Here is a great tip to free us some of your hard drive space that's been in use for some time. It's not recommended for all user's but it's a great tweak.
The XP System Restore is a great utility. If you mess up something on your computer. You just flip the switch and go back to an earlier time. Occasionally I use it to free up hard drive space and well as a solution to clean up a virus infested PC.
By clearing up your hard drive space your computer has more space for storage and system backup now will run more efficiently.
There are time when the XP System Restore utility is infected with a virus and the only way to fully remove the virus from your PC is to use the Symantec or McAfee website to show you how. But once the virus is removed, it can easily return because of your automatic System Restore utility. All you need to do is after a virus is removed, disable the System Restore utility and run a system check for the virus again.
To Disable XP System Restore.
First go to my computer to see how much hard drive space you have left on your c drive. Note it.
Then go to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> click on the System Restore tab and check turn off System Restore and click ok. Go to my computer and if everything work, your c drive should be free of hard drive space. Now go back to the Control Panel -> System -> System Restore tab and uncheck the turn off System Restore button and now everything goes back to normal. You system will now continue to backup as usual with more hard drive space.
6/17/07
Automatic Thumb Drive Backup
If your using your thumb drive to constantly copy documents back and forth. Your life now could be real simple by simply using Google Sync. Just download the software and plug in your thumb drive. Now you can sync all your documents and folder that's on your thumb drive to any folder on the hard drive. It so easy, that you wish you would have done this sooner.
6/16/07
ISO Image Help
Downloaded an ISO image from the web or from a friend. And now you your having problems installing or using the program. What you need is Ghost or Drive Image. But if you don't have the software handy your alternate choice is Daemon tools. Just install the program and copy the program to a CD / DVD for successful installations.
6/15/07
Unboud Medicine
If your in the medical field and are planning to purchase an iPhone. This site is going to be of great interest to you. With Unbound medicine a user has the capability to quickly consult online information as soon as it becomes available. Now medical literature will be easily accessed any time.
6/14/07
Ephpod 2
Have an iPod playlist but hate to use iTunes. Next time use Ephpod and never worry about syncing your iPod with iTunes.
6/13/07
Tabber
Want to keep a tag on all your friends web activities. Tabber is the way to do it. Once your create your group and contacts. Everytime your friends updates there pages you'll be the first one to know. It's more like an RSS for friends
6/12/07
iPhone Accessory
If your looking for a car charger for your iPhone. Here it is. Changes DC voltage to AC voltage by the use of a USB adapter. Now you can charge your iPhone and ease and use the USB charger to charge other USB devices.
6/11/07
iPhone Battery Headache
If you purchased an iPhone and later on have problems with it's battery. Here is the headache. Make sure your doing your daily backups using iTunes otherwise you can forget about all your contacts, email accounts and other contents on your iPhone. The replacement battery is also not cheap and will set you back another $80- + shipping costs. I just hope iPhone wises up and makes an online backup suite for it's iPhone soon.
6/10/07
iPhone News
If you just bought an iPhone and want to know all the good news about it. Well here is a great sight to get you started. From current plans available to tutorials to make your iPhone experience pleasant.
6/9/07
Veoh Web TV beta
Want a chance to try out a beta version of Web TV so that you can record and watch programs over and over again.
Here is your chance.
Sign up and wait for a beta evalution.
Here is your chance.
Sign up and wait for a beta evalution.
6/8/07
Car MD
If you have car problems and constantly paying a fortune for repairs. You should take a look at Car MD new doctor's diagnosis kit. It helps to narrow down your vehicle electrical problems and tells you whats wrong, so that you can then shop around for a mechanic to fix those repairs. Never get ripped off by a mechanic again.
6/7/07
Find a Word Document on your computer
Here is a great tip to find a missing word documents on your computer.
Go to Start -> Search in the all or search document field type *.doc to find all you Microsoft Word documents on your computer. This will show you every Word document on your in any folder that you haven't yet checked.
Need later on to find an Excel file as well. Guess what it's the same command but instead of *.doc you use *.xls
In the future try to understand that the * signifies all options
Go to Start -> Search in the all or search document field type *.doc to find all you Microsoft Word documents on your computer. This will show you every Word document on your in any folder that you haven't yet checked.
Need later on to find an Excel file as well. Guess what it's the same command but instead of *.doc you use *.xls
In the future try to understand that the * signifies all options
6/6/07
Surface Computing
If you seen the movie The Island you might had have a glimpse on what people call now surface computing.
It's a new computing technology out there and what it does is that it elimates the monitor, keyboard and mouse. Everything is a touch screen and you move the screens around similar to the way one would shuffle and play with a deck of cards. Everything is so user friendly.
Right now it's prices are steep. But within time this might just be what an ideal computer user will use to view files, surf and read documents.
The future is now and surface computing is reality.
It's a new computing technology out there and what it does is that it elimates the monitor, keyboard and mouse. Everything is a touch screen and you move the screens around similar to the way one would shuffle and play with a deck of cards. Everything is so user friendly.
Right now it's prices are steep. But within time this might just be what an ideal computer user will use to view files, surf and read documents.
The future is now and surface computing is reality.
6/5/07
Apple iPhone Rate
If you long awaited for the iPhone.
Here are the current plan rates.
I wouldn't hurry up and purchase an iPhone yet, when there bound to be bug and defects for the first batch of phones to be sold.
