The AnswerBank Articles

Is it safe to bank online

Asks jellybean A. Yes it is, the banks assure us that our money is as safe in an Internet bank as it is in a high street bank. All banks use safe encryption devices and guarantee the safety of your00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

I get so frustrated when I use the Internet, it is so slow. Are there any ways of speeding it up I use Internet Explorer.

Asks jellybean A. Your Internet browser can certainly be speeded up, it was probably set at a certain level when installed on your computer, but you can change this. Some tips for faster surfing00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

I recently read about Nokia s Media Terminal in The Guardian, what exactly is it

Asks monkeysay A. Nokia's new Media Terminal is an 'infotainment' box that you plug into your TV and it seamlessly combines digital TV with full Internet access and a hard disk for music and video00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Has the Internet been used much by the main political parties during this election

Asks JacksonC A. Campaigning for votes by all of the main political parties has been carried out in a very traditional fashion during the run up to the 2001 Election (7 June) - with the exception of00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

What does DECT stand for

Asks monkeysay A. DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications. Q. What is DECT A. Officially it is a unified digital radio access standard for cordless communications i.e. phones,00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Has the net been used much by political parties during this election

A. Campaigning for votes by all of the main political parties has been carried out in a very traditional fashion during the run up to the 2001 Election (7 June) ' with the exception of some hurried00:00 Wed 06th Jun 2001

Can you tell me more about Blackberry email

Asks FridaXA. Blackberry is the new wireless email device (similar to a two-way pager) from Research in Motion (RIM). It is due to hit high street shops this summer, with BT Cellnet set to distribute00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

What is Bluetooth

Asks Esme Harrison A. Bluetooth is the quirky name for a new short-range wireless technology that links mobile devices (e.g. it can connect a printer to a mobile phone, or mobile phone to a PC,00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

How can I monitor what my child uses the Internet for

Asks Howard Piercy A. It is difficult to monitor everything your child accesses on the Internet, unless you sit beside him or her when they sit down to use the PC. The best way of monitoring is by00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

Can you recommend any good web sites that give you film reviews and cinema listings

Asks Brandon A. If you type "cinema listings" into any good search engine on the web you will be able to find a listing for cinemas in your area or if you have this information already and want to00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Where are the Channel 5 transmitters Why is the reception so bad over most of the country

Asks Ginbottle A. The reason Channel 5 reception is bad in some areas is because we use the 625-UHF television system in the UK, which only has space for four channels (BBC1, BBC2, ITV and Channel00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

In which year did remote controls arrive

Asks Ginbottle A. The first remote controls were used for military purposes - on radio-controlled motorboats and remote weapons in WW2. In the US an automatic garage door opener was introduced in the00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Is there anywhere on the Internet where I can compare store prices for electrical goods and household appliances

Asks Esme Harrison A. It isn't a myth that you can buy things cheaper via the Internet, the key is knowing where to look - if you don't look in the right place trawling the Internet can sometimes00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

Where can I buy a good zip drive online

Asks danmiller103 A. Check out http://www.ebay.com or http://www.iomega.com/zip/ Q. What is a zip drive A. It is a small, portable (usually removable) disk drive used for backing up and archiving00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

I have recently taken up golf, can anyone recommend some good websites that can help me improve my game

Asks Brandon A. There are hundreds of golf sites on the web, mainly about courses in the US and linked tours, but not many actually provide information on how to improve your game. One good site for00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

What does GPRS stand for

What does GPRS stand for Asks atwood2 The Timeport 260 A. GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Services. Q. What is GPRS and why has there been so much hype about it A. GPRS has been heralded as00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

What is the best way to ensure that my computer doesn t pick up a virus

Asks Brandon A. There is no sure way of ensuring that your computer remains virus free, but you can install an anti virus program (or several programs) as a precaution. A virus' main aim is to get00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

Can you recommend a good mobile phone with WAP capabilities

Asks danmiller103 A. Most of the main mobile phone manufacturers can support WAP now, so choosing a phone really depends on how much money you want to spend and what fancy adds-ons you're after. A00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

How do you know which is the best ISP

Asks JacksonC A. An Internet Service Provider or ISP should be chosen because it is reliable, has fast connections to the Internet and is inexpensive. There is so much competition now, that ISP's00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

Is Amazon the best internet site to buy books from

Asks BorisBruA. It is difficult to rate best for any site as it can only be judged from personal experience, but Amazon does offer a fantastic service. From its huge choice of books to being able to00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001