| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| Google search | 5/9/2007 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: When doing a google search, google tells me how fast it found the websites etc. however when doing ...
A: Becuase Google keeps a list of files on their server, whereas with your computer it has to ...
|
| Internet Photos | 5/9/2007 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: Ive had my laptop for a year now and the obvious slowing down of the system has started to ...
A: Generally your computer slows down due to the fact that you have alot of "crap" on there. By ...
|
| Internet Photos | 5/8/2007 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: Ive had my laptop for a year now and the obvious slowing down of the system has started to ...
A: It sounds as though you need to repair Windows. You won't lose any of your files, or programs. You ...
|
| start up | 1/28/2007 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: I use windows XP Home. when the computer starts there many applications are opened and show on the ...
A: You can do this by clicking on Start, then click Run and type in "MSCONFIG". Then you will get a ...
|
| basic computing | 12/22/2006 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: When you are using a word processor, what happens to make a letter T appear on the screen when you ...
A: Well in pressing the T button on the keyboard, a digital code is sent to the computer. This is an 8 ...
|
| script errors | 12/21/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: i am unable to open some webpages.it is showing "done with some errors" in some case it is showing ...
A: (1) Try installing the new Java from java.com make sure it says "congratulations you have the latest ...
|
| IE6 Browser infecectd - how to clean up | 12/18/2006 | Sascha Lopez |
Q: I recently took out a (paid, cheap) registration with a sports company which basically hooks me up ...
A: Firstly try upgrading to Internet Explorer 7, it does tend to clear out most spyware and adware from ...
|
| Wireless Internet access in London | 12/9/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I currently am renting, and don't have phone-access for my desktop PC, so have no Internet. I'm ...
A: There is only a few ways i know to do this. You can connect to the Internet via a mobile phone ...
|
| Problem accessing .co.uk sites | 12/2/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I have a problem accessing .co.uk sites only. Whenever you try to get a co uk site you are directed ...
A: it definitely sounds like spyware or adware , try spyware doctor and see if it finds anything. ...
|
| Word 2002 document keeps on growing to 60mB | 11/25/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: A small Word document that should be say 50kB starts to grow as it is edited and saved up to say ...
A: never heard of this happening before but i have some theories. (1) If you created this document ...
|
| general | 11/16/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: As I am not at all literate with the inner workings of a computer, I'm not sure what to do to rid ...
A: Class not regd (0x80040154) this means basically that your Norton is clashing with another program. ...
|
| Internet Explorer | 11/9/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: When using a search engine such as Yahoo, the system freezes when you click on the link provided by ...
A: You might be missing the new java. microsoft no longer make java so things like search buttons may ...
|
| Taskbar problems | 11/7/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I cannot see my minimized programs on the taskbar. Can you help? When I disable all the toolbars on ...
A: there is two reasons i can think of as to why this might be happening. (1) A virus or similar ...
|
| pop ups | 11/6/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: As soon as my computer boots up I get a pop up in Internet explorer which is for an MBS (micro ...
A: Sounds like a adware or spyware program to me. Have you tried a spyware scan , adware and spyware ...
|
| Taskbar problems | 11/6/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I cannot see my minimized programs on the taskbar. Can you help? When I disable all the toolbars on ...
A: Sounds like you have the auto hide taskbar switched on heres how to fix this: move your mouse over ...
|
| which sites to trust | 10/14/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: First of all thanks a mil Craig, truly appreciated. I wrote to you because you seemed to be the only ...
A: Not really good with non-uk sites but if you want to ask questions try forums or newsgroups or ...
|
| which sites to trust | 10/13/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: With so many sites one can not help but wonder which sites could be trusted. I am interested in ...
A: heres a list of sites i find are usefull. hardware reviews: http://www.tomshardware.com ...
|
| how to clear search memory option | 10/6/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: i was wondering how you can get rid of the option of a search engine where everything that was ...
A: Try deleting your history and temporary Internet files that should stop that happening. Go to ...
|
| E-mail (trying to use outlook express) | 10/2/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I work out of town, I have a cable modem at home, we use Adelphia cable internet. I have no problem ...
A: Work servers are usually very limited because of security. They will have a filter which stops alot ...
|
| Accessing broadband, and setting up OE for e-mails, | 9/23/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I live in the UK and joined Talktalk 6 weeks ago for the free broadband and cheap phone calls. My 2 ...
A: Ok firstly I have never heard of MS putting in a popup blocker with windows me you have to install ...
|
| I cannot enable cookies for some sites | 9/11/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I hope that this question isn't a waste of your time but it's foxed me. I use Internet explorer 6 ...
A: Zone alarm tends to block stuff its not supposed to like perfectly good sites. I think it might be ...
|
| simple bandwith q | 9/10/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: im downloading stuff but which is faster t1 or t3. also i have trojans burried somewherend they pop ...
A: short answer: T1 = 1.54mb per second T3 = 45 Mb per second So I'd say the T3 is faster it also ...
|
| IDX Files | 9/7/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: Just a quick question for you... just tonight I found in "my documents" hundreds of IDX files, all ...
A: A IDX file is short for index file it's used by alot of programs, Usually mail programs like AOL, ...
|
| Publishing to the web | 9/5/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: Really would value your help in repect of a web site problem. Have set up a new site via Microsoft ...
A: Ftp is complex sometimes because some sites have different ways to connect e.g.: www.mypage.com ...
|
| Savinf ITunes to a memory stick | 9/2/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I hope that this is an appropriate question for you. Apologies if it isn't. I have ITunes on my ...
A: I don't use ipod's so I'm not sure about this one however I think an ipod works similar to a pen ...
|
| Unable to connect to many servers | 8/25/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I use Firefox or Internet Explorer as my browser, but both of them are experiencing the same ...
A: Most of the time the reason for this is what's called a DOS virus, Trojan, or similar. Dos means ...
|
| sharing broadband | 8/23/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: i have a wired broadband setup with virgin. i want to be able to share the connection with two other ...
A: It would be a lot easier to make the whole house wireless. You can make it a mix between wired and ...
|
| Hover buttons | 8/18/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: Hover buttons are not functioning when I surf. E.g at www.thesignagestore.co.uk Also some links do ...
A: I think you might not have flash installed or the new java. Java used to be made by Microsoft, ...
|
| HD DVD & Blu-ray | 8/16/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: What is the difference between HD-DVD and Blu-Ray technologies?
A: Well blue ray is a different type of laser from the usual. red lasers are what's usually on your DVD ...
|
| Computer slowdown | 8/16/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: My computer has been getting slower each day this week. Why is this and what can I do to stop the ...
A: The most likely reason for your computer doing this is spyware, adware or a virus. Scan your ...
|
| Router problem | 8/12/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: I want to remove my router and revert back to my original access to internet using only my modem. I ...
A: Best way would be to use system restore and restore the computer back to the day you were using the ...
|
| Boot up error | 8/8/2006 | Craig Thomson |
Q: My lovely children were on our 2nd pc and have caused me a major headache. When I went to reboot I ...
A: Sounds to me like your kids have deleted something they shouldn't have. The system folder is the ...
|
| File types | 4/3/2001 | Alex |
Q: I am looking to be abler in identifying file types by their names. At the moment I know very little ...
A: I have listed below some common file name extensions and thier file associations... .ani - Windows ...
|
| ive downloaded quicktime for... | 3/31/2001 | Alex |
Q: ive downloaded quicktime for a plugin and the web site still does not respond to it.
A: I'm afraid I do not have much to work with here. Which web site was it you were trying to view in ...
|
