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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Huge Tips For Windows 7 ( 61 - 77 )

61. Put It on Old Stuff. One perhaps-not-so-obvious Windows 7 tip is that you should attempt to install it everywhere. One user has a 6-year-old laptop that originally shipped with Windows XP. He could never get Windows Vista to install on it. But Windows 7 installed without complaint and runs extremely smooth. Granted, there are some Windows 7 features he can't take advantage of because the processor lacks certain features, but these are minor issues considering the laptop now has life again.
62. Improve Security. In Vista it was difficult to manage system protection via restore points. The System Protection tab in Windows 7 is a vast improvement. In one spot you can configure how much space to devote to restore points, delete and create restore points or even turn off system protection altogether. This is very useful on older systems where disk space may be at a premium.
63. Actually Use Help and Support. Much of Vista's clutter has been reduced in Windows 7. For instance, the Help and Support page has three links, a search window and a link back to Microsoft's Windows site. It's much less intimidating for end users, so make sure they know about it. Search is much improved as well, making for a better, faster experience.

64. Win+h - Move current window to full screen
65. Win+i - Restore current full screen window to normal size or minimize current window if not full screen
66. Win+Shift+arrow - Move current window to alternate screen
67. Win+D - Minimize all windows and show the desktop
68. Win+E - Launch Explorer with Computer as the focus
69. Win+F - Launch a search window
70. Win+G - Cycle through gadgets
71. Win+L - Lock the desktop
72. Win+M - Minimize the current window
73. Win+R - Open the Run window
74. Win+T - Cycle through task bar opening Aero Peek for each running item
75. Win+U - Open the Ease of Use center
76. Win+Space - Aero Peek the desktop
77. Ctrl+Win+Tab - Open persistent task selection window, roll mouse over each icon to preview item

Linksys WRT100-RM 802.11g RangePlus Wireless Router

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The Linksys WRT100-RM RangePlus Wireless Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.To help protect your data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength 256-bit encryption. It can serve as your network’s DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. With the Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multiplayer games, and run media-intensive applications at incredible speeds, without thehassle of stringing wires! Features/Specifications: Linksys WRT100-RM 802.11g RangePlus Wireless RouterGeneral Features: Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u LEDs Power, Ethernet (1-4), Internet, Wireless, Security Cabling Type: CAT 5e Two (2) Antennas RF Power (EIRP): 16.5 dBm Antenna Gain: 1.8 dBi UPnP able/cert Able Reset ButtonSecurity Features: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering Security Key Bits: 128 Bits, 256 BitsPorts: Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port Ethernet: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Ports One Power PortRegulatory Approvals: FCC cULus Package Includes: Linksys WRT100-RM 802.11g RangePlus Wireless Router AC power adapter (100 -120V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord Ethernet cable Installation CD Additional Information: Notes: Model: WRT100-RMUPC: 7 45883 58492 5Product Requirements: Available power outlet Suitable wireless network environment Computer with Ethernet controller and CD-ROM drive (for initial installation)

4-Port 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router

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Share files, Internet connection, media content and more without wires! This 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router combines a router, 4-port switch and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point in one device! This Wireless Broadband Router is compliant with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards and features four 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports and one 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN port! This Wireless Broadband Router has a built-in Firewall and 64/128/125-bit WEP Encryption to protect you from outside intruders and also works as a DHCP server to assign and manage LAN IP addresses! Features/Specifications: 4-Port 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband RouterGeneral Features: All-in-one router, 4-port switch and Wireless-G (802.11g)access point Four (4) 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports One (1) 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN port Compliant with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards High speed wireless connection up to 54 Mbps Operates at 2.4 GHz frequency Supports Auto MDI/MDIX Built-in NAT and DHCP server Supports TCP/IP/DHCP/Static IP/PPPoE client Security Features: Built-in Firewall 64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption WPA/WPA2 WPA-PSK/WPA2/PSK authentication TKIP/AES LEDs: Power Reset WAN Wireless 1/2/3/4Operating Range: Outdoor: 360 m (1181 ft) Indoor: 120 m (393 ft)Unit Dimensions: 1.25 x 7.75 x 4.5-inches (H x W x D, approximate)Regulatory Approvals: FCC CE Package Includes: 4-Port 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router Power adapter (100 - 240V, 50/60Hz) User Manual Additional Information: Product Requirements: Cable/DSL modem Available power outlet Ethernet cable TCP/IP network protocol for each PC Computer with 802.11b/g wireless adapter or Ethernet NIC installed

