Simple performance improvement

If you are using the NTFS filing protocol on your system, rather than FAT32, you can get a little more speed by disabling Windows Index ®. The disadvantage is that the drive looking for a specific file could have a moment or two, but everything else should run faster.

To disable this feature open My Computer, then right-click the drive you wish to reset - usually C-drive. Now click on Properties and uncheck "Allow Indexing Service." Windows ® will take a few minutes to perform this task, based on the speed of your processor. If you have other hard drives, perform the same process for them. Once done, it is a good idea to empty the Recycle Bin and defragment the hard drive (s).

Free Software

If you have a system and does not have an office suite like Microsoft Office, and do not want to pay several hundred dollars to have one, try Open Office. This is a great alternative to other suites, and it's free! Simply point your browser to www.openoffice.org and follow the download and installation instructions. Make no mistake, this free office suite is a very powerful set of software tools - easy to match any competitor.

Internet Explorer (Microsoft Internet Browser) is arguably the standard in computers. This is why hackers developing many malicious software to invade. If you use a different browser, has less chance of an invasion of malware. There is a great alternative available, and it's free. You can download a copy of Firefox at www.mozilla.org / products / firefox. You can even move the Internet Explorer settings in Firefox automatically - so you do not lose your favorites, etc.

Secure Portable Printer

If you're using a laptop running Windows ® ME, and you're having trouble printing via USB, try this simple review. Go to the website for the company that made your printer. If you use a Hewlett-Packard, for example, go to www.HP.com and download the appropriate drivers and install them. I have drivers that recognizes the USB printer is present and attached, but no drivers required for printing. Drivers to download and install depend on the printer. After installing new drivers, update the printer as needed in the control panel.

Save $ $ $ when shopping on-line

If you are making an online purchase, and you know the item you buy, you can easily compare prices across the Internet. This can be a very substantial savings.

In this paper, I went and wrote www.mysimon.com where I wanted to buy a printer: Canon PIXMA iP4000. The service immediately checked the Internet and returns the prices range from $ 62.00 to $ 286.00. This kind of price difference is not at all unusual, especially for computers and electronics.

Simon My service website only price controls, it provides a platform to buy anything, but is linked to these places. It also gives a rating for sellers and input from other users about their experiences with the company. You can sort your search results by price your product so you can find the lowest price at the highest rated dealer.

Only Windows XP Professional ®

One of the features of Windows ® XP Professional, which is not available in Home Edition, is the ability to encrypt files. This encryption prevents others from opening the files in the folder that you encrypt. To encrypt one or more folders, follow these simple steps.

Click Start, then My Documents. Now locate the folder you want to encrypt and right click it and select Properties.

On the General tab, click Advanced. Put a checkmark in the box Encrypt contents to secure data. Click OK twice and the confirmation dialog box appears allowing you to select the folder, the folder and all files and / or subfolders within it.

Now you can place the files in this folder (or folders) and because they are encrypted, others can not access them.

Internet Security

You should never disclose your username or password to anyone who e-mails and calls. This information is often requested by an Internet scheme called phishing.

In a phishing scam common, you will receive an email that looks pretty official. Usually seems to come from a bank or credit card company. A common title for these emails is "We need to verify your account information." Another is "Please log into your account and verify your settings." If you click where indicated, will end in a place that seems to be real. If you fill in the username and password for your online bank account, you can expect serious problems within twenty-four hours.

If you believe that a company or business that you do business in line with reality requires your information, simply contact them. In this way, you know where you are sending your information and what it is used.

CD recording error fix

Burning music CDs, video and data has become very popular in recent years and the evolution of technology has given support hardware and software that is better than ever - and a very reasonable price. CD offers a great place to store large amounts of data into a small, easy to hold. They also give us back control over aspects of our entertainment.

A relatively common error received during the CD recording informing you that the CD can not be burned, or that an error occurred during recording. Of course, it could actually be a faulty CD, but this is often not the case.

If you receive a message stating that your CD can not be burned, visit the Web site of the manufacturer of your CD drive. Search the list of types of CD (manufacturers or numbers) that are compatible with your device. Very often, you find that the CD are not listed. The two guys who seem to have any difficulty to be burned are manufactured by Sony and TDK. These cost a bit more, but burn very reliable.

In the same vein - HP has released a new CD burner. This new burner requires the use of special CD blanks, but after recording their data on the CD, you can turn it around and close the unit again. You can then use the laser to burn a title for the CD directly on the CD. It is a new technology, but perhaps they will realize and will see newer and better devices in the near future.