Computers and Related Hardware/Software

Heh.. I was looking for a Wireless CF card for my pda.. never did find it so, when I got back home I ordered the Symbol one and later got a Ambicom one from Compusa (yuck!) they both are the same but the Ambicom gets a little bit more range.

Also for Best Buy, I only went to the store about 7 months ago, because I needed a Coax cable for my Logitch Speakers, and they were the only store that had it, I just said my hello's and good bye's and I was out.

Hey Also does anyone know about ringtones for phones?

i'm trying to convert a Mp3 into a mmf format for the phone.. I forgot what it's called :doh:

This is the tone I have right now, maybe try and get a voice out of it.. it has a size limit of like 40kb :(

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ETGP5JI4X21Y0N6VQ9PUNNKSV

dochira wrote:
Rats, it was worth a shot.

Edit: I checked the Orange County Register online. The scanner is there for that price. You should check it out Q. Link to Ad

Q, were you able to check out this scanner?

I don't know if you've seen this BMW: Microsoft Reissues Windows 2000 Update Rollup

dochira wrote:I don't know if you've seen this BMW: Microsoft Reissues Windows 2000 Update Rollup

Yow, they really bungled things, didn't they? :bleh:

bmwracer wrote:
Yow, they really bungled things, didn't they? :bleh:

you seem surprised. :headscratch:

krim wrote:you seem surprised. :headscratch:

Touche. :thumbsup:

krim wrote:
you seem surprised. :headscratch:

:lol: Need I remind everyone about Media Center crashing during Bill's keynote at CES? Link :hehe:

speaking of Win. Media Player, what happens if your WMP is out of the desktop area, and you can't "move" it to where you can see it? How do you get it back?

- thx in advance!

niko2x wrote:speaking of Win. Media Player, what happens if your WMP is out of the desktop area, and you can't "move" it to where you can see it? How do you get it back?

- thx in advance!

Select it it the taskbar. Then press Alt+Spacebar -> m. Then you can use the mouse or arrow buttons to move it into view. :victory:

dochira wrote:Select it it the taskbar. Then press Alt+Spacebar -> m. Then you can use the mouse or arrow buttons to move it into view. :victory:

wow, that DID work, Thx doch!

So im not actually doing this anymore, but maybe someone can answer, in case the pc comes back to me for another go round.

my mum got a Dell Dimension 9100 last week, and we need to upgrade it to Pro instead of XP Home.

When i try to reinstall a fresh copy, power to the usb ports shuts down, so in effect, the keyboard is rendered useless. So i can't get past the initial setup screen. there's no ps/2 ports, only USB.

Anyone know how to get around this, other than (i assume) purchasing a upgrade disc from Dell?

krim wrote:When i try to reinstall a fresh copy, power to the usb ports shuts down, so in effect, the keyboard is rendered useless. So i can't get past the initial setup screen. there's no ps/2 ports, only USB.

That's really odd. I woulda thought that the USB ports would be hot on power up and not under software control.

You might check the BIOS: my ex-officemate's Dell needed the USB enabled through the BIOS before anything would work.

Stinkin' Dell PC. :grumble:

bmwracer wrote:
That's really odd. I woulda thought that the USB ports would be hot on power up and not under software control.

You might check the BIOS: my ex-officemate's Dell needed the USB enabled through the BIOS before anything would work.

Hmmm, never heard of that problem. That's stupid. :shakehead:

dochira wrote:Hmmm, never heard of that problem. That's stupid. :shakehead:

I suppose if you don't have any USB peripherals (!), disabling it might save you some resources... :headscratch:

bmwracer wrote:
I suppose if you don't have any USB peripherals (!), disabling it might save you some resources... :headscratch:

But there's no PS/2 port, so you're stuck using USB. And if that port doesn't work, then you're essentially hosed.

dochira wrote:
But there's no PS/2 port, so you're stuck using USB. And if that port doesn't work, then you're essentially hosed.

Exactly, when you get the to setup page, where it says "Enter" to start installation. F3 to quit Setup, and R to repair, all the USB devices power down.

Looks like at this point a 14-lb. sledge is the only solution.

damn, i only have a 12lbs sledge. :puppydog: :grumble:

krim wrote:damn, i only have a 12lbs sledge. :puppydog: :grumble:

Just generate more velocity to make up for the two pound differential... You'll get the same result. :)