I would wait until newer models clear up all the defects and they offer iPhones with bluetooth and technology that our current phones already have now.
Here are the current plan rates.
I wouldn't hurry up and purchase an iPhone yet, when there bound to be bug and defects for the first batch of phones to be sold.
I would wait until newer models clear up all the defects and they offer iPhones with bluetooth and technology that our current phones already have now.
6/4/07
Cell Phone Links
Here are some great Cell Phone links :
Airset :Link
Callwave :Link
Cellfire :Link
Domo Homepage :Link
eDealFinder :Link
Feedreader :Link
Flury :Link
Garmin Mobile :Link
Gavitech :Link
GPS Shopper :Link
Jott :Link
Mobile Payment Forum :Link
Nearbynow :Link
Netinformer :Link
NetVibes :Link
Nfc Forum :Link
Nuace :Link
Nutsie :Link
Ontela :Link
Opera Mini :Link
Pickle :Link
Qipit :Link
Seven :Link
Sharpcast :Link
Skookumobile :Link
Slifter :Link
Spinvox :Link
Spongecell :Link
Tivo :Link
Unwired Buyer :Link
VoiceSignal :Link
Winksite :Link
Zaptext :Link
Airset :Link
Callwave :Link
Cellfire :Link
Domo Homepage :Link
eDealFinder :Link
Feedreader :Link
Flury :Link
Garmin Mobile :Link
Gavitech :Link
GPS Shopper :Link
Jott :Link
Mobile Payment Forum :Link
Nearbynow :Link
Netinformer :Link
NetVibes :Link
Nfc Forum :Link
Nuace :Link
Nutsie :Link
Ontela :Link
Opera Mini :Link
Pickle :Link
Qipit :Link
Seven :Link
Sharpcast :Link
Skookumobile :Link
Slifter :Link
Spinvox :Link
Spongecell :Link
Tivo :Link
Unwired Buyer :Link
VoiceSignal :Link
Winksite :Link
Zaptext :Link
6/3/07
Laptop fixes
Have a laptop and having problems technical problems with it.
Here are some useful tips that will get you laptop performing back to normal.
a- overheating = clean all the air vents and update your laptop bios.
b- program slow downs = do a disk defragment by clicking on start-all programs-acessories-system tools-disk defragment.
c- battery will die constantly = get a new battery at Laptop Battery
d- slow performance when using applications = get more memory at Crucial
e- clicking sound when computer gets data from hard drive = sure example that your hard drive is about to fail or will fail soon. Make sure to backup all your data as soon as possible or you as online backup software company to save all your back like Mozy
f- laptop will not boot = get an external enclosure, put the laptop hard drive in it and do a checkdisk. ex. in Dos prompt type chkdsk /f. Hopefully this will fix your laptop hard drive for failures.
g- distorted video = download the latest driver for the video card you have on your laptop.
Here are some useful tips that will get you laptop performing back to normal.
a- overheating = clean all the air vents and update your laptop bios.
b- program slow downs = do a disk defragment by clicking on start-all programs-acessories-system tools-disk defragment.
c- battery will die constantly = get a new battery at Laptop Battery
d- slow performance when using applications = get more memory at Crucial
e- clicking sound when computer gets data from hard drive = sure example that your hard drive is about to fail or will fail soon. Make sure to backup all your data as soon as possible or you as online backup software company to save all your back like Mozy
f- laptop will not boot = get an external enclosure, put the laptop hard drive in it and do a checkdisk. ex. in Dos prompt type chkdsk /f. Hopefully this will fix your laptop hard drive for failures.
g- distorted video = download the latest driver for the video card you have on your laptop.
6/2/07
Email for your phone
If you have a cell phone and want the free premium service of PDA's and blackberry email service. You might want to take a look at consilient.
It gives you a free service of getting emails through your cell phone. At least now you can have free email service with your cell phone.
It gives you a free service of getting emails through your cell phone. At least now you can have free email service with your cell phone.
6/1/07
All Sport GPS for your cell phone
Need a personal trainer when you go out. For a small premium this personal trainer app works with your cell phone. The GPS technology tracks your time, pace and trail. You now can keep track of calories burned, laps and exact maps with notes and images to share with others. Your workouts now will be worth while.
5/31/07
Steganos Secure Traveler
Have a notebook that constantly connects to wifi hotspots. You might want to make sure your data stays safe and secure. The premium is steep, but if you figure on all the free wifi connections that your getting for practically nothing. It pays off in the end and your data is safe.
5/30/07
RSS Feeds
Enjoy RSS feeds, then take a look at these other sites that will amaze you on things that you can do.
Links:
Netvibes
Personalweb
Links:
Netvibes
Personalweb
5/29/07
Turn your Cell Phone into a VOIP Phone
A few weeks ago I discussed about a new software called Fring. It converts your cell phone to VOIP. And just when you thought there was just one, several others came onto the scene.
What this means is that within time cell phone and VOIP service will exist sooner than you think. It's all a matter of getting all the networks to talk together.
Here is a list of more VOIP providers for your cell phone.
Links:
Talkster
Barablue
Nimbuz
What this means is that within time cell phone and VOIP service will exist sooner than you think. It's all a matter of getting all the networks to talk together.
Here is a list of more VOIP providers for your cell phone.
