How to Boost and Increase Your Internet Speed

16 Apr

How to Boost and Increase Your Internet Speed
Need to increase your Internet connection speed/ There are a number of tweaks out there that will enable you to maximize your system’s performance and likewise, there are lots of things you can do to tweak your Internet connection to boost Internet speed. There are tons of them out there, but this article just lays out two of the most useful ones.
Tweak 1: Un-reserving bandwidth
By Default, XP reserves 20% of your bandwidth for it’s own use. This is a crying shame and should be undone immediately. To do this, you will not require any additional software, just follow the steps below.
1. Access the Group Policy Editor. This can be done by typing gpedit.msc in the Run box (Start, and then Run). You will now be looking at something like this.

2. Navigate to Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/QOS Packet Scheduler using the pane on the left side.
3. In the left pane, there should be a Setting with the name Limit reservable bandwidth, right-click this and select properties.
4. Now this might seem a bit weird, as the State will say “Not Configured” but Windows by default will reserve 20%. So the trick is to set it to reserve 0%. You can do this by clicking enabled and then setting the Bandwidth Limit % to 0. It should look like the image below.

5. Hit OK then close the Group Policy Editor.
That’s it! You’re done with the first tweak. Just a quick side note here, there are lots of other little things you can change easily using the policy editor. Feel free to wander around!
Tweak 2: Optimizing TCP/IP settings
This next tweak is going to require a piece of freeware called SG TCP Optimizer. This nifty little utility will optimize the manner in which your PC sends and receives data packets, which will as a result speed up your connection. Though It is most effective for broadband connections, it works for just about any type of connection.
1. Download SG TCP Optimizer. You don’t need to install it, just double-click and it will run. Once you run it, you should be looking at this :

2. That is quite an intimidating interface, but we won’t be touching most of it. Under the General Settings tab, just drag the slider to match your connection’s download speed. Then, at the bottom of the same window, select the “Optimal Settings” radio button and click “Apply Changes”.
3. You will now be looking at a window like the one below.
4. Make sure that the “Backup” tick box is ticked and then click OK.
5. All that’s left is to reboot your system, in order to apply the changes. You will be prompted to do so.
6. Once your system has rebooted, surf around for a while. If for whatever reason you feel your connection has been affected negatively, then fear not, for the changes you made can be undone. Start SG TCP Optimizer, click File and choose restore backed up settings. This will bring up a dialog box where you can navigate to where you downloaded the program. There, you will find a file with the extension .spg with a filename containing the date.
For example If you applied the changes on the 21st of February “sg_backup_2008-02-21-xxxx.spg” would be the filename, where the xxxx is any number. Once you find this file select it and press open. This should bring to a dialog box similar to the one shown above. Click OK and reboot. Your original settings are now restored.
There you have it. Your connection is now tweaked and ready to go! Any questions, post a comment!

Stop Computer-Killing Dust in its Tracks

2 Dec

It attacks your computer like the South American army ant. small, harmless looking critters by themselves, in larger numbers they can cover, kill and dissolve a full grown cow in a matter of hours.

Okay, perhaps not exactly like that. But, wood shop and machine shop owners are experiencing the catastrophic effect manufacturing dust can have inside their shop computers. And they are looking for answers.

It doesn’t take much to ruin your day, especially, when metallic dust meets sensitive electronic components. Electricity chooses to travel in the shortest route possible, and little bridges of metal dust make great short cuts. Zap! WRRrrrrrr…

And wood dust makes a superb insulating blanket. That’s okay if you’re lost in a big wood bin and freezing to death, but to a hard working computer it can be bad news. Heat sinks and fans attempt to dissipate the heat from within your computer, but a layer of dust can reduce or prevent this transfer of heat. Also, computer fans can malfunction when dust and grime are allowed to accumulate. Things heat up. Computers die. Data is lost. Business suffers.

Okay, what’s the answer then? How do you protect your computer from dust?

The actions you are willing and able to take to protect your computer equipment from dust depend on a large number of individual circumstances. Regardless of your situation, I recommend you take a three-front defensive position and optimize for each of the following areas:

o Computer room environment

o Protective computer dust barriers

o Computer maintenance

let us look at each of these areas individually.

Computer Room Environment

Control the environmental conditions surrounding your computers. The ideal solution would be to keep your computers and monitors in a clean, climate controlled computer room. In other words, take them out of the danger area. Of course, this is unrealistic or undesirable to many shop owners, who want, or need the computers to operate in the immediate work area.

