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• Powerful hard drive defragmentation
• Optimum start-up, Internet, and Windows acceleration
• Quick and extensive clean-up for hard drives
• Effective elimination of junk data
• Fully-automatic clean-up and improvement of your PC
• Extensive clean-up of the registry
• Effective help in solving standard Windows problems
• Secure data recovery and data elimination
• Simple custom Windows configuration
• Individual Windows styling

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In Ubuntu, you can reproduce the CTRL-ALT-DEL function of Windows (which brings up the task manager) like that.

First install gnome-system-monitor (which should already be installed) :

Code:
sudo apt-get install gnome-system-monitor

Then bind the keys CTRL-ALT-DEL to it (issue those commands in the terminal) :

Code:
gconftool-2 -t str --set /apps/metacity/global_keybindings/run_command_9 "Delete"
gconftool-2 -t str --set /apps/metacity/keybinding_commands/command_9 "gnome-system-monitor"

That's it !
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Trying to assemble a computer but has a tight budget? Here's one big help. The AMD 780G Based mobos.

The new 780G Chipset is a revolutionary breed of chipset. It is the first AMD chipset to integrate Microsoft DirectX 10 graphics core which is powered by ATI Radeon Graphics. This new chipset allows everyday users to play today's latest games even if they don't have a discreet video card. It is the most powerful integrated graphics available today. Unlike before, in order for users to watch a High Definition video on his computer he needs to have a powerful processor and a good discreet video card. With it's integrated Radeon HD 3200 it can decode High Definition video codec letting the everyday user watch High Definition videos without the need for those expensive discreet video cards and high-end processors. Users can playback High Definition videos even with just a mere AMD Sempron 3200+ which was not possible before.

While Intel's chipsets are going power hungry the new AMD 780 chipset was designed with the thought of energy efficiency in mind. The AMD 780 chipset powers a green pc and sets a new record for the lowest energy consumption.

The first chipset that enables both discreet and integrated graphics simultaneously. The AMD 780 chipset is the very first chipset that lets the user maximize his system's performance. If you can recall once a video card is added to the system the chipset instantly disables the integrated graphics. With the new 780 chipset it is not possible to use the discreet and integrated graphics together. With a compatible discreet video card it can support up to 4 different and independent displays. Think of it as a Quad-Monitor configuration.


The Highlights of the new AMD 780 Chipsets are:

* Powerful Intergrated Graphics that can run the latest games even without a discreet card
* HyperTransport 3.0 technology which more than doubles the CPU's communications bandwidth to graphics as compared to previous HyperTransport versions
*Supports PCI Express 2.0 which doubles the graphics bandwidth of the previous PCI Express 1.0
*Backwards compatible which lets user build platforms with previous generation of CPUs and also the latest AMD Phenom processors.
*ATI Hybrid Graphics improves system performance by enabling both the discreet graphics and integrated graphics simultaneously.
*ATI Avivo HD - Advanced Image and Video Processing and display technology available in ATI Radeon graphics that provides brilliant colors, sharp images and smooth playback of Blu-ray and HD DVD content and has a built-in HDMI and DVI with HDCP.
*ATI Powerplay helps save energy by its flexible power saving technologies that ensure optimal power efficiency thus reducing power cost.
*AMD Overdrive enhances system performance. Enables control of AMD 7-Serires Chipsets to easily configure system settings in Microsoft Windows
*ATI SurroundView allows support of up to four independent monitors for systems equipeed with an additional Radeon discrete graphics card.
*Next Geneartion SB700 which supports up to 12 USB 2.0 connections and 6 SATA 2.0 devices including eSATA devices

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Ever wondered why is it that you signed up for this number of mbps or kbps of broadband/dsl connection but it seems like your internet connection isn't as fast as it should be? Wanna use the full speed or your broadband/dsl connection without downloading third party softwares which would make or break your pc? Here's the catch...on default Windows XP only allows you to use 80% of your internet's bandwidth. Isn't that unfair for you? Here's a good way to let you use a hundred percent of your bandwidth.

1. Go to start
2. Choose run
3. Type in gpedit.msc and a Group Policy window will appear
4. Choose Computer Configuration>>Administrative Templates>>Network>>QoS Packet Scheduler
5. On the right part of the window you will see Limit Reservable Bandwidth. Double Click it.
6. Click the Enable radio button.
7. Set the Bandwidth Limit to Zero % and click apply and you're all set.