Links:
Talkster
Barablue
Nimbuz
5/28/07
Social Networking
Have a cell phone with Internet access and want to know what else you can do.
These new sites will give you more than just online access and text messaging.
If you haven't check them out, then you should be looking at them soon, because the next generation mobile phones promise to deliver more.
Links
Zappa
Dodgeball
Kyte Tv
Twitter
Radar
These new sites will give you more than just online access and text messaging.
If you haven't check them out, then you should be looking at them soon, because the next generation mobile phones promise to deliver more.
Links
Zappa
Dodgeball
Kyte Tv
Radar
5/27/07
Free Web Tv
Have broadband and want to see what's out there in Web Tv.
Check out these online video player sites:
Links
Joost
Veoh
NewNetworks
Check out these online video player sites:
Links
Joost
Veoh
NewNetworks
5/26/07
Buy old phones
Have an old cell phone and want to sell it. Here is another great site to get cash for something that's still valuable to others.
5/25/07
The dram sandal
If you always go to the beach a lot and hate it that you always have to hide your liquor. Here's a great solution. The dram sandal. It's a cantee for your favorite drink, that's concealed as a sandal in public places.
5/24/07
XPS file reader for Windows
If your currently using Vista and are saving file via the XPS format, you might have a problem reading documents on other computers. The reason for this is that it needs an XPS reader to read the documents.
Hopefull Microsoft will integrate this viewer on all future updates so that every computer is able to read the XPS file format.
Hopefull Microsoft will integrate this viewer on all future updates so that every computer is able to read the XPS file format.
5/22/07
Backup your Blue-Ray DVD's
** The following information is for experimental purposes only **
Right now this software is still in development but hopefully soon new software will be easily avaialble.
Do a Google search for BackupBluerayv021.zip and extract it to your hard drive. For title keys you'll have to goto www.aacskeys.com or try message boards.
Open the CPSKey.cfg file in the run subdirectory and manually input the keys for your disc. Then open the command line and type cd \backupblueray\run. Type Backupbluray.cmd z: c:\blurayrips\ where z: is your blueray drive letter anc c:\blueraysrips is the directory you created. Once you press enter you begin ripping the disc.
Right now this software is still in development but hopefully soon new software will be easily avaialble.
Do a Google search for BackupBluerayv021.zip and extract it to your hard drive. For title keys you'll have to goto www.aacskeys.com or try message boards.
Open the CPSKey.cfg file in the run subdirectory and manually input the keys for your disc. Then open the command line and type cd \backupblueray\run. Type Backupbluray.cmd z: c:\blurayrips\ where z: is your blueray drive letter anc c:\blueraysrips is the directory you created. Once you press enter you begin ripping the disc.
5/21/07
Backup your HD DVD
** The following information is for experimental purposes only **
Ready to backup your HD DVD's. Well you better get ready for some new help, because copying HD Dvd's are not that simple.
You'll need to goto Google search and look for a file named BackupHDDVD.
But downloading this is not the end. You'll still need title keys from www.aacskeys.com and www.hdkeys.com.
Once you install these programs you then have to have at least 20gig of space available from your hard drive and point to the HD Drive to rip and burn the disc.
It usually will at times take about a hour to process.
Once the disc is backup you then need tools to recompress the files for video and audio using an efficent codec.
Good luck and hopefully future software will make these rips simple.
Ready to backup your HD DVD's. Well you better get ready for some new help, because copying HD Dvd's are not that simple.
You'll need to goto Google search and look for a file named BackupHDDVD.
But downloading this is not the end. You'll still need title keys from www.aacskeys.com and www.hdkeys.com.
Once you install these programs you then have to have at least 20gig of space available from your hard drive and point to the HD Drive to rip and burn the disc.
It usually will at times take about a hour to process.
Once the disc is backup you then need tools to recompress the files for video and audio using an efficent codec.
Good luck and hopefully future software will make these rips simple.
5/20/07
How to save documents in Vista using XPS
Vista has a new XPS writer printer that enables you to save pages onto your computer without printing them out. It saves paper and efficiently stores and files documents that you maybe useful in the future.
All you need to do, to activate XPS is open the web page in IE and save page by using the Microsoft XPS as your printer. This then creates an XPS file and all you have to do is create an name and store it in your documents folder.
All you need to do, to activate XPS is open the web page in IE and save page by using the Microsoft XPS as your printer. This then creates an XPS file and all you have to do is create an name and store it in your documents folder.
5/19/07
Change Vista boot screen
go to the start search prompt type msconfig and click on the boot tab.
In the boot tab check no GUI boot and reboot computer.
Windows will now change your boot screen everytime you boot up.
In the boot tab check no GUI boot and reboot computer.
Windows will now change your boot screen everytime you boot up.
5/18/07
Loopt
Want all of your friends to keep track of your where about. Here is a great software to help your friends keep in touch. It's a tracking software, where you can easily locate or have your friends located. You decide who has access to your whereabouts. Right now it's only available for Boost Mobile customers. But within time, it will be ready available for almost all cellular phone users.
5/17/07
Yapta
If you hate juggling websites to see what great prices you can get from time to time. Yapta is worth taking a look at. Call it RSS tag for airlines. You not only get current changes in prices, but from all of your airlines offering those prices.
Shopping around for airline tickets is getting easier has we speak.
