Hardware - November 2007

I have a Canon i560, and it was working normally, when I tried to print something, and my computer said it was offline. I saw that it was still plugged in. Then I tried plugging it into some other outlets close by. Still no response.
The power didn't go out, and everything thing else still works?My friend said that maybe it burnt out. Is that true? It's not a really old printer - I just got it about two years ago.

2007-11-18 22:40:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-11-18 22:37:21 · 2 answers · asked by John P 1 in Printers

In my pc i have 2 operating systems , and by default it starts linux fedora in stead of windows xp. can i change this default setting linux to windows xp( until i press F2 and select linux), so that my computer boot at windows.

2007-11-18 22:33:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I bought second hand a hp laserjet 1200 series printer but the CD software was missing. I tried connecting the printer to the computer but it didn't work....is there anyway without the CD to complete the installation? if not do they sell the Cd separately? thanks in advance

2007-11-18 22:23:41 · 2 answers · asked by nagu g 1 in Printers

My laptop has recently died on me. Which is fine as it was quite old. I'm in the market for a new one. It will be used mainly to surf the internet and managed my music files. Any ideas?

2007-11-18 22:08:48 · 9 answers · asked by cleo t 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Specific in:
MC 68000 series
MC 68001 series
MC 68002 series
MC 68003 series
MC 68005 series
MC 68009 series
MC 146805 series
MC 68000 series

2007-11-18 21:57:34 · 1 answers · asked by Janiper 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-11-18 21:54:04 · 9 answers · asked by arvind 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

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2007-11-18 21:48:30 · 7 answers · asked by Axis Flip 3 in Other - Hardware

If you choose the windows, please consider what brand of laptop that you will recomend to me.

2007-11-18 21:47:37 · 4 answers · asked by Neithan 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've overclocked my NEC Versa E6310 graphics adapter (GeForce 8600M GS) from 500/700 (GPU/RAM) MHz to 610/720. When I played heavy 3D games, such as Call of Duty 4 and Gears of War, everything went smoothly with no lag but suddenly it stops working and the next minute it resumes with lag. I've checked the clockspeed using nTune and I discover the clocks are changed to (210/100). 210/100 is the setting for 2D performance, not 3D. Why do my PC behave like this?

2007-11-18 21:37:10 · 3 answers · asked by CaTZ! 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Have just got a lexmark z640, installed it on my laptop (running Vista basic) says printer is ready (in control panel) but when i try to print from oopen office write or from any pdf type file through adobe, it says no default printer found and when i choose the lexmark printer it wont let me choose the ok tab which is grey ( so cant select it) HELP!!! im not that clever on pcs all i want to do is print a letter!!

2007-11-18 21:22:53 · 3 answers · asked by Vickie H 3 in Printers

Also, what does it mean when RAM is buffered? Is that a good thing?

2007-11-18 20:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by KitKat 1 in Desktops

After I shutdown my computer, there still remains power in the mouse and other USB connected device (having no external power source) i.e the light on the devices remain on.

What might the problem be and how do i resolve it.

Thank you.

2007-11-18 20:28:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I heard about it but don't remember the site. Also what type of ink do they use?

2007-11-18 20:18:58 · 2 answers · asked by DQ 1 in Printers

I have a PC with 256mb RAM which I am pulling out and replacing with 1gB (2 x 512 cards). The machine has 4 slots ie 2 pairs of 2 slots. Does it matter which slots the new RAM goes in?

2007-11-18 20:04:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I know you should delete temporary internet files, defrag and run a scan disc every now and then but im not sure how often and if there is anything else i should be doing. I run XP and have probably 4 or 5 hours a day of internet use.

2007-11-18 18:51:25 · 10 answers · asked by joluvsf1 1 in Desktops

Well when ever i am running a large program or it is very hot whether my computer just turns itself off. Me and my friend think my fan just needs to be replaced because we think it isn't cooling down my computer but i checked the back of it and my fan is spinning. I don't really want a computer technician to check it out because they are way too expensive.. so if anyone can help me that would be great.

2007-11-18 18:23:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-11-18 17:02:54 · 5 answers · asked by Wise@ss 4 in Other - Hardware

because like when i leave it alone, the computer light goes out but i know its on cuz like i can hear it. i tried moving everything, touching everytihng. so wat do i do? im confused.

2007-11-18 16:33:22 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Desktops

I noticed my folks computer was kinda slow today, I put 2g of ram into it (2.5 total now), and fixed a speaker problem. I built the computer myself in high school and it's a real good one. The graphix card has been acting up all day, even after I reinstalled the driver it has glitches and is very slow and kicks me out of programs with the following message:

VPU Recover has reset you graphics accelerator as it was no longer responding to graphics driver commands.

The card is a 9800 pro.

Is there anything else I can do to fix this?
If not what card should I buy? (I play games every now and then but would probably play more if they ran smothe and looked amazing)

2007-11-18 16:26:42 · 4 answers · asked by Nate 6 in Other - Hardware

i was wondering if my laptop graphic cards can be change. i need to upgrade it....

2007-11-18 16:23:26 · 4 answers · asked by mafiaso 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a hp photosmart 7660 and it won't work with my new computer that only uses window's vista. does windows offer any sort of discount for a new printer? i really love my printer, so i was wondering if there is any way to make it compatible?

2007-11-18 15:40:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I am to buy a laptop this coming week, and I want to be able to access the internet wherever I go. What companies provide this, how much does it cost, can you purchase it outright without any credit checks ( I am fine with a contract), etc.
Please help me with this decision and thank you ahead of time.

2007-11-18 14:27:58 · 6 answers · asked by Memigen 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

CPU ATHLON 64 X2 6400+ $229

Motherboard eVGA nForce 590 SLI AM2 $144

Memory DDR2 800 $79

Graphics XFX GeForce 8800GT 512MB 600Mhz $269

Hard drives Seagate 7200.10 320GB $80

Optical drive LG 20X Super Multi Internal DVD Rewriter $50

Case Liquid Case-Black $75

Speakers Cyber Acoustics 6-Piece Subwoofer & Satellite Speaker System $50

CPU cooler ZEROtherm BTF90 $50

Operating system Windows Vista Premium $299

are there any bad parts flaws if so what can i do to improve it
i like plating some games mostly regualer stuff like internet media movies songs

2007-11-18 14:09:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I am looking to get a Mac for my next computer but I really like having the ability to watch/record live tv right on my computer. I would simply like to know if it is possible to use a tv tuner card with a Mac. Also, if Macs don't support internal cards, is there some external device that would allow me to do these things?

2007-11-18 14:06:04 · 1 answers · asked by qwazar55 1 in Add-ons

I don't understand the instructions on the box! Any suggestions?
Thank you.

2007-11-18 13:53:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

When i bougth my computer it was super fast and now 3 months later is slow i have no spyware!! HELP!!!!!!!

2007-11-18 13:48:21 · 8 answers · asked by hectormichel22 1 in Desktops

I live in NY, 5 towns. Do i need to go at like 10pm the night before, or can i just go at 5am? I heard for a laptop u need to be up all night, but what about external hard drive?

2007-11-18 13:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by Yoni 1 in Add-ons

I know that using the alt key and the calculator numbers you can type special characters. But the problem is that I am using a laptop and I don't have an idea of how to do it.

2007-11-18 13:18:47 · 5 answers · asked by ƪɞ Taran ƪɞ 1 in Other - Hardware

ASUS Striker Extreme specs say the memory standard is 800 (pc2-6400)

Does this mean my OCZ Reaper memory 1066 (PC2-8500)won't be supported on this board?

2007-11-18 12:57:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware