Recent content by GregsterD

Oh............ so.......... it seems like setting up a ADSL modem/router isn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. So many protocols and choices to find out and follow; guess I have to do alot more research now. Is there a good 'ADSL Networking 101' website out there for newbies like me...

Ah..... I didn't realise that ISPs can be strict about which modem/routers to use. I had the impression that they work pretty much like any generic/branded 56K modem. The reason why I'm looking for my own modem/router is becoz' the ISP I'm signing up with only provides a single IP address for...

Hello, my town has just had the good opportunity to be getting ADSL. So finally, I'll be upgrading from dial-up! I'd like to find out since I'll be setting up a LAN with 2 other PCs and a MAC, which model/router/firewall hardware I should get. I was looking at the NetGear DG814 which is a ADSL...

I've solved the problem! I got help from Microsoft's Support site - involves deleting 2 items in the registry.

My GPU fan for my first generation Nvidia GeForce 256 graphics card died over 3 months ago. I only realised it when I was moving house, and when I was reassembling the components in my PC case. I noticed that the fan wasn't spinning even though the power cable was still connected. Only...

Hie, I have a problem with my PC. Out of the blues, my DVDROM and my 2 CDROM just disappeared from Windows XP. In Device Manager, exclamation marks appear on all 3 devices. I tried rebooting; but the strangest thing happened! For the first time, during the Bios Bootup sequence, weird characters...

I'm going to make a fresh installation in the next few days. I would like advise on what would be the best cluster size when installing WinXP, or should I just stick to the default? Cheers!

Will WinXP also detect a new unformated SCSI harddrive? I'm planning in investing in a Maxtor 18.4BG Atlas III? If not, will I have to format it from a startup Windows floppy disc, or can I format it thru' Windows? BTW, I'm presently using WindowsMe. Also, something off topic, I have an old...

So, in other words..... I should avoid SCSI's until they resolve the problem huh? Sigh...... was looking forward to a marked improvement over IDE. Guess I'll just stick to the new WD800 and a Promise TX2 133 card. One good thing tho' it'll save me alot for future upgrades like serial-ATA. Think...

I have to say that this particular thread has sparked an interest in me to purchase a SCSI instead of an IDE for my next hard drive. In the past, price has really put me off from purchasing SCSI hard drives. But if the price will At present, I have a 40GB Maxtor 740. I'm deciding between the...

Thanks for the replies. Yea, I guess I understand. I think I'll be getting the Belkin PCI card. I'm going getting it for the reason that I require more USB ports to my system and not having the hassle of unplugging my cables all the time. No, I don't think the Canon Powershot G2 digital...

I'm planning to get either one because I'm getting a digital camera, which requires a USB port for transfering files - my other 2 on my mobo is being used. I wonder which one I should get? I've read in the forums that some people have power associated problems with USB hubs, but it doesn't use...

I'm pretty much ignorant in the technical side of PCs. I plan to get a new full tower case for my old system. I think it comes with a Power Supply Unit of 300W. However, my old system of PIII-500 with a P2-99 m/board uses a 240W PSU. So, if a plug a 300W or higher PSU into my system, will the...