Computer Tips and Tricks

This is a cool tip that I found over at PCTipsBox and gives you the functionality of turning aero on or off from the desktop. Nice.

Run REGEDIT and go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\Shell. Right-click the Shell part, select New > Key and call it
Aero On.

Right-click the Aero On key you’ve created, and create a new key called command. Double-click this (in the right-hand side of the screen) and give it the value Rundll32 dwmApi #102.

Right-click the Shell key again, select New > Key, and call this Aero Off. Create a command key below it, as you’ve just done, and give it the value Rundll32 dwmApi #104.

Now, right-click an empty part of the desktop to see your options, and select Aero On when you want fancy effects like Flip 3D, and Aero Off when you’re after raw speed.

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Ever had your desktop stop responding or a message saying that explorer has stopped responding?
Most people restart their computer, this is not always required and can take a while. The solution is to force explorer to stop running and restart it.

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Ever had your desktop stop responding or a message saying that explorer has stopped responding?
Most people restart their computer, this is not always required and can take a while. The solution is to force explorer to stop running and restart it.

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My system:
Part 3 - I describe some advance desktop and interface customizations. Do not do the last tip if you have or plan to install vista service pack 1, or if you do not know what I am talking about.

Dell Vostro 1500
Intel Pentium T7300 2.0Ghz
2GB RAM
120GB HDD
Nvidia 8600M GT

Song:
Coldplay - Talk (thin white duke mix)

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