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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
31st Mar 2009, 17:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By mikeddavies

The BIOS (basic input/output system) is now...

The BIOS (basic input/output system) is now normally stored in flash RAM, allowing updating by "flashing", unlike older types which were ROM or EPROM. However, the variables - clock, date, boot...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th Nov 2006, 13:17
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By mikeddavies

Using a web browser I go to www.mail2web.com,...

Using a web browser I go to www.mail2web.com, enter e-mail address and password - thats it! (I do not use Tiscali however!) but it works for me.

Good luck
MikeD
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Sep 2006, 15:44
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By mikeddavies

My two sons and I are all using Netgear...

My two sons and I are all using Netgear ADSL/Routers/wireless etc. On my setup I am using their WG111T USB adaptor which should be compatible with your 834G (which is 802.11g ) - comes with alead to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Sep 2006, 14:11
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By mikeddavies

Certainly can - but depends on the model of the...

Certainly can - but depends on the model of the wireless router. Easiest for a desktop (most current laptops incluse wireless connectivity without any extra "bits") is a USB adaptor, do not need to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
31st Aug 2006, 20:43
Replies: 8
Views: 987
Posted By mikeddavies

If it is an OEM version of XP (usually supplied...

If it is an OEM version of XP (usually supplied with a pre-built system) it is theoretically tied to the motherboard - you can change other hardware however - but may need to reactivate.. A retail...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Jul 2006, 22:18
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By mikeddavies

I am in the same situation - thought is get a new...

I am in the same situation - thought is get a new MB with memory and Athlon 64 - may need a new PSU (not sure!). You may be right about Vista dumping "cheap" hardware as people upgrade to systems...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Jul 2006, 19:48
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By mikeddavies

The AMD 3200+ is a great processor but has been...

The AMD 3200+ is a great processor but has been out of production for a long time. I tried to get one to upgrade my spare 2500 which is when I found that many of the supposed new ones were...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Feb 2006, 16:57
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By mikeddavies

In Nero 6 Express, you select More at the bottom...

In Nero 6 Express, you select More at the bottom of the window, then Configure, then Cache. Can then select any existing drive/folder for the temporary cache. (with only 700MB on your C drive its...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Jan 2006, 13:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,082
Posted By mikeddavies

From your original post, your wireless gateway...

From your original post, your wireless gateway software setup is asking for either an ethernet or USB connection - it would be unusual, unless your vaio is extremely old, for it not to have these....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jan 2006, 17:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,753
Posted By mikeddavies

Re: CD Life Expectancy

One often overlooked aspect of long term archiving is whether the hardware necessary to read the media will be available in the distant future - consider the many tape backup types which are dead and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jan 2006, 17:10
Replies: 34
Views: 3,114
Posted By mikeddavies

Re: MS Word and complex documents

"Fast Saves" is one of the worst defaults of Word! Any changes are added onto the document, then further changes are added etc. when loading, the original is opened and the subsequent changes are...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jan 2006, 15:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,082
Posted By mikeddavies

Re: help required witha wireless network setup

In order to configure the gateway, you need to "talk" to it. You cannot do this with the wireless link until its configured! "Chicken and egg!" Hence you need to connect to it by an ethernet or USB...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Dec 2005, 12:56
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By mikeddavies

Sorry, but thats why Works is so much cheaper...

Sorry, but thats why Works is so much cheaper than Office - and Bill Gates so rich!. You could try the free, downloadable, Sun OpenOffice 2 which is largely compatible with MS Office.
MikeD
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Jul 2005, 12:48
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By mikeddavies

With a network card/socket on both PCs you need a...

With a network card/socket on both PCs you need a "Cross-over" RJ45 cable - (Not a "normal cable). - only works between 2 PCs. Just plug into both PCs - set them on the same Workgroup, enable file...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Jun 2005, 12:49
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By mikeddavies

I had this happen to me - I am using Widows XP....

I had this happen to me - I am using Widows XP. Used Windows Install Cleanup (part of XP) to remove Office - only removes registry entries, and then reinstalled from the Office XP CD - very quick and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th May 2005, 15:12
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By mikeddavies

May not be relevant, but if "fast saves" are...

May not be relevant, but if "fast saves" are enabled files can grow dramatically as all changes are saved rather than the finalised document.
MikeD
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Apr 2005, 13:13
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By mikeddavies

Commonly used where an ISP offers a number of...

Commonly used where an ISP offers a number of e-mail addresses for one account - if used by a family, for example, the suname part is common, but the first name is different - e.g. joe.blogs@** &...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jan 2005, 16:08
Replies: 21
Views: 1,381
Posted By mikeddavies

Try changing the channel used by your router -...

Try changing the channel used by your router - most use channel 6 by default - could try say 9.
MikeD
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Jan 2005, 14:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,556
Posted By mikeddavies

Thats the same "reseter" I use. I get kits from...

Thats the same "reseter" I use. I get kits from www.printcartridge.net. Best to refill before the cartridge runs out, helps avoid air bubbles. I had one that wouldn't print - sat the prinhead in a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Jan 2005, 14:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,556
Posted By mikeddavies

My 2 sons & I regularly/successfully refill our...

My 2 sons & I regularly/successfully refill our HP cartridges, the model 27 (black) and 28 (colour) do need resetting but (unlike Epsons) no hardware is required to do this, apart from 2 small pieces...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Dec 2004, 12:02
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By mikeddavies

Yes - you need a wireless access point for your...

Yes - you need a wireless access point for your modem and a wireless gaming adaptor for the X-box. My son and I did this for a similar setup - his PC/modem downstairs, X-box/TV upstairs. He used a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Dec 2004, 18:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By mikeddavies

Bear in mind that a computer bought in the States...

Bear in mind that a computer bought in the States will have a USA keyboard which can be a real pain at times. Also check the warranty is world wide collect and return.
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2004, 17:05
Replies: 64
Views: 8,771
Posted By mikeddavies

I left Saudi 10yrs ago after spending 8yrs there...

I left Saudi 10yrs ago after spending 8yrs there - your post brought back so many memories!!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Aug 2004, 12:48
Replies: 12
Views: 923
Posted By mikeddavies

The bad news is a power spike could have damaged...

The bad news is a power spike could have damaged any part of your system. However - CSEL is known to be rather unreliable, I would jumper the two drives as master and slave and retry installing on...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Aug 2004, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By mikeddavies

Had the same problem which was cured by setting...

Had the same problem which was cured by setting the 802.11g modem to operate in 802.11b mode only.

miked
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jun 2004, 13:06
Replies: 21
Views: 1,376
Posted By mikeddavies

Thanks - hesitated to ask because some members...

Thanks - hesitated to ask because some members seem to have a God complex and flame others as a matter of principle. This forum does seem less prone than others tho! Thankfully.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jun 2004, 12:26
Replies: 21
Views: 1,376
Posted By mikeddavies

This may be silly, but if you are using Broadband...

This may be silly, but if you are using Broadband why have you got a dial up connection enabled?
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