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XP Service Pack 3 now on Windows Update

SP3 have now been added to Windows Update, and from all reports does make a difference in performance. A few people that I have spoken to have all said that boot times are reduced, and overall running seems to be quicker. If you need to download it manually and/or hate windows update, here is a […]

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No windows button? How to lock XP

A common way to lock your computer (assuming you are running XP) is to hit the Windows + L key simultaneously. But what if you don’t have a Windows key on your keyboard? There are a couple of other ways to do it: My choice is to create a shortcut on your desktop as you […]

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Linux software equivalents

Just made the switch to Linux from Windows (or even OS X?) and are having trouble finding software similar/equivalent to what you are used to? Yes, the linux learning curve is steep but rewarding when you do start working it all out. Here is a good website that lists the Windows/OS X software and the […]

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XP Auto Reboot Remover

Don’t you hate it once you have installed Windows updates and are not at the PC it will automatically reboot to apply the updates? Well, it’s a Microsoft feature built into SP2, and can be a pain if you have your PC running some important applications etc. There is a solution – Auto XP reboot […]

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How to disable startup items in Windows

Here’s a quick guide to disabling startup items in windows, typically used to free up memory or identifying programs/tasks that are causing problems with computer – such as viruses and trojans. If you are reading this guide because you want to get rid of an item that is causing problems with your PC, I would […]

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