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Recent content by Ste

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    JPEG files not showing on Projector

    Not sure is this is related to "PC HELP" but I have an LCD projector that I use to show JPEG files, however some files will show perfectlty and others will not, when this happens the error message says "not enough memory to process image". If I check out the properties of these jpeg files on my...
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    Solved Memory expansion

    Great advice, many thanks!!!!
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    Solved Memory expansion

    Just upgrading the 8GB of DDR RAM with another 8GB of the same format. My ASUS88XM Plus mother board has 4 slots, the exisiting one is in slot A2 and has been from new. Which slot would be the best to fit the new RAM into...
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    POI Viewer for Windows 10 Desktop

    I have an app called POI Viewer on my IPhone, it allows me to overlay my Satnav Points of Intrest files onto a map, which is really usefull. Does anyone know of a similar program for my Windows 10 Desktop. I have downloaded the same program but it looks like I need an Android Emulator......
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    Automatically accept bluetooth file transfer

    Is there anyway I can set my Win10 Desktop to automatically accept/recieve files sent by bluetooth, rather than having to right click and click recieve file option every time.
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    Expanding RAM Question

    My PC has an 8GB Crucial Ballistick DDR3 DIMM installed, I would like to add another 8GB. The ASUS A88XM+ board has a spare slot and am told that it will recognise the upgrade. My question is, does the new memory set need to be the same make and model, or will another brand be ok, obviously as...
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    PS3 HDD for use in my laptop

    Thanks for the response, when I plug the drive into my desktop via a usb port/adapter , its not recgonised by disk management within Windows, so I cant wipe it......
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    PS3 HDD for use in my laptop

    I have a Playstation 3 160GB hdd that i want to format to use in my older laptop for vehicle diagnostics. However my desktop doesnt recognise the hdd, not even in disk management. The hdd was working in the PS3 so im assuming its healthy. Can it be reformatted for use in my laptop ?
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    Connection help

    I use Radio communications at work to send data between base stations and outstations. We ave just been handed a totally new radio unit for use in the future. In the past we have used a serial port for the config of existing radios on our Windows 10 Laptops. These new devices also have to be...
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    Upgrading RAM assistance

    I have a Windows 10 desktop with an AsusTek A88-XM plus mother board that has a Crucial DIMM 8GB 1600 Hz RAM chipset. Im looking to add additional RAM by adding another 8GB to speed up the PC a little. Is it best practice to stay with the same manufactrurer or will any "known" branded do the...
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    PC to TV via Ethernet/media server question

    I have booked an official ZOOM Tour and would like to watch it on my TV, Apart from buying a 15M HDMI cable to link my PC to my TV is there anyway I can utilise my local network to connect up. At the moment I can share video/music and picture files via my WD Shared drive that is connected to my...
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    6GB File transfer via USB HDD in FAT32

    I looking to transfer game files/folders to my games console from my W10 desktop using a 1TB USB HDD. However the games console requires the HDD to be in FAT32 format and the files/folders are greater than the FAT32 limit. Is there a way round this. I know FTP is probably the best way but its...
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    FTP issues , Desktop - Games Console

    I am trying to transfer files from my W10 desktop PC to the HDD on my PS3 Games console. The two are connected by a lan connection, via my BT Broadband HUB, In the past I have used Filezilla without issue, but since swapping the HDD in my PS3 Console, and having to resintall the firmware, I can...
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    Sending and recieving files to and from PC via Bluetooth

    I have a bluetooth dongle plugged into my Windows10 PC, its working as it should but I find it a chore simply to send a file/photo from my phone to PC, or vica versa. I have to pair a device every time. Can I setup my PC so that its pairs automtaically with any device when in range, obviousley a...
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    Solved Video File screen grab

    Issue now sorted, I dont think there is any better way than I am already using. Many thanks