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How to Download as Fast as Your Internet Will Allow

Jared.scott — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:57:31 +0000

This is a guest post by Jared.

Have you ever downloaded a large file before and found yourself annoyed at how slow it takes to receive it?

This is a frustrating issue that can irritate even the most enduring of individuals.

Modern technology has produced a new generation of impatient people.

Remember when…

Not too long ago, we all got online via a telephone line. As much as we may want to forget, connections ran at a really slow pace then. Could you imagine now trying to download a large software update on a dial-up modem? It might take the better part of the next week for the update to finish!

Internet for a modern world

Luckily the internet and how fast you can connect to it have evolved. And it is now possible for you to reach incredible download rates due to these advances.

Internet providers now compete with one another on how fast their connections are. Surfing and downloading on the web is now all about the speed.

A little background on Usenet

Over 30 years ago, more than a decade before the introduction of the World Wide Web, Usenet was released to the public. Usenet was the Facebook of its day. The most advanced social network the world had ever seen.

And much like the Web has evolved over the past 20 years, Usenet has also transformed drastically.

Today, Usenet is a great resource for downloading quality audio, video and images uploaded by users. And the best part is that Usenet makes it possible to download at uncapped speeds.

What does uncapped download speed mean?

Depending on how fast your internet connection is, you could download a large file within a matter of minutes.

Usenet providers that offer uncapped speeds will let you download as fast as your connection will allow. This is a very important feature distinctive to Usenet.

When downloading anything you most likely want to get it as fast as possible. This is simply not possible with other download methods.

Other download technologies are based on shared connections from others and you are limited on how fast you can receive data.

How does this work?

In contrast to a shared connection with multiple users, Usenet allows for a direct connection to a server.

Usenet uses premium grade servers to store content. When you access them you are able to download directly from that server to your computer. There is no middle man and no relying on others to get the content you want.

With an uncapped connection to a Usenet server, you can literally max out your Internet connection. Using your full bandwidth to download your files.

It is important to make sure that your Usenet provider doesn’t cap or throttle your connection. You can only achieve the fastest downloads with an uncapped connection.

Is speed important to you?

If so, then you will be impressed with the download capabilities of Usenet.

In this day and age when it seems like a new advance in technology is happening every day, it is good to know that the foundational technology of the Internet is still alive and well.

Usenet has withstood the test of time and has been providing unmatched benefits to its users for more than 30 years.

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Use Windows Xp and Windows 7 together | How to install Windows 7 as a Virtual Machine (VM)

Shekhar Saxena — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:37:23 +0000

If you want to use Windows 7 and still want to use Windows XP together, then rebooting your system each time can be a headache. For this purpose, there is Virtual Machine (VM) which can simulate your hardware and run Windows (Operating System) within Windows.

Also Read: Windows Tips : Windows Vista & XP Run Commands

How to Install Virtual Box (VM) ?

Virtual box is a host that facilitates in VM creation and deployment. To install Virtual Box (VM):

Download Virtual Box. (www.virtualbox.org)
After Downloading, install virtual box and ensure that all the options are selected through custom setup.

Now you’ll be asked to install the drivers. These are essential and need to be installed.

Now you need to open Virtual Box and click New.

On the wizard, you have to click Next.

Now give the VM a name, lets say WINDOWS 7, and select Windows 7 from the version dropdown list.

Now select the amount of memory you need. My recommendation is to not use more than half of your physical RAM amount i.e. 4GB RAM = 2GB allocated.

Now select Create New Hard Disk.

Now click Next.

Now you have to select Dynamically expanding storage and click Next.

Now choose where you will save your VM data.

Click Next now.

Click Finish.

Now click Finish to create your VM.

Now, you’ve successfully created your VM. Now you need to boot it up and install the Operating System i.e. Windows 7

Install Windows 7 as a VM

For this, you need to open Virtual Box, click your VM, and click start.

Now click Next.

