PC Tricks
Get a fast, free web browser
01/08/2011 18:58
Google Chrome runs websites and applications with lightning speed.
It's free and installs in seconds
For Windows XP, Vista, and 7
Fast start-up
Google Chrome launches in a snap.
Fast loading
Google Chrome loads web pages quickly.
Fast search
Search the web right from the address...
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Download avast! now, for a virus-free PC
27/07/2011 18:35
avast! Free Antivirus often outperforms our competitors´ paid-for products in independent tests, leading in both security features and scanning speed. In fact, AV-Comparatives.org rated avast! 5.0 the fastest out of 20 antivirus programs!
Having antivirus protection is critical and, fortunately,...
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Disable Media Sensing
09/07/2011 18:16
What is "Media Sensing"?
"Media Sensing" is a new feature in recent versions of Microsoft Windows that not many people aware of. In a Windows machine with Tcp/ip protocols, this feature automatically detects whether the network media are in a "link" state. Ethernet network adapters and hubs...
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Speed up Firefox
29/06/2011 16:47
Internet Tips and Tricks - Speed up Firefox
Yes, firefox is already pretty damn fast but did you know that you can tweak it and improve the speed even more?
That's the beauty of this program being open source.
Here's what you do:
In the URL bar, type “about:config” and press enter. This...
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Google can do Calculators job toooo!!!
29/06/2011 16:46
Using the Google calculator:
Google’s calculator tries to understand the problem you are attempting to solve without requiring you to use special syntax. However, it may be helpful to know the most direct way to pose a...
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Speed Up your Internet by 20%
29/06/2011 16:43
Cool trick to Speed Up your Intenet by 20%
1. Click Start-->Run-->type "gpedit.msc" , This opens the group policy editor.
2. Then go to:
Local Computer Policy-->Computer Configuration-->Administrative Templates-->Network-->QOS Packet Scheduler-->Limit...
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Usefull Run Commands
29/06/2011 16:42
Windows tips - Usefull Run commands
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management...
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Make Desktop wallpaper screensaver unchangeable
29/06/2011 16:41
Make Your Desktop Wallpaper , ScreenSaver to be unchanged by anyone.
This trick is for Windows 7, it will work with windows vista and previous versions as well.
Step1: Open Run Window.
To open Run Window press( WindowsKey+R) or Click StartMenu and type...
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Tricks for Keeping Folders Hidden
29/06/2011 16:39
Step 1 - First create a new folder somewhere on your hard drive
Step 2 - When you name it hold down "Alt" and press "0160" this will create and invisible space so it will apper as if it has no name.
Step 3 - Then right click in and select "Properties" select the tab "customize"
Step 4 -...
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Pop a banner each time Windows Boots
29/06/2011 16:38
Cool windows trick - Pop a banner each time Windows Boots
To pop a banner which can contain any message you want to display just before a user is going to log on, go to the key:
1. Run the Registry Editor (regedit)and go...
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