Uprading a Graphics Card... What Are the Limitations?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on September 3, 2009 2:37 PM

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...

Categories: Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers PC Gaming | Blog Entry's Raw Score: 71,185 | 0  Comments

How Do I Make Any Song Into an iPhone Ringtone?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 28, 2009 5:00 PM

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,...

Categories: Phones, Smartphones, and PDAs Gadgets, Toys and Clothing | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 121 thousand | 0  Comments

The LG HT554TH Home Cinema and the Mystery of the Missing DTS Sound

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 22, 2009 10:05 AM

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...

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Last Post: October 2, 2009 2:58 AM by snypy

Why Won't Windows Media Player Play My DVDs?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 21, 2009 12:12 PM

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,...

Categories: Video Playback / Recording Devices Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers | Blog Entry's Raw Score: 80,514 | 0  Comments

Ditch Your Landline and Save Some Cash With VoIP: Skype, Ooma, and MagicJack

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on June 30, 2009 3:13 PM

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...

Categories: Telephones and VoIP | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 104 thousand | 1  Comment

Last Post: August 9, 2009 11:19 AM by MichaelD

Help Choosing an MP3 Player: Anything but iPod... but What Does That Leave?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on May 22, 2009 3:03 PM

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...

Categories: Portable AV | Blog Entry's Raw Score: 82,617 | 1  Comment

Last Post: May 26, 2009 8:19 PM by falseusername

Which Cellphone (Or Smartphone) Should I Buy?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on March 13, 2009 1:29 PM

Is the selection of mobile phones today too mid-boggling to handle? Get some advice on how to select your new cell!

Categories: Phones, Smartphones, and PDAs | Blog Entry's Raw Score: 72,644 | 0  Comments

Getting TV in a Room Without a Wall Jack

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on February 25, 2009 3:45 PM

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...

Categories: Televisions and Projectors Audio / Video Streaming Home Theater Accessories | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 104 thousand | 0  Comments

Tips and Tricks To Fix A Bad Battery In Your Apple iPod

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on February 9, 2009 4:22 PM

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.

Categories: Phones, Smartphones, and PDAs | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 184 thousand | 1  Comment

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

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on January 27, 2009 3:03 PM

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...

Categories: Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers | Blog Entry's Raw Score: 74,428 | 0  Comments

How Should I Back Up My Media And Data Files?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on December 12, 2008 3:51 PM

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?"

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Why Are Songs Disappearing From My iPod When I Sync?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on November 13, 2008 5:45 PM

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!

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Managing Your Bookmarks

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on October 28, 2008 10:52 AM

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...

Categories: Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 113 thousand | 1  Comment

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

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on October 10, 2008 4:11 PM

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.

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Last Post: December 11, 2008 5:03 PM by blanca

How To Play Your iPod In Your Car

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on September 10, 2008 10:57 AM

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...

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Last Post: April 4, 2009 2:46 AM by freude09

Vista's Reputation Precedes It...

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on September 2, 2008 1:05 PM

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...

Categories: Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers Accessories and Software | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 166 thousand | 8  Comments

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?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 31, 2008 9:41 PM

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...

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Last Post: August 22, 2008 12:36 AM by Larry Dillon

Putting Modified Photos Back Onto Your SD Card

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 16, 2008 9:51 AM

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...

Categories: Digital and SLR Cameras Accessories and Software | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 319 thousand | 0  Comments

Using a Projector to Display Your Laptop or Computer

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on July 9, 2008 12:37 PM

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.

Categories: Televisions and Projectors Computers, Laptops, and Media Servers | Blog Entry's Raw Score: over 2 million | 30  Comments

Last Post: August 25, 2009 10:12 PM by Matt Whitlock

How Can I Hook Up My TV's Audio to My Home Theater?

Posted to blog Ask The Experts on June 26, 2008 2:03 PM

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...

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Last Post: October 10, 2009 3:09 PM by Ben B