Building / buying a gaming desktop PC. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm finally retiring my dad's virus-laden PC running XP with a new iMac. Is there any way to migrate his old settings from the PC over to a VMWare instance of XP running on the iMac in case he must use a PC-only app after the upgrade to a new machine? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm in the market for a new desktop PC, but I don't know much about the companies out there manufacturing them. Who do you trust in terms of value, quality, etc? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 26 answers

When people are spending their own money, what percentage buy macs? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 26 answers

How can I make my WinXP PC use less electricity? I'm trying to optimise my desktop PC's use of energy as much as possible. What are some effective ways to do that? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 17 answers

I have an HP iPAQ 2750. Around the same time it was manufactured, lots of aftermarket hardware and software came out with promises to enhance the device. One of those applications was a GPRS/GSM plug in modem (via the CF Card slot) and software from a company called Enfora. The modem was bundled with software from a company called BVRP. There was other software without a modem which also installed phone tools on the PDA from another company called WebToGo. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

I'd like to connect an older PC to my TV, just to watch online videos through the TV, not do any detailed PC work or reading. Preferably without buying a new video card for the PC. I thought it would be simple, but the more I read, the more confused I get. The short version is: what's the simplest way to connect a PC with this video card to this TV. The slight longer version is: [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Syncing between laptops: How can I easily and automatically sync files and documents between two laptops using Bluetooth? Ideally I want to load up one machine in the vicinity of the other and have all my recent data (documents/data/RSS feeds etc.) syncronised with NO hassle. Any good apps out there? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 8 answers

EEE PC Filter: Where can I buy one of the new Asus 901 EEE PCs, in London? Preferably today. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a freely available program that will allow me to work on my Dad's PC in the UK, from my PC in Canada? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 14 answers

My PC has been crashing - I can move the mouse - but everything else is dead as a doornail. Apps don't respond, clock doesn't change etc. As though the display is frozen in time. Any ideas?
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 14 answers

I seem to have corrupted files, but don't know how to replace them. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 7 answers

What is my computer doing after I see the Windows login screen? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm writing an article for my local chamber of commerce newsletter: "Here are the top 5 things you can do right now to make using your computer a better experience". But I keep overcomplicating things. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 31 answers

Where can I find games for the PC that soothe, make me ponder and go *wow*? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm buying a new desktop PC. What would be the ramifications of getting one with XP installed instead of Vista? Will I regret it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 34 answers

Any companies that hire PC technicians as work-at-home phone customer service technicians? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Games PC CPUFilter: Is it worth upgrading from an Athlon64 3500+ Venice to a 4000+ San Diego? (plus a bonus question on 3GB RAM in XP and dual channel memory). [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 12 answers

I've got an old 486 laptop, 75MHz, a whopping 8Mb of RAM, Windows 95 installed, floppy drive (no CD), no USB ports (but does have PC card slot). Charities won't take it. Is there anything useful I could conceivably do with it, other than using at as a doorstop?
posted on May 30, 2008 - 20 answers

I have recently received a brand new HP530 laptop sporting an Intel Celeron M chip at 1.6GHz running a pre-installed version of Microsoft Windows Home Basic. Lovely to look at, but I rapidly came to grief attempting to connect to my BT HomeHub WLAN which works just fine for my iMac and another laptop PC. [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I have an HP Pavilion a1200y desktop. When you turn it on the monitor is blank, how can I fix this? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Why won't Norton Ghost make a recovery point for my C drive? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 8 answers

What's my best option for finding a cheap-as-dirt computer in the Dallas area? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Spyware infected. Help! [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Various quandaries in building a new PC [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 21 answers

recommendations for good system back-up software programs? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 7 answers

A little advice required about flashing the BIOS on a new Gigabyte motherboard, and reducing the chances of killing it. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 5 answers

What is the most likely source of this PC screen problem? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 12 answers

My co-worker asked me to help her secure her home Windows Laptop. She recently had a virus that made the computer unusable. As someone who has been using primarily OSX at home for the past year I'm behind the times in terms of Windows security. I formatted the drive and re-installed windows XP for her. I've recommended getting Firefox and AVG, but aside from that: what should she do to make her computer more resistant to viruses and spyware? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers

What operating system should I use for my Fujitsu U1010 UMPC? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone help me figure out how to resume file sharing capabilities between my MacBook Pro and my Windows Vista PC after my 'Book has been in Sleep mode? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 2 answers

I was working on a paper last night, basically half dead, and somehow I managed to change my toolbar. Here is a picture (Click on it for a close up with a helpful paint arrow). Instead of being a row of my windows, it now shows two of the windows open (icon only) with a scroll bar on the right side. I have Vista Home Premium 32. This is a major annoyance because I'm trying to write papers and I have about a billion windows open, so any help received, I'm grateful for.
posted on May 1, 2008 - 4 answers

[laptopquestionoftheday filter] $750 to buy (my first laptop + shipping) with my boyfriend's paypal or bank account. Your thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I hook up a homebrew HTPC to an analog TV? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 6 answers

We'd like to be able to share calendars in a mixed Windows/Mac shop. Difficulties: delegating calendars to be writable by multiple individuals, offline access, avoiding upgrading Exchange and Entourage. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I reinstall XP to speed up my laptop? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Mac/PC webcam options (hardware and software)? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there software to automatically manage podcasts on my Rio Carbon Pearl? I'm looking for something that will function like iTunes for an iPod or Zune for a Zune -- keep only unplayed shows on my player, download new shows when I run the software, etc. Are there any iTunes alternatives which will handle this on my Rio Carbon? I'm running XP.
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I move my iTunes library from my old PC to my new PC? I listen on my iPhone, not an iPod, which I understand does not function in disk mode. I've searched other answers and can't find one that addresses these particular issues, plus the Apple website claims iTunes version 7.0 "fixes" this problem which really makes me nervous. Thanks!
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Anyone here ever been a Fraud Prevention Specialist? What's the job actually like? I was doing some job searching and saw a posting for one, though it seems it's more geared towards online fraud and stuff. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 2 answers

I consider this to be google cheating, but I honestly know nothing of this. Get me a power supply - model #atx-300-12e or the equivalent. Asap. Please. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 14 answers

A friend had a question I was uncertain about... is there a way on a laptop running Vista -- short of having two sound cards -- where you can have Ventrillo voice chat through any kind of headphones, while at the same time having entirely seperate streaming radio playing to speakers through the audio out port on the laptop? She's open to any kind of headphones or any streaming audio software which would support this. Failing this... is there a good, simple, ideally non-invasive workaround to add a second sound card to a laptop?
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 5 answers

2 used laptops: what to do with them? One will be new to me (from my wonderful girlfriend), one will be new to my grandma (from me) [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I securely access my PC files using my wireless iBook on my home network? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Bought a tablet PC, now what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 8 answers

PC Help again again. I have an old pc with windows 2000 server installed on a 20gig SCSI drive. I am trying to install a 40 gig IDE drive that has xp on it. I don't need windows 2000 server anymore so I want the computer to boot into xp but it isn't happening for me. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 11 answers

I need help finding a mac-friendly budgeting software to assist in getting my act together! (I've tried mvelopes and iBank!) More details inside... [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 8 answers

PCtoMacFilter: Is there an easier (faster) way to get my 37 gigs of music stranded on my PC formatted iPod onto my new Macbook than copying it to a PC with 3rd party software, burning it to dvds, and then ripping the dvds onto the Mac? Apple says "no," but please tell me they are wrong.
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me guess which part of my homebrew PC is causing my POST video failure. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Recording from cassette tapes to PC...why does it sound all weird? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 9 answers