Forum: Computing

I have burnt a cd with some jpg imaging’s on which I can view on my pc and my laptop as well as several others pcs, but when I load the cd into a friend pc I get a Windows Stop screen saying Windows has stopped to prevent damage to your pc! I have scanned the cd and there is no virus on it. ...

I have been selling stuff on eBay in order to be able to afford a new 27" iMac. Have you seen how gorgeous they are?! Anyway, I got £400 after fees for my Macbook Air and started thinking about how best to use my iPad. I have treated it to a Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover (Although mine...

Hi all, I wonder how many here have upgraded some of their computers to Windows 8 Pro? I have and I am really pleased with the great deal they are offering. It is about to end though so this message is to ensure nobody here misses out if they actually wanted Windows 8 Pro. Windows 8...

Umm, yes, well this old Thinkpad of mine, running XP on a dual core processor does take 45 seconds to boot from totally off... How long does yours take? Well, I can assure you that I DO understand this new fangled technology. :) I just don't like ti, and don't want to spend money on it......

Dose anywone know what backup program creates a Mybackup.PBF file?

I have been asked to suggest a tablet suitable for a 3 to 4 year. As I know nothing about a tablets so has any one any suggestions for a suitable tablet please? I assume it will be for playing games.

I am having problems setting a friend Outlook Express 6 for BTOpenworld mail. He is useing Winows XP. Can BTOpenworld users please tell me the settings.

Hi all, The new little £20 pound computer Raspberry Pi interests me so I thought it might others here. It reminds me of the days when computers from people like Sinclair first started to appear. One of the two firms selling them is linked to below, and there are details about them on...

I just bought myself a Nexus 7 tablet. Great little 7" tablet running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Anyone else get one?

Hi all, Just a line to say that Aldi have one of their low price PC offers on tomorrow. The details are here: http://aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_25892.htm The price is £349.99 I'm not sure how good it is and who might want one but it seemed worth mentioning.

Hi, I am thinking of updating my pc which is on XP and old hard ware and moving to Widows 7 and updating my pc. I have decided on the video card and hard drives ect. Any thoughts on this motherboard and processor memory setup? ------------------------------------------------------ ASUS...

I keep getting an error message on my Sony Viao - VCSsystemTray has stopped working. Options to check online for a solution or close the program. Anyone know what it does and why it keeps crashing?

I am looking for backup software for Windows 7, the backup in windows is rather basic so has any one got any suggestions of backup software that they have tried?

I'm looking for a new Office type suite to put on my new laptop. I have Office 2007 at work, but find it quite annoying that they have changed all the menus from previous version so you have to get used to where everything is all over again. Also MS Office is not cheap. So what are the alternatives...

I'm in need of a new laptop as mine is no longer upto to running what I want to without slowing to a crawl. Have maxed out the memory so that won't help. So what do I go for? The top of the range i7 machine or something mid range? I will need this as my main computer for the forseeable future as I...

Hi, I've had a small problem with my computer mouse. I have a Microsoft WIreless MObile mouse 6000 (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en...6000/MHC-00001) recently my laptop has started saying usb not recognised for the wireless receiver. I've tried usb memory sticks in the same port and they...

I've recently installed Flipboard onto my Ipad, what a great piece of software this is, has anyone else tried it? It pulls together feeds from twitter, facebook and web pages into a kind of on-line magazine with active links.

What are the advantages disadvantages of LCD versus LED monitors, are LCD monitors worth the higher cost?

Hi, I need a new battery for my 7 year old Acer 1652WLmi laptop, Google searching comes up £45 + post cheapest, mind you the original is 7 years old so that has not done bad. Any suggestions for SUPPLIER?

As part of my internet marketing strategy I am writing article for my web sites. A friend recommended Dragon Dictate which I think is Dragon Naturally Speaking for PCs. It's brilliant! It only takes about ten minutes to set up and train and then you're away. The only word it has trouble with is...

Just purchased an imac and I must say that first impressions are very favourable. I am finding my way around getting easier after years of Windows It is very responsive and the pre loaded software is good especially the iphoto I like the layout also and I am getting used to the small keyboard...

Has any one tried the lastest release of Microsoft IE9 browser yet? What are your thoughts? Is it worth changeing from IE8?

Virgin Media have announced an upgrade option for 20Mb users to get 30Mb for no extra monthly cost. There is a one off £30 fee that includes the Virgin Media Super Hub wireless modem and router - details here:...