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RSS feedImproving Speed of Slow Hard Disks
The fragmentation of saved files by Windows XP throughout the complete disk memory is directly proportional to the space occupied in the hard disk, this also slows down the PC. You can easily optimize almost all the files for quick access using XP’s defrag tool, but not the Pagefile and the Registry. The reason is Windows XP does not provide access to these files while operating. Yet, the Pagefile and the Registry files can easily be optimized for quick access using the ‘PageDefrag’ tool. Unzip the archive into any directory you want. Start the file “pagedfrg.exe” after unzipping [...]
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Removing Unwanted Programs from System Try
Services are programs that start up when you computer boots. They continue to run in the background while your PC is on. Some services load automatically while some load when a program is used. Some of these services are not needed by various users and can be safely disabled. But remember, there are some services that must not be disabled. To disable any services, click on the “Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative tools”. Then double click on the “Services” icon. You can click on any service to see a description of what that service does. If you do not need the service, double [...]
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A Web Page As Your Desktop
If you’re looking to add some variety and fun to your desktop. Try this :Right click on the Desktop and select “Properties”.Select the “Desktop” tab click on the “Customize desktop” option at the bottom.Click on the “Web” tab, this tab lists the available web pages that cand be viewed as the Desktop background. To add your choice of web page. Click on “New” and then select the web page that you would like to add to the list of web pages that are available for Desktop background.Out of the list, select the web page that [...]
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Google : Use Safe Search
While Google by default keeps the explicit images out, the language is not filtered by default. You can set Google to filter the text for explicit language and ensure that your kids do not end up with explicit search results.Open the Google search homepage and click on the option “Preference”.Go to the “SafeSearch Filtering” option.Change the filtering from “Moderate” to “Strict filtering” to block explicit language.In case you are looking to unlock all the filtering select the last option “Do not filter my search results”Click [...]
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Configuring The Power Button
Windows XP has a very smart and efficient power management system, which lets you configure the system “Power ON/OFF” button. By default when the Power On/Off button is pressed the system automatically performs the “Turn off Computer” action which is otherwise done by going to “Start > Turn off Computer > Turn off”. Here’s a tip to change the settings and stop Windows from automatically Shutting down when the power button is pressed.Right click on the desktop and select “Properties”Click on “Scree saver” tab and then go to [...]
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Protection Against Power Surges
A power surge is a sudden brief increase in the line voltage, usually caused by lightning or power outages, short circuits, tripped circuit breakers, etc. It can damage you electrical equipment or at least reduce its life span. When lightning strikes a power line, it creates an extremely large power surge that overpowers almost any surge protector, so don’t rely only on a surge protector. The best way to protect your computer is to unplug it. Also unplug any phone or coaxial cables. To tackle voltage fluctuations, it’s advisable to use a good quality surge protector. The quality is [...]
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