Computer Tips and Tricks

1. Start >> Right Click on My Computer and select Properties. 
2. Click the “Advanced” tab 
3. Select “Settings” in the Performance section.
4. Disable any or all of the following: 

• Fade or slide menus into view 
• Fade or slide ToolTips into view 
• Fade out menu items after clicking 
• Show Shadows under menus 
• Slide open combo boxes 
• Slide taskbar buttons 
• Use a background image for each folder type 
• Use common tasks in folders
• This info was found over at 5starsupport.com and is a good fundamental listing of common things to do to take off some of the bells and whistles that could impact slower systems
  

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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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Learn how to use your computer like an expert with these top-six free computer secrets that I.T. boffins world-wide have been trying to keep to themselves!

Gavin Wedell from Management Consultancy International teaches you how to easily:
- Speed up your old PC
- Customise your web experience with astonishing browser add-ons
- Create an amazing personalised portal
- Find and use the web’s best free downloads
- Access the most inspiring and interesting free web videos

Management Consultancy International is a Sydney-based Registered Training Organisation specialising in Leadership Development, Qualifications and LEGO Serious Play facilitation.

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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.

Duration : 0:3:21

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Learn how to use your computer like an expert with these top-six free computer secrets that I.T. boffins world-wide have been trying to keep to themselves!

Gavin Wedell from Management Consultancy International teaches you how to easily:
- Speed up your old PC
- Customise your web experience with astonishing browser add-ons
- Create an amazing personalised portal
- Find and use the web’s best free downloads
- Access the most inspiring and interesting free web videos

Management Consultancy International is a Sydney-based Registered Training Organisation specialising in Leadership Development, Qualifications and LEGO Serious Play facilitation.

www.mci.edu.au

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Part 2 - Windows Vista Optimization
In part two I demonstrate steps to take that will optimize the raw performance of Windows Vista to save yourself ram and time.

Coming Soon: Part 3 - Windows Vista Desktop and Interface Customization

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

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I get my wallpapers from here:
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Learn Some New, Simple & Useful Windows XP Tips ‘n’ Tricks that you cannot live without

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If you have just bought or are about to buy Windows Vista and don’t want to take the time to learn everything, this video is for you. Instead of taking days to truly learn the ins and outs of the OS, watch this video to get tips and tricks. Or just watch it for a preview of Windows Vista. Thanks!

I get my wallpapers from here:
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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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