Laptops & Notebooks - October 2007

Do I need anything except the cable, and what steps do I take with the computer? I am a new user, and need step by step.

2007-10-25 15:44:30 · 2 answers · asked by williamsona69 1

what laptop do you recommend for me if i use the following programs:
-word processing andd basic spreadsheeting
-upload pictures
-aim
-usually have a couple internet explorers up at once

i don't want a really expensive one but i also don't want a cheap one.

2007-10-25 12:42:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a brand new Dell Inspiron 1420 that I got this summer before I came to college. Being stupid I tried downloading a program to watch TV shows online, and ever since then my laptop hasn't been the same. First I couldn't even open up the regular menu - the screen was blank but I could see the cursor. I was able to open it in start mode and ran a virus scan or two and was able to start it up normally.
Now it takes me forever to open up a program - anything from internet explorer to itunes. Once I get the internet and such going it works fine, but just so slow.
Along with that, I can kind of feel my laptop heating up really quickly and staying that way if I'm online a lot.
There is a place at my college I can take my laptop to have it fixed, but I'm trying to take care of it from my dorm so I don't hvae to do without it for awhile.
Any kind of help as far as defragmenting my computer or whatnot would be much appreciated.
P.S. If you couldn't tell by now I'm not that tech savvy

2007-10-25 12:32:02 · 3 answers · asked by rrrachhel 1

(Well not REALLY a computer emergency...just hoping that caught your attention!)
I put on these sticky letters to adjust to my french setting on the computer (you know, to add the accents and stuff) and I didn't need it anymore (it was only for Rosetta Stone and I have now finished) so I took them off. WELL...they left this nasty sticky residue and I can't get it off! It just smudges onto the whole key and makes a sticky mess...what can I do to get rid of it? I have a MacBook...

2007-10-25 12:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I kept pushing power button and it wont turn on. I had it charge all the time. I change the AC adaptor, same problem. My laptop been crashing lately before this. Please help me any computer genious people

2007-10-25 12:23:01 · 3 answers · asked by Me M 1

I've got a MacBook version 10.4.9 and can't remember the password. My friend's got a Version 10.4.10 cd, can this be used to reset the password or will it have to be a version 10.4.9 cd? Thanks

2007-10-25 12:09:40 · 3 answers · asked by Red Army 1

this is for my laptop. i wanna increase the size so i can play more games. more ram, not purchase. think u can do that? lets find out. u got 1 week. perferably, ASAP thx

2007-10-25 11:51:26 · 7 answers · asked by zOriginaL. 2

i have vista and my laptop used realtek but i cant get it back on and i have no sound at all.

2007-10-25 11:29:52 · 1 answers · asked by patrioticamerican1776 1

and a usb cable with two male ends

2007-10-25 10:32:51 · 3 answers · asked by travis h 1

I recently got an inspiron 1521, and as with all laptops, power can be a problem.

Is there a way to turn off a core and run as a single core system to conserve power on the go? I don't see the need to use both cores for surfing the web etc.

I would prefer a way to do it using my OS (vista home premium), or is there only a way to do it via BIOS?

Thanks,
-Simba

2007-10-25 10:04:08 · 4 answers · asked by Simba 4

I need to replace my Video card on my CPU. How do I get to it? How will I know what it looks like?

2007-10-25 08:30:17 · 5 answers · asked by kimmer727 5

That is can I send files to a PC and visa versa or do I need special equipment

2007-10-25 07:50:34 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-10-25 07:29:23 · 7 answers · asked by sparkleeliz 1

Did you order a desktop or notebook/laptop?
Was it a certified refurb, prev ordered new or scratch and dent?
Were you happy w/your purchase?

I'm looking to get one or the other for my daughter and I really don't want to buy "totally new" as I'm not sure how well she'll take care of it....

2007-10-25 06:55:28 · 3 answers · asked by secret_oktober_girl 5

Which tactic is better for the software and mechanical life of a computer (laptop and desktop)...

