Hardware - October 2007

I have gone to the prefrences and have enabled skype video, but on the drop down menu, there are no cameras listed. How can i get skype to recognize the camera?

2007-10-04 13:02:12 · 2 answers · asked by lafytafy202 3 in Add-ons

On my other computer, the keyboard suddenly stopped working. I've plugged in other keyboards, but none work. It wasn't liek this until a recent power short. How do I reboot my keyboard?

2007-10-04 12:53:27 · 5 answers · asked by arizonavelcro1 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-10-04 12:52:16 · 3 answers · asked by ~JennyBunny~ 7 in Desktops

I have a Gateway laptop that has had problems from the get go. Now, after playing a game (it wasn't charging) the system went into hibernation and now it won't even boot up - I believe it's the operating system, does anyone have any ideas? I will never buy their brand again!!!!!

2007-10-04 12:46:20 · 6 answers · asked by myself602000 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What Does the E stand For In Pentium 4 3E GHZ Processor?

2007-10-04 12:45:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I've heard stories that Disk Defragmenting can destroy your unit itself. How possible is that?
In my case almost every week/month i'm using it but it's not happening, thus my unit slows down. My other questions are why and how?

2007-10-04 12:31:05 · 9 answers · asked by mahkintaro 1 in Desktops

This is my third (and now last) VAIO I will ever own! The first two were AMAZING machines. This VAIO SZ Series is less than 1 year old! Traveled the least. Minor plastic crack on the side (was told by Sony they wouldn't fix that, they called it "normal wear and tear") now when I send it in to have the DEAD battery repaired and the DEAD cooling fan replaced, I am told they will not fix it, that it is OUT OF WARRANTY because of the cracked plastic! They kept the machine for three weeks and finally returned it to me UNREPAIRD!

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I seem to be at a dead end. They will not fix this machine, and it new cost me 2200$. I can buy another laptop, but that lets them not stand behind their warranty. I understand this is a "breach of warranty" and would like to know what I can do.

2007-10-04 12:18:55 · 3 answers · asked by nolapoboy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

would this computer be good for new games like FSX on high graphics with good frame rates. Here are the specs

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 4200+ Core Speed (Mhz) 2200
Motherboard

ASUS M2N-X
Memory

1GB DDR II 667MHz/PC2-5300
Hard Drive

WD Caviar SE 160 GB SATAII Hard Drives
DVD/CD Drive

LG 18X GSA-H50N DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Rewriter
Sapphire ATI RADEON™ X1650 PRO 512MB (Click for detail)


RADEON™ X1650 PRO core (600MHz)
CrossFire™ Support
512MB DDR2/GDDR3 Memory (1400MHz)
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ready

PCI Express x16
CrossFire™ Support
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c / OpenGL 2.0 acceleration
Avivo™ Technology
3D Graphics Resolution of 2560x1600 Max
TV-Out
Audio
Realtek ALC883-GR 6-channel CODEC
ower Supply
Pro-Power 500W ATX Power Supply

2007-10-04 12:05:41 · 7 answers · asked by camaross427 2 in Desktops

Is there any camera at all in the world that doesn't need a laptop to record to the internet, just a wi-fi connection? Could it be battery-powered? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-04 11:56:15 · 2 answers · asked by Bobby S 3 in Add-ons

i have a dell 256 mb thumb drive and when i plug it in to my computor it says that the drive is full but there is nothing on it? help ?!

2007-10-04 11:51:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am going to college in a little while i was wondering weather the macbook would be good for a design fashion program, is it the best computer for me and what model would be the best?

2007-10-04 11:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-04 11:41:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-10-04 11:33:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-04 11:19:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i cant use my restore disk because when i put it in (with computer off) it boots to a certain point and then the screen says in the top left corner "1782 disk controller failure". At the bottom of the screen on the left and right side, it says F1 Boot, F10 Computer Setup. Even when i go into computer set up and choose the option to boot from cd (or disk, whichever it was), it still wont boot from the restore disk. I have this problem even if im just turning on my computer to use without wanting to use the restore disk. Is there another way to boot up the CD and return to factory settings?

