Hiya all, quick question remaining on the new PC theme.
We've decided to buy a new computer, however I'm a novice when it comes to sorting out what is required.
A few questions it would be great for anyone to help me out with:
1) We are currently with BT Yahoo Broadband - when we get the new computer how are we able to retain the desktop icon link to launch this (and thereby gain access to the internet)?
2) I have two speakers from Tiny which simply connected to the back of the main hard drive. Could I connect these up with the new PC if the hard driver allows for "speakers"?
3) I've got a fair few files I want to transfer from old PC to new. I know a memory stick is probably the best option, but is it best to buy a smaller memory stick and transfer more times, or is it better to buy a larger memory stick so the number of transfers is somewhat reduced?
Any comments on all these would be most appreciated. I read the boards every day so I'd hate to be without computer use and not be able to act upon any advice anyone is kind enough to give me.
1 - same as what I'm asking really. It can be done manually and then you link through your browser, and from experience with dial-up I imagine (but want clarification) you can use your installation CD to retrieve your broadband account on the new PC.
2 - speaker's shouldn't be a problem, certainly if they are USB.
3 - depends how much content, but generally I'd imagine it's better to use new space rather than recycled, but for a handful of transfers it wouldn't be a problem.
Have a good luck around too - Argos have got USB memory sticks on offer, and I got a 512MB one from PC World for £12.99 last week - though annoyingly as my PC is SO old (Win 98 first edition) I can't use it!
( Going majorly off topic here - don't know if this can be moved to the lounge or not! )
Thanks for the information Brekkie Boy and I appreciate as it is off-topic it might need to be moved - got no issues with that
Thing I remember is though we used to have BT Yahoo Surftime and then we were given a link to upgrade to BT Yahoo Broadband for free (it's the basic 2MB package).
I knowas a computer expert this is sounding like a thick question, but when we get the new PC - what will I need to do so as when I double click either Internet Explorer or BT Yahoo Broadband I am then given the option to connect to the internet via the BT Yahoo option I am currently using?
1 - same as what I'm asking really. It can be done manually and then you link through your browser, and from experience with dial-up I imagine (but want clarification) you can use your installation CD to retrieve your broadband account on the new PC.
Dig out the driver CD for your modem and install those when you get your new PC. There's no need to bother with additional crap like the BT Yoohoo icon etc.
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2) I have two speakers from Tiny which simply connected to the back of the main hard drive. Could I connect these up with the new PC if the hard driver allows for "speakers"?
Assuming they're a standard minijack plug (you know, the type which you get on headphones etc) then yes; simply plug them into the soudncard (usually a green socket at the rear of the PC).
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3) I've got a fair few files I want to transfer from old PC to new. I know a memory stick is probably the best option, but is it best to buy a smaller memory stick and transfer more times, or is it better to buy a larger memory stick so the number of transfers is somewhat reduced?
If your old PC has an ethernet socket at the back then you could simply use a crossover cable with your new PC (all new PCs come with ethernet as standard these days) and copy the files over using that.
When I bought my new PC last year I connected the 40Gb hard drive from the old PC. I just use the hard drive which came with the new PC for the operating system and all the programs (makes it run faster) and any files I want to keep just go onto the old hard disk.
I've done this a couple of times now when I've bought a new PC. It saves all the hassle of copying files across. You just have to remember to move the small plastic "plugs" on the back of the hard disks to show one as "master with slave" and the other as "slave" so that the PC knows which one to boot from. The instructions for this are normally on the sticker on the hard drive itself.
Never thought of linking up the old drive - though I think it's so infected I wouldn't risk it. With XP (and the old drive on Win98) is it a case of plug and play or is it a bit more complex?
Also, there are a few things like RealPlayer and WinZip that I'll want up and running again - so what would you say are the essential programs, certainly for media files, that need to be downloaded (if not included)?
