Sunday, July 28, 2013

What cord would I use to hook up an exterior hard drive (my old one) to my Toshiba Satellite laptop?

Q. I had my hard drive removed but I didn't get them to do a backup from that hardrive to my new one. I figured I could do it myself with coaching. Can you tell me how to do this? What cord i need etc.?
The old hard drive is just the thin rectangular box with pins sticking out . Thanks for helping a dummy.

A. To use an internal hard drive via USB, you need to get a hard drive enclosure. You would need one that works with laptop (2.5") drives, and the correct interface (either IDE or SATA).

Is it possible to dim a Toshiba laptop lower than the default minimum?
Q. I know how to dim my laptop using the lower brightness option. However the lowest it goes is still brighter than I would like it to be. Is there any other way to get the screen brightness lower than this? My old laptop (5ish years old) had a much lower brightness range which I am trying to emulate.

A. Yes it is, but a tech would have to go inside and change some parts, and the cost would be high...

How can i access the internet from a toshiba satellite pro?
Q. i cant use a regular cord becasue theres no spot to put it. do i have to use wireless?
model is 460cdx

A. These are relatively OLD laptops P133 if I remember correctly, and they were not made with either ethernet or wifi. To use the inter net you will need either an ethernet card or a wifi card. If you have a wireless router you can just add a wireless pcmcia card. If you only have an ethernet router you can add an ethernet pcmcia card.

You will have to add one or the other to connect to the internet.




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Saturday, July 27, 2013

What is the average lifespan of a Toshiba laptop?

Q. I've had mine for a year and a half so far... I'd like to know how long it should last!

A. Most people will tell you that on average 5 years. But my son also has a Toshiba and it's still running on 8 years and shows no sign of stopping. If you take care of it, it will last a long time.

What is the most advanced operating software that I can run on my Toshiba Satellite R10 laptop?
Q. I currently have windows version crappy 0.01, and want to upgrade. I want the best OS for my computer, though I am not entirely certain that my toshiba will run some more of the more advanced OSes because they would run slowly.

A. The R10 doesn't meet the requirements for running Windows 7. It has only 512 MB of RAM, according to a 2005 review I read on CNET, and Windows 7 requires 1 GB of RAM.

How to update custom Toshiba laptop drivers?
Q. I have a Toshiba Satellite L650-01H Laptop and I would like to update the video drivers. It's Intel HD Graphics. I have never done this before and would like some instructions and links to driver sweepers (if necessary) and drivers that would work with my laptop. Thanks!

A. Please check this link below:

http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp




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My Sony vaio turns on but comes up a black screen. How do I wipe it without using a wipeout disc?

Q. I own a Sony Vaio I don't exactly know what year but I think it has a virus due to alot of downloading. All I know is that when I turn it on, it comes up a black screen without displaying the vaio or any screens. My question is what are my options? And if my only option is to wipe it, how do I do that without using back-up discs or a wipe-out discs?

A. Hello,
If you are getting nothing at all, no screen, nothing, I would not immediately assume it was the operating system. It almost sounds like it could be a display problem. Was it dropped recently? Might try taking the easy accessible items out of the laptop (ram, hard drive if possible) and try to re-set them prior to this. I guess one way would be to try to boot it with a bootable disk, ie: xp. Can you get to your bios?

How much does a Sony Ericsson W580i cost with Rogers without a plan?
Q. It says it costs $149.99 on a 3 year term plan, but when we click to read more on the page I get a HTTP 500 error.

Does anyone know the price of this beautiful piece of technology without a plan?

A. my brother just bought one and i think he paid bout $420 for it

What is the best version of Sony Vegas for editing gaming videos?
Q. I want to post gaming videos to YouTube and edit with sony Vegas. What version is the best for this?

A. Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD or Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum




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Thursday, July 25, 2013

My samsung e316 needs a bluetooth dongle to transfer pics to my pc. How does this work?

Q. I have Windows Vista and have located the right program to download but I am confused as to how my cell figures into this connection wise...

