Padded Cell

DJHPosted: 05 October 2004Last Updated: 06 October 2004
I have been running Norton utilities and Norton AntiVirus for about three years now on my PC (Windows ME) without problems - until now. Yesterday I tried to defragment the hard disc, and the programme could not complete - I let it run all night(!),...
garyiPosted: 06 October 2004Last Updated: 06 October 2004
Sorry can't remember the thread but the following link looks promising.Saves streaming net to MP3http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14924
ErikLPosted: 06 October 2004Last Updated: 06 October 2004
I'm loving this new feature in the latest version of Firefox.
ejlPosted: 04 October 2004Last Updated: 06 October 2004
Won the X-prize this morning. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/04/technology/04CND-SPAC.html?hpAfter watching a documentary on this last night, I have to say I came away very impressed with Rutan and his project. This was some incredible shoe-string...
PPosted: 05 October 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
Sony abandons Copy ProtectionMight just buy a Seedy Player after all..P
HaddockPosted: 29 September 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
Apart from Independence what should I be looking for in an IFA. I need to find one so that I can get some pension advice.thanks,Nick
LightkeeperPosted: 05 October 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
It's good to know: http://www.r-type.org/static/valvecpu.htmOz
Kevin-WPosted: 04 October 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
On Radio 4 on Saturday mornings, there is an eexcellent programme in which right-wing hack Simon Heffer interviews left winger veterans. The first one featured Dennis Healey, the most recent had the great political journalist Geoffrey Goodman, in his...
ken cPosted: 19 September 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
my daughter bought an hp zt3000 notebook sometime ago. nice pc, but a bit frustrating with the problems we have been having with XP Home.the pc came with a security update which we were advised to install before logging on to the net, for obvious...
oldiePosted: 26 September 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
Having just returned from a Sunday afternoon trip out of town I have had my car and passengers videoed several times each way, whilst both leaving and returning to the town,all the main roads into and out of the city have Police video van units...
Tony LockhartPosted: 30 September 2004Last Updated: 05 October 2004
About time too.Tony
long-time-deadPosted: 15 September 2004Last Updated: 04 October 2004
Having just discovered YET another scratched DVD in my children's collection, I have decided to buy a DVD writer to add to my PC.I intend to use it to make copies of their disks for use with the (unscratched) originals stored.Any recommendations /...
LightkeeperPosted: 01 October 2004Last Updated: 04 October 2004
Hi,can anyone tell me is any other company except Apple and HP produce iPod players?Thanks,Ozi
WillitoPosted: 29 September 2004Last Updated: 04 October 2004
Hi all,I need a bit of advice. My son started drum lessons in school last year (he is now 8 and in year 4). While the lessons he received at school were okay, they weren't great.Consequently, we are now looking for a private teacher, but don't know...
Roy TPosted: 04 October 2004Last Updated: 04 October 2004
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, bans software that transmits computer viruses or cause a machine to be used as part of a denial of service attack. It also prohibits the deceptive collection of personal information such as...
Jez QuigleyPosted: 03 October 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
Dr. Karlheinz Brandenburg, the inventor of the MP3 audio format, has given a statement regarding the music e-tailing industry's DRM (Digital Rights Management) schemes. Brandenburg sees the swarm of non-compatible protection methods as a threat for...
Not For MePosted: 02 September 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
I have just found out some bastard has been taking out £'00s a day from ATMs charging my Barclaycard. They have got many thousands out.As soon as I saw our account I rang Barclaycard and the cards have been stopped. I can't talk to their Fraud...
garyiPosted: 02 October 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
I am at my step dads pc, and although he is on dial up opening pages is painfully slow, it took five minutes to load naims.But what is concerning me is 'messenger service' keeps appearing with invites to 'lindas webcam' and such like.I suspect he has...
Steve BullPosted: 02 October 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
I've recorded most of my CDs as AAC though I do have a few MP3 format. Of course, all play perfectly well through iTunes.I want to record some tracks for a friend to... erm, test out. She's got Windows Media Player so I'm guessing that the AAC ones...
matthewrPosted: 30 September 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
A place to record for posterity those rare moments when someone says something funny, intelligent or insightul enough to be deserving of recognition beyond the boundaries of the orginal thread.
TomKPosted: 01 October 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
It seems to me that a few lively threads have ended with my contribution. Anybody else feel this way? (He says expecting no answer).I confess I'm paranoid because the same thing used to happen as a teenager when I hung about in a crowd including the...
Berlin FritzPosted: 02 October 2004Last Updated: 03 October 2004
"We're all used to ABC wasting taxpayers money, but this is outrageous," a spokesman for Australia's Federal Government told reporters in Canberra, "and more than that, it's thoroughly distasteful. A few weeks ago, our national broadcaster was...
ErikLPosted: 02 October 2004Last Updated: 02 October 2004
3 computers stolen from Bush's Bellevue campaign officeBy David Postman and Ashley BachSeattle Times staff reportersBELLEVUE — Three computers loaded with confidential campaign plans were reported stolen early yesterday in a burglary at...
garyiPosted: 25 September 2004Last Updated: 02 October 2004
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=TA874LL/A
Dave HartleyPosted: 27 September 2004Last Updated: 02 October 2004
Can anyone help.On arrival at JFK airport a visitor to the USA has to fill in an I-94 W Form with various details required. One of which is the address you will be staying at whilst in America.Is there any way that this address can be found as an...