Wondered what the general consensus is out there about the best laptop. Since mine was stolen recently, I am looking to get a new one. The insurance company...
Hello- Refurbished is ok since they basically go through and replace anything that is bad.then clean it up and re sell it. I have a Compaq Presario.and I love...
Well, I keep getting the SSOD (striped screen of death) I thought I had possibly related it to using the web cam, but have had it happen when I am not using...
Hi Beth- Have you updated any of your drivers recently for any of your hardware? Also does it do it right after you turn on the computer or does it do it after...
Don't think I've updated any drivers. I have only had it about 3 weeks. I thought it was happening after the cam was turned on, but it has happened other...
Hi Beth- Have you updated to the latest version of skype? They were having an issue with a version they released and it took their network down for about two...
Hi Chad, Not sure about the Skype version. I know it was down here recently. I will double check it but it SHOULD be right, but then the operative word there...
I bought a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop. I ordered the recommended printer and bought it at the same time. I have spent hours trying to get it to work with the...
What type of connection, parallel or USB? I would assume USB, but you never know.... For USB, check the connection itself, front side USB is notoriously ...
Hi Beth- I agree with lee but one thing else I would check try switching out the cable this connects the printer to the laptop... I have seen cases where...
Well, update on the printer installation. The USB cable was okay so it wasn't that, but, I decided to install it on my PC and see if it worked there. Well, it...
Beth- Under normal circumstances Windows XP *should* pick up most printers without needing to install the drivers first. As far as compatability with your ...
I wish I had just plugged it in first. I thought I was being so smart to follow the directions, which I have found out isn't always the best way! I'm afraid I...
This old scanner, does it have a piggy-back connection? In other words, does the printer go through the scanner, then the scanner to the pc? I, too, have an...
It's an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Actually I live in Peoria but come to Washington every Sunday morning for church. Lived in Washington for many...
I'm at 100 Alamo Dr. in Washington. If you come through EP first, it's the first right past the new Convention Center (Holly), then the road takes a left bend....
Hi all. I am asking about this for a friend because from what I understand Linux is not for the novice. While I may not be a novice I'm certainly not an...
Hi Beth- Can he get online with the browser konqueror? This is a web browser that is in a lot of linux distros. Was wondering if he could get online with this...
Thanks so much. I will pass this info along and see what he says. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON! ... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with...
Zone alarm tells me frequently that WMI is trying to access the internet and wants permission. I am assuming that is windows management instrumentation, but I...
it is a legit Windows process, it is the Windows Management Instrumentation Provider Host program MS places in the C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe...
Hi Everytime I go to download quicktime or Itunes whether manually or in a package I get error messages. My laptop has windows vista and I have had puter less...
Hello all- This is just an FYI. One work around for this is to download Open Office from openoffice.org.this will still open the files created in the older...
Hi Guys- I have been using this to back up my important business files as well as some others. The best thing is you just click the folders you want it to...
I recorded some music so I could have a cd of certain songs. It was suggested to me that I record it as a data dvd and that way I could get more on there. So...
It's not possible to play a data dvd (or any kind of dvd, for that matter) in an ordinary cd player. Does your laptop have a dvd player or is it a cd player? ...
Hi, I have a Toshiba Laptop and windows vista. I can not see to install quick time or Itunes. I have had this puter for one year now, I have not had any...
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