maddoctor.
If you go to the yahoo software centre and click on start, after a scan, the yahoo browser download box is unticked (because its already installed). If you tick it, you are offered a re-install/repair of the browser.

http://bt.software.yahoo.com/ysftc/p/bt/v4/welcome

By the way, who is your service provider? BT? I quit for Sky some 18 months ago but kept my BTyahoo email. They contacted me last week to want 1-50 per month to keep it now.

bolshi , with BT for my sins and really unsure about problem - at present running Internet Explorer and same problems so at the back of my mind I am wondering if all this is due to the BT or Yahoo servers

Bolshi/Maddoctor

For ISP try Demon for independent email hosting try Myhosting.com.

I'm looking for a netbook to run Office, especially powerpoint for the lecturing/teaching I do. For the same reason it must have a DVD player and vga out to connect to a projector. I also need it to access the internet via usb dongle, e mail and browsing.
Too much choice it seems. Does anybody have a recommendation? TIA

I can't comment specifically, but if you want to run office then get one with loads of RAM (2GB+) and an Intel Atom processor as they should be faster.

Also, be cautious with SSD disks, some of the are rumoured to be faster than others.

If you only want to use it for presentaion work, you may feel that you could get by with a Powerpoint viewer instead of installing office.

Thanks Optimist. I did wonder about the RAM - although the old HP I currently use has only 512kb and runs XPOffice tolerably well. The biggest practical drawback is the lack of a CD/DVD so a usb one is also required if only so you can load software in the first place.

Hi Guys,
Looking for a cheap and cheerful laptop for Xmas for my 8 year old.
Doesn't need all the sweeties, just good enough for simple online games, playing DVDS and wireless connectivity, so even a refurb may well do.
Any advice or ideas where to look would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Alan

The biggest problem with older laptops for games is the poor quality graphics. Most of the older laptops have motherboard integrated graphics, which do not work very well with games, especially the ones based on the S3 graphics chips. Try looking at settings, advanced and see what features and RAM the graphics adapter has. If you buy one then get some sort of deal for money back if not suitable.

kernow

Regarding RAM, I recently upgraded a desktop that was running XP from 1GB to 3GB. The difference was very noticable, well worth the 40.

hewitt,

How about the Asus eee with the solid state hard drive?

Well under 200 now.

Probably would stand being dropped.

TP

TP

I'm considering one off these.

Which EEE is under 200? Itseemss to me that the entry level one to get is the 901 but I haven't seen it at 200. There are also reports that the hard disk is very slow.

In any case, it would not be right for kernow because it has no CD Drive and Linux is dodgy in repalying Powerpoint.

There are outlets that sell the EEC range with XP.
mac

Opt

This is a link I was sent on the 13th Nov.

Yes the Linux ones have their downsides - but they'd do what Alan seemed to want.

TP

Well a linux machine is out for me. I've downloaded Open Office and it seems fine with the powerpoint displays but I need my USB dongle and this only works on windows it seems. Shame cos I quite fancy not contributing to Gates' world domination.

Thanks TP et al.
Will look into that as soon as I get a mo.
Alan

kernow,

If you look at that Asus link you will see that the purchasers have also bought one of these.

Or maybe I am misunderstanding what your USB dongle does.

TP

My daughter is wanting to go on the 'two monitors' route with her PC. She hasn't said but I would think she wants 17" ones. I would want her to get good ones as they are better for eye care. I can help her shop around for a good deal but I am looking for info' about what YOU think are good monitors and are very pleased with yourself.

Any tips? Know of any deals? Etc, etc.

Exec, it might be worth considering a good 20 or 22" widescreen first. I have an Iiyama 20" widescreen and I can (just) display a web page next to a word document, or have 2 word documents open at any one time with a little bit of overlap. Can't remember the model number but it wasn't dear and the quality is first class. Bought it from ebuyer. If you're interested I'll find out the model and post it here.

One large screen is a lot less desk footprint than two 17"ers.

Exec,

I've used Samsung SyncMasters for some time and find them excellent. As you know I do some photographic work and I calibrate them so that the screen image matches what will appear on my prints.

That dims the screen quite noticeably and I'd find the default uncalibrated setting too bright for comfort. I'm not suggesting that you spend money on a calibrator, but you might find it better for your daughter's eyes if you/she ran them a bit dimmer than the out of the box setting.

TP

Thanks TP but I think you may have. The dongle is for 3g+ internet connection.