484 Posted Topics
 | Re: Battery problem If you are happy with your laptop and don't feel that you don't want to change it just yet, you can buy a replacement battery for what may work out as quarter or less than the price of a new laptop.  |
| | When I was younger I could learn several languages at a time, but now I'm finding it a little more of a challenge. I had some extensive surgery for a disease I am well and truly defeating, and various challenges keep me focused. So, that would be my first suggestion... … |
| | This topic is appearing a lot lately. Have a look at this [comparison chart](http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/). On all the charts I've seen, BitDefender is always top dog. I'm going to give it a go myself soon. At the moment I'm using Avast Free. It does more than Avira Free, and doesn't impact …  |
 | Which version of Windows? Please do the following: Click on Start > Right Click Computer > Manage In the window that opens, look in device manager and tell us if there are any errors reported there. Next, look in Event Viewer > Windows Logs. Look in 'Application' and tell us … |
| | I have used Avast Free for many, many years without issue. BitDefender is the highest rated AV (AntiVirus) out there, but I still haven't had opportunity to try it, haven't needed to. You need a very well balanced AV, one that does its job, but doesn't affect performance to any … |
 | Why didn't the chicken cross the mobius strip?  |
| | On the right side of your spacebar you will see the "ALT GR" key, and next to that key you will see the "Context Menu" key. That "Context Menu" key does the same job as right-clicking your mouse button. For example, if you want to highlight and copy the below … |
| | The processor you have and the GT650 should be okay with your PSU in terms of Wattage, in theory. But there are other considerations such as the quality and age of your PSU, amperage, what other hardware is running off it. It's never a good thing to have a PSU … |
 | Do you mean something [like Nagios](http://www.nagios.org/download/)? |
 | Did you know that the [Portuguese Man-of-War](http://animals.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/invertebrates/portuguese-man-of-war/) is actually four different creatures living as one?  |
| | There may be more helpful options if you would like to tell us how big the large file is, and what you are going to do with the large file? You don't have to tell us what the large file is. |
 | Thank you for such a detailed explanation. Could you tell us about your computer, please? Just the type, (Laptop, Desktop) make, and model. (a)Please have a look at your drives in 'Device Manager' Start > Right click 'Computer' > 'Manage' > 'Device Manager' > Click on the plus next to … |
| | What is the specific model number of the HP Pavilion that you own. There are several different models and I wonder if you might be trying to install drivers for a different model? Do you know how to open Device Manager? Start > Right-Click Computer > Manager > Device Manager … |
| | What languages can you write in? Or, when you did work with Linux, what language(s) did you put in your CV that some company would have kept on file? Would you like to tell us the name of the company, caution would be wise and respected if you didn't want … |
 | If they can't increase the size of the headers they can receive, if it is important enough can you reduce the size of the header sent? Is there an acceptable parameter it can be reduced to? As you can see, I'm a little out of my water here. :-)  |
| | Without knowing the topic you were covering, could it be something along these lines - The topic you were discussing, SharePoint will allow you to collate and collaborate data/information to validate, or justify with a presentation, the direction of a project or event. How does that sound? :-) |
| | Has anyone, does anyone, use Inkseine? It's a perfect blend between Journal and OneNote, with a bit more. If so, does it do web searches for you? The computer search works brilliantly, but the Web searches are just a never-ending "Querying...".  |
| | At the moment your computer isn't seeing your Hard Disk Drive. There can be a number of reasons for this. But, don't take the "cell" or battery off your motherboard. What would be very helpful is if you could ask your question in a new post rather than adding to … |
| | Hi Andraq73, The discussion you have joined here took place over a year ago. Yes, this thread is over a year old. :-) |
| | Are you running a "Task Killer", or another like app, that might be a little too keen and killing system processes for activating these services? Have you considered a factory reset? That might fix the problem by ensuring the removal of any app's that may be causing the problem and … |
| | Re: Multiboot issue Follow this order of installation and it will work fine. Working with XP first, decide what size partition you would like it to have and then manually configure that as you are following XP's install process. Leave the rest of the drive unpartitioned. Next Windows 8. Do the same again, … |
| | If you download [Rescatux](http://www.supergrubdisk.org/) this will fix your Boot Menu. You should find it to be a straightforward process, but please tell us if you need help with it. |
| | It's a rare quirk in Windows (ahem, feature) where if the drive(s) are allocated letters higher than the Optical Drive they won't show properly. It's typically fixed by giving the Optical Drive another letter, such as 'Z:' temporarily and then it should behave itself, if not then, then after a … |
| | If something like Grub is your Boot Menu, then removing XP and installing W8 will be relatively easy. However, once you have wiped XP and install W8 you will not be able to boot into Mint immediately, at first you will only be able to boot to W8, but don … |