1. Leave it ON all day even if its not being used, and turn it
OFF only @ night?

2. Hibernate it everytime its not being used and turn it OFF only @ night?

3. Turn it OFF everytime its not being used and back ON again when needed?

Thank you

2007-10-25 06:25:51 · 5 answers · asked by t.wes87 2

2007-10-25 04:46:40 · 6 answers · asked by esther_1202 2

I want to buy a microphone, for recording vocals and guitar ... I am looking at one on Amazon, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ECM-MS907-Stereo-Digital-Microphone/dp/tech-data/B00005QBUW/ref=de_a_smtd/202-0930509-8226212
It says it is suitable for recording to portable audio systems, but I just want to check if anyone knows whether it will work with my laptop, using software like Audacity.
Can anyone help please?

2007-10-25 04:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by Funky Little Spacegirl 6

I'm looking at hp, dell, ands ecost

2007-10-25 00:34:42 · 2 answers · asked by Bruce W 2

can anyone tell me where the c- mos battery is located in an iridium starbook 200

2007-10-24 23:08:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an Advent K200 with vista installed on it it has a built in camera and I would like to know what software I would have to use on my computer to make a video using the built in camera?

2007-10-24 22:38:50 · 1 answers · asked by Danielle 1

Are you willing to buy the OLPC laptop? Why?

2007-10-24 22:07:50 · 2 answers · asked by biohazard 3

i remember doing something where it asked about hibernate mode but i dont know what it was, when i go to click hibernate mode its not even a option all thats there is sleep, shut down, restart, log off, switch user. How can i get hibernate mode back? THANKS

2007-10-24 18:05:05 · 4 answers · asked by Ph2kr3w 2

I have an HP laptop that I want to rebuild. Its older, runs like crap, and I want to refurbish it so to speak to make it better. I am not sure what model it is, all I do know is its old enough to be running Windows 98. Anyways I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to look for when buying things for it. I dont need some fancy gaming machine, but something thats relatively fast that can handle a game if I choose to play one. So is this possible? I know some of you are going to say why dont you just buy a refurbished computer. Well I want to take pride in rebuilding one and also it will give me knowledge into something like that. So what kind of processor should I get and any other pieces and parts that would be helpful as I have never undertaken something like this before. Thanks for the help.

2007-10-24 17:59:51 · 4 answers · asked by woodchipper890 4

Since i heard i cant use a geForce go 7900 GTX can the 6800 do it or can anyone give me a video card that will work with my laptop.

2007-10-24 16:28:39 · 2 answers · asked by Alex V 1

is there a way i can connect my laptop to my other computer and use the keyboard from my laptop instead of the one on my computer because it doesnt work?

2007-10-24 12:50:36 · 5 answers · asked by shina_ma_booboo 2

I've tried hard drives, cameras, web cams, etc, and they all crash the operating system immediately. The display doesn't turn off, it just freezes wherever it was. Control Panel says the ports are working, and I've reinstalled windows. It's a presario v5000 Any Ideas?

2007-10-24 11:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by Pete M 1

i checked my bios as my laptop now takes 30 seconds to boot the bios screen and it looks screwed up. i have an acer aspire 5600 but the bios indicated travelmate under product id. The serial number and the asset tag number are now not there and in their place is a weird character repeated. Its a phoenix bios. also there is now a uuid as FEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFE if that mean anything. i have wiplash and a new bios file and could flash the bios but want a second opinion. also the laptop keyboard became funny since then, the keys sometimes dont register and the touchpad mouse is jerky and not right. thanks in advance

2007-10-24 11:02:51 · 3 answers · asked by vaughan9420 2

I want to format my hard disc and install Windows XP instead. I am trying to do it the usual way but I can't. What is the way to go? I need to do it as soon as possible.

2007-10-24 10:14:04 · 1 answers · asked by Ferrari^F 2

2007-10-24 09:22:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 08:00:41 · 2 answers · asked by Princess Jasmine 2