Shopping around for airline tickets is getting easier has we speak.
5/16/07
Test Disk
This open source utility is excellent when it comes to restoring a hard drive that has recently failed.
Hopefully now you can recover all of your failed drives back to normal.
Hopefully now you can recover all of your failed drives back to normal.
5/15/07
Blog Backup
Have an ongoing blog and are afraid that one day your loose everything from your hosting site. Blog backup is a great solution for backing up your blog. You never know what can happen and for a free blog backup to your site. Why not!
5/14/07
Make XP look like Vista
Like the way Vista looks but have XP.
Here are a few softwares to change your XP layout to look similar to Vista.
Links
Desktop Sidebar
Stockdock
Similate 3D
Media Center
Google Desktop
Here are a few softwares to change your XP layout to look similar to Vista.
Links
Desktop Sidebar
Stockdock
Similate 3D
Media Center
Google Desktop
5/13/07
Cell Phone Widgets
Like the concepts of Widgets and want to go portable with it.
Try widsets and take your mobile experience beyond what you can imagine.
Try widsets and take your mobile experience beyond what you can imagine.
5/12/07
Widgets
Looking for widgets for your computer, cell phone, PDA, etc.
This site will give you just that. Just be prepared to take widgets where you've never gone before.
This site will give you just that. Just be prepared to take widgets where you've never gone before.
5/11/07
Vista Manager
Enjoy Windows but wish you had a utlitiy to clean up all the garbage you don't really need in Windows.
Vista Manager maybe the tweak your looking for. You would be glad to know that after tweaking your computer. You will not only have a fast running computer, but a computer free of garbage software that manufactures load when you first purchased a computer.
At least now you control the tweaks on everything from automatic updates, to error reporting and access drives.
Vista Manager maybe the tweak your looking for. You would be glad to know that after tweaking your computer. You will not only have a fast running computer, but a computer free of garbage software that manufactures load when you first purchased a computer.
At least now you control the tweaks on everything from automatic updates, to error reporting and access drives.
5/10/07
Fring
Want to make a VOIP call via your cell phone at no cost.
Fring is the way to go and it easy interacts with Skype, Google talk, and MSN Instant messenger.
Fring uses a thin client technology to connect via the current cellular 3G system to connect with other providers.
Everyone can talk and instant message for free. Be ahead when it comes to VOIP.
Fring is the way to go and it easy interacts with Skype, Google talk, and MSN Instant messenger.
Fring uses a thin client technology to connect via the current cellular 3G system to connect with other providers.
Everyone can talk and instant message for free. Be ahead when it comes to VOIP.
5/9/07
Restart a Frozen iPod
If you current have a iPod and hate it when your iPod freezes, here is a great tip to get your iPod working again.
a- click on the iPod wheel and slide the hold button back and forth once.
b- then press and hold the menu and select buttons for a few seconds, until the apple
logo appears on the screen.
If nothing happens, repeat a and b until the apple logo screen appears.
a- click on the iPod wheel and slide the hold button back and forth once.
b- then press and hold the menu and select buttons for a few seconds, until the apple
logo appears on the screen.
If nothing happens, repeat a and b until the apple logo screen appears.
5/8/07
Damaged Laptop Screen
Have a damaged laptop screen and want to see if it's worth to repair the laptop or just get a new one. If you paid less than $500- then your better off getting a new one. Otherwise if you paid a little more, it might just be worth to replace your laptop screen.
Laptop screens will cost you anywhere from $300- and up depending on the model. And if you do it yourself. You save on labor costs. So evaluate your options and if you decide to change your laptop screen,Screen Tek is the way to go.
Laptop screens will cost you anywhere from $300- and up depending on the model. And if you do it yourself. You save on labor costs. So evaluate your options and if you decide to change your laptop screen,Screen Tek is the way to go.
5/7/07
Verizon All In One Bill
If you have a Verizon All in one bill you should read this article. It can save you money.
What happens is simple. You cancel a Verizon service and years later guess what? You can still be paying for that service. Read the bill carefully and make sure your paying for services you are using. If you don't know what it is just ask?
Otherwise you'll just throwing your money away.
What happens is simple. You cancel a Verizon service and years later guess what? You can still be paying for that service. Read the bill carefully and make sure your paying for services you are using. If you don't know what it is just ask?
Otherwise you'll just throwing your money away.
5/6/07
Get More Out of your Router
If you have currently a Linksys or Buffalo router there is good news for you. You can easy tweak your router settings and get your current router to do more.
You first need to know if your router is supported.
For Linksys models it works with:
WRT54G, WRT54GS to ver 4, WRT54GL ver 1 to 1.1, WRT54GS
For Buffalo models it works with:
WHR-G54S, WHR-HP-G54
In Linksys you download the Tomato Firmware and do a firmware upgrade with the Tomato bin file.
In Buffalo it's tricky. You hold down the reset button and hand wire your computer to the router. Edit your TCP properties to 192.168.11.2 and mask 255.255.255.0 with the gateway to 192.168.11.1. Unplug the router power cable for a minute and the power up the router and run the wh4_intall.bat file in the Tomato archive.
You first need to know if your router is supported.
For Linksys models it works with:
WRT54G, WRT54GS to ver 4, WRT54GL ver 1 to 1.1, WRT54GS
For Buffalo models it works with:
WHR-G54S, WHR-HP-G54
In Linksys you download the Tomato Firmware and do a firmware upgrade with the Tomato bin file.
