Friday, November 21, 2008

7 Steps to Optimizing Windows XP - Increase You System Performance by Optimizing Windows XP

Part of optimizing Windows XP involves doing cleanups on your computer system by getting rid of unwanted spywares and viruses. It also involves removing obsolete data files and system settings that are no longer needed or are causing the system to do unnecessary operations, thus eating up memory resources. Here we look at 7 things you can do in optimizing Windows XP.

1st Step - Remove spywares

The very first thing you should do in optimizing Windows XP is to make sure that your system is free or at least 90% free of malicious codes like spywares, Trojan horses and viruses. 80% of problems with Windows performance resulted from these unwanted programs that has the potential to corrupt your system or steal information. In fact, almost 90% of the home PCs are infected with one or more of these programs.

When we talk about removing viruses and spywares, automatically you will think about virus scanners and removers. But before you jump in and buy or even download any of these scanners, do note that there are many bogus programs out there that contain spywares themselves. So it is better to go for more reputable ones such as Spybot and Microsoft Windows Defender. They are free anyway so use them. After you have cleaned up your system, put in place Windows firewall that comes with SP2 as well as Anti-virus programs like AVG or Avast thus optimizing Windows XP through protection against future attacks.

2nd Step - Remove cache and temporary files

You can do so easily by using the "Disk Cleanup Tool" that comes with Windows XP. Simply go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> and select Disk Cleanup. You should check all boxes and leave "Compress old files" and "Catalog files" option uncheck for optimizing Windows XP. Click OK to proceed.

3rd Step - Uninstall unused/unwanted programs

Optimizing Windows XP also involves uninstalling programs you are no longer using. Go to Control Panel >> Add/Remove Programs and go through the list. Remove any programs that you no longer need. If you are unsure what a particular program is, do a search on Google to find out more and then decide whether to remove it. Some programs run the moment Windows startup which causes the system to boot slower.

4th Step - Windows update

Contrary to beliefs that Windows update causes more problems and slows the system, doing an update will actually contribute to optimizing Windows XP. This is because Microsoft continues to tweak the system and remove parts that are not needed and not optimized or can be exploited. System administrators running Windows Servers have to be careful with Windows Update but home users should not fear doing it.

5th Step - Hardware drivers

Another way of optimizing Windows XP is to use the latest device drivers for your graphic cards and motherboards especially. Updated drivers will have bug fixes and system optimization built in. It is advisable to use a proper driver release instead of beta or prerelease to ensure system stability.

6th Step - Disable File Indexing

File indexing was designed to help in optimizing Windows XP by shortening the time it takes for the system to locate files. However, as time passes and more and more files get indexed, the system performance is adversely affected due to growing pagefile size and increased usage of CPU time.

Due to the fact that file indexing is enabled by default, you need to disable it manually. You can do this by going to "My Computer" and right click on every hard drive partitions and select "Properties". Uncheck "Allow Indexing Service to index this disk for fast file searching". Click on "Apply changes to subfolders and files". If any files cannot be updated, select "Ignore All".

7th Step - Optimize Windows Registry

Just as temporary files can built up over time, the Windows registry will also grow in size with more and more entries being created. As programs get installed and uninstalled and spywares and viruses come in, the registry begins to get clogged up with tons of invalid and obsolete entries. This affects Windows performance and causes multiple errors. Use a registry cleaner to remove unwanted entries and remove Windows errors.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

Notebook Vs Netbook - Performance Or Portability

Notebook, or laptop, is a portable computer that normally have :

  • Screen size : 12 Inch and up
  • Processor : Intel Pentium Dual-Core,Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion X2
  • Graphics : Integrated or External Graphic Card, from Intel GMA x3100 to AMD Mobility HD 3870X2
  • Weight : 1.9kg and up

Netbook, a smaller variant of notebook, 1st poineered by Asus with their release of Asus Eee PC 700,and now laptop companies such as Acer and MSI released their own netbooks (Acer aspire one and MSI wind respectively), have :
  • Screen size : 12 Inch max
  • Processor : VIA C7 1.2GHz, Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz or AMD Geode 800MHz
  • Graphics : Integrated Graphic Card, mostly Intel GMA 900 or 950
  • Weight : 1.1kg and below

1st, let's compare the screen size. With notebook screen size normally hovers around 14.1 to 15.4 inch, you can have a good movie viewing pleasure and don't have to squint your eyes just to see some text. With screen size 12 inch and lower, you might have a hard time typing documents in your netbook.

