How to Control Two Computers with only One Mouse & Keyboard Without Using a KVM
Apr 26, 2010 Computer Tips
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I’ve been using this technique when I needed to control my computer but at the same time use a laptop on the side for other specific tasks. The software is called Synergy+. Here are some of the key features of this great piece of free program to use only one set of mouse and keyboard across multiple computers and even with different OSes (Linux/Mac/Windows):
How To Make Windows 7 Run Faster
Aug 31, 2009 Computer Tips, Windows 7
Its quite evident that the persons who’ve tried Vista and were disappointed by its shortcomings, and Microsoft answered their prayers with Windows 7. It is basically a better Vista; faster, snappier, and more productive, should I say. But a lot of consumers are still using older Intel Dual Core machines (or even P4′s) with only 1GB of RAM and just an on-board graphics processor, so they need to squeeze Windows 7 for performance rather than just all eye-candy.
This is a helpful post for everyone who’s sporting Windows 7 on their machines but wants to get more mojo from their grumpy hardware. There are other “ultimate guides” out there that also tackle the same topic, but this guide is basically to pimp up and condition your Windows 7 box for optimum performance. It is a short guide, but I’m tackling only the essentials – if you’re a more of a tweaky guy, you can check out the link below the post for the ultimate guide.
So here are my tips on how to make Windows 7 run faster:
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Smart Bro Hacks
Feb 27, 2009 Computer Tips, Search Engine Optimization
Smart Bro: How to hack it?
I’ve recently been experiencing some problems with Smart Bro lately, specifically my internet connection is being disconnected. I don’t know if other Smart Bro users have experienced the same problems as I do, but what I heard is that a lot of people are also disappointed with the Smart Bro service. That’s why people are trying to hack the Smart Bro Wifi internet service. But how do they do it?
Some hacks to increase the speed of the Smart Bro internet is to change some settings with the canopy (if you still have the canopy antenna). Others use certain software to change the settings on how the antenna connects to the internet. I haven’t tried out these things yet but you can search them, they’re just around the net.
Does Smart Bro suck? For me, I’ve just been experiencing this problems now but Smart Bro here in our location seems to be a fairly good internet service provider. I just hope they have an upgrade to increase the speed of my internet.
You can try out my Top 10 Freewares to boost up your computer’s performance.
How to Overclock a Netbook?
Feb 9, 2009 Computer Tips
Overclocking a netbook? Is that even possible? I’ve read some articles that dealt with overclocking laptops with dual or even quad core processors, but a netbook with an atom cpu? We already know that the current netbooks today are mostly good only at casual surfing or working on light software.
Can we really overclock netbooks? If you have tried it, tell us your experience on it and maybe we can have a chat and dig in some chicken caldereta meal! :)
Top 10 Must-Have Freewares for XP Users
Jan 13, 2009 Computer Tips, Top 10's Project
Its been a while since I decided to post again. I’m still thinking of any topic to blog about. I’m starting to think blogging about my personal life is not so interesting to passer-by’s from blogs that link to me, so I guess I should post something useful for a change…
This is a list of 10 Must-Have Freewares for XP Users to start off my Top 10′s project:
10. Avira AntiVir – forget about AVG guys, it sucks big time on detecting a lot of new viruses nowadays. Have you had the “somazina@gmail.com” virus lately? Avira has most of the features paid programs have at much much lesser bulk in your memory. On top of that, it scans lightning fast!
Avira Website
9. Mozilla Thunderbird – especially for Gmail users, this saves you all the time logging into your cutely skinned Gmail accounts from a browser. It is a great e-mail client, also light, fast, and very flexible with the use of extensions.
Mozilla Thunderbird Website
8. CCleaner – probably the best PC maintenance utility on the planet, and its also free! Cleans everything in your XP machine: temporary files from browsers, third-party applications, and more importantly – it optimizes your registry for better performance.
CCleaner Website
7. Chikka Text Messenger – (applicable in some countries only) lets you send free SMS in your country. Saves you that hard-earned money you spend paying for text messaging your friends and loved-ones!
Chikka Website
6. Winamp – for the music junkies out there, this would certainly be your hub. The most I like about Winamp is its skins! It plays a lot of music and video formats, and also very extensible through its plug-ins.
Winamp Website
5. µTorrent – the lightest of the bit torrent applications around. Only around 270 Kb, best for those moments when you need paid software, LOL!
µTorrent Website
4. CDBurnerXP – so you lost your Ahead Nero Express installation disk? Download CDBurnerXP for free and have all the features, minus the CD cover creator. Now includes Blu-ray and HD-DVD burning.
CDBurnerXP Website
3. Vista Inspirat Ultimate 2 Pack – you’re fed up of the old blue/green colors of your XP machine. You dreamed of having that slick Vista desktop, but read a lot of negative reviews about it. Why not give your XP computer the face of Vista, for free of course! Vista Inspirat Pack is your makeover tool, Vista look on a XP machine. The best part is, it doesn’t do harm on your computer (on my experience) like what WindowsX Transformation Pack does.
Vista Inspirat Website
2. OpenOffice.org – MS Office-like application, but free. Has the applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and most MS Office files are compatible with OpenOffice.org.
OpenOffice.org Website
1. Mozilla Firefox – it is your APV on the Information Superhighway. Standtards-compliant, robust, developed by thousands of contributors, and has numerous add-ons available. Turn it into anything you want it to be: FTP client, Social Bookmarker, Automated Link Clicker, Porn Video Downloader, Chat Application, Timer, Word Processor, etc… You might even forget it is a web browser.
Mozilla Firefox Website
You don’t have to pay for the best software, you just have to be resourceful in finding a free software that fits your needs. Hope this has been a help to all you Internet-wanderers. Stay tuned for more Top 10′s here on my blog. Now, go fetch!