Note: If you have a really slow internet connection (i.e. dial-up connection)...don't wish it'll make a big difference. But it can help.

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Fast solution..

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (Copy and paste)

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

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If registy editing has been disabled by your administrator, here are some steps on bypassing it, just take note that editing the registry might cause your computer to stop responding, and not function anymore, be sure to have a registry backup:)


For standalone Windows XP systems, perform the steps below to remove the registry editing restrictions.
Method 1: Using the REG.EXE console tool

1. Click Start, Run and type this command:(copy and paste)

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

You should be able to launch Tweak UI, as well as the Registry Editor.

Method 2: Using the Group Policy Editor (Windows XP Professional only)

* Click Start, Run and type gpedit.msc and press ENTER
* Go to the following location:

User Configuration | Administrative Templates | System

* Double-click Disable registry editing tools and set it to Not Configured
* Exit the Group Policy Editor

Note: If the setting already read Not Configured, set it to Enabled, and click Apply. Then revert it back to Not Configured. This ensures that the DisableRegistryTools registry value is removed successfully.

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Especially on schools and offices, often times your local admin might be disallowing users to access the command prompt for security reasons, but given circumstances that we really need to access it, here is some steps on bypassing it..

Method 1: Using the console registry tool

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (Copy and paste)

REG add HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /v DisableCMD /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Method 2: Edit the registry directly

Open Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) and navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System]

*

In the right-pane, double-click DisableCMD and set it's data to 0


Method 3: Using Group Policy Editor in Windows XP Professional.



Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK.


Navigate to User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ System


Double-click the Prevent access to the command prompt

You can then disable or set the policy to Not Configured. Disabling or setting this policy to Not Configured should solve the problem.

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Using another admin account, anyone can bypass other admin user and password accounts....how?


1. Go to Start –> Run –> Type in CMD
2. You will get a command prompt
3. type net user
you will see something like this..

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\poweruser>net user

User accounts for \\poweruser

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administrator HelpAssistant SUPPORT_388945a0
Karen Mike Sharon
The command completed successfully.

In order to bypass their accounts...we need to type in..

4. net user * <<===such as the account name is any account which is locked with a password..example, "net user Karen *"

5. Then it will ask for a password, just press the enter key and walla..you have successfully changed the user password.

6. When logging in again Karen's account no longer have a password!

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Run Commands

compmgmt.msc - Computer management
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dfrg.msc - Disk defrag
eventvwr.msc - Event viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policies
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Various Services
msconfig - System Configuration Utility
regedit - Registry Editor
msinfo32 _ System Information
sysedit _ System Edit
win.ini _ windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver _ Shows current version of windows
mailto: _ Opens default email client
command _ Opens command prompt

Run Commands to access the control panel

Add/Remove Programs control appwiz.cpl
Date/Time Properties control timedate.cpl
Display Properties control desk.cpl
FindFast control findfast.cpl
Fonts Folder control fonts
Internet Properties control inetcpl.cpl
Keyboard Properties control main.cpl keyboard
Mouse Properties control main.cpl
Multimedia Properties control mmsys.cpl
Network Properties control netcpl.cpl
Password Properties control password.cpl
Printers Folder control printers
Sound Properties control mmsys.cpl sounds
System Properties control sysdm.cpl

Windows XP Shortcuts

ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu
ALT+ENTER View properties for the selected item
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened
ALT+F4 Close the active item, or quit the active program
ALT+SPACEBAR Display the System menu for the active window
ALT+TAB Switch between open items
ALT+Underlined letter Display the corresponding menu
BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
CTRL+A Select all
CTRL+B Bold
CTRL+C Copy
CTRL+I Italics
CTRL+O Open an item
CTRL+U Underline
CTRL+V Paste
CTRL+X Cut
CTRL+Z Undo
CTRL+F4 Close the active document
CTRL while dragging Copy selected item
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging Create shortcut to selected iteM
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
CTRL+LEFT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL+DOWN ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL+UP ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph
SHIFT+DELETE Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
ESC Cancel the current task
F1 Displays Help
F2 Rename selected item
F3 Search for a file or folder
F4 Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
F5 Refresh the active window
F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program
SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu
SHIFT+CTRL+ESC Launches Task Manager
SHIFT when you insert a CD Prevent the CD from automatically playing
WIN Display or hide the Start menu
WIN+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box
WIN+D Minimizes all Windows and shows the Desktop
WIN+E Open Windows Explorer
WIN+F Search for a file or folder
WIN+F+CTRL Search for computers
WIN+L Locks the desktop
WIN+M Minimize or restore all windows
WIN+R Open the Run dialog box
WIN+TAB Switch between open items