2nd, the processor. It is a very important part or consideration because it process the website content. The faster the processor, the faster the page loads. If you normally surf around the YouTube (which is heavy in javascript and flash) then you will know that loading that website takes longer than sites such as wikipedia or forums. With a slow processor, you browser might suddenly hangs if you opened too much tabs. The netbook cpu can't even handle 1080p movie and it will shutter all the way till the end. You can read more about the Intel Atom cpu here.

3rd, the graphic card. If your primary concern is playing games, you can skip the netbook altogether as their graphic are really really lame. Some claim that they install World of Warcraft inside their netbook, but with lame graphic card and small screen, how are you ever gonna enjoy playing that game. On the other hand, notebook have better graphic card than netbook even in the low-end section. They can handle World of Warcraft and other older games easily without breaking a sweat literally.

4th, the weight. This is where the netbook really shines. With their low weight (and small screen), they are truly fit the definition of portability. Thier weight are almost half of the notebook weight, which is a good thing if you're not into bodybuilding. Coupled with their power adapter, the max weight might be only 1.5kg.

In the end, it all boils down to you. Which one you prefer the most. If you like to play games or watch movies, notebook is the way to go. If you surf the web more often and type short documents, netbook is you choice. Be warned that netbook keyboard is really small and not suitable for long-term typing

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Samsung VP-HMX10, The Friendly Camcoder


Support Blu-ray player, which began to appear, this hadirlah camcorder with the ability to record in the standard Full-HD (1920x1080 pixels), the most high at this time. Unfortunately, the price of Blu-ray products are still expensive, so consumers have not been greeted with quickly. Instead of entering the segment to the Full-HD, which is still expensive, most consumers are satisfied with the quality of HD quality, slightly above the DVD. Now the video recorder with HD also now appear as a series of VP-HMX10 from Samsung.

VP-scanning design HMX10 still step with other digital camcorder, the main hard disk recorder using the media. However, this model was using the media data storage in the form of the SD memory card / MMC up to 32GB capacity by using the MPEG4 format H.264 (AVCHD) for video and JPEG for photos. AVCHD format is usually more ideal stored in the hard drive, especially with the high bitrate options.

Can be VP-HMX10 is not different digital minicam that also record to the media card memory. However, Samsung provides several advantages, such as the ability to record video in 1280x720 resolution 50fps speed. The number of the frame above 30fps is feasible to make the smooth video performance.

As a preview, VP-HMX10 utilizing the LCD screen 2.7 "(16:9 ratio) is also displays the menu / function that access is done by touch. We just like the style menu that structured and easy to understand this. However, if you do not like berepot-heartedness with the configuration please enable EASY mode that makes use of the camcorder to be more easy and practical.

In addition to video recording, VP-HMX10 allows you take pictures of objects that can also be assisted by the LED light as a torch additional. Unfortunately fashion photography is more of the show, visible from the scene that only 4
(sports, portrait, spotlight, beach / snow) and the lack of manual settings and image interpolation process to achieve maximum resolution (2048x1536 pixels). However, we note some good things, such as the ability 10x Optical zoom, macro shooting quality good enough, and handlebar grip camcorder (grip), which can be twisted to 150 degrees for easier pembidikan.
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Ditilik of quality, recording MPEG4 format from VP-HMX10 less than satisfactory if the type of hard disk camcorder with AVCHD format. The video appears to raise the noise is seen increasingly severe conditions in the light of minimal. It appears good on the video editing facilities where you can edit with the elimination of some options, segregate, or combine the video. Connection VP-HMX10 data more widely as provide a channel HDMI, component AV, and USB. Therefore, VP-HMX10 is a digital HD camcorder that can be considered if you find an affordable HD recorder.

Plus: Easy to use; high frame rate; format screen 16:9 and 4:3; support software; grip flexible; price.

MINUS: I can take pictures while recording video; noise on the video; image detail; without flash.

