furrykinz: How to get wireless internet onto a laptop? I just got a dell inspiron 600 laptop but can't get onto the internet. I do have a wireless internet box, its a sbc. There are so many numbers at the bottom, i don't know which one is the internet number. I also don't know where i would type it in. It would be helpful to have step by step … [Read more...] about How to get wireless internet onto a laptop?
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How I can get rid of the persistent “Found new hardware” message?
Misko K: How I can get rid of the persistent "Found new hardware" message? I'm running the Windows XP Professional on my computer and since I have installed the latest driver for my old Wacom tablet, still connected via the serial port, I'm getting this message every time I start the computer. The driver is original, downloaded from the Wacom … [Read more...] about How I can get rid of the persistent “Found new hardware” message?
Is anything fixed by system restore “software”?
Vallence: Is anything fixed by system restore "software"? My roommate was going through his emails and when he was done i noticed my computer "Skipping". At first i thought that it was just the video i was watching, but then i noticed the mouse "Skipping" on the desktop. It was like the computer would freeze for a fraction of a second. So i shut … [Read more...] about Is anything fixed by system restore “software”?
How do I make my wireless internet connection more stable?
Just Me: How do I make my wireless internet connection more stable? I use Time Warner Roadrunner wireless internet with a Netgear router. The internet is extremely fast, but whenever I try to play an internet game called Starcraft, I can join/create games, but I usually drop out because my wireless connection isn't "stable." I've played Starcraft … [Read more...] about How do I make my wireless internet connection more stable?
How can I safely remove USB device from laptop when no “safely remove hardware” icon shown?
amoeba: How can I safely remove USB device from laptop when no "safely remove hardware" icon shown? It's an MP3 player and it's been detected by the computer (shows up in Device Manager & My Computer). On the other hand, if that icon shows, but no device is listed, how can the device be removed safely? I did customise the taskbar to show the … [Read more...] about How can I safely remove USB device from laptop when no “safely remove hardware” icon shown?
My computer keeps saying “found new hardware” on start up?
Megan: My computer keeps saying "found new hardware" on start up? At least a year ago, my brother plugged in a wireless mouse into my computer without installing any software, just to see if it would work on it's own. It did not work, now every time we restart the computer, it brings up an instillation wizard that says "found new hardware". Is … [Read more...] about My computer keeps saying “found new hardware” on start up?
I wish to connect my laptop to a battery. How can I do this? What is the capacity of the battery?
kalyan shasank: I wish to connect my laptop to a battery. How can I do this? What is the capacity of the battery? I am a travelling salesman. I sell VCDs and CDROMs from my van (mobile unit). I wish to connect my Dell Sempron laptop to an external battery in order to display the CDs to my customers at fairs and exhibitions. Will a regular car … [Read more...] about I wish to connect my laptop to a battery. How can I do this? What is the capacity of the battery?