Computer Corner

Open Office will handle most things, many of them I have never heard of although I have been running a computer group for 18+ years.It's FREE as well. I have now ditched MS Windows and gone over to GNU/Linux (Ubuntu), that is free as well. Bought a new 250GB HDD yesterday from PC World...

Yes - hmmm - well, I saw that and thought "oh, neat!" actioned it and - viola!! - couldn't get into GC or any of my other forums!Undid what I did but it made no diff so had to do a system restoreThanks froggy!!PS any idea what did I did wrong?

I think that newer software is often easier to use. My feeling is that my version of Nero is old. In the early days CD writing techniques were new and the main part of the program was the engine that did the writing itself. When the next generation of software comes out the engine has often not...

Just ignore it and click on something from your favourites - a Google shortcut, for instance.

I have a battery free wireless mouse. It has its own mouse pad and that gets plugged into the pc. It's great. The mouse is beautifully egonomic to hold and never fails. Highly recommended.

A further thought. If it was my computer, I would log onto the internet and allow my antivirus to update (if it so wished). I would then advance the internal clock by say one week (or whatever). Then go to the Flixter site and re-register and re-play the quiz, if necessary put in a differant...

Thanks PCmedic, I will do that.

When I said the other one I was referring to the registry scrub, macafee says its all clear. Strangely though, on start up tonight I got a box come up from Macafee asking what security I wanted as default, Windows or Macafee. I presume Macafee turns off Windows security automatically, but...

Boo! Can't a girl have a senior moment?? (loose use of the word 'girl'!!)

Awwww a real cutie.. Congrats to you both....

How interesting - I'm using Firefox now and my crows are going round like crazy!!

The first thread on "General Gardening Discussion" is all about avatars.... That's where I found out how to get my wee froggie to leap on to the page!

Problem solved with expert tuition from MD! Thanks SisOnce again, easy when you know how - it's just a matter of clicking on the right icons and knowing what you are trying to find....

Sorry to hear the problem you have had...but to be honest the technician you had in was wrong........i have been constantly out this 2 weeks sorting out customers adsl problems.....the problem is due to BT updating there exchanges around the country.the old adsl bt voyager modems have had...

Try posting your question HEREThis is a website John helps to run, so if he cannot be found here on GC, you will find him here.ThanksNathan.

Thanks John I will give that a go.

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Why is XP Pro so funny about that. I completely messed up - by using an installation disc to install a portable card reader. Nothing then worked, couldn't plug my camera in or anything. Took quite a bit of sorting out to get everything working again.Shame the instructions on USB gizmos don't...

Thanks PC-Medic.Fran, I've decided not to bother with Java. I've had it blocked for all these years without really noticing any need for it. I've told ZoneAlarm to stomp on it. :D

This is how I do it (and I'm not great with computers either!) I am assuming you have a digital camera, and have loaded your pictures onto your computer?You need to open up a (free) account with an on-line album company. The one I use (and have had no bother with whatsoever) is called...