The Geeky Kid

Yes, you can let your computer read text to you. The task is relatively easy, if you have Windows on your machine. All you need is Microsoft's speech-API SAPI, the Python Text to Speech module pyTTS, and an updated version of win32com, all free downloads. Here are some experiments with …

Here is my contribution ... Two Scotts talking to each other: "This morning I threw my toothbrush away because one bristle fell out!" "Why would you do such a thing?" "It was the last bristle!"

I found a way to change my Start Menut name on [URL="http://www.theeldergeek.com"]TheElderGeek.com[/URL] They Have an easy Toturial [URL="http://www.theeldergeek.com/change_text_on_xp_start_button.htm"]here[/URL]. It does not make problems! :) [COLOR=black][COLOR=black]NOTE[/COLOR][/COLOR]: It's only for windows XP

It was just a rumor. I said it was just a rumor. I reported it as a rumor. I had heard a few months ago that a rumor had surfaced about the pricing for Windows Vista. I had heard that the Home Premiun version (the version I would most likely …

Hi all, What I am trying to achieve, but have no idea how to go about it, is I want to use a template banner/navbar/ that I have created myself for all pages on my site. Is it possible to add a "include file" into my html pages so that …

I have a chance to beta test the vista os. Is anyone else doing it? If I decide to I will need a computer to do it on other than my main ones. I guess I will just look for someones used one.

Hey sorry if this post is in the wrong place seems like the right spot for it. Anyway i have a little more free time on my hands then i should. I want to make a website that can make some money not a crazy amount of money just a …

Just finished installing this linux-like os and had to post a message. Its kind of nice os, open source and free of course. It all fits on one CD and has several packages that can be added after installation. Its truly an os-for-dummies, It was even easier to install then …

Hello, I need this within 3 hours. I am getting a headset. The problem is I use skype to make podcasts. I want to use this headset but also be able to record. I used to record with my microphone built-in coming from my speakers. But now the speakers will …

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDjmylmXxew[/URL] It's too funny!

I have an RJ45 retractable Zip Linq crossover cable, is this enough to play multiplayer games (such as Starcraft) and send files? If so, how do I connect the computers? 'Cause yesterday I saw things saying they had CAT5 and RJ45, what's this all about? Please help!

hi guys, im currently with AOL and looking to change, whats the best isp at the mo, looking for unlimited / no contract really, currently on 1mb that or 512kb/s would be ok. darren

I want to make my computer think that it has a little more RAM than it actually does, can anyone help me out?

[I]I [/I]really like it, and I remember what it was like in v. 7, however, my sister thinks it looks like a web page so she hates it! (How can you hate a webpage?) Well, just wanted to know your opinions!

I'm not sure if I should post this in Windows Software or here, please move this if I did it in the wrong one, which I've done with like 1/2 my posts...anyways, my dad just got a laptop, and he has a lot of music, and 8 files on my …

hi. i've been having some trouble with firefox, because i seem to be unable to open certain pages. this only happens when the adress is something like "http://example.etc etc.". but doesn't happen on pages with adresses like "http://www.example.etc etc" or just "www.example.etc". this started happening after some trouble i had …

Using Outlook Express, is it possible to block out any and everything coming from an [U]ISP [/U] (who is allowing spam to come through it's system)? If so, how do I do it?

Good afternoon, I have a strange and frustrating problem with the start menu on a Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Compaq Presario laptop. If you click 'Start' as normal and double click on any applications as normal then they do not open. I have to right click the application and …

i currently have a amd 3000+ and am into gaming. should i upgrade to the 4000+ cpu if im into gaming or should i stick to my 3000+ until some great cpu comes out.??????

This looks kinda like an off-topic forum, anyways, my question: Can I -without buying Windows XP again- install Windows XP (my current version) into VMWare? I want it so I can test things out like hacks, without worrying about messing up my computer, thanks! :)

It'll read a couple, like Roller Coaster Tycoon, or The Sims, but if I try to make custom made ones, it'll be like "No Disc Found" or sometimes it'll find it, but when I try to burn it'll get an error right at the end, and the disc is now …

The idea of Net Neutrality has been getting lots more attention lately. I'm just wondering how you feel about it. Incase you don't know what Net Neutrality is, here is a great link to a small video that explains it all very well: [url]http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/307[/url] I voted that its possibly the …

Hi I just wan to ask if there is any way to sort out which services do I really need to be loaded when changing system configuration in order to uncheck the rest: Run>>msconfig. I'm interested about "sevices" and "startup" boards.:D

So who is a failure? Search google and check out the first result! (Not including in blue) :mrgreen:

[B][COLOR=darkgreen]Ok, I KNOW there are a couple of guys out tere rolling their eyes right now, but REALLY, it's NOT MY FAULT!! The other day, while I was AT WORK, the kids were playing on the computer and it suddenly shut down on them. The exact details are pretty murky, …

And I'm gonna tell you how I'm setup! Modem to Router, Router to Computer, Router to Laptop, the workgroup name is MSHOME, I cannot see anything right now because it says "Limited or No Activity" however, I have gotten it to half-work before, on my computer I could see both …

have all of you heared on maxthon browser its a fast searching tabed web or file browser based on internet explore's core:idea:

:sad: As I have had no replies at all to my problem re upgrading to Microsoft 2003 (27th August) I am going to do a reformat and hope that will solve the problem. Can anyone tell me how I can take a copy of all my e-mail folders beforehand as …

hi i can no longer open email links in outlook express - i have unchecked the box in tools/security - block images and this still hasnt worked - i have windows xp IE. can anyone help?

Hey there I am having a real problem with my computer, its running on windowsXp profesional with SP2 installed, i have an nVIDIA 6200 AGP 256 MB graphics card, its a 2.4GB intel celeron with 512 MB RAM installed. And the problem i am having is that when i go …