For all those relatives that make your their tech slaves

Check this out

http://lifehacker.com/5112548/help-clueless-relatives-with-their-computer-problems?skyline=true&s=x


it will help your relatives

Dual Boot

Many Universities are not supporting the 64-bit version of Windows Vista causing some panic and pain to students who have new computers for the school year.

A simple and easy solution is available to those who have 64-bit computers or wish to keep the 64 bit operating systems;its called dual boot.

You have 2 different operating systems on one machine.

Step by Step instructions are here and im my opinion are the best i've found

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.html

Do it if you must

- D

How the RIAA Finds YOU

I found a nice explanation of how they find users

http://chronicle.com/free/2008/05/2821n.html


SIMPLE

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing allows users to share files online through an informal network of computers running the same software. File-sharing can give you access to a wealth of information, but it also has a number of risks. You could download copyright-protected material, pornography, or viruses without meaning to. Or you could mistakenly allow other people to copy files you don’t mean to share.

If you’re considering P2P file-sharing:

• Install file-sharing software carefully, so that you know what’s being shared. Changes you make to the default settings of the “save” or “shared” folder might cause you to share folders and subfolders you don’t want to share. Check the proper settings so that other users of the file-sharing network won’t have access to your private files, folders, or sub-folders.
• Use a security program from a vendor you know and trust; keep that software and your operating system up-to-date. Some file-sharing software may install malware or adware, and some files may include unwanted content.
• You may want to adjust the file-sharing program’s controls so that it is not connected to the P2P network all the time. Some file-sharing programs automatically open every time you turn on your computer and continue to operate even when you “close” them.
• Consider setting up separate user accounts, in addition to the administrator’s account, if your computer has multiple users. Limiting rights on user accounts may help protect your computer from unwanted software and your data from unwelcome sharing.
• Back up data you don’t want to lose in case of a computer crash, and use a password to protect any files that contain sensitive information.

* Excerpt from http://onguardonline.gov/p2p.html

DO NOT USE LIMEWIRE

Just don't do it. The RIAA and the MPAA have stepped up there game in catching users. Even if you configure your Limewire to not share your completed song. YOU STILL SHARE WHILE DOWNLOADING! So many people are getting caught recently it a good idea to stop using this way of file-sharing.

Instead try bittyrant with encryption and USE PEERGUARDIAN 2.

They are all free and are much faster and more importantly WAY more SECURE than limewire.

Just a warning from my heart to yours...

Block Me From the Man

Love downloading? (legally i hope haha)

Yet the threat of legal action resulting in a riuned life and loss of all your moneys keep you up late at night wondering if that peer at 203.61.193.49 is some fellow pirate or really a greasy RIAA agent?

Get some sleep and download PeerGuardian 2 in order to block your IP address

Download here
www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Peer-Guardian-Pr.shtml

Enjoy your dvd rips and telesyncs
Sweet Dreams

- D

What's that song?

You know that one that i like.

You want to listen to a song, any song.
You dont want to download anything, view any ads, subscribe to any thing
Just listen to any song right now.

Go to www.songza.com
Put in a song name or band name
Search and click on the song
A cross-like button will pop-up
Select Play
Listen

You can create playlists or watch video if you want

I love this when i am on a computer that is not mine and i just want to listen.
Wired magazine likes it and so do I

- D

WHY Does My Computer Take So Long to Boot?

"When I start my computer it takes SO LONG to start. Can I fix this?"

YES YES YES!
There is a simple fix to make your computer start up faster.

Go down to start and click run
Type "msconfig" and hit ok
a box titled system configuration will pop up
Select the tab titled Startup
a list of services with blue checks will be shown
Organize the choices by name (you can do this by clicking the startup item space)
UNCLICK things you KNOW you dont need
Do NOT go clicking random things you cannot identify
Your computer will malfunction if you are click happy

When you restart a notifiction box will pop up
Check the box that says do not show this again

Now you are golden!