off of it how would i go about doing this,i opened up my new computer and it has a bunch of cables but the hard drive its on is on a P4 cable so i plugged just the p5 cable into the hard drive and my computer went blank i have a new hp pavillion with a 320 gig hd the old hard drive i pulled out is a samsung model no. sp0802n is there any way to just access its files with me plugging it into ,my desk top any help would be appreciated mynew computer is running vista while the old computer was on XP any help would be appreciated

2007-10-21 07:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by minnis0610 1 in Desktops

I put my hard drive in a different pc it has win xp both pcs are dells and windows comes up asks me if i want to start as normal or start using last known good configuration so i tried both and windows loads but then the screen stays black and nothing happens.
I tried singling out the hard ware incase it was a hardware problem.I also tried another hd with xp in it and it does the same. I tried changing the ram for other ram i have which is the same type of ram.
but windows wont load at all.it remains stuck on that blank screen when loading windows.

Please help asap.

2007-10-21 07:49:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Does anyone know anything about it? How are the products? Any other information about the website would be helpful.

2007-10-21 07:25:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I try to move the tab bar but I wont move. My screen and everything is to bug. it needs to be smaller.

2007-10-21 07:17:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I just have a few questions. I am a sophomore in High school and really want a Macbook pro. But I mainly will need it for College, but I don't know if it will be out of date by then? I cannot wait any longer and was planning on getting one once the new MBP models come out if they do. I was just wondering does Apple release a new OS every year? Do they release new models every year? Like I said I cannot stand it any longer and planning on getting one next year. When i am a Junior. But I will be using it for a lot of things between now and college, but by the time I go to college will it be out of date? it will be 2.4GHz 160GH HDD 5400RPM 15". But no clue what models they will have next year.

2007-10-21 07:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-21 07:09:02 · 5 answers · asked by poupsy 2 in Add-ons

HI I HAVE AN HDD 120GB HAD JUST STOP WORKING SUDDENLY AND EVREY TIME I TRY TO CONNECT IT ,IT TELL MY THAT (THERE IS A PROBLEM INSTLATION THE ,,)

BUT IT IS APPER IN THE DEVIC MANEGER.

* MY HARD DISC MAKE A SOUND LIKE IF THER IS SOMETHING STUCK INSIED

THE QUESTION IS ::: IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX IT????

2007-10-21 06:58:30 · 4 answers · asked by ked263 1 in Other - Hardware

Western Digital. Too lazy to get the model number. Just curious to see if anyone has had this problem in the past or has had experience. I have the shell in the open within 3 feet of my ear so I hear all the pops and churns it does. The hard drive this morning is making more of a popcorn noise when loading data. It sounds like static + popcorn popping but I dont smell anything, see anything, or hear anything else other than the noise. I have 2, and one is about 1 year old and the other is a few months and both Western Digital.

Ive got thermal take case, thermal take PSU that is well enough power to power the whole system and intel MB with 4 gigs ram. I am open for opinions. Networking is my strong point but hardware I slack on. :-)

2007-10-21 06:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by Josh S 4 in Desktops

Windows XP Home SP2 - WITH CD
Intel Pentium 4 - 1.7gHz
256 MB Memory
20gb Hard Drive, 7200 RPM
nVIDIA GeForce FX5200 256mb - PCI
Trendnet PCI Wireless Internet Crad (TEW-421PCI)

Inside:
3 PCI Slots (1 Avaliable with internet and graphics cards installed)
3 Fans (One Green Glowing Fan)

On Back:
Mouse, Keyboard
4 USB
Moniter, Game Port, Printer Port
All 3 Sound Jacks
Ethernet

On Front:
2 USB
Power Switch

Included Accessories:
Gigaware USB Headset
Small Kinyo Speakers (PS 205b)
Dell Moniter (Dell E711a)
Keyboard and Mouse (50$ Extra) (10$ Off What I Payed)

Note: Case Is Not Fully Put Together. Sides and front missing. Case (metal frame) is there.

Contact me at metroid87706@yahoo.com for more info.

NOTE: NOT FOR SALE. I JUST NEED AN ESTIMATE OF ITS WORTH!

2007-10-21 06:40:43 · 5 answers · asked by metroid87706 2 in Desktops

I'm going to buy a laptop and I founded that the Toshiba laptop suit me. But I've just known that Toshiba laptop always automatically shutdown after 1 year of usage (the reason is supposed to be overheated). Is it happen with almost Toshiba laptops or just a minor?

2007-10-21 06:36:41 · 2 answers · asked by kentaurosvn 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

This problem has occurred simultaneously with another problem - the laptop is suddenly unable to read cd's although it can read dvd's. Any suggestions anyone?

2007-10-21 06:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by Romeobc2 1 in Monitors

Lexmark P4300 multi printer - Win XP

2007-10-21 05:54:11 · 1 answers · asked by Jace 2 in Scanners

I need laptop for creating website, browsing, writing articles.I have temptation to buy Apple computer, but maybe HP can do the same thing with less money?

2007-10-21 04:47:51 · 5 answers · asked by astra 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was thinking about changing my processor. I currently have a 1.8 Ghz intel celeron processor, and I want to know if I should buy a celeron D 2.8ghz or buy a new motherboard and buy a better processor.

2007-10-21 04:46:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-10-21 04:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by Sharon62 1 in Desktops

and how can I get it to speed up?
PS My laptop about 5 mins

2007-10-21 04:44:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-10-21 04:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous 1 in Desktops

2007-10-21 04:17:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Why such a low figure?

2007-10-21 04:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a problem with my PC disk drive. I put a CD in and it won't play. I try to burn my music to a blank disk and it won't work. Can anyone help me? I would appreciate all of your help.

2007-10-21 04:15:58 · 5 answers · asked by Taco Man 4 in Desktops

2007-10-21 04:11:10 · 3 answers · asked by nofear_intrepid40 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm still stuck in the pentium 4 mindset of like 3.4 ghz being really fast but now the question becomes with this core 2 duo what is a fast speed for these things, I'm purchasing an alienware and the highest I saw the speed on was like 2.4 ghz wtF so what Is fast for a core 2 duo processor?

2007-10-21 04:00:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-10-21 03:58:48 · 7 answers · asked by Arsenio M 2 in Desktops

can we increase the hard disk space by downloading something rather than purchasing? its an xp software and the memory is too low...only 200 mb...iwant to increase it...

2007-10-21 03:55:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-10-21 03:54:32 · 2 answers · asked by andykpln 4 in Desktops