2007-10-04 11:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Trainerchick 1 in Desktops

have a 1.8 Ghz Anthlon Processor.... 512mb ram.. I told someone i was going to get 1GB of ram and there like that wouldnt do any good sense your processor is weak and wouldnt make a big affect in the 1GB . My Question is.. Is that true? Because my fps is 70 and i really dont know what to do anymore in Americas army Game

2007-10-04 11:02:43 · 3 answers · asked by Gondo 1 in Other - Hardware

I connected a flat screen, an MPC monitor, to my laptop and the problem is that flat screen shows a greenish color and does not show my laptop desktop items but only the background picture. I would like to make the MPC flat monitor look the same as the screen on my laptop with all the desktop itmes. What is the problem? Could somebody help, please?

2007-10-04 10:56:44 · 1 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Monitors

I checked to see what other processes are running at the same time and have cut them to the minimum. I've also disabled many start up items, and most background services. I have defragmented my system and physically cleaned the inside of my computer.
I have run some diagnostics using isSoftware Sandra Lite and think there might be a problem with power management, but I still can't figure out why my cpu usage stays at a constant 100% during gameplay.

HP pavilion a1220n
Windows XP SP2
Pentium 4, 2.93GHz
1.2 GB RAM

I think i might just drop kick this thing out the window.....

2007-10-04 10:54:36 · 4 answers · asked by lt_acosta2003 1 in Desktops

I think i have everything installed correctly. There is a led on the Motherboard that shows if there is power flowing, and it is lit up when i flip the switch on on the back of the power supply. So I know for a fact that the power supply works. When I hit the on button on front of the computer the fans inside spin for about 2 seconds and then stop, there is no beeps or other sounds like it is trying to start up just nothing.

Could the CPU not allow the computer to turn on?

2007-10-04 10:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Why's that?? a white paper comes out though ink tank is full!
it's canon pixma

2007-10-04 10:32:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I have DSL with the phone company on my old Dell (Windows ME) and it has a Westec modem. My new E521 Dell probably has a modem built in, but I can't find (Windows Vista - new to me) Device Manager to check (lol). Is this new Dell able to plug right into the phone jack without a Westec modem for the internet connection?

2007-10-04 10:10:06 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Desktops

2007-10-04 09:49:00 · 5 answers · asked by Miss_Strawberry 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm getting a new imac and want to "Speak" my essays due to speed and fears of RSI. I've got a copy of Dragon Natural Speaking 9 (No headset) and will run it in Paraelles. I'm 14 so can anybody reccomend a good headset thats comfortable and a good price?

2007-10-04 09:39:43 · 1 answers · asked by ryan10ad 1 in Add-ons

ive just repaired my fren's display setting..from what ive found that it settings both override...the question is could it be driver conflicts between them as both of them have their own driver

2007-10-04 09:31:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I have a usb cruzer how can i program it to make certain programs launch as soon as the usb drive is plugged in.

I know it has a autorun similar to a cd rom so that if you enter the drive it can launch a program but i do not know how add programs to the autorun of the U3 drive.

2007-10-04 09:18:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

how to use it ?do i have to download anything to use it cause i tryed saving things on it but it never works ?need help

2007-10-04 09:16:45 · 3 answers · asked by javid b 1 in Other - Hardware

I am trying to convert to wireless & the direction disk is telling me that the cable between the computer & modem are not connected. Where is the modem? How do I connect them. Obviously, keep the answer simple, not too techy. Feeling quite stupid, but - - - - Thank you!

2007-10-04 09:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by fersynxo 1 in Other - Hardware

and dont tell me that it is inconclusive that toner is bad for your health. toner contains plastic resin which has been proven in numerous studies to be carcinogenic. its ridiculously toxic.

2007-10-04 09:09:05 · 3 answers · asked by sssnole 4 in Printers

if you buy a xbox 360 pro pack, and it comes with an HDMI port in the back, can you plug your xbox 360 to a computer monitor? and do the HDMI cables come with the 360?

2007-10-04 09:03:58 · 3 answers · asked by alex 1 in Monitors

2007-10-04 08:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by typroschoice@btinternet.com 2 in Printers