Hardware

ms ruth: "Add New Hardware" wizard isn't appearing on my computer.? I have a new computer. It has Windows XP. I bought a data cable for my phone but when I plug it in Windows wont pick it up. What can I do? I know the cable works because it charges the phone. Any advice? I have the phone turned on whenever I plug it in. Answers and … [Read more...] about “Add New Hardware” wizard isn’t appearing on my computer.?

dalek_sec986: Can not using the "safely remove drive" kill a flash drive? My sister said she took her USB out of a school computer without doing the "safely remove hardware" thing and now when she puts it in at home nothing happens. The light doesn't come on and it doesn't show up on the drive list either. Could not "safely" taking it out have … [Read more...] about Can not using the “safely remove drive” kill a flash drive?

gabriel a: What laptop can be good for slight gaming and streaming? I just upgraded my internet and i was planning on buy a laptop which i need to for school//work. I also want one that can play decent games and stream games nicely. Does anybody know a laptop type or model (not to expensive like those alien ware ones)or what specs i should check … [Read more...] about What laptop can be good for slight gaming and streaming?

tom d: How can I get a new laptop to recognize an old laptops hard drive? I need to use a hard drive with windows XP on from an old laptop in a newer laptop. The newer laptop does not recognize the hard drive from the old laptop. How can I get the laptop to recognize the old laptops hard drive? The hard drive from the newer laptop does not work … [Read more...] about How can I get a new laptop to recognize an old laptops hard drive?

krystanm077: Does my computer need to say Lightscribe compatible to use an external lightscribe drive? When looking at laptops, I noticed that some say 'lightscribe compatible' and some don't. I'm planning on buying an external lightscribe drive however, the computer I bought did not say lightscribe compatible. I'm wondering, do I need a … [Read more...] about Does my computer need to say Lightscribe compatible to use an external lightscribe drive?

james l: how come when i plug my camcorder into my computer nothing comes up? im using usb? it worked fine a couple months ago. i used to be able to plug it in and a screen would come up with multiple programs i could open the pictures with. now nothing comes up. only a little icon at the bottom right comes up and it says "safely remove hardware". … [Read more...] about how come when i plug my camcorder into my computer nothing comes up? im using usb?

hiphopdancer111: What is a really good laptop for everyday computing? I don't want a mini one. I would like it to be fast, have a good battery life. I want it to be reliable. The price range should be $ 600 and under please. I would love it if it came with Windows 7 home premium and not the starter but thats not too major. I would also like a web … [Read more...] about What is a really good laptop for everyday computing?