In Buffalo it's tricky. You hold down the reset button and hand wire your computer to the router. Edit your TCP properties to 192.168.11.2 and mask 255.255.255.0 with the gateway to 192.168.11.1. Unplug the router power cable for a minute and the power up the router and run the wh4_intall.bat file in the Tomato archive.
5/5/07
Afordable Online Backup
If your looking for an online backup to store your files, photo's and personal documents. Mozy is a pleasant way to go. For $5- a month you get unlimited personal storage, you can't beat that. If your a business user prices vary but it's affordable.
Online storage is a convenient way to make sure you loose nothing and your files are secure.
referral code - ZK7QFI
Online storage is a convenient way to make sure you loose nothing and your files are secure.
referral code - ZK7QFI
5/4/07
Alternate way to download files from Youtube
Youtube is a great, but I just hate it that you can't even download those favorite videos. Here are some software tips to help you keep those Youtube favorites with you.
DVDVideoSoft
Vixy.net
iSquint
DVDVideoSoft
Vixy.net
iSquint
5/3/07
Add Folders to the Office Open Menu
Want to make it easy to have quick access to all your documents in office.
Just follow these simple tips and opening files will be a breeze.
1- Open up Office Word and then click file -> open
2- Once the open dialog box opens up. Find the folder that has your files that you want to open quickly and click on -> tools
3- In tools click on -> Add to My Places
4- If you do everything correctly you should see the new folder underneath My Network to the left of the open dialog box. Now everytime you need to retrieve those files quickly. All you have to do is to click on that folder.
Just follow these simple tips and opening files will be a breeze.
1- Open up Office Word and then click file -> open
2- Once the open dialog box opens up. Find the folder that has your files that you want to open quickly and click on -> tools
3- In tools click on -> Add to My Places
4- If you do everything correctly you should see the new folder underneath My Network to the left of the open dialog box. Now everytime you need to retrieve those files quickly. All you have to do is to click on that folder.
5/2/07
Optimize Vista for Bitorrent & eMule
Microsoft did an update on Service Pak 2 to limit TCP connections. What this did was slowed down Bitorrent & eMule downloads.
With the new version of Vista it put greater restrictions so that the Vista Ultimate version has only 25 and the Vista Home edition with just 2.
If anyone wanted to speed up the download for Bitorrent & eMule they would have to seek online tutorials to undo the restrictions.
Here are the steps to optimize your downloads.
1. Download patched tcpip.sys: 64-bit tcpip.sys or 32-bit tcpip.sys.
2. Open command prompt, and run the following 2 commands:
takeown /f c:\windows\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys
cacls c:\windows\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys /G “username”:F
Replace username with the actual user name that is currently being used to log on.
3. Disable the TCP/IP Auto-Tuning feature by running the following command in command prompt:
netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable
4. For 64-bit Windows Vista (x64), the integrity checks need to be disabled as it needs all drivers to be signed. So run the following command in DOS prompt:
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
5. Replace the tcpip.sys in C:\windows\system32\drivers folder with the patched tcpip.sys downloaded during step 1 (remember to use the correct x64 or x86 version. Normally this procedure can be done by simply logging into Windows Vista with an administrator account. However, if the process fails, reboot the computer and then press F8 to boot up in Safe Mode, and then copy and paste to overwrite the tcpip.sys.
6. Next, the maximum number of TCP half complete connection limit needs to be set in the registry. Open registry editor (regedit), and navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCALL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
7. Right click on the right pane, select “New”, then select “DWORD value”. Enter the new value name as “TcpNumConnections” (without quotes).
8. Double click on TcpNumConnections registry value, and modify the value data to the desired maximum TCP/IP connection limit that you want to allow, in decimal value. For example, enter 500 as the value data for TcpNumConnections. You can use any limit that you prefer. Alternatively, download this registry registration file that when executed, will set the TCP simultaneous connection limit to 16777214 (you can always modify the value in the file or in the registry after applied).
9. Restart computer.
Compliments of TorrentFreak
With the new version of Vista it put greater restrictions so that the Vista Ultimate version has only 25 and the Vista Home edition with just 2.
If anyone wanted to speed up the download for Bitorrent & eMule they would have to seek online tutorials to undo the restrictions.
Here are the steps to optimize your downloads.
1. Download patched tcpip.sys: 64-bit tcpip.sys or 32-bit tcpip.sys.
2. Open command prompt, and run the following 2 commands:
takeown /f c:\windows\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys
cacls c:\windows\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys /G “username”:F
Replace username with the actual user name that is currently being used to log on.
3. Disable the TCP/IP Auto-Tuning feature by running the following command in command prompt:
netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable
4. For 64-bit Windows Vista (x64), the integrity checks need to be disabled as it needs all drivers to be signed. So run the following command in DOS prompt:
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
5. Replace the tcpip.sys in C:\windows\system32\drivers folder with the patched tcpip.sys downloaded during step 1 (remember to use the correct x64 or x86 version. Normally this procedure can be done by simply logging into Windows Vista with an administrator account. However, if the process fails, reboot the computer and then press F8 to boot up in Safe Mode, and then copy and paste to overwrite the tcpip.sys.