So what then? Do what you can to control the dust and air pollutants in the shop. Use and maintain dust collectors for woodworking machines and a ventilation system for the shop area. And, if you can’t move the computers out of the shop, try to move them across the room, away from welding, grinding or direct contact with billowing sander dust.

Protective Computer Dust Barriers

These include computer dust covers, dust filters, computer dust bags, and computer enclosures. Each has its benefits and limitations as described below. Determine which option is the best solution for you.

Standard computer covers are made by a number of manufacturers. sometimes plastic or vinyl, they are affordable, but effective in keeping dust off your computers and monitors. However, they may only be used while your computer equipment is shut down. And, you have to remember to put them on. Every day. In other words, they are almost useless in a busy shop.

Computer filters, on the other hand may be used while the computer is running. Also very affordable, these tiny pieces of loose mesh material are placed over fan air intakes in the computer case to remove dust from inbound air. Some have experimented with using panty hose, Brillo® Pads and other household items with some achievement. The main drawback with computer filters is their small surface area. They clog up quickly in dusty areas and has to be cleaned, or changed frequently to allow the unimpeded flow of cold air into the computer case. Another drawback is that they leave other openings in the computer case unprotected, allowing fine dust to infiltrate the CD ROM drives, floppy drives and other little openings.

Relatively new on the scene, computer dust bags are a combination computer cover and computer filter. Designed for the harsh, dusty and smoky conditions inherent to wood shops and machine shops, these innovative covers entirely encase the computer processor or monitor at all times, allowing the entire surface of the bag to act as a huge dust filter to remove dust from inbound air. Monitor dust bags have a see-through, anti-static front to allow a clear screen view, and are very effective in keeping dust, wood chips and other debris out of the cooling vents. At around $20 or less, the necessary life-span of the computer dust bag is 3-12 months, depending on the level of dust in the shop. A possible drawback to using the computer dust bag is reduced access to CD and floppy drives. However, it is possible to use these drives if you cut a hole in the dust bag and cover it with a door flap, which is possible with the bag. you might also have to cut an access slot to use your USB ports.

Finally, computer enclosures are typically metal or wood, box-like cabinets which your computer processor and monitor are placed in to protect them from the surrounding environment. A selection of fan and filter combinations introduce fresh air into the enclosure. Computer enclosures have the added advantage of protecting your equipment from blunt force trauma, such as a falling 2×4, chemical splashes and other things harmful to your computer. Filters must be changed regularly. Disadvantages include high price, greater amount of space needed, and filter maintenance.

Computer Maintenance

Finally, the third part of a sound computer dust protection strategy is computer maintenance. Yes, that means cleaning. Does that scare you? it is easier than you think. you do not need to buy all kinds of costly tools and cleaning agents, and no heavy scrubbing or complicated disassembly is necessary. The most important thing is to maintain a regular computer cleaning schedule. it may be as easy as opening the computer case once every three months to blow out the dust. Educate yourself on the computer cleaning basics and decide the right course of action for yourself. For a copy of the Standard Operating Procedure, “Computer Cleaning and Dust Protection in an Industrial Environment”, which you can modify to fit your own requirements go to it’s free when you sign up for “The Computer Dust Solutions” newsletter.

Just as numerous insects and animals perish when attacked by the army ant, a great number of computers are killed by dust every day. Don’t let it happen to you. follow the common sense ideas shown here and stop computer-killing dust in its tracks!

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Removing Smitfraud virus

26 Nov

Smitfraud is a type of computer virus that will hijack your desktop once it has been downloaded onto your PC. It has the end effect of changing your desktop to an image and and occasionally will make it so you cannot click on any of your desktop and get into any of your programs. Pop ups will ensue just like many of the other viruses on the web today, and many of the ads and pop-ups will be for fake anti-spyware or anti-virus programs, but you cannot click on these as they will download more and worse Trojans, spyware, and malware.

If you have clicked on one of these fake spyware programs that start to inhabit your computer, and when you boot up your system and a few seconds later your computer should alert you have some type of virus on your computer. often if you have Norton or Mcafee installed on your home pc it will tell you that you have some sort of problem, but usually won’t be able to to remove the threat.

Examples that have been prevalent lately are two files called Spysherif and Sysprotect. They both warn you that your identity is being stolen by spyware or malware and that you require to remove it asap. &nbsp;in actual fact the smitfraud downloader has given your computer this pop up and the product that they will try to sell you is bogus.

