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VRAM - what does it mean?
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I'm not sure... Does VRAM mean that computer RAM shares memory with video RAM? I want to buy a laptop with non-shared graphics memory. Should it be noticed as DDR or VRAM? cheers, Jacek

Help! How to Remove AMD from Compaq Motherboard
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I can't figure out how to get my CPU out of my Compaq Presario motherboard. The CPU socket has a couple of rectangular white plastic "thingees" on opposite sides of the socket. They have small...

Support: Day to day and biggies
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Now that IBM seems to be leaving the PC business, I thought that I'd ask who gives the best support? The categories of support of interest (to me): 1. "day to day": This covers the usual setup and...

802.11b do and dont's
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 17 Comments

Hi. Im good in networking but new to wireles.What to look fore .What is compatibile with what? pcmcia cards?do all need wireles acces point?and what thay do if thay do not have one? Is there any...

NOTEBOOKSSELL! BRAND NEW! BEST DEALS!
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 1 Comments

Toshiba Satellite A75-S229 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Multi Function Drive) Technical Data Processor, Memory, and...

Change font size on browser for ALL fonts on ALL web pages? T42p too microscopic!
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I just bought an IBM T42p laptop, and the 1600x1200 is too small for me. I can address this for the desktop (make fonts larger), and applications (same thing), but when I choose larger fonts in IE or...

playing games on a 17" laptop
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi there I wonder if someone could give me some advice please. I'm thinking of getting a laptop with a 17 inch screen and I'll be playing a lot of games on it. On my desktop pc I usually play with...

Old CTX is a POS
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 1 Comments

It's my old software testing computer, running W98SE. Just noticed the other day when I went to add a program, the internal CD-R wasn't being found. :\ It shows as a secondary master in the bios,...

AMD 64 laptops
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 20 Comments

hi, I want to know if there are AMD64 loaded Laptops available. if yes..what are the choices, and what are the good ones among them, take care, Vishal

Formatting external hard drive
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I've got a new exterior USB hard drive that is unformated. My laptop runs Windows XP formatted with NTFS. My question is, should I format the exterior drive with NTFS or FAT32?

PowerPanel utility
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Hi, I was given a Sony PCG-NV170 laptop as a gift, but I recently had to reformat it. I couldn't use the recovery disk, because the donor doesn't know where it is. This means that the laptop no...

Toshiba 2430 DVD writer
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 1 Comments

Can anyone advise what DVD writer will fit , internally, a Toshiba 2430-402 One I bought on web has its connection in wrong place. My 2430 has connector in middle of bay. So any help on where and...

Which are best for ease of replacing/adding components?
Posted on December 5th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Which notebooks are best for ease of replacing/adding components? Drives, memory, cards, etc. -- http://www.standards.com/; See Howard Kaikow's web site.

I need a hard disk for my laptop satellite 210 cs.
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 0 Comments

I need a hard disk for my laptop satellite 210 cs that is a quite old model, my concern is, which are the compatible hard disk marks with my PC. If somebody knows where I can acquire a compatible...

Advice on AMD64 laptop
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 16 Comments

Hi lads & ladies, I need to buy a desktop replacement laptop with the following specs: - AMD64 3000+ - 60GB HD @ 7200rpm - don't mind about soundcard and graphics card - don't mind about weight -...

upgrading a Tosh Tecra 8100
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 12 Comments

Hi all. I felt I had to write and share this with you. I have aquired a Toshiba TECRA 8100 Laptop. A nice little machine but I was intruiged to see if I could upgrade it a bit to make it a bit faster...

basic question - laptop fan
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I have come into possession of an oldie but a goodie laptop, cheap.. a Dell CPi 400 MHz P2. Works like a charm - the guy loaded XP Pro on it for me. (Even can utilize a 108 Mbps 32 bit wireless G...

seeking advice
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 0 Comments

I am hoping that somebody with more knowledge than myself can help me here. I wish to purchase a notebook computer that is more powerful than the desktop that I currently have. Its details are as...

Backing up laptops
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 9 Comments

I am a Network Admin for a company that uses about 10 to 15 laptops for managers and executives. Does anyone have any ideas on any programs to backup these devices? We are looking for something...

Uninterruptible Power Supply in Spain
Posted on December 4th, 2004 | 3 Comments

I'm moving to Spain soon and was wondering whether it would be best to a get a UPS here in the UK before I leave or pick one up in Spain? Would a UK device work ok in Spain? I'm taking my UK...