6. Next, the maximum number of TCP half complete connection limit needs to be set in the registry. Open registry editor (regedit), and navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCALL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
7. Right click on the right pane, select “New”, then select “DWORD value”. Enter the new value name as “TcpNumConnections” (without quotes).
8. Double click on TcpNumConnections registry value, and modify the value data to the desired maximum TCP/IP connection limit that you want to allow, in decimal value. For example, enter 500 as the value data for TcpNumConnections. You can use any limit that you prefer. Alternatively, download this registry registration file that when executed, will set the TCP simultaneous connection limit to 16777214 (you can always modify the value in the file or in the registry after applied).
9. Restart computer.
Compliments of TorrentFreak
5/1/07
Get Ready for Firefox 3
While Microsoft is trying hard to convince everyone on buying Vista. Mozilla is getting ready for it's Firefox 3 deployment in beta.
I just hope that this time Mozilla keeps keeps pace with there software bugs and updates so that Firefox will always be ahead of the lame IE 7.
I just hope that this time Mozilla keeps keeps pace with there software bugs and updates so that Firefox will always be ahead of the lame IE 7.
4/30/07
4/29/07
Online Desktop
It's an online version of your computer where one can email, surf the web, save documents and photos and do file transfers. There so much one can do you'll find it difficult to believe it's online. It's worth to check out.
4/28/07
Remote Laptop
Want to control your laptop remotely. It's great if you want to use it for Powerpoint, Windows Media Player, playing CD's or viewing DVD's. Now effortlessly you can control your Laptop PC from a distance of one hundred feet away. Plus it has a PCM-CIA card so that you can store your remote at ease. It's the best way to go wireless with a Laptop.
4/27/07
Sima USB Multi Cable with Firewire
If you have more than one portable device and need always a special cable to connect to your laptop for power or file transfer. Take a look at Sima's USB Multi Cable with Firewire. It's like having five cables in one. Don't waste your time forgetting to bring that special cable. As long as the Sima Multi Cable has it, then you can use it.
4/26/07
Vacation Gas Calculator
Planning a road trip this summer. You better estimate how much gas it's going to cost you because prices again will be higher than usual. Maybe your just better off flying or seeking other means of transportation. Prices can vary from place to place, but in the end if your planning a road trip, get ready to dig deeper into your pockets.
State Regional Gas Averages Link
State Regional Gas Averages Link
4/25/07
No Mac is Safe
Once again thumb drives are now considered a security threat in the business world. Anyone with the right tools can get into your computer and get a hold of sensitive information. So if you think your computer is a safe guard for all your passwords and information. Think again.
Mac lock pick is only accessible to law enforcement individuals. But in a world with identity theft, anything is possible.
Mac lock pick is only accessible to law enforcement individuals. But in a world with identity theft, anything is possible.
4/24/07
Decrypt iTunes & WMA files
Here are great applications to decrypt your iTunes and WMA files.
Regardless of the legal issues, decrypting your music files saves you headaches on playing music on other portable music players.
For iTunes you need a decrypting software known as QTFairUse6. You can find it on Google and install it. Start iTunes and then run QTFairUse6. If you have problems decrypting files. I've noticed that if you close iTunes and re-open it again. Files will begin decrypting.
Link: QTFairUse6
For WMA you need a decrypting software known as FairUse4. You can find it on Google and install it. But you'll need a version of Windows Media player 9 or 10 for the program to work effectively. Windows Media 11 bypasses the decryption software.
Link: FairUse4
Regardless of the legal issues, decrypting your music files saves you headaches on playing music on other portable music players.
For iTunes you need a decrypting software known as QTFairUse6. You can find it on Google and install it. Start iTunes and then run QTFairUse6. If you have problems decrypting files. I've noticed that if you close iTunes and re-open it again. Files will begin decrypting.
Link: QTFairUse6
For WMA you need a decrypting software known as FairUse4. You can find it on Google and install it. But you'll need a version of Windows Media player 9 or 10 for the program to work effectively. Windows Media 11 bypasses the decryption software.
Link: FairUse4
4/23/07
Mobile Broadband Cards
If you currently have a laptop and searching for a broadband card. You'll have a difficult time guessing who has the best peak performance and perks.
If your a traveler, Cingular is the way to go. But for fast upload and download speeds in the U.S., Verizon should be your choice.
Besides the two year required service agreements, you have special rates if your a current subscriber or not. So make sure you read up on the broadband connect service costs. Cards for laptops will run you any where from $50.00 up to $100.00 and can have broadband limits. Verizon for example is changing it's unlimited plan name to limited because it prohibits file sharing.
I don't understand why buying a mobile broadband card should be so difficult.
Carriers should just keep everything standard and keep cost's across the board. What's the point on offering mobile broadband connections if you can't file share. File sharing is your business. I don't hear any complaints when someone goes over their plan minutes so why the sudden cap on mobile monthly limits.
But if you really want to be mobile. Mobile broadband cards are the way to go. I will just wait a little longer until the price drops and caps are removed so that mobile broadband can be my way of life.
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If your a traveler, Cingular is the way to go. But for fast upload and download speeds in the U.S., Verizon should be your choice.
Besides the two year required service agreements, you have special rates if your a current subscriber or not. So make sure you read up on the broadband connect service costs. Cards for laptops will run you any where from $50.00 up to $100.00 and can have broadband limits. Verizon for example is changing it's unlimited plan name to limited because it prohibits file sharing.
