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Uprading a Graphics Card... What Are the Limitations?
Question: I have an Acer Aspire T160 MB-70 PC with an Acer FC51GM motherboard. It has built in graphics ( Nvidia 6100 ). It has a 2.2 ghz CPU and a standard PSU. It can...
How Do I Make Any Song Into an iPhone Ringtone?
Question: I'm searching in vain through my iTunes to find a way to make my favorite songs into ringtones for my iPhone. I can't seem to find it. How do I do this? Answer: Well,...
The LG HT554TH Home Cinema and the Mystery of the Missing DTS Sound
Question from TechLore Member snypy : I bought a new LG HT554TH home cinema that plays Dolby Digital fine, but when I select DTS I get no sound at all, although the device display indicates...
Last Post: October 2, 2009 2:58 AM by snypy
Why Won't Windows Media Player Play My DVDs?
Question from TechLore Member msalessi : I was hoping someone can help me out here. I recently bought a Toshiba laptop, model Satellite L305-S5919. My problem is when I put in a DVD to watch,...
Ditch Your Landline and Save Some Cash With VoIP: Skype, Ooma, and MagicJack
Question: cptdano from the forums asks: "We have done away with land lines in our house. Do you have any ideas of another way we might accomplish something similar?" Answer: The country is in a...
Last Post: August 9, 2009 11:19 AM by MichaelD
Help Choosing an MP3 Player: Anything but iPod... but What Does That Leave?
Question: I recently decided to finally buy an MP3 player, but I've found researching it to be quite overwhelming. This is what I want from an mp3 player: Lightweight and fairly compact - so that...
Last Post: May 26, 2009 8:19 PM by falseusername
Which Cellphone (Or Smartphone) Should I Buy?
Is the selection of mobile phones today too mid-boggling to handle? Get some advice on how to select your new cell!
Getting TV in a Room Without a Wall Jack
Community member Goatyeah shot a message over to the TechLore Experts with a common, but frustrating problem that many apartment dwellers face. They asked: Question: I recently moved into a great apartment, and in one...
Tips and Tricks To Fix A Bad Battery In Your Apple iPod
For iPod owners looking to extend or repair their dying battery - here's some tips and tricks to help you bring it back to life.
Last Post: March 7, 2009 2:31 AM by Nwilson
4 Ways to Deal With Mini CDs or DVDs That Won't Fit In Your Drive
TechLore member dear82 recently wrote in with a question that doesn't come up very often, but sure could put even the tecnically minded person in a pickle. The question: "The software installation disk that came...
How Should I Back Up My Media And Data Files?
It's more important than ever to back up your files and digital media, and one of the most common questions we hear is: "How should I back up my files?"
Why Are Songs Disappearing From My iPod When I Sync?
As the resident "Mac guy," I feel a special bond with user Sherry D, who is having some problems with her iPod Nano and iTunes. Read on to figure out how to solve some common syncing problems!
Managing Your Bookmarks
Question: Is it possible to export/import/transfer Favorite bookmarks from Internet Explorer to Firefox? -submitted by Pappy Answer: In may almost seem like an afterthought, but after years of web surfing, the bookmarks we accumulate become...
Last Post: October 28, 2008 2:39 PM by Peter Redmer
How To Get Rid Of Virus and Spyware Infections on Windows XP PC's
Are you having problems with annoying spyware, malware, or viruses on your Windows XP PC? The experts are here to give you some suggestions that might help you get back up and running.
Last Post: December 11, 2008 5:03 PM by blanca
How To Play Your iPod In Your Car
User amanda69 submitted an awesome question about using her iPod MP3 player. She's wondering how she can connect her iPod to her car stereo. A little background, first - Amanda has a Hyundai coupe, and...
Last Post: April 4, 2009 2:46 AM by freude09
Vista's Reputation Precedes It...
Question: I got a laptop that runs Windows Vista, and I've heard many rumors about vista... not good ones. Here are the main specs: XPS M1530 Intel Core 2 duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB...
Last Post: July 5, 2009 11:05 PM by Rye
What Does the Fast Power On / Low Power Mode on My Mitsubishi TV Actually Do?
Question: On my Mitsubishi TV I have the option of " Fast Power On " or " Low Power ." Fast Power On brings the the video up very fast and Low Power takes some...
Last Post: August 22, 2008 12:36 AM by Larry Dillon
Putting Modified Photos Back Onto Your SD Card
Question : I downloaded pictures from my camera's SD card to my computer. Then, I cropped, adjusted, etc. to my liking and created a Photo CD. Can I put those photos from the disk back...
Using a Projector to Display Your Laptop or Computer
For the most part, plugging a computer or laptop into a PC compatible projector is typically straightforward, but when it doesn't work, figuring it out out can be quite a challenge. TechLore Member ksharp is running into problems, and TechLore's Experts have the full skinny on how to get your projector and computer talking.
Last Post: August 25, 2009 10:12 PM by Matt Whitlock
How Can I Hook Up My TV's Audio to My Home Theater?
Question: I have just bought a DURABRAND SA51AR home theatre system to go with my DURABRAND 2127N TV and DURABRAND CG5660-M Freeview set-top box. I have connected all my output leads (the speaker ones). I...
Last Post: October 10, 2009 3:09 PM by Ben B
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