The Windows Experience Rating is sort of like a system performance gauging system that you only find in Vista . While many complain that it’s flawed and unfair at times, there’s a way to fool Vista. Basically, we change the performance figures in the XML that holds the scores for each of the subsystems. To [...]
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Some quick windows tips and hacks
Allowing Network Access with Blank Passwords (XP and Vista) Although you can log in locally without a password, by default, WindowsXP Pro does not allow network users to access the computer without a password. Typically you will receive an Unknown error 31 if this is the case. To change this setting: Run gpedit.msc Go to [...]
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Creating a desktop shortcut for locking your comp! If you use your computer in an area where others may have access to it, and there are things on your system you would rather have kept confidential, locking your desktop when you leave the computer is an essential task. Here’s a recipe for a desktop shortcut [...]
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A small Registry hack to change the Recycle bin name
Just a little thing if you are really bored and have nothing better to do, and want to customize your pc a bit. It’s not particularly useful, To change the name of recycle bin or rename recycle bin in Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, just edit a [...]
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The typeracer application is an interesting idea presented in a splendid manner. It encourages, typing practice as it involves competition. The first time I clocked a speed of 47wpm. Not very bad, as it put me second among my friends. The first person had a speed of 56wpm. A peep into the recent high scores [...]
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Till today I never used a broadband connection other than the one they provide at my college. At college we are behind a proxy server, so we are not in direct connection with the computers outside our college. Today I happened to use BSNL dataone broadband internet connection at my uncle’s place, and I casually [...]
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