A. First you will need to turn on Samsung Bluetooth. If you go to your My Files on Samsung, you can select the picture and click on options to send picture via Bluetooth.
It will prompt you for setup for the first time connecting to your PC. Key in the same passcode on both the Samsung and the PC. After that, you will see the pictures in your Bluetooth Exchange Folder or depending on the settings u have made on wher bluetooth pics are stored.

Does anyone have a good website to check samsung appliances?
Q. I'm considering buying a samsung clothing washer and drier. The name is familiar to me, but not for appliances. I want to know if other people who bought them are happy, or are they not worth it?

A. Try these:
http://www.reviewcentre.com/Samsung__4.htm
http://www.nextag.com/Samsung-Major-Appliances--zz2700401zSamsungzB10z5---html

Is there a way to connect to home wifi on samsung gravity touch?
Q. I have a samsung gravity touch (t669) I have had it for about two weeks now and I still haven't figured out how to connect to my house internet connection. Can anyone explain exactly what to do?
Is Wifi connection in network settings?

A. Yes. Go to your WiFi connection set up and add your network's SSID and password.




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What happens if you loose your Sony digital camera uploader cord?

Q. I have a sony digital camera. I lost the cord that uploads all of your pictures onto your computer. Would they sell them separately at the store? Is there another way to upload them using a different cord?

A. You can find one on e-bay. A friend at work paid $1 for a camera usb cable.

You can also get a usb card reader for very cheap at any electronics store.

How much would you be willing to pay for a used Sony stereo system with 5 dvd/cd changer and speakers?
Q. I have no need for it. It's not new, maybe 7 years old and I just want rid of it. Not sure if it's worth selling or if I should just give it away. Thoughts?

A. $50?

How do you open or take apart a sony tv remote?
Q. My sony tv remote (RM-YDO24) has problems with the volume and jump button so I thought I might need to take it apart and clean. Anyways, I would like to know, in detail, how to disassemble my remote. Do i need to take off the strips on the sides of the remote? Any suggestions would be a great help. Thanks.

A. Check the inside of the battery compartment just in case but my Sony RM-X800 doesn't have any screws holding it together, it's all plastic clips. Gentle persuasion with a couple of flat bladed screwdrivers (one quarter inch and one small electrical one) was required to prize the two halves apart. There weren't any strips on the side of mine but if yours has strips and no visible slots along the side then removing the strips may be necessary. Go easy, you have to be firm but not so firm as to break the plastic. Cleaning up the black spots and the corresponding bits on the overlay with switch cleaner (ether) worked for mine to get it going. Replace the batteries when you've got it back together.




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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Why does the webcam on my Toshiba Satellite stop and start when I record with it?

Q. The video freezes in the middle of something then starts again and then the sound and the picture are also out of synch. What's with that? Thanks.

A. Sounds like the laptop does not have enough RAM and/or hard disk speed to keep up with the webcam's demands.

How do I change the fingerprint settings on my Toshiba Satellite?
Q. Like do I need a disk and have to re-program everything? Or is there something in the control panel I can use. Please help because this would be much easier to use. Thank you.

A. http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp this site will help...

I have a toshiba satellite L35. How do I get my internal wireless internet to read my wireless router?
Q. The wireless strenght is excellent, but when I try to get onto the internet, it tells me that it isn't connected. How do I fix it?

A. In the router there's a setting about allowed computers: add your pc to it and configure the connection. Use the manual to find how to do it.




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What charger is used for sony ericsson xperia arc?

Q. I think its a micro usb charger. I do not want to buy it from the company because it will be expensive. Where can I get one and what does it look like.

A. Yup micro usb its the basic phone charger everyone has it and google images of it to see :D

What happens if you loose your Sony digital camera uploader cord?
Q. I have a sony digital camera. I lost the cord that uploads all of your pictures onto your computer. Would they sell them separately at the store? Is there another way to upload them using a different cord?

A. You can find one on e-bay. A friend at work paid $1 for a camera usb cable.

You can also get a usb card reader for very cheap at any electronics store.

How much would you be willing to pay for a used Sony stereo system with 5 dvd/cd changer and speakers?
Q. I have no need for it. It's not new, maybe 7 years old and I just want rid of it. Not sure if it's worth selling or if I should just give it away. Thoughts?

A. $50?




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