A few random computer related things.

This post is just a collection of computer related subjects. They are not big enough to warrant there own post, but worth talking about all the same.

1. We all wish our computers would perform better. We are all sick of them been slow. For anyone running Windows XP, This guide offers a good list of tweaks, that can be used to improve the performance of Windows. http://datacreek.net/webgear/system/xptweaks.html. This all involves editing the registry that isn't RECOMMENDED for novice users, although if you think you know what your doing go nuts :). At the bottom of the guide or here. There is also a guide on what programs you can disable in the services.msc. This frees up some ram and controls what runs on your PC. (written for service pack 3)

2. Also on the Topic of improving windows performance, this program is worth trying. http://www.pcwintech.com/node/145. Unlike most memory managers it doesn't force the program to release the memory it simply clears up any unused memory. Ive been using it for a week or to and Ive found it to be good. It doesn't require you do do anything simple download it install it and forget about it :). It runs using the scheduled tasks so it isn't running all the time using ram.

3. On an unrelated topic. Ever wondered if that site you just clicked on is safe? Well this Firefox/IE addon can help you. Created by Against Intuition, Inc. the addon gives website a rating and says if it is safe or not.
FireFox users: http://www.mywot.com/en/download/ff
IE users: http://www.mywot.com/en/download/ie

You can also contribute by registering an account (yer its free) and rating websites your self. Spread your knowledge and make sure people don't stumble onto bad sites.

4. For all those Gmail users out there. This may come in handy as your own personal online storage space. http://richard.jones.name/google-hacks/gmail-filesystem/gmail-filesystem.html. The program creates a Virtual drive using your Gmail's space. You can upload files to it though your "my computer" and access them in your account in the form of an attachment. This is limited by your Gmail space and the speed of your Internet. Although most people will find it quite good for transporting documents and other small files around :).

If the link doesn't work it can be downloaded here. All you people out there with out a Gmail account they can be create for free. Click here

Hope these help you and your PC.