Recent content by marriedto51

That's exactly why we bought a laptop about 3 years ago!

Personally I would use gparted as part of the PartedMagic CD: http://partedmagic.com. You might instead be able to use the built-in Windows disk manager, depending on which version of Windows you use.

If you are keen to save space, then modern laptops will give you the capability to do the things you mention quite adequately. As has been mentioned, they less expandable or customizable. I also find spending too long peering at a smaller screen hard work. You might well find that a decent...

Like kbidy, I think this is probably because you do not have the correct drivers installed for your graphics card. Try to find out what make your graphics card is -- if you don't know, and you are happy to open the case, you can have a look at the label on the card. You might otherwise find...

Sounds odd. It renders correctly here (Firefox 20.0). I suppose I would: check Firefox is up-to-date; or try clearing the web cache (but that's grasping at straws). If you think Norton AV is causing problems are you able to swap it for another anti-virus system?

Personally, these are the steps I would take... Try making sure the PC -> monitor cable is properly screwed in at both ends. Then try swapping the cable. If you can, try a different monitor. If you can (as has been suggested) try on-board graphics, or a different graphics card.

Thanks for the reply. Sadly I couldn't take the lock to a locksmith: the cam on the euro cylinder is in the locked position, so I can't slide it out of the door. I fear you're right too about parts not fitting. It's probably a balance between how much money I'm prepared perhaps to waste on...

I recently moved and am trying to repair the handle/lock on a sliding uPVC patio door. The previous owners (or someone before them) have removed the levers that operate the mechanism that secures the door once closed (two bolts that slide and catch in a "keep" in the door frame, and a...