altXP http://altxp.com Windows XP information Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 What laptop would be best to use for the Sims 2 game collection? http://altxp.com/2010/03/what-laptop-would-be-best-to-use-for-the-sims-2-game-collection/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/what-laptop-would-be-best-to-use-for-the-sims-2-game-collection/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:35 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/what-laptop-would-be-best-to-use-for-the-sims-2-game-collection/ Laptop22.jpg”>Laptop22.jpg” title=’Laptop‘ alt=’Laptop‘ />


I have the Sims 2 Double Deluxe game, and also the Sims 2 University, and I plan on purchasing more of the expansion packs. I do know there are not many Laptops that can accommodate gaming. But I plan on buying a Laptop just for the use of it to play Sims.
Can anyone help me?
Please??

– Also, if anyone might know how to transfer Custom Content (for the game) from one computer to another? Would I use a disk? If so, what type of disk?

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/what-laptop-would-be-best-to-use-for-the-sims-2-game-collection/feed/ How much is reasonable Graduate salary for Computing degree? http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-much-is-reasonable-graduate-salary-for-computing-degree/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-much-is-reasonable-graduate-salary-for-computing-degree/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:39 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-much-is-reasonable-graduate-salary-for-computing-degree/ computing


I’ve just graduated with a BSc Computing, calss 2:1 and have no idea what my expected salary should be.

I don’t want to end up getting paid less than I’m worth, and i don’t want to be too pushy and say something ridiculously high.

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks

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I recently upgraded my little AspireOne to Windows 7 RC and I can’t find the icon for my webcam in “My Computer”. It is listed in the Devices folder but will not open for pictures. I tried to install the XP driver from Acer’s website but it is not compatible. I tried to use Windows Picture Gallery to take a picture with it but the program doesn’t see my webcam. What are my options?

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/where-can-i-find-a-windows-7-driver-for-my-acer-aspireone-webcam/feed/ Some advice on my laptop upgrade? http://altxp.com/2010/03/some-advice-on-my-laptop-upgrade/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/some-advice-on-my-laptop-upgrade/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:51:38 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/some-advice-on-my-laptop-upgrade/ Laptop_upgrade8.jpg”>Laptop_upgrade8.jpg” title=’Laptop upgrade’ alt=’Laptop upgrade’ />


I’m using a Dell 640m Laptop. These are its properties: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz 980MHz, 0.99GB of RAM. Its too slow and I want to upgrade it. My hard disk space at the moment is only 40GB and I want to upgrade it to at least 80 or more. What is the recommended upgrade for this Laptop? Do I need to change the motherboard if I upgrade the RAM and Hard disk space? Is it compatible?

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For a few years now, I’ve had a padlock on my computer that I’ve kept locked at nights and I regularly wash the internet cables with Lysol. But people have told me that you constantly need to upgrade your security solutions, so can you offer me any advice?

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/do-i-need-to-upgrade-my-computer-security/feed/ How do I get the Radeon 7500 driver for Windows Vista 32-bit? http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-get-the-radeon-7500-driver-for-windows-vista-32-bit/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-get-the-radeon-7500-driver-for-windows-vista-32-bit/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:35 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-get-the-radeon-7500-driver-for-windows-vista-32-bit/ windows driver


I just installed Windows Vista Business recently and I need Vista drivers for my ATI Radeon 7500. Does anyone have any ideas where I can download one? Some people say the ATI Radeon 9000 driver will work, but I don’t know where to download that for Vista either.

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-get-the-radeon-7500-driver-for-windows-vista-32-bit/feed/ How do I connect my laptop to a printer that is hooked up to a desk top computer? http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-connect-my-laptop-to-a-printer-that-is-hooked-up-to-a-desk-top-computer/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-connect-my-laptop-to-a-printer-that-is-hooked-up-to-a-desk-top-computer/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:19:13 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-connect-my-laptop-to-a-printer-that-is-hooked-up-to-a-desk-top-computer/ Laptop14.jpg”>Laptop14.jpg” title=’Laptop‘ alt=’Laptop‘ />


I have a linksys router connected to a desktop computer through an ethernet cable and my Laptop connects to the router wirelessly. I am trying to figure out how to set it up so I can use the printer that is connected to the desktop through my Laptop. I know you need to set up a network on the desktop and connect to it through the Laptop, but I can’t figure it out. I have an emachines computer and a Toshiba vista Laptop.

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-do-i-connect-my-laptop-to-a-printer-that-is-hooked-up-to-a-desk-top-computer/feed/ I need to locate a couple of Microsoft drivers? http://altxp.com/2010/03/i-need-to-locate-a-couple-of-microsoft-drivers/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/i-need-to-locate-a-couple-of-microsoft-drivers/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:13:42 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/i-need-to-locate-a-couple-of-microsoft-drivers/ microsoft drivers


These are Micrsoft drivers and they’re very hard to find: PCI Simple Communications Controller & Video Controller (VGA Compatible).

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Can someone help me get my drivers like sound card, graphics card, and hard drives to show up in mocrosoft virtual pc 2007?
i am using windows vista and ubuntu linux and i want to be able to play games in it

]]> http://altxp.com/2010/03/drivers-in-microsoft-virtual-pc-2007/feed/ How should I upgrade my computer for better internet gaming? http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-should-i-upgrade-my-computer-for-better-internet-gaming/ http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-should-i-upgrade-my-computer-for-better-internet-gaming/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:30:00 +0000 http://altxp.com/2010/03/how-should-i-upgrade-my-computer-for-better-internet-gaming/ computer upgrade


I mainly use my computer for playing rpg and fps games but lately I’ve been getting alot of computer stuttering (stops like every 7 seconds) and a low rate of frames per second.

I have a dell inspiron 5100-
Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz, 2.66GHz, 512mb of RAM.

I’ve run defrags, error checked, deleted everything I can but I still get bad performance…

I don’t know a whole lot about computer hardware, should I upgrade my RAM from 512mb? Should I go for a new processor? Or is there something else I can do?

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