Vista the $200 XP Update

Here is an interesting article refering to Windows new operating system called Vista. In which all you're really getting is Windows XP with a service pak update. You decide who is right?

Windows Virtual Memory Is Too Low

Problem:
I hate it when this happens. It slows down your PC and you have to do a disk clean up or re-boot your PC to get your computer back to it's normal level.

Solution:
Go to My Computer Right click it -> click on Properties -> click on the Advance tab in Performance -> Click Settings -> click Advance tab in the Performance Option -> click change button in Virtual memory panel -> find System Managed size option and select this and -> click Set -> click oK (3x).

Auto Hot Key

Automate all your repetitive tasks. You create scripts and you share them with others. An easier way to compute.

Home Security

Here are a few sites depending on the security details your looking for, that are affordable for a monthly fee. Keep your home safe with a trust worthy security system.

links:
iControl

HomeSettings

Smarthome

Vista Compatibility List

Yes if you do have Vista is advised to view the compatibility list to see if the current software you install will work efficiently with Windows Vista.
If not, you can have problems from your PC not booting up, to your PC not functioning at all. Be safe and smart.

Comodo Firewall

Need a freeware firewall. Try Comodo firewall. Works as well as the premium firewalls and stops intruders at bay.

Increase your Wifi Antenna - Geek Style

Yes you can inrease your Wifi computer antenna using basic household products. It doesn't guarantee that you'll get a better signal but at least you gain knowledge on trying.

TV around the World

Want to see what television is like around the world. Take at Beeline TV. It promises to entertain you world wide.

iPhone Perk

It hasn't been announced yet but don't be surprised to see free perks with the Apple iPhone when it comes out. At&t/Cingular is debating on the idea of offering free 18 months of service for subscribers who switch carriers. If this does occur, you better believe that other carriers will do there best to compete with iPhone's offers.

Google Blog Better than Ever

A few days ago Blogger came out of beta and I am quite impressed on what they have accomplished to date. There are so many perks on what you can do to your web page that your just better off signing up and seeing for yourself on how easy it is to blog. Keep up the good work.

Windows Wallpaper Rotator

If your tired of viewing the same desktop wallpaper over and over again and want something new. Try the Windows Wallpaper Rotator. It rotates your wallpapers on a list of wallpapers you choose. Now you have a variety of wallpapers to view.

Flash Wallpaper

Like a flash you recently viewed and now you want to save it as a wallpaper. Well this nice download does just that will a few little perks to make your desktop wallpaper anything but unique.

Set Performance Options in WinXP

If your computer keeps on crashing in Windows XP and you can't figure out why. Try setting the performance options in Windows Xp. It would keep your PC running efficiently and smoothly.

Copilot

Looking for another remote system so that you can log on and off from your PC. The great thing about this site is that there is hardly no setup. It's as simple as paying a small fee, getting an email with a link, install a little software and be connected in less than two minutes. The easy alternative to fixing a personal computer online.
Remote Access has never been better.
Installation Instructions Link https://www.copilot.com/help/

Snoop Stick

A very clever device that let's you install spyware on a PC and control and monitor user activities. I don't know yet if I like or dislike this product. It's scary on what this product in the wrong hands can do remotely.

Recuva

Deleted a file by accident and don't know how to get it back. That's when this link becomes helpful. With Recuva, you can easily retrieve your files back at ease. It's a freeware that will tell you if your files can be recovered or not.

Goowy

Looking for a new email, contact, storage, calender, rss, instant messenger, game site for your child. Well this is a great start. Enjoy the colorful widgets.

USB AA Batteries

Here is a better way now to charge your batteries via a USB port from your computer. I think this is an excellent idea. Not only will recharging your batteries be easy but no charger is needed.

Windows Home Server

Get ready for the Windows Home Server for non tech's. It will be more like a backup system, for file sharing and storage. You'll be able to backup all your PC's in your home at ease. The good thing is that you data is now secure, if you do your backup. But not every home owner is going to pay the extra bucks for having a pricey PC act like a server when they can easily backup their items on a CD or DVD.

Common Run Commands

Hate it when your trying to access files and it takes forever. Next time use the run command to load the program quicker.
Here is a list of common Windows run command

117 Run Commands In Windows Xp


Run command is very useful, but sometimes it is forgotten. Use it sometimes and you will find how powerful is run command.

1. Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
2. Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
3. Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
4. Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
5. Administrative Tools - control admintools
6. Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
7. Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
8. Calculator - calc
9. Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
10. Character Map - charmap
11. Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
12. Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
13. Command Prompt - cmd
14. Component Services - dcomcnfg
15. Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
16. Control Panel - control
17. Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
18. DDE Shares - ddeshare
19. Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
20. Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
21. Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
22. Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
23. Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
24. Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
25. Display Properties - control desktop
26. Display Properties - desk.cpl
27. Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility - drwtsn32
28. Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
29. Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
30. Files and Settings Transfer Tool - migwiz
31. File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
32. Findfast - findfast.cpl
33. Firefox - firefox
34. Folders Properties - control folders
35. Fonts - control fonts
36. Fonts Folder - fonts
37. Free Cell Card Game - freecell
38. Game Controllers - joy.cpl
39. Group Policy Editor (for xp professional) - gpedit.msc
40. Hearts Card Game - mshearts
41. Help and Support - helpctr
42. HyperTerminal - hypertrm
43. Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
44. Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
45. Internet Connection Wizard - icwconn1
46. Internet Explorer - iexplore
47. Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
48. Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
49. Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
50. Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
51. Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
52. Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt
53. Microsoft Chat - winchat
54. Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
55. Microsoft Paint - mspaint
56. Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
57. Minesweeper Game - winmine
58. Mouse Properties - control mouse
59. Mouse Properties - main.cpl
60. Netmeeting - conf
61. Network Connections - control netconnections
62. Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
63. Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
64. Notepad notepad
65. Object Packager - packager
66. ODBC Data Source Administrator - odbccp32.cpl
67. On Screen Keyboard - osk
68. Outlook Express - msimn
69. Paint - pbrush
70. Password Properties - password.cpl
71. Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
72. Performance Monitor - perfmon
73. Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
74. Phone Dialer - dialer
75. Pinball Game - pinball
76. Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
77. Printers and Faxes - control printers
78. Printers Folder - printers
79. Regional Settings - intl.cpl
80. Registry Editor - regedit
81. Registry Editor - regedit32
82. Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
83. Remote Desktop - mstsc
84. Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
85. Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
86. Resultant Set of Policy (for xp professional) - rsop.msc
87. Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
88. Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
89. Security Center - wscui.cpl
90. Services - services.msc
91. Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
92. Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
93. Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
94. Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
95. SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
96. System Configuration Editor - sysedit
97. System Configuration Utility - msconfig
98. System Information - msinfo32
99. System Properties - sysdm.cpl
100. Task Manager - taskmgr
101. TCP Tester - tcptest
102. Telnet Client - telnet
103. User Account Management - nusrmgr.cpl
104. Utility Manager - utilman
105. Windows Address Book - wab
106. Windows Address Book Import Utility - wabmig
107. Windows Explorer - explorer
108. Windows Firewall - firewall.cpl
109. Windows Magnifier - magnify
110. Windows Management Infrastructure - wmimgmt.msc
111. Windows Media Player - wmplayer
112. Windows Messenger - msmsgs
113. Windows System Security Tool - syskey
114. Windows Update Launches - wupdmgr
115. Windows Version - winver
116. Windows XP Tour Wizard - tourstart
117. Wordpad - write