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There are some free programs that claim to remove smitfraud, and you can try it if you want, but the problem with them is that they don’t work all of the time and they dont offer active protection for your computer. The one that will work often is called Smitfraudfix, check it out but consider buying a longer lasting removal product that will keep you from getting a virus like this again. &nbsp;

I only recommend one program for complete removal of the Smitfraud Virus, and that program is spyware doctor. I have tested the program and it does work on most adware, spyware, and malware for complete deletion. Spyware Doctor will effectively remove smitfraud, virtumonde, vundo, and the <a target=”_new” rel=”nofollow” href=””>zlob downloader</a>. the most desireble thing about the program is its capability to stop future infections in their tracks, since installing the program I have somehow downloaded more viruses, but spyware doctor has alerted me and then removed them immediatly. Don’t spend any more time or money to get your computer running again.

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Preventive Computer Care

22 Nov

Computers are an everyday part of life in the modern world. However, computers require special attention and care in order for them to function correctly and to operate safely. here are some basic guidelines to aid you maintain your computer equipment and to keep your equipment functioning for a long time.

After all, keeping your equipment running will save you money.What most people do not know or often overlook

Keep computer equipment away from direct sunlight to prevent overheating.

Keep computer equipment away from direct introduction to water or humidity to prevent damage.

Keep computer equipment in a clean and dust free area.

Always use surge protectors to prevent electrical surge damage to your system.

Place an anti-static mat in the area where you are operating your computer to eliminate or prevent anti-static damage to your systems.

Have your system interior cleaned at least once every year to keep it running smoothly and to protect your investment.Prevention is the key. The most important activity that you as a computer user can do is to keep your computer as clean as possible. Your system’s user guide is the best source to find specific information about how to clean your system’s outer components

but have a look at these basic tips you must always go along with.

What you must NEVER do;

NEVER eat or drink while operating your computer. Food crumbs can easily damage your computer.;NEVER place an open container containing water (or any other liquid) on or near computer. Accidental spillage can damage your computer or give you an electrical shock.

NEVER use your computer’s keyboard with dirty or sticky hands (wash your hands before using your computer).

NEVER allow your pets near your computer. Dust and hairballs can accumulate inside the computer’s case and cause your system to overheat.Computer maintenance Basic computer maintenance should be included in your regular routine. Keeping your computer dust and dirt free, will guarantee that your computer will last and will give you years of reliable performance. Please consult your user’s guide for more specific maintenance practices and intervals.How to clean your computer systems Computer system require cleaning of internal parts particularly when used outside of a clean environment. However, only an authorized technician should open the computer case and clean sensitive electronic components. Consult your user guide to determine the best interval for internal cleaning and take your computer to a certified technician.

Regular cleaning of computer system’s exterior involves the following: Monitor screen Your computer monitor is guaranteed to be the component that will require the most attention, because computer monitors tend to get dirty from regular use and from dust. To clean your computer monitor or LCD, you can use special chemicals design to clean computer monitors without damaging them.

To clean your computer’s screen you can use OPTECH CTR Screen Care. This special cleaner is an anti-static cleaner and coating which safely removes fingerprints and smudges from computer display screens. This cleaner also leaves the surface treated with an invisible dust repellent film, which contains an optical ingredient which fills-in minute scratches eliminating surface distortion and reducing eye fatigue.

How to apply a computer screen cleaner

First, NEVER spray the cleaner directly onto your computer. Instead, spray a lint-free cloth lightly with the computer screen cleaner, and then clean your screen. make certainly sure to hold the cloth away from your computer when spraying the cleaner to the cloth.

Keyboard maintenance

During everyday use, a keyboard can get pretty dirty and sticky. Dirt and other debris can fall or accumulate between the keys and cause damage or prevent the keys from functioning correctly. To clean your computer’s keyboard you must use either canned air/gas or a little computer-specific vacuum cleaner. NEVER apply any cleaner or liquid directly to your keyboard. If the keys are dirty, use a lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with computer cleaner to lightly and carefully clean your computer’s keyboard. do not clean your computer while the computer is operating, and avoid using your computer till the cleaner has dissipated to avoid possible damage to your equipment. Consult your user’s guide for precise instructions on your particular machine.

Case/Tower maintenance
<br>Your computer case will require maintenance. you must remove dust and grime from your computer’s air vents and your computer’s case. you have to NEVER spray any type of cleaner into your computer’s air vents or you could damage your paradigm. ALWAYS use pre prepared air/gas to clean your computer’s vents or air intakes. canned air/gas cleaners are idea for cleaning air vents, keyboards, disk drives and computer case crevices. The exterior of your computer’s case can be cleaned with a lint-free cloth sprayed with an anti-static computer cleaner. When in doubt about how to clean your computer system, ALWAYS consult your user manual or call your system’s technical support department.