Leave CD/DVD Rom Device selected. (If you are using the Windows 7 DVD (upgrade DVDs wont work for a clean install), click Next. If you are using an ISO image, select Image File and browse to your ISO.)

**ISO Only: Click Add to browse to your ISO file.

**ISO Only: Locate your ISO and click Open.

**ISO Only: Click Select.

Click Finish to begin installation.

Windows 7 will now boot.

Now install Windows 7 and enjoy.

If you are having any problem(like wondering if this will work with your windows web hosting), do share with me by commenting below.

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Add a Background Image To the Drives Window

Shashank — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:41:47 +0000

Isn’t It cool when You Add a Background in the Attached Drives and Give Your Explorer a dashing Look.

Dont Waste time Just follow these Simple Steps :

Create a Notepad file and Change Its Extension to .ini File
Copy and Paste These Command Lines

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
iconarea_image=C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper\Radiance.jpg
iconarea_text=0x00FFFFFF

**You can change the image path to your desired image path

Also read :Add the “Open Command Prompt” to Folder context menu

Note : The Radiance File that you will choose I know will not fit properly so make the image larger by using ACD See or by editing the image by enlargement in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. For Optimal fitting the size should be 1024×768!

Copy That .ini file into Your C Directory and Enjoy The New Look.

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How to avoid hard drive crashes | Recover your data if worst happens

Shekhar Saxena — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:53:20 +0000

There are numerous reasons for your hard drive crashes. Some of the reasons are:

Scratched Platters
Broken read/write arm
Hard drive motor failed
Humidity or moisture
Master Boot record failure
Drive not recognised by BIOS
OS Malfunction and so on.

So here are the tips that can help you avoid crashes and recover valuable data.

Backup utility
Prepare for the worst and install the Windows XP backup utility from your installation CD. It’s found in \VALUEADD\MSFT\ NTBACKUP\NTBACKUP.MSI

Older applications
If an older application is crashing your system, try running it in Compatibility Mode.

Support tools
You can get some extra help with diagnosing problems by using the Windows Support Tools on your installation disc. Browse to support\tools\setup.exe to use it.

Update your BIOS
Check your motherboard or your PC manufacturer’s website for a BIOS update as these may iron out recognised bugs that are causing your system’s problems.

Floppy boot
If necessary, you can boot your PC up from the installation CD. If you need to use a floppy disk then make sure you take a look online at article Q310994 on the Microsoft Knowledge Base first.

Is it compatible?
Problems can often be caused by hardware that’s not compatible with Windows XP – check your devices in case of trouble.

Read the logs
If you have a problem, the Application and System Logs in Event Viewer may explain why your system crashed.

Overclock with care
Exercise caution if you’re overclocking essential components like your CPU and video card as this is a very risky process that can cause massive instability and even permanent damage to your setup.

You can also go to Microsoft Support Center Online for better expert guidance and safeguarding you pc.

Support Center online
Try the Windows XP Center at support.microsoft.com/default.aspx since you’ll find help and troubleshooting tips from the experts.

Do comment below if you like the post.

Also read:

How to solve most common problems in computer/laptops ?

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How To: Reveal Password Using a Javascript | Must try it once

Shekhar Saxena — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:35:53 +0000

If you want to reveal the password hidden behind the asterisk (*****), then you can see it with the help of javascript code.

Yeah! It is true!

Just Follow the following steps:

Open the Login Page of any website. (eg. http://mail.yahoo.com)
Type your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’.
Copy and paste the JavaScript code given below into your browser’s address bar and press ‘Enter’.

javascript: alert(document.getElementById(‘Passwd’).value);

As soon as you press ‘Enter’, A window pops up showing Password typed by you..!

Isn’t that simple ?

Do comment if you liked it.

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Enable Faster Reboot In XP / Vista

Shashank — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:23:24 +0000

If your Windows is getting a very slower reboot, then you can boost it up.

Many Users Get really irritated as they have to wait for long just to restart The PC.

You can Really Boost up the reboot time.

