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USB Drive, Will It Work?

Dylan sent a message using the contact form at http://elfknowsit.com/ask.

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=351995

I was looking at this drive and want to know will it work with a normal USB connection as it says it has a hi speed usb connection and looks different to any other usb connection ive seen


Hi Dylan,

The picture is a bit misleading as to what the USB connection on it looks like, But it is a standard USB connection and will work with any USB port.

Thanks
Mark

Connecting To An Eircom Router, With Wireless

Fran sent a message using the contact form at http://elfknowsit.com/ask

Hi Elf,

I have just got a new laptop in the home and I am trying to set it up to use our wireless connection on our Eircom Broadband. But when I try to connect I keep getting asked for a key? But I never set one on it!. Am I doing something wrong? How can I get the key to connect to the broadband? It's a new Dell Laptop.

Thank you,
Fran

Installing A New Video Card

Dylan sent a message using the contact form at http://elfknowsit.com/ask.

Windows Vista Screen Color Scheme Problems

Ross W sent a message using the contact form at http://elfknowsit.com/ask.

Hi Elf,
I recently bought a new computer, and got Vista Home Premium. when the computer is turned on a pop up bubble from the bottom right tool bar  says that the colour scheme has been changed to Vista Basic because a running  programme isn't supported or something like that.

Yours Sincerly,
Ross Williams

Hi Ross

Will A Tunerless DVD/VCR Combo Work With A Dish Network Sat Receiver

Steve sent a message using the contact form at http://www.elfknowsit.com/ask.

Will a tunerless dvd/vcr combo work with a dish network sat receiver? Can i record and playback on the vcr and watch dvd's? The box says I will need a separate tuner, does the dish sat system take care of that?

Hi Steve,

Problems With Sending E-mail

Valerie sent a message using the contact form at 
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Mouse,Keyboard and Speakers Problems

Dylan sent a message using the contact form at http://elfknowsit.com/ask.

My speakers mouse and keyboard recently just stopped working.I got a USB  mouse and keyboard and they work.I was wondering if getting USB speakers would solve the problem.

Hi Dylan,

Are Deleted Files Really Gone?

I just got a question from Chris, he asked:

I have an old computer at home which I am giving to some relations. I have done some personal work on it. I have deleted it all but I have been told that deleting the files will not stop people accessing them, can the information still be accessed and viewed? Is there any way to make sure my old information on the PC is well and truly gone?

Chris

Spam/Junk E-mail

I got a question today from John in Galway, He asked about spam e-mail in his Eircom Webmail account.

I have been using the same e-mail address for about a year, and never had a problem with spam or junk e-mail, but lately I have been getting swamped with it, I'm using Eircom web-mail as my e-mail service, Why did the spam only start now? And how can I stop it?
John K

Ready Made Adsense Sites

I just got a question in my inbox from Stephen, and he was asking about ready made Adsense sites you can download off the net.
Firstly for those who don't know, these ready made Adsense sites are site templates you can download, and they are packed with articles and Adsense ad's positioned and set up for you, all you have to do is insert your Google Adsense publisher ID, upload to your server and away you go. Sounds simple and rewarding right? I'm afraid not!