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computers

  1. Custard Splat

    New PC - Help Needed

    Hi All, I'm on the look out for a new PC for home and wondered if anyone had any tips on where to purchase from. I know very little about computers however all I ever hear from computer buffs is that I should avoid PC World. Firstly...why? Also..what are the alternatives?? Any recommendations...
  2. yogi bear up the cagire

    Chelsea: Live streaming from the bridge

    I am launching this thread to hopefully be be of assistance to myself and others who will not be fortunate enough to be at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and who want to watch the match on their computers rather than listening on BW. As a number of you will know, I'm not exactly a whiz-kid on...
  3. Sound problem on my computer

    About a month ago now I had a virus on my computer and completely wiped everything off of it and started again. After i did this I now have no sound for some reason. There is nothing wrong with my speakers but it doesnt seem to be picking them up. I've done a google search for the problem and it...
  4. chadded

    The 'Stan

    First of all, I'm writing this from my perspective of the last six months, I'm no hero, but plenty of my collegues are. Hopefully no one will think I'm writing this is order to show off, or to earn rep. Indeed, please don't rep me for this at all. I realise I'm probably not the only serviceman...
  5. shrimperman

    Computers....again

    Unfortunately another unashamed request for help! Was trying to help fix my sisters computer, shes tried updating Itunes to the new version. In the process of doing so, her computers crashed so the update has got half way through and stopped. Now her computer won't allow her to sync her ipod...
  6. Tommy2holes

    The best Sci-fi film ever and why??

    I am a big fan of films in general and in particular sci-fi. So i put it to you the shrimperzone faithful what is the best ever sci-fi film/s (sequels etc) Its tough and there are loads of films that i like but i have to say the best are the ones that are ahead of there time and age...
  7. Lester Bangs

    Ringtone help needed

    Please help me, when it comes to computers I know about playing Jet Set Willy on my Spectrum 48 and thats about. What I want to do is make the music from this:- http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vWwjd_AbkDE&NR=1 My new ring tone I have a Nokia N95 and I was wondering if:- 1) It was possible 2)...
  8. RobM

    Lexmark Z1420 Printer for sale

    Hi Shrimpers. My lovely lady has a Lexmark Z1420 wireless colour inkjet printer to sell. It's brand new and unused, still wrapped. (BT gave it to her as compensation for mucking up her telephone line). "Print anywhere in the home from multiple computers" says the blurb! They are about £50 new...
  9. Born in the 1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's???

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's ! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, raw egg products, loads of bacon and...
  10. League Ladders

    Ooh, talking about Shoot! has just given me a flashback to those little pieces of cards that we used to do the league tables.... :D Ooh simpler times before computers.....
  11. Interpol Shrimper

    Tiscali Broadband

    Has anybody else on here got ADSL Tiscali Broadband? Over the past week or so I've noticed problems with my connection. It keeps dropping the connection usually when changing websites and also takes 2 or 3 tries to reset the router & get back online. There doesn't seem to be any issues with...
  12. fatshrimp

    Laptop question

    Help please. I gather there are some IT types on here and any help / assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm thinking of buying my wife a Laptop to replace her old PC. I know very very little about computers and, as I've recently changed jobs, I don't know the guys in our helpdesk...
  13. StainesShrimper

    Computer anyone?

    Just in advance, i couldn't find the forum rules anywhere so I'm not sure if this is allowed, but if it isn't mods please just delete and sorry for the inconvinience! I've recently started a small computer business folkes by building and selling computers. Just started selling my first computer...
  14. shrimperman

    Computer Help!

    Right boys and girls, you'll have to bare with me because I'm not the cleverist when it comes to computers. I keep getting a warning that my anit-virus software is nearing its termination and requires updating. I'm with Norton who are qouting me about £30 to update for another year. Trouble is...
  15. The Artful Shrimper

    PC World

    Everyone. As you know I used to run a website and now don't, this is because;- (copied from various forums for the purpose of obtaining information) I bought a Fujistsu Scaleo P computer September 05' from PC World. It began to create problems from day one. Graphics freezing. Rebooting...
  16. Blues World

    Anyone else now having problems accessing blues world? The new licence thing that you have to go through says I have used too many different computers to view goals/ match highlights previously and it's now preventing me from going on at all. I have emailed premium tv as it says but have so...
  17. Joke Thread

    >Lesson to be Learned from One Typing the Wrong Email >Address > >A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw >out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to >stay at the same hotel where they spent their >honeymoon 20 years earlier. > >Because of...
  18. Alex

    a good ticketting idea

    no offence to people that usually pay for things on credit or debit cards but it annoys me to be queuing for longer because of this. they have many windows in the main ticket office, it would be a great idea for at least 2 windows open for cash only. the rest can be for credit card etc payments...
  19. Andy_S

    Great Homer Simpson lines

    Found these elsewhere and I thought some us might be in need of a laugh. Homer: 'Ah, God , my favourite fictional character Homer: Where's the Duff, Marge? Marge: We're all out, Homer. Would you like a fruit juice? Homer: Don't toy with me woman! Homer : Well, he's...
  20. SUFC invades Canada

    The final frontier was breached tonight.  Canada Boy wins over his allergies to computers and manages to register on Shrimperzone! Some of you will have run into Canada Boy before, but only online. September, 2004 brings a triumphant, rare trip back to the Mighty Hall as well as seeing loved...
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