I don't understand why buying a mobile broadband card should be so difficult.
Carriers should just keep everything standard and keep cost's across the board. What's the point on offering mobile broadband connections if you can't file share. File sharing is your business. I don't hear any complaints when someone goes over their plan minutes so why the sudden cap on mobile monthly limits.
But if you really want to be mobile. Mobile broadband cards are the way to go. I will just wait a little longer until the price drops and caps are removed so that mobile broadband can be my way of life.
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4/22/07
Online Highlighter
I like this neat application of highlightening web content online. Similar to when someone uses a highlighter marker or post-it notes.
You install the program, choose the browser, highlight the information your think that's important and save file, or share the file to others. This makes it easier for anyone to save online content.
You install the program, choose the browser, highlight the information your think that's important and save file, or share the file to others. This makes it easier for anyone to save online content.
4/21/07
Need a Photo Management for Dummies
Kodak EasyShare program is what your looking for when it comes to Photo Management for Dummies. The software is user friendly so that anyone can upload, correct and edit pictures online.
Remember that your photo's are the diary of your life, so remember to keep them alive with Kodak.
Remember that your photo's are the diary of your life, so remember to keep them alive with Kodak.
4/20/07
Yahoo 2.0 Mobile
Yahoo wants to be a part of everyone's life. That's were Yahoo mobile comes into play. You can setup mews, weather, sports, entertainment, Flickr photos and other widgets to any mobile phone. Since it's free, be prepared to view advertisements.
But free is free.
But free is free.
4/19/07
Solar Cell Bag for your Laptop
I've seen these items lately but there are too pricey and not at their peak performance. They only good to recharge your battery before use. I am not reconsidering in purchasing one until either they make laptops more energy efficient or until these solar cells are able to give anyone their moneys worth. It's about time.
4/18/07
Build an External Hard Drive
Building an external hard drive is simple. But you may want to read this article before hand just so you have an idea what to look for when building an external hard drive.
4/17/07
Sun Pod
Concern about getting skin cancer while tanning in the sun. Here is a company who is trying to help and make a difference. It's pretty unusual but in the end it's suppose to control the UV's that your body can handle. I just hope that this really works.
4/16/07
Geek Squad Stupidity
Geek Squad has a lot of explaining to make concerning one of their employees leaving his cell phone after being called to fix a computer problem and secretly filming the customer coming straight out of the shower.
Didn't he realize he was going to get caught?
Didn't he realize he was going to get caught?
4/15/07
Giga Tribe
Want to make your own peer to peer file sharing site between friends and family. Here is an easy way using Giga Tribe. You install the program and no one but you and your friends on your file sharing list can see, view and download files at maximum speed.
Peer to peer, the secure way.
Peer to peer, the secure way.
4/14/07
Cassette Deck Converter
Don't know what to do with all those cassette tapes that you piled up through the years. Here is a solution. Get a Cassette Deck Converter for your computer and bring your favorite tunes back to life.
4/13/07
Vista Bios Hack
I can't believe what I am reading. Microsoft is aware of a recent hack to their Vista software and it's response is to do nothing. Now this makes me wonder how secure is there operating system.
4/12/07
FED Phone Charger
Tired of using several charges for your cell phone. Use the FED Phone charger and you'll be able to toss all of your phone chargers away. Hopefully in the future manufactures will make a universal charger for all devices.
4/11/07
Verizon all in one plan
It's not official yet but if your a Verizon wireless customer check out for a new bargain plan to come out. It's unlimited text, pictures and V Cast. You will be able to know enjoy more benefits for an all in one price.
man7
man7
4/10/07
Antimalware Software
You can't trust the Internet anymore. You don't know when your going to go to a website and automatically download something onto your personal computer. Trojans are everywhere and there is no guarantee you can be virus free. You just have to be cautious. But for safety you can always buy antimalware software to help fight these Trojans that can mess up your computer.
4/9/07
File Scavenger
If your looking for a file recovery software here's a great one for a great price. You can recover media from hard drives, thumb drives, flash drives, and accidental reformating.
4/8/07
Portable Security
Be smart and ahead of all the rest. Trust no one and secure all of your personal items.
4/7/07
Emergency Copy
Every now and then I find a great solution for IT headaches. One is making an emergency copy of a hard drive. Great item to have. But you be the judge when it comes to making an emergency copy.
4/6/07
PC Lock
Want to make your PC useless, if someone else ever tries to steal it. This is a great solution for the price. Keeps everyone off your computer. The only bad thing will be, if you loose it.
4/5/07
Verizon Unlimited Broadband Card
I don't know if I am legally correct. But if a company offers unlimited broadband service. Then it's service should be unlimited. I wish some lawyer would see my article and take action. This looks like statues of fraud. In plain English, false advertising on Verizon's side.
4/4/07
Floating Serving Tray
Call me lazy, but I kind of like the idea of having this cool toy in my pool and serving my guest food and drinks, remotely.
4/3/07
WiRanger
Computers are almost wireless free. One day everything will be wireless. For now we just have to live with devices that connect to our computer and sort of hide the wires that connect to your PC.
4/2/07
Secrt Web Browser
If you want to stream the web anonymous this program will sure keep your visits private. You can also install it on your USB thumb drive.