D-Link WBR-2310 4-Port Wireless-G 108Mbps Router

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Specification Mfr Part Number: WBR-2310 Features: Create a Faster Wireless Network to Share Your Internet Connection Active Firewall and Easy-to-Use Wireless Security Features High-Speed Wireless Networking for Sharing Files, Music, and Photos Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.3/3u Ports: 4x 10/100 Ethernet Ports Wireless Signal Rates (With Automatic Fallback): 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4 ~ 2.462 GHz Wireless Transmit Power: 15 ▒ 2 dBm External Antenna Type: Single Detachable Reverse SMA Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complementary Code Keying (CCK) Security: 64/128-bit WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP) Advanced Firewall Features: Network Address Translation (NAT) with VPN Pass-through Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) MAC Filtering Website Filtering Scheduling VPN Pass Through/Multi-Sessions: PPTP / L2TP / IPSec Device Management: Internet Explorer v6 or later; or other Java-enabled Browsers DHCP Server and Client LED: Power, Status, WAN, WLAN (Wireless Connection), LAN (10/100) Certifications: FCC Minimum System Requirements: Cable or DSL Modem Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 or Mac OS X (v10.4/v10.3) Internet Explorer 6 or Mozilla Firefox CD-ROM Drive Network Interface Card Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.6 x 7.6 x 1.2 inch Weight: 0.7 lbs Warranty: 1 year

TRENDnet TEW-430APB 802.11g Wireless Access Point

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Specification Mfr Part Number: TEW-430APB Standards IEEE 802.11g (Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) Media Connector: 10/100Mbps, Half/Full Duplex LED Indicators: Power, LAN & WLAN Power: 5V,1.2A External Power Adapter Dimensions: 124 x 86 x 40 mm (4.9 x 3.4 x 1.6 Inches) (Without Antenna) Weight: 118g (0.26 lb) Certifications: CE, FCC Frequency Range: 2.412~2.484 GHz Modulation 802.11b: DSSS 802.11g: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM Protocol: CSMA/CA With ACK Data Rates (Auto Fallback) 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 And 1Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 And 6Mbps Operating Mode: AP, WDS Bridge & Repeater Channel: 1~14 Channels (Universal Support) Security 64/128-bit WEP (Hex) & WPA 802.1x Authentication & MAC Address Access Control List (ACL) Antenna: 1 x 2dBI Detachable Diversity Antennas With Female Reverse SMA Connector Output Power: 13 dBm (Min) Transmit Power 802.11b: 12dBm (Typically) 802.11g: 15dBm (Typically) Receiving Sensitivity 54Mbps: -68dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate) 11Mbps: -81dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)

SMC SMC2552W-G2 EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Access Point

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Specification Mfr Part Number: SMC2552W-G2 Features: IEEE802.11b, and 802.11g compliant Flexible management features Detachable antennas Enterprise level of authentication and encryption security Quality of Service support Power over Ethernet support Standards: IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Interface: 1x 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Port; 1x RS-232c Serial Port; IEEE802.11b/g Wireless LAN Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA Operational Mode: Infrastructure Mode Max Channels: 802.11b/g FCC/IC: 1~11 ETSI: 1~13 France: 10~13 MKK: 1~14 Taiwan: 1~11 Max Clients: 64 per VAP interface Data Rate: 802.11g: 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Modulation Type: 802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM 802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Operating Frequency: 802.11b/g 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Taiwan) LED Indicators: PWR (Power), Link (Ethernet Link/Activity), 11g (Wireless Link/Activity) Network Management: Web-browser, RS232 console, Telnet, SSH, SNMP (1, 2c, 3) AC Power Adapter: Input: 100~240 AC, 50~60 Hz Output: 5.1 VDC, 3A Power Consumption: 13.2 watts Power Supply: DC Input: 5 VDC, 2A maximum PoE Input: -48 VDC, 0.2A maximum Power Consumption: 9.6W maximum POE (DC): Input voltage- 48V, 0.2A, 12.96W Compliances: FCC Class B (US), ICES-003 (Canada), RTTED 1999/5/EC, VCCI (Japan), RCR STD-33A Radio Signal Certification: FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2.4 GHz), FCC part 15E 15.407 (5 GHz), RSS-210 (Canada), EN 301.893, EN 300.328, EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17, MPT RCR std.33 (D33 1~13 Channel, T66 Channel 14) Safety: cCSAus(CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 & UL60950-1), EN60950-1 (TV/GS), IEC60950-1 (CB) Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 1.29 inch / 21.83 x 13.73 x 3.27 cm Weight: 1.642 lbs / 0.745 kg

