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Just a few "Golden Nuggets" of info that I've mined from the internet
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1) Free software and services
2) Articles
3) Web sites
4) Tips
5) Hardware
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1) Free software and services:
http://www.keep-it.com/product.asp
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Keep-It is like a cross between Winzip on steroids, and a revision control
system that doesn't require check-in/check-outs. It uses the Windows Task
Scheduler and the Explorer file manager to keep every revision of any file
or any folder that you choose to archive.
http://www.rocketdownload.com/Details/Misc/deskcam.htm
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Deskcam. This is an interesting program that publishes images of your
desktop to the Web. With any browser, computer or operating system, you can
view your desktop from anywhere in the world. DESKcam functions as a
simplified HTML server that sends screen shots directly to the Web. It's so
small that the program requires no installation routine and doesn't change
your Windows Registry in any way. DESKcam offers an unlimited number of
uses, from tech support to desktop surveillance on the kids.
http://chrisdeepmind.windowpictures.com/cumindex.htm
http://pcusers.org/pcfree.html
Chris Uninstall Manager improves greatly the standard Add/Remove Programs utility from Windows. You can sort your programs by name, installation date, directory size, etc. You can uninstall programs or just remove the description from the register base.
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http://www.3dspotlight.net/tweaks/memory/index.shtml
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#resources
Tweaking your System Memory, This guide is intended for Windows 9x & Millennium Edition.
http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/geeks/
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
Adware: Sweet deal for bargain hunters or spyware for suckers?
http://www.howstuffworks.com/cable-modem.htm
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#resources
How Cable Modems Work - If you get cable TV, chances are that you have been offered a cable modem for your Internet connection. Learn how a cable
modem works and how it compares performance-wise to a DSL connection!
http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/bandwidth1.html
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
Get The Lowdown On Bandwidth. This article is about bandwidth, both
theoretical and effective, and explain some of the things that impact your
performance on a network whether internet or local.
http://arstechnica.com/paedia/n/ntfs/ntfs5-1.html
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
The Evolution of NTFS: Part 2, NTFS 5.0, Part II is all about NTFS as it
stands in Windows 2000. It covers most of the more highly touted features
of the semi-new filesystem, including Encrypting Filesystem (EFS),
Distributed Link Tracking, Quotas, and more.
http://www.systemlogic.net/agurusworld/
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
Many Ask, Why Linux? Linux is, for the most part, a free operating system,
while Windows can cost upwards of $50 just for an upgrade. Some users
believe that Windows is a better operating system, subscribing to the "you
get what you pay for" camp they feel that ease-of-use rules the roost.
Others believe that Linux is better, because it's free, stable, and is
extremely customizable.
http://updates.zdnet.com/articles/ax_51080.htm
http://pcusers.org/pcreference.html#articles
Windows Me: An Upgrade Guide
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http://solo.abac.com/dllarchive/
http://pcusers.org/pctechy.html
This archive is dedicated to Dynamic Link Libraries. They're required to run
all programs, including Windows but you never actually see them at work.
Instead they are the hidden demons that does much but gains no credit for
their work
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If you have a computer that is shared with others or is a general use machine, then the below tip could be useful to prevent access to selected Windows control panel applets.
The Desktop Computing, T I P O F T H E D A Y
By Ethan Welkes, September 26, 2000
Windows is very protective of Control Panel applets, once they're installed. But there are simple ways you can operate on Control Panel to remove them. With Control Panel closed, search for files with the .CPL extension. You'll find them in the \Windows\System folder. Instead of deleting .CPLs, move them to a new subfolder, and restart Windows to see if you picked the right one.
You can also disable specific .CPL files without having to delete or move them. Open the CONTROL.INI file in your Windows folder using Notepad or another text editor. Find this section header:
[Don't Load]
If you don't find the header, add it just as it appears above. Under the [Don't Load] section header, type the name of the .CPL's exact filename followed by "=yes". So it might look something like this:
[Don't Load]
snd.cpl=no
joystick.cpl=no
midimap.drv=no
Save and exit the CONTROL.INI file and restart Windows to double check that you disabled the right Control Panel applet.
This tip and others can be found at http://www.winmag.com/columns/totd/
The following tip is from http://www.topica.com/tipworld/
TURNING OFF AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION (Windows98)
Have you ever noticed that the CD-ROM light on your computer flashes periodically for no apparent reason? This is because Windows is checking your CD-ROM drive every few seconds to see if a CD has somehow appeared. If you like, you can disable this action. Right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab, click the plus sign next to the CD-ROM icon, select your CD-ROM device, and click Properties. Click the Settings tab and uncheck the Auto Insert Notification box, then click OK. The downside to this technique is that when you switch CDs in your CD-ROM drive, the name of the current CD will not appear next to the drive icon.
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http://www.systemlogic.net/reviews/hardware/periph/everglide/bungee/
Everglide Mouse Bungee Review. Eliminate that cord drag form your mouse.
http://www.techextreme.com/display.asp?ID=217&Page=1
Bargain AMD System. Putting together a sub $1000 computer system using the AMD Duron processor.
http://www.thetechzone.com/reviews/routers/smc/barricade700br/index.shtml
The SMC Barricade is an ideal all-in-one networking solution for home and small business users. This protocol independent multi-functional broadband router is combined with a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, and incorporates both a built-in print server and an Internet firewall for security against hackers and other unauthorized users.
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