4/1/07
Mac Micro *FUN*
I figure this year for April Fools day. I take a break and see what cool stuff people can come up with to fool me. Guess what. There are too many people still sleeping.
3/31/07
Portable Apps
This application is great. It let's you make any portable device easily accessible. Load the program and find a portable device that you wish to use like a hard drive, iPod, flash drive, etc. And become portable.
3/30/07
Youtube Video Downloader
Viewing Youtube and upset that you can't save that favorite video. Here's your solution. Go to Keepvid type in the URL and Keepvid does the rest and enable you to download the video into your computer. Simple, fast and easy.
3/29/07
Plagiarism strike back
I say this is a great fight against plagiarism softwares. I believe that now the teachers should be the one who can take a lesson from the students on using software to give them a satisfying grade. You be the judge.
3/28/07
Yahoo Unlimited Email
This should be interesting to see what happens next to other online email accounts. Now that Yahoo promises unlimited email service. It's a slap on other email clients to offer better services at affordable prices.
3/27/07
New Online TV Guide
If you love the TV Guide and looking for a new online approach. Get ready for couchville. It promises to make customize your TV Guide.
3/26/07
Find all iP addresses on my Network
Here's an open source utility to find all ip addresses on your network. At least now you don't have to guess what's the ip address.
Or if you prefer to use a non technical ip address finder try this freeware
My IPs
Or if you prefer to use a non technical ip address finder try this freeware
My IPs
3/25/07
Soonr
Here a mobile software for your cell phone. It's like a PC anywhere software for your cellphone. You install the software on your PC and give it access to files that you want you mobile phone to have access to. Now your desktop is portable enough to be able to access it via mobile phone using SMS.
3/24/07
Free online Games
Everytime I run into one of these sites I have to book them immediately because you never long when you might need to come back to this site later on. Free online games come and go and I hope this site will be free for play.
3/23/07
x-Setup Pro 9
Here is a tweaking software. It shows you every windows hidden setting and tells you what you can tweak from it. If something goes wrong just back out changes in the log file.
3/22/07
Kingston Migo
Here is a travel thumb drive that automatically sync's all your PC's when on the road, so that you never out of date with one PC. Now all your portable devices are sync with each other and you'll never go crazy finding information you already stored.
3/21/07
New Project for the month - Build your own mp3 player
It will not hold all of your mp3's but it will get your mind focus on how easily an mp3 player can be manufactured.
3/20/07
Running low on USB ports
If you constantly use USB thumb drives and always run short of USB ports. Here is a neat solution. The USB thumb drive comes with an extended USB port to plug in additional ports. Ideal for people who are shy of USB ports.
3/19/07
Memeo Autobackup
Always forget to do your backups. This utility will help to remind you. Simple to use and helpful to get you from doing your daily backups.
3/18/07
What to do if you spill water on your laptop
There is no guarantee that you can save every laptop like this. But with some knowledge you can try to save most of them.
3/17/07
Make a web link shorter
Here's a neat site to make any world wide web link shorter. At least now you don't have to worry on writing the entire link.
3/16/07
Are Private Bittorent Sites Safe
From what this website states. It's no better than using any other Bittorrent site. But I must admit. It is interesting the more you dig in to find out the details.
Be safe, be careful and use good judgement.
Be safe, be careful and use good judgement.
3/15/07
IT Help Desk
Here is a nice free utility to help resolve your company IT issues. It's a IT help desk that monitors, records, does updates and much more all for free. IT help desk can make you daily tasks simple.
3/14/07
Vista Upgrade Headache
Be cautious if your trying to upgrade your PC to Windows Vista.
The upgrade is very vague. If you have Windows Xp Pro and are trying to upgrade to Windows Vista Home Prem. edition you'll be surprised that you can't do it and will loose your money on getting the wrong update. Microsoft didn't make the upgrade procedures simple. They force you to buy a corporate license if you already have a corporate license.
I just hope this message gets out to others before they make a major upgrade mistake.
The upgrade is very vague. If you have Windows Xp Pro and are trying to upgrade to Windows Vista Home Prem. edition you'll be surprised that you can't do it and will loose your money on getting the wrong update. Microsoft didn't make the upgrade procedures simple. They force you to buy a corporate license if you already have a corporate license.
I just hope this message gets out to others before they make a major upgrade mistake.
3/13/07
What type of Vista License do you have?
Here is a little Tip on getting your License information from Windows Vista.
Click the window key plus R
then type in the run command
slmgr.vbs -dli
Now if you ever want to upgrade your license key. You can tell if it's a retail license or an OEM license.
Click the window key plus R
then type in the run command
slmgr.vbs -dli
Now if you ever want to upgrade your license key. You can tell if it's a retail license or an OEM license.
3/12/07
GPS Sniper Rifle
Wow talk about scary. Just imagine that one day, they will be able to make a bullet using the same technology as guided missles. One shot, one kill.
manz87
manz87
3/11/07
10 Free Bitorrent websites
Bitorrent has gone from illegal to legal. Feel free to enjoy these ten free legal websites.
3/10/07
Vehicle Camera safeguard
This portable device is great to have if your in an auto accident. Maybe one day the manufactures will be able to include this device as an option when buying a car. Or better yet get a discount from the insurance company for having this item installed in your vehicle.
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