How to Speed Up your Network Performance in Windows XP - For Real by Mike Manchuk
There are so many programs that will tweak your TCP/IP settings. The truth is changing your MTU or time to live (TTL) settings will only do so much. Windows XP is already set for broadband connections so there is really not much to do.. Most of the time regular use, installing programs and... Here are a few steps to take to clean up your computer so your network or internet browsing will be running smooth. ... If you go to My Computer and click on My Network Places. ... To access the rollback driver feature just right-click on my computer and go to properties.

Simple Computer Maintenance for Small Businesses & Nonprofits by John Avellanet
Early this year, a quiet turn of the calendar marked Year 6 for $1.8 million worth of desktop and server computers at a cutting-edge product development company where I was CIO. The strategy used to put this into place was simple – we based it on our cars. ... Plug your computer case and your monitor into the battery-back up portion – and your docking station if you have a laptop; everything else (including printer) simply receives surge protection. ... Second, if you use air cleaners / ionizers, keep them at least 2 feet from the computer or any particles heading for the cleaner will be...

10 Simple Ways To Speed Up Windows XP by Everton Blair
I've just finished setting up a new PC for a friend and I think some of you will be interested in some of the tweaks I make to all of my PCs to make them just a little bit quicker. I've focused here on the ones which are simple to do and won't cause problems if you get it wrong, rather than... If you don't search your computer often, or even if you do search often, this system service is completely unnecessary. ... Open My Computer 2. ... Speedup Folder Browsing You may have noticed that everytime you open my computer to browse folders that there is a slight delay.

Buying a New Computer by Bob Rankin
Someone recently asked me "I teach senior citizens in a community based free computer lab. They often ask what to look for when buying a computer, what software they need for email, basic Internet usage, word processing, etc. Many are on a limited budget. ... A good entry-level computer with monitor can be purchased for under $400, and sometimes you even get a printer in the deal. ... If you're a computer novice, wondering what kind of computer, monitor, hard drive, memory, and operating system to get...

Are You A PC Gamer And Want The Best Out Of Your Graphics Card? by Stephen Hames
Introduction In this article you will learn how to get the most out of your graphics card by installing new drivers and tweaking Windows. The guide is based around Windows XP Professional Edition but you can use the same guide to tweak other Windows operating systems. ... The first step will be changing the performance of Windows, to do this right-click on My Computer and then Properties->Advanced->Performance->Settings and select ‘Adjust for best Performance’. ... Both these companies have an excellent range of products and offer excellent service.

New Computer? Steps to Protect Your Computer Before Connecting to the Internet by Steve Freedman
Getting a new computer should be an exciting and gratifying experience. After all, you’ll be able to do things faster, safer and without having to worry that your old hard drive is so full that one more file will “break the camel’s back.” However, there are dangers out there that probably... Use the live links on a computer that is fully updated, virus protected and firewalled, and download the instructions/programs to a CD or a USB drive, then transfer them to your new computer. ... New security vulnerabilities may have been discovered between the time the computer was built and...

Bluetooth Headset Basics Revealed by Chonticha Marijne
What is a Bluetooth headset? You've certainly seen them, those things connected to people's ears that make them look like they just walked out of a Star Trek convention. At first glance, it almost looks like a giant bug has attached itself to the side of the person's face, causing a moment of... It's also found in just about any newer types of electronic and computer equipment being manufactured today. ... A Bluetooth headset also allows users to transfer data from the headset to a destination such as a palm pilot as well.

Incredible Xp Tips You Wish You Knew Before You Read This, Part II by Joseph M. Pisano
In Part I, I wrote about using short cut keys while using XP. In this edition, I am going to be focusing on the “run line“. This is sometimes referred to as the “start run line“. There are many “built-in” commands that may be run “out-of-the-box”. When these tips and tricks are employed, you... Some of these only work with XP Professional) certmgr.msc certificates ciadv.msc Indexing service compmgmt.msc Computer management devmgmt.msc Device manager dfrg.msc Defragmenter diskmgmt.msc Disk management eventvwr.msc Event viewer fsmgmt.msc Shared folders lusrmgr.msc Local users and groups...

Electronic Schematics Diagram-The Four Commonly Asked Questions by Jestine Yong
I came across quite a number of questions about electronic circuit schematics diagram. Most of the question asked are: a) Do we really need a schematic diagram in order to repair any electronic equipment? b) Will schematic diagram help us to repair faster? ... I've seen quite a lot of repairers in my country that repair many types of equipment such as tv, video, vcd, dvd, amplifier, hi-fi, fax, laser printer, microwave and so forth. ... This will increase the company's reputation and customers will recommend to their friends about the quick service of that particular brand of equipment.

Will the Real Computer Genius Please Stand Up by Wouter Olwagen
Remember your first meeting with a "not so friendly" computer device called a mouse or pointing device? Frightening thought and almost cold shivers but maybe more excitement, the mere thought of actually controlling this super genius inhuman, by the flick of a wrist and a click of a button. ... The true expert (our small town local computer technician) impressed me the most although he only reloaded the operating system, he acted and looked like a genius. ... Becoming a computer genius is possible but remember their will always be someone a step ahead developing another great product or...