Firewire Usb


Is there a 6 circuit firewire to usb cable?

I have a cable that is my camera’s connection then 6 circuit firewire. My laptop does not have a firewire port(my desktop does though). Is there a cable that I can insert my firewire end into then have a usb at THAT end of the cable so I can plug it into my laptop?
THanks

Is there one? Probably. Will it allow you to import your miniDV tape based video from the camcorder to the computer? No.

Hopefully you have an available expansion slot in that laptop so you can add a proper firewire port.

USB-firewire adapter/converter/cable/hub things won’t work.

Pcie Card


How can I tell if my computer has a PCI or PCIE video card?

I have a Dell 9100 thats about 2 years old and am in need of a new video card. Just want to make sure i get the right kind the first time.

If you look at the diagrams here, it is clear you have a PCIE video card and mainboard.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9100/en/SM/techov.htm#wp1053345

Otherwise, look inside. Thee graphic below is of the various kinds of PCIE slots. Note: from the right to the left, the slot has a solid piece of plastic about a half inch in.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pci-express1.htm

An AGP slot is like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port

Wireless Pcmcia


How do I setup a wireless router on my desktop computer when I’m using a PCMCIA Card to access the internet?

I have a desktop computer (Windows XP), using a PCMCIA card (Sierra AirCard 875) to connect to the internet through Cingular. I want to connect a Linksys wireless router (Wireless-G 2.4 GHz) to the desktop, so I can also access the internet from my other computer (which will have a LInksys wireless adapter). How do I configure the desktop and router so I can have wireless on my laptop?
I have a desktop computer (Windows XP), using a PCMCIA card (Sierra AirCard 875) to connect to th internet through Cingular. I have a PCMCIA Adapter card in a PCI slot to accomodate the PCMICA card in my desktop. I want to connect a Linksys wireless router (Wireless-G 2.4 GHz) to the desktop, so I can also access the internet from my other computer (which will have a LInksys wireless adapter). How do I configure the desktop and router so I can have wireless on my laptop?

you need a mobile broadband router that supports 3G/UMTS/HSDPA. see link below:

http://www.topex.ro/en/products/topex_bytton_family

using the desktop as a bridge to share the Internet connection will be dreadfull.

Apple Ram


Will 3rd Party RAM void Apple Warranty?

I’m planning on to installing 2gb RAM on a 1gb model Macbook. I’m wondering, if anything happens, will this void the AppleCare (the extended warranty)?
Though I guess I could just replace it when I take it back (although I don’t know if they will be able to find out )

it may void ur warrenty if u buy a ram u should take it to the place where u brought it and ask em to install it to ur mac …

Pin Sata


why is it possible to convert 4 pin molex into sata but not the other way around?

Because SATA is a newer connector, that newer drives will be using. Seldom would one be expected to be using older drives in a newer system.