Recent content by Noremac999

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    Wi-Fi only works next to the router

    My Wi-Fi has worked fine far away from the router for a while now but fir the past few days the signal can't reach 5 meters away. The powerline to my computer is fine, however. My router is a Virgin Media SuperHub 2. Thanks. (This is for all devices)
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    PC crashes to grey screen with loud buzzing

    I have: i5 4460 (not the problem, it happened with my old G3258) VTX3D R9 270 Zalman Z3 Plus with 1 fan on the front, 1 on back and 2 on top (not sure if top ones are intake or outtake) MSI H81M-E34 8gb HyperX RAM (1 stick) So my PC is occasionally crashing to a greyish screen with jagged lines...
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    My Microsoft account is still a child's account

    I was unable to use Cortana after upgrading to Windows 10 as my account age was set to 12 however after changing it and restarting my PC I still cannot use Cortana as my account is still a child's account. How do I change this? Thanks.
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    How do I change my RAM speed?

    I have a single 8gb stick of Kingston HyperX Fury 1600mhz but in my BIOS it shows up as 1333mhz. How do I change this? Thanks!
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    What do I do now?

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    What do I do now?

    I am trying to install Ubuntu 14.04.2 on my first system from USB (there is no OS on it currently) and I received this screen. What do I do? http://imgur.com/in7u3cF
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    Can I upgrade from Windows 10 technical preview?

    I'm building a PC in a few days and I want to know if I can get windows 10 for free if I install the technical preview without a copy of windows 7/8. I've recently heard a lot about Microsoft making and going back on promises about that, so can I?
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    Final PC Plan?

    I now have EXACTLY enough money to build this PC and I am planning to order the parts tomorrow. How would if perform at games like Skyrim, Minecraft, GMod, CS:GO and in the future ARK? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/CpPTgs Thanks!
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    R7 260X for ARK Survival Evolved?

    I am looking to build a PC in the next 2-4 months and the games I want to play are Skyrim, GMod, Minecraft, et cetera but the most graphically intensive game I really want to play is ARK. I could go for an R9 270 though I want to know if it would offer a significant performance boost over the...
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    Is this a good low-ish end PC?

    I'm looking for my first PC to play games like Prop Hunt, Minecraft, Skyrim and possibly ARK (after early access) at 1080p 40-60fps high-ultra. I am switching from an Xbox One and my main priority is making it run better so I can look at it and say 'that was NOT at all a waste of money). Will...
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    R7 370 or R9 270?

    Should I get the newer R7 370 or the R9 270? I will be looking to be playing and recording games like Skyrim and Half-Life (though that can run on a potato) at 1080p ultra at 60+fps. Thanks!
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    403 error when entering IP address?

    Finally it works! It wasn't 88.110 or whatever. Thanks hammy.