Netgear WGR614NA 54Mbps Wireless Router with 4-Port 10/100 Mbps Switch

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Specification Mfr Part Number: WGR614NA Key Benefits: Speeds of 802.11g - upto 5x faster than 802.11b 10/100 Mbps on WAN Double Firewall - SPI & NAT Smart WizardÖ automatically detects ISP settings and walks you through installation Compatible with 802.11b devices and 802.11g devices Shares broadband Internet access to every PC in your home Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) Upto 128-bit WEP encryption VPN pass-through support MAC address authentication Routing Protocols: Static & Dynamic Routing with TCP/IP, VPN pass-through (IPSec, L2TP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP (client & server) Functions: Automatically detects and configures your ISP type, Exposed Host (DMZ), MAC address authentication, URL content filtering, logs and e-mail alerts of Internet activity Interface: Internet/WAN: 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 LAN: 4 ports 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 Wireless: Network Speeds: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps (auto-rate capable) Modulation Type: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Frequency: 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan) 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS Attack Detection/Logging, Dropped Packet Log, Security Event Log, E-mail Log Encryption: 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) WEP encryption, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Antenna: 2 dBi Power Adapter: 12 VDC Dimensions: 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inch / 175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm Weight: 0.7 lb / 0.3 kg

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Huge Tips For Windows 7 ( 51 - 60 )

51. Disable Search Suggestion Popups. As you type in the Search Box, Windows 7 makes suggestions based on past queries by pulling past queries from the Registry. You can disable this in the Local Group Policy by enabling User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Windows Explorer | Turn Off Display Of Recent Search Entries In the Windows Explorer.
52. Pin Control Panel to Taskbar. If you use the Control Panel frequently, you may have noticed that you cannot simply right-click the Control Panel and select Pin to Taskbar. Instead, you must first Open Control Panel so its icon appears in the taskbar. From there, you can right-click the icon in the taskbar and select Pin this program to taskbar.
53. Leverage Search Connectors. You can now search the Web using the search functionality. Windows 7 includes Federated Search to increase the search scope beyond the local and network resources. Several search connectors are available, such as for YouTube and Twitter, or you can create custom ones to fit your needs.
54. Use Stickier Notes. Even though this feature has existed in previous versions of Windows in one form or another, it's much easier to use in Windows 7. You can stick a note on your desktop for quick reminders. It's a snap to change the font or note color. If you have a note selected, use Ctrl-N to create a new one.
55. Try out Improved WordPad. You probably haven't given much thought to WordPad lately, but the version shipping with Windows 7 has undergone a major renovation. Think of it as a lite version of Microsoft Word. WordPad sports a spiffy ribbon interface, making it a snap to create well-formatted documents. Plus, you are no longer relegated to saving them as .RTF files. WordPad now supports the Office Open XML document (.DOCX) format. This makes it even easier to open .DOCX files created in Word in WordPad.
56. Calculate. Another basic utility that received a major overhaul is the venerable calculator. In addition to standard and scientific views, there are now programmer and statistic modes. You will also love the conversion and calculation features. Want to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit but can never remember the formula? Use the conversion panel. You'll also enjoy the data calculation extension. Quickly find the difference between two dates or calculate a new date by adding or subtracting years, months or days.
57. Manage Services from Task Manager. The Windows 7 Task Manager now includes a tab to manage services. You can quickly see at a glance the status of all services on your machine. Click a column heading to sort. You can even start and stop services with a simple right-click. If you need full-blown service management, use the Services button to launch the Services management console. You may often have the Task Manager running in the system tray; now, having service management access means one less window to have open.
58. Get Under the Hood. Windows 7 offers more ways to peek under the hood without adding third-party solutions. A terrific example is the Resource Monitor. The performance tab in Windows Task Manager is a good start, but sometimes you need more information. Click the Resource Monitor button to get more detailed information and performance graphs for key subsystems like CPU and Disk. You can also find the Resource Monitor under Accessories | System Tools.
59. Check Vital Signs. Another new system tool you'll enjoy is the System Health report. In the Run dialog box, type perfmon /report, which generates a system health report. This report records details about your computer's performance, resource usage and more. The report also includes diagnostic information about things that aren't working as they should and suggested steps to resolve. The reports are saved and can be accessed with the Performance Monitor management console. You can also save as an HTML file or send via e-mail.
60. Get More Windows PowerShell. Windows PowerShell v2 promises to be a game-changer for many system administrators. Many will prefer to use the graphical Windows PowerShell console, also known as the Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). You'll find this in the Windows PowerShell folder under Accessories. Add a keyboard shortcut of Ctrl+Alt+I to quickly launch it. Run any Windows PowerShell command in the lower panel and see the results in the middle. Create or edit scripts in the top pane. Open multiple Windows PowerShell sessions connected to remote computers. The ISE makes Windows PowerShell v2 easy to use and fun