You can do this not only by increasing Your computers Memory or spending few Bugs.

Just Utilize Your Computer Sources Fully.

Follow these Simple Steps.

Create a Notepad File.

Copy and paste the given data

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Shutdown]
“FastReboot”=”1″

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Shutdown]
“FastReboot”=”1″

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\Shutdown]
“FastReboot”=”1″

Now save that file with the Extension of .reg file
After Saving Click on Merge

Enjoy the Faster Reboot time.

Note : Please don’t Modify the other critical registry files as it will let down the System to Crash.

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Safeguard your PC before it crashes! Healthy Tips !

Shekhar Saxena — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:24:23 +0000

It is the post about safeguarding your pc before it gets crashed due to numerous reasons. Sometimes, it is a virus or sometimes it’s a hard disk crash and there are many more reason for pc crashes.

So here i am going to tell you various ways by which you can safeguard your pc and safe your precious data.

BACK-UP!

Buy some decent quality DVD-R disks and write everything that are useful. Keep writing your important data at a regular intervals of time. It depends after how long you backup your data.

USE ANTIVIRUS, ANTISPYWARES AND A FIREWALL !

Keep your PC healthy. Use an antivirus, an anti-spy, and a firewall. Keep them updated. Check regularly for Windows critical fixes as it helps a lot.

DON’T INSTALL DANGEROUS SOFTWARES !

Don’t install software that would do dangerous things to your hard drive. A boot manager would probably fall in this category.

USE REGISTRY CLEANER

Use a registry cleaner before and after you install or uninstall any software. Many of the problems that will keep Windows from booting are caused by sloppy software that mess up your registry. A good registry cleaner is Tune-up Utilities.

Link: http://www.tune-up.com/

RUN CHKDSK

Run chkdsk now and then. Go to Start> Run. Type chkdsk /F. Press enter.

There are the simple steps by which you can safeguard your pc and first thing to keep in mind:

If your computer hasn’t crashed yet, it will in the future! So instead of waiting for fate to strike, take some precautions now.

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Customize Title Bar In Media Player 8,9,10 and 11

Shashank — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:59:21 +0000

You often get irritated while seeing the Default Name of Your Windows Media Player.

Here We are Bringing some cool stuff Related To Windows Default Media Player.

These Tricks can be easily applied to any version of the Windows.

Just Follow the Easy Steps :

Click On Start

Click on Run, type Regedit

Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer

Right Click >> New >> String Value > Type “TitleBar”

You are Done. Type the Text You Want.

Make it look the Way You Like..

“Regedit is the Hidden tool which contain all the Registry Files that are working at the backward” Beware Don’t delete/modify the other files”

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Best Keyboard Shortcut – Part 2

Shekhar Saxena — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:18 +0000

This is the next part of my previous post on Best Keyboard Shortcut

More shortcuts are as follows:

Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows

Windows+F1 Open Windows Help

Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons

Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box

Acessability shortcuts:

Right SHIFT for eight seconds…….. Switch FilterKeys on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN……. Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK……. Switch MouseKeys on and off.

SHIFT five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.

NUM LOCfor five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

Explorer shortcuts:

END……. Display the bottom of the active window.

HOME……. Display the top of the active window.

NUM LOCK+ASTERISK……. on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.

LEFT ARROW…… Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder.

RIGHT ARROW……. Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder.

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 Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog

If i get more shortcuts, i’ll post it on my next post. If you know more shortcuts, you can post it here.

Thanks

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Best Keyboard Shortcuts – Part 1

Best Keyboard Shortcuts – Part 1

Shekhar Saxena — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:15:17 +0000

I have been writing after such a long time. Sorry for that.

I have come up with various keyboard shortcuts that can ease your work.

Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system.

So I think you might like this. Here goes the list.

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + “web address” = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT, Space, X = Maximize window

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

Windows key + Break = System properties

Windows key + F = Search

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

I will come up with more shortcuts on my next post. Do comment if you like it.

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