Safe and clean computing will save you money!
Following these basic computer care guidelines should help you to take good care of your computer system, and keep it running for years. Preventive maintenance will keep your system from having problems and will save you money in the long run. For specific questions about your particular system, you must ALWAYS check your user guide or contact technical support.

Removing malware from your computer

22 Nov

Is your computer infected with malware? This could be a major problem but don’t fret, if you take the proper steps you must have no problem removing malware from your computer. I would recommend getting it out ASAP as malware can pose a worth keeping in mind threat to your computer and your privacy.

Malware is a malignant program that will install itself on your computer without your permission. Malware can come in many different forms such as viruses, worms, trojan horses, adware, and most dangerously – spyware. I say spyware is the most dangerous form of malware because while the others can mess up your computer and slow it down, spyware does that AND steals private information such as credit card numbers and passwords.

If your computer is infected with any or all genres of malware you need to remove it quickly and efficiently.

There are essentially two general methods for removing malware out of your systems

1.    Target the malware program and use the “Add/Remove” feature to uninstall it

2.    Install an anti spyware/malware program to do the job for you.

I don’t really recommend performing option #1 . Malware can mask itself pretty well and because it can take on so many different forms, unless you are an absolute expert it is nearly impossible to eliminate all of it. You could also accidentally remove a required systems file which can mess your computer up even worse!

I recommend acquiring a program that detects and eliminates all forms of malware including spyware, adware, and other dangerous viruses. You can visit my site to see after careful research, what program I consider the #1 rated malware remover on the net. Come have a look and you will be removing malware out of your computer in no time!

Clean up your computer registry

21 Nov

A computer free of errors runs smoothly, with the probability of crashing massively lowered. However, as time passes and continuous use, it develops errors, particularly after a number of run-ins with malicious software, like viruses and spy ware. The computer may end up having a corrupted Windows registry, which leads to the dreaded computer crash. By cleaning up the registry, you can protect your files and ultimately, your computer.

Back Up Your Files

Before cleaning the computer’s registry, see to it that you have backed up your files. An error in cleaning could easily wipe out your files. Save your computer’s contents on a alternative drive and/or on an external hard drive. That way, you can still recover your files, even if you screw up the registry cleaning process. After backing up your files, close all active programs, since they can interfere with the cleaning.

Registry Cleaning applications

Cleaning the registry, manually is quite tedious, which is why probably the vast majority of people rely on registry cleaning software. These programs are available on computer applications stores or can be downloaded through download sites like “; or through Bit Torrent. Do some research on the product before downloading, since some of them may not be as efficient as advertised. Once you have one installed, just follow as directed by the program. In an hour or two, your computer should be running smoothly.

Manual Cleaning

In some cases, the computer won’t open up Windows, which renders some registry cleaning programs useless. You have no other choice but clean the registry, manually. Here’s how:

1. Slip the Windows XP CD in your CD drive then reboot the computer.

2. Press “R” when the option appears, opening up the Recovery Console.

3. Choose your preferred means of installing Windows, then supply the administrator password, if your computer was assigned one. You’ll then be taken to the command prompt, which comes as a black screen with a blinking cursor.

4. Enter the following data:

md tmp


copy c:\windows\system32\config\applications c:\windows\tmp\software.bak




delete c:\windows\system32\config\systems

delete c:\windows\system32\config\software

delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam

delete c:\windows\system32\config\security

delete c:\windows\system32\config\default

copy c:\windows\repair\systems c:\windows\system32\config\system

copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software


copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security

copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

5. Type “exit” after.

6. When your computer is booting up, press F8 then choose Safe Mode.

7. Log in as the administrator then activate system Restore (Start – Search – Search for paradigm Restore).

8. Set a restore point, so your current settings are saved.

9. Copy the following files to C:\Windows\Tmp:






10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Once done, rename the files you just inputted, based on the last word of their file names. For example, _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT should be renamed to DEFAULT and so forth.

11. Repeat steps 2 and 3.

12. Enter the following commands on the command prompt:

del c:\windows\system32\config\sam

del c:\windows\system32\config\security

del c:\windows\system32\config\applications

del c:\windows\system32\config\default

del c:\windows\system32\config\system

copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\applications

copy c:\windows\tmp\systems c:\windows\system32\config\system

copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam

copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security

copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Repeat step 5.

14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Once your computer boots up, repeat steps 7 and 8.

Cleaning windows, when you can see, is quite tedious. If you’re not adept at navigating and tweaking Windows, you may as well have a programmer or a computer technician perform the task. You won’t pay much, since the job is elementary for them anyway.

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