SCORE VALUATION
(maximum 5)
Performance: 3.5
Facilities: 3.75
Use: 4.5


SPECIFICATION: Samsung VP-HMX10
Sensor resolution: 1.56 megapixel CMOS
Resolution images (min / max): 640x480 / 2048x1536 pixels
Video resolution (min / max): 720x576 / 1280x720 @ 50fps
Recording Media: SD / SDHC / MMC
Format files (images / video): JPG/MPEG4 (AVCHD)
Size-35mm lens equivalents (mm): --
Aperture settings (wide / White): --
ISO equivalents: --
Zoom: 10x Optical / Digital 20x
SHUTTER speed (seconds): --
Focus on the nearest Best (cm): --
Diagonal LCD: 2.7 "(wide)
The method of connection: HDMI, A / V, USB
Type batteries / refill: Li-Ion 7.4 V 850mAh / Yes
Dimensions (plt): 12.5 x6x6, 5 cm
Weights: 354 grams (with batteries and SD memory)
Web site: www.samsung.com
Warranty: 1 year
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Jean-Michel Jarre designed iPod speakers hit France


Jean-Michel Jarre designed iPod speakers hit France
There's certainly no shortage of eye-catching iPod docks / speaker systems to choose from, but this new so-called AeroSystem is the only one to get Jean-Michel Jarre's stamp of approval, and that's enough to get at least a few folks to take notice (though we'll personally stick with our Joy Division Zune). In addition to being a conversation starter, the speaker unit also look to be capable enough audio-wise, with it packing two 20W RMS speakers and a 45W RMS subwoofer into its retro-inspired enclosure, plus a USB port and a 3.5mm jack to complement the requisite iPod dock connector. As far as these things go, it's also not too ridiculously expensive, with it running €450 (or close to $580), though you'll likely spend a bit more than that if you hope to get one of these out of France.
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NU Spy Sunglasses, Music Eyeglass with Music


Glasses when this is not only complement the style. Almost all people have them. NU is cheaters to bring a unique and very sophisticated. NU Spy Sunglasses this function also as a MP3 player and integrated camera. Yes, just by pressing the remote wireless, click, the object in front of you will terpotret.

Appearances Spy Sunglasses style with a visible handle made of lightweight plastic. Feasible as accessories in the move. In addition to black glass, also available with the color of clear glass. In addition, provided with accessories such as USB cable, cleaning cloth, and the storage box so that you can take it easy when traveling.

Now, the most interesting of these tools are integrated camera function. With 1.3 MP lens (interpolation), you can dispense with the lavish photography hobby, even without known people around. I kameranya slow response. Light that there should also be very adequate, and you should not aim at moving objects.

Like the previous series, to listen to the MP3 wave provided a pair of earphone protruding in every gagangnya. Access is very simple with only three buttons for some functions. So you may need to familiarize themselves moment to use it. The resulting sound is quite good. Voices are still heard in the vicinity to keep you from the things that are not desired (such as tertabrak car while running). To save the file, provided with a memory capacity of 1GB.
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NU Spy Sunglasses are different and fun. You can show style while enjoying the wave MP3 music. Terintegrasinya camera function to ensure you will not trouble catching objects in front of you. Unfortunately, kameranya can not capture moving objects (video).

* Test results:
Copy: 3.46 MB / S
Write: 0.57 MB / S
Del: 2.45 MB / S
* The file is processed as many as 126 files with a total capacity of 478MB. Tests carried out three times and the results are averaged.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Gateway MC7803u hands-on

Gateway MC7803u hands-on

If you're looking for something with a little style and refinement in the PC world, you have a few options -- and Gateway has added another with its latest laptop, the MC7803u. The handsome 16-incher isn't just looks; it packs a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T5800 CPU, a 16:9 (1366 x 768) glass display, 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, an ATI Mobility Radeon 3650 with 512MB of memory, 802.11a/b/g/n, gigabit ethernet, an HDMI port, 4 USB jacks, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. Besides housing other niceties like a 5-in-1 card reader and ExpressCard 54 slot, the system also sports illuminated multimedia controls down either side, a backlit keyboard, synthetic leather palm rests, and comes in either high-gloss black or burgundy. After playing around with it for a bit, we can honestly say we're fans, though just like some other glass displays we've seen recently, that glare is a bit annoying. The device goes on sale November 1st, and will retail for $999.99. Not too steep a price to pay for the respect and envy of your peers, is it?

Gateway MC7803u hands-on

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Mobile Phone Offers - Tempting the Users!