 | Re: WAN Technology You will probably only achieve a better connection if the University can be supplied a Cable Connection. (Fibre Optic) Whatever 'speed' your current Internet Service Provider (ISP) is offering will depend on how far away from the Telephone Exchange the University is, and the architecture available to the ISP at … |
| | @vasile.manda Excellent deduction! |
| | Like you say and know, airflow is really important, and you will just need to assess whether or not the two fans will cancel each other out in some way. Is there any chance of a diagram showing the direction of airflow, etc? |
 | We will need to know the exact make and model number of your computer's video card, please. Do you know this information, or how to find it? Click on Start > In the 'Run' field type "dxdiag" and press 'Enter' > Click an the 'Display' Tab. You should now see … |
| | Create form in Word? Yes. Convert Word form to PDF, yes. Office 2003 onwards allows you to do this by either 'Saved' as' or exported. One or the other. Enable PDF Form for online submission? Yes, if you have access to Adobe Acrobat Pro. (not Reader) There is also a … |
| | @tinstaafl At this point there is no reason to think or even say that there is a hardware fault. If this person bought this tablet on eBay and has already paid the postage to return it, will you now pay them because you guessed wrong? @moutaz.almsrey These problems are more …  |
| | Do you happen to have a spare monitor, or a cable to connect to your TV? (many modern TV's support this) You need to test whether your spare monitor or TV "goes black" in the same way your laptop display does. If your spare monitor or TV show your laptop … |
| | How much time do you give the laptop to connect before restarting it? Typically, due to power management, wifi is turned off and then turns back on again when the computer wakes up. So, you won't get immediate access. Try waiting for about 30 to 45 seconds. Also, there is … |
| | |
| | Not knowing anything about the platforms involved, or the environment. [Cacti](http://www.cacti.net/) may do what you need. [DutyWatch Remote](http://www.actymac.com/dutywatch_remote/) isn't too expensive, in fact considering it's for a Mac it's practically a freebie. :-) There is also some very good advice [here](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-managing-employee-internet-access/545) regarding the matter of monitoring the use of the … |
| | I don't know what realm of programming you normally work with, but you might want to consider experimenting with something different. For example, if you normally work with the likes of databases or something similar that can become a little 'samey', why not venture into writing something for hardware? There … |
| | Re: missing boot mgr What were you doing before this happened? Were you upgrading it to Windows 8, or making some other changes? Are there any sensitive files or images you haven't yet backed up? To salvage data and to check that your hard disk is still accessible it would help you to download … |
| | The screws aren't essential, if the monitor cable comments then that is all you need, unless you stand the computer on an unusual angle? What is concerning is that the motherboard connecter has been, "pushed in". That shouldn't be possible. It's an indication that your computer's motherboard maybe loose in … |
| | Have you looked is the "Startup" folder in the "Program Files" folders/menu? Start > All Programs > Startup Are there any shortcuts in there that shouldn't be in there? |
| | Housekeeping first... Trackers, etc, can insidiously hog the resources of even the beefiest of computers. Download and [install Superantispyware](http://www.superantispyware.com/). When installed go to preferences and untick the option to start when Windows starts. You can then run it as and when needed. Next you need to do a disk clean-up. … |
| | Because you have at least two audio devices installed it may be that Windows is treating the newer device as the Default, while your software has been configured to use previous ports. Right-click the Volume Control at the bottom right of your desktop. (near the clock) > Select "Recording devices" … |
 | Re: Hey Hey Hey I recently received an email from those forums saying I wasn't suitable... someone there knows me! :D Oh, and welcome. :) |
| | |
| | |
| | As English is the second most popular language in the world, (first is Chinese) how intelligent are you in dealing with those whose first language isn't English? Please consider the following questions: What would you say is the best way to interact/communicate in a forum or other public setting with … |
| | Would I be right in saying that this laptop is over 4 - 5 years old? There's nothing wrong with having an old laptop, but as they age natural fluctuation in temperatures causes soldered joints crack. The solution to this problem is finding the 'dry joint'. Worst case scenario is …  |
| | |
| | When you say you "Authenticated" it into your home network, what did this involve? (in general terms) Have you assigned IP addresses to those devices in your Router? Can you, in general terms, tell us what you did, please? |
 | The answers to your questions are very involved and call for more of a tutorial rather than a couple of summarised paragraphs. |
| | |
| | Re: free office There was, for a time, Microsoft Office Starter. This version of Office was free, but restricted to basic functionality. However, this version of office was only available to OEM resellers - therefore only available preinstalled on a Computer. MS have ended its availability via OEM Resellers. As said, there is …  |
The End.