Windows Explorer Shortcuts

ALT+SPACEBAR - Display the current window’s system menu
SHIFT+F10 - Display the item's context menu
CTRL+ESC - Display the Start menu
ALT+TAB - Switch to the window you last used
ALT+F4 - Close the current window or quit
CTRL+A - Select all items
CTRL+X - Cut selected item(s)
CTRL+C - Copy selected item(s)
CTRL+V - Paste item(s)
CTRL+Z - Undo last action
CTRL+(+) - Automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane
TAB - Move forward through options
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view
SHIFT+DELETE - Delete an item immediately
BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up
ALT+ENTER - View an item’s properties
F10 - Activate the menu bar in programs
F6 - Switch between left and right panes
F5 - Refresh window contents
F3 - Display Find application
F2 - Rename selected item



Internet Explorer Shortcuts

CTRL+A - Select all items on the current page
CTRL+D - Add the current page to your Favorites
CTRL+E - Open the Search bar
CTRL+F - Find on this page
CTRL+H - Open the History bar
CTRL+I - Open the Favorites bar
CTRL+N - Open a new window
CTRL+O - Go to a new location
CTRL+P - Print the current page or active frame
CTRL+S - Save the current page
CTRL+W - Close current browser window
CTRL+ENTER - Adds the http://www. (url) .com
SHIFT+CLICK - Open link in new window
BACKSPACE - Go to the previous page
ALT+HOME - Go to your Home page
HOME - Move to the beginning of a document
TAB - Move forward through items on a page
END - Move to the end of a document
ESC - Stop downloading a page
F11 - Toggle full-screen view
F5 - Refresh the current page
F4 - Display list of typed addresses
F6 - Change Address bar and page focus
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Go to the next page
SHIFT+CTRL+TAB - Move back between frames
SHIFT+F10 - Display a shortcut menu for a link
SHIFT+TAB - Move back through the items on a page
CTRL+TAB - Move forward between frames
CTRL+C - Copy selected items to the clipboard
CTRL+V - Insert contents of the clipboard
ENTER - Activate a selected link
HOME - Move to the beginning of a document
END - Move to the end of a document
F1 - Display Internet Explorer Help

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Hi just for those you have been working on different robotics project using Hitec servo motors and Microcontroller from parallax, this code might help you and your robot get going....This code is provided as byte stream for a BS2p basic stamp microcontroller..enjoy

'******************************************************************

' base bicep elbow wrist wristR gripper
PUT Limit, 0,150, 60,140, 0,150, 0,170, 0,180, 0,170


' Bse Bcpt elbw wrst wrstR grppr dly ctrlByte
Stream Loc 10, 100, 100, 70, 90, 150, 0, 101111,
10, 100, 100, 70, 90, 150, 20, 000001,
10, 90, 90, 60, 90, 150, 0, 101110,
10, 85, 90, 60, 90, 50, 0, 100010,
10, 100, 90, 70, 90, 50, 20, 101100,
60, 100, 100, 70, 90, 50, 10, 001111,
60, 100, 100, 60, 90, 50, 0, 001110,
60, 100, 100, 70, 90, 50, 0, 001111,
120, 100, 100, 70, 90, 50, 10, 101111,
120, 85, 90, 60, 90, 150, 10, 101110,
120, 85, 90, 60, 90, 150, 10, 101110,
10, 100, 100, 70, 90, 150, 0, 101111,
$FF 'END



#DEFINE debugMode = 0
ramp = $5



'******************************************************************

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Last two weeks me and my partner had been working with a robotic arm project which is kindda scary at
first, since the program which is supported by its controllers was quite new to us, plus the fact that the tools we used were somewhat makeshift...And so we started to do some research and lots of internet surfing, and i mean a lot, from yahoo to google to msn and ultimately to friendster...hehe, its all part of the game, you need to have a little bit of relaxing inorder to get the job done...To cut the story short we managed to finish it(made the robot move) surprisingly early.

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