Hardware

LORRI: How do you reboot a computer without a mouse? I'm trying to use software to erase the information on my old computer before donating it. The mouse is not working on the computer. I've tried another mouse on the computer and it still will not work. I need to reboot my computer in order to start the disc wiper. Is there a way of rebooting … [Read more...] about How do you reboot a computer without a mouse?

Clayton: Is the alienware m15x a good general computing laptop? Im looking for a laptop for collage and was looking at the alienware 15x. I know it is a good gaming laptop, which I want. But I also need one that can handle computing for engineering, ex autocad, as that is the field I am majoring in. All I want to know is if it good for general … [Read more...] about Is the alienware m15x a good general computing laptop?

d_arkangel13: What is the best desktop computer of 2010 for general use? I'm planning to buy new desktop computer. I generally need it to store lots of files and for home works. Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by Excessive MHzThe best? Something with a core i7 980X and 24GB of RAM. It could easily run you upwards of $ 3k. For basic … [Read more...] about What is the best desktop computer of 2010 for general use?

Beth: How do you configure a laptop to connect it to the tv? I want to connect my laptop to the tv. I need specific instructions on how to configure my laptop. I have an s video cable, and my laptop is a HP Pavilion with Windows XP. I am using a 4 pin S Video cable. The laptop has a 7 pin S Video jack. Does that affect it? Answers and … [Read more...] about How do you configure a laptop to connect it to the tv?

Joseph R: WD External Hard Drive does not show up in "My Computer"? It is a model WD1200 120g harddrive. Last time i used it it worked just fine. Now when I plug it in, each time Windows goes through the "Found New Hardware" process, It comes up as a WD harddrive, but then nothing, no access to it through my computer. It used to come up as … [Read more...] about WD External Hard Drive does not show up in “My Computer”?

Noele: How do I connect my laptop to the internet here at my house? My laptop has wifi but Im only picking a couple locked networks from neighbors. I've been told that I don't have wireless internet here at the house so my laptop wont pick it up. I use an embarq router. Is there anyway i can get my laptop to connect to the embarq network here at … [Read more...] about How do I connect my laptop to the internet here at my house?

chrstnwrtr: What's the difference between having a desktop on your desk and having a laptop on your desk? Someone told me that laptops were the "new wave" of the future of computer technology. What's the difference between having a huge desktop attached to a printer on your desk or a laptop attached to a printer on your desk? What can you do … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between having a desktop on your desk and having a laptop on your desk?