The mobile phone market of UK is brimming with the new mobile phones with each passing day. Despite of a limited number of population in a small country as UK, the mobile phone market is fairly big and is increasing manifolds with each passing day. The customers are dazed with the new technology and they are pretty impressed with the kind of offers that keep on coming in the market. The mobile phone offers are one of the main reasons of the popularity of the mobile phones within the markets and thus it has made the prospective mobile phone users of UK go crazy for it.

The mobile phone offers generally come with a mobile phone deal which is tailored by a mobile network service providers in accordance with the need and convenience of the mobile phone deal. The mobile phone deals are thus quite significant in the mobile phone market of UK. The deal would include calling incentives like free calling minutes, discounted talk time to a particular destination, free text messages and so on. The mobile phone deals are thus, quite impressive in its own manner. The whole deal is accompanied by the mobile phone of your choice which comes absolutely free with the whole deal.

Along with it, the mobile phone deals come with exclusive gifts to tempt the mobile phone users to the hilt. The gifts are given on the behalf of the online mobile phone dealers. These gifts can be as exclusive as gaming consoles, which are the most popular kind of gifts in the mobile phone market. Apart from gaming consoles as Sony PSP, XBOX 360, or Nintendo, the other gifts can be as good as an Apple iPod, or mobile phone accessories as a part of the deal. Thus the mobile phone offers are quite tempting, alluring and perky and they add on to the mobile phone deal.

Jacob Marshal, a dedicated writer of Rupizcompare.co.uk which provide info on Mobile Phone Offers with Contract Mobile Phone and Mobile Phone free Gift

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Saturday, May 31, 2008

RCA intros three new Small Wonder budget camcorders


We've got your summer crapcamcorders right 'ere -- three new RCA Small Wonder cams to make your Flips flop. Check 'em out:
  • Small Wonder MyLife, EZ200 (black) - 1.5-inch flip-out display, microSDHC with with 1GB microSD that does up to 30 / 60 minutes in high quality and web quality modes, $89 and due this summer
  • Small Wonder Pocket, EZ205 (white) - 1.5-inch flip-out display, microSDHC slot with 1GB microSD that does up to 30 / 120 minutes in high quality and web quality modes, $100 and due this summer
  • Small Wonder Traveler, EZ210 (green) - 2.4-inch QVGA display, SDHC with 2GB SD card that does up to 60 / 240 minutes in high quality and web quality modes, $150 and due this summer
source: engadget.com
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The Mobile Revolution

Locations are no longer a barrier with today's mobile technology. Wireless phones and other wireless technologies have made it possible to stay connected no matter where you are or what you're doing.

It's hard to remember a time before cell phones. A time when people could only contact one another from their homes or at the office near a phone. Or harder still, try remembering a time before fax machines and email; when getting a document to someone meant physical delivery.

Some people may bemoan the loss of a simpler, less accessible time. But what most GenXers and all GenYers have known is the digital era: when everything and everyone is just a click away at all times.

Mobile telephones have brought this digital connectivity to a new level. In addition to being accessible by phone, people can now connect through email or text message while on the go.

These technologies have been enhanced by the advent of the much-touted iPhone and other mobile devices that offer connectivity from our hand. Previous wireless telephones offered cursory versions of the Internet. People could check their email and view small pieces of online information but were unable to access all of the audio, video, text and interactive features the modern Internet has to offer.

Mobile technology has certainly revolutionized people's lives. You can check your Facebook profile, converse with a friend using Instant Messaging and bookmark an article to Digg all while riding the bus to work. Wireless phones have become a social necessity.

Conducting work via mobile phones is also becoming standard practice. Businessmen and businesswomen can attend meetings around the world, submit presentations, keep up with their email correspondence, and more all from their wireless devices.

Business software has adapted to fit mobile technology as mobile phones become an indispensible aspect of company-customer interaction. Relationship automation module provider Axonom recently introduced its Powertrak Mobile software for wireless devices. This technology offers the complete Microsoft customer relationship management applications standard in its original Powertrak software to leading mobile devices without the need for IT support and tedious installation.

More software will likely become 'mobile-friendly' as the mobile revolution continues to grow. Visit Axonom online to find out more about their mobile-friendly technology.

Axonom Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a CRM Mid-Market company offering enterprise-wide relationship automation modules for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.For more information, please visit http://www.axonom.com or contact Michael Bauer at 888-814-2880 ext 1357.

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