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How to: Install 3rd party screensavers
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Third party screensavers are screensavers that are not installed by default or are not from Microsoft. Most of them use flash to operate and are often not up-to-date, so they search for the wrong version of it. An error message: Could find the file f”lash.ocx” is typically displayed when this occurs. The new version of [...]
Read More...How to: Restore your computer to a previous point
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Restoring your system is very useful if you manage to get your pc completely messed up. To access the system restore program, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. In the window that opens, select Restore my computer to an earlier time and press Next. Select a restore [...]
Read More...How to: Move the cursor with your head
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This is probably one of the coolest things I’ve posted here so far. With any cheap webcam and a free piece of software from IBM, you can move your cursor, click, type text with an on-screen keyboard and much more – just by moving your head. What you need: 1. a head (duh) 2. a [...]
Read More...How to: Make an older program run in Windows XP
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When you want to run a program designed for a previous version of windows, right click on it, open properties and choose the Compatibility tab. Check the box for run this program in compatibility mode and choose the operating system it was made for. If you aren’t sure, try them all and see which one [...]
Read More...How to speed up your internet connection
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By default, most systems have some bandwidth reserved for nothing. You can change this the following way: (Note: this only works in Windows XP Professional) Open gpedit.msc from the run box in the start menu. Navigate to: Local Computer Policy > Computer configuration > Administrative templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler Open Limit Reservable [...]
Read More...How to: Configure display settings to speed up your PC
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By disabling unneeded visual effects, you can speed up your windows xp pretty much. How to change display effects: Go to control panel from the start menu Open performance and maintenance Choose adjust visual effects In the window that appears, uncheck any effects that you don’t consider necessary, or just choose “Let Windows choose what’s [...]
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