ENCORE ENRXWI-G Wireless-G LAN Extender

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Specification Mfr Part Number: ENRXWI-G Features: Provide Ethernet to Wireless LAN bridge fully compatible on Ethernet side and fully IEEE 802.3 compatible on the Ethernet side and fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11g compliant equipment Provide 10/100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface IEEE 802.11g Infrastructure operating mode Dynamic date rate scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g Dynamic date rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b Allow auto fallback data rate for optimized reliability, throughput and transmission range Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP standard for security Supports WDS bridging function Supports AP Client mode Supports wireless security standards WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK Web-based configuration management Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless LAN); IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) Radio Technology: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Transmission Rate: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps: Typical -68dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate) 11Mbps: Typical -78dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Wireless LAN Frequency Range: 2.412~2.484GHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14) Modulation Schemes: DBPSK/ DQPSK/ CCK/ OFDM Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA w/ ACK Transmit Power: 802.11g - Typical 15dBm; 802.11b - Typical 18dBm Antenna Type: 1x external 2dB dipole antenna Interface: 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ethernet Network Management: Web base configuration via Web Browser Channel: USA: 1 ~ 11 Europe: 1 ~ 13 Japan: 1 ~ 14 Security: 64/128-bits WEP Encryption/Decryption; WPA; WPA2; WPA-PSK; WPA2-PSK Range Coverage: Indoor - Upto 50 meters (depends on environment); Outdoor - Upto 100 meters (depends on environment) Diagnostic LEDs: Power; LAN - Link, ACT; WLAN - ACT Power Adapter: 7.5V / 1A Certifications: FCC Part 15.247 for US; ETS 300 328 for Europe Dimension (WxDxH): 146 x 32 x 113 mm

Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router w/SpeedBooster

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Specification Mfr Part Number: WRT54GS Features: Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and performance enhanced Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired, Wireless-G, -B, and SpeedBooster devices New SpeedBooster technology increases wireless network performance by Upto 35% High security: Industry-leading Parental Control capability, 128-bit wireless encryption, powerful SPI firewall Standards: IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada), 13 Channels (Europe) Ports: 1x 10/100 RJ-45 Port, 4x 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Buttons: Power Port, Reset Button Cabling Type: UTP CAT 5 LEDs: Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1, 2, 3, 4), Internet Security Features: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy, Parental Control Wireless Security: TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering Power: DC 12V 1A Certifications: FCC, IC-03, CE Minimum Requirements: 200 MHz or faster processor 64 MB of RAM Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 6.1 or higher for webbased configuration Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Network Adapter Dimension (WxDxH): 7.32 x 7.87 x 1.89 inch / 186 x 200 x 48 mm Weight: 17 oz / 0.482 kg

Netgear WN511T RangeMax Next Wireless-N PCMCIA Card

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Specifications Mfr Part Number: WN511T-100NAS Features: Draft 802.11n compliant Interoperable at 300Mbps speed with products with TopDog Steady-Stream connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology: for speed and range Standards: IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE802.11b, IEE802.11g, 2.4 GHz Security: WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- bit, 128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE802.11g Wireless Speeds: 802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps EWC/ 802.11n Draft: 6, 6.5, 13, 13.5, 19.5, 26, 27, 39, 40.5, 53, 54, 58.5, 65, 78, 81, 104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, 270, 300Mbps Improves network performance up to 50% when used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers System Requirements: 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP Intel Pentium-class notebook PC of 300 MHz or higher with an available PC Card slot Dimension: 4.84 x 2.13 x 0.33 inch / 123 x 54 x 8.5 mm Weight: 1.0 oz / 56 g Warranty: 1 Year

Asus ATI Radeon HD2600Pro 256MB 2DVI/HDCP PCI-Express Video Card

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Specification Mfr Part Number: EAH2600PRO/HTDI/256M Chipset: Radeon HD2600 Pro Engine Clock: 600 MHz Video Memory: 256MB DDR2 Memory Clock: 1 GHz Memory Interface: 128-bit Bus: PCI-Express x16 RAMDAC: 400 MHz Max. Resolution: 2560 x 1600 Connectors: Dual DVI-I (Support HDMI, Dual VGA); TV-out (HDTV ready) Thermal: Fansink (ASUS Exclusive Fansink Design) Support ATI CrossFire Technology Built-in multi-channel 5.1 surround audio over DVI-HDMI Adaptor Support HDCP - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Support Microsoft DirectX 10.0, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.0 Built for Microsoft Windows Vista Package: Retail

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Huge Tips For Windows 7 ( 41 - 50 )

41. Go Live. Many applications installed on past versions of Windows have been removed. Starting with Windows 7, these applications (and a few others not typically installed with Windows) have been moved into the Live Essentials downloadable applications, at download.live.com. These applications include Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Family Safety and a few others.
42. Remove Apps. Although some applications have been moved off of Windows to become an optional download, other apps, such as IE8, Media Player, Media Center and DVD Maker are still included. In times past, especially when it came to IE, the applications were tied into the OS. However, in Windows 7 you can easily remove them if desired. Head to the Program and Features applet in Control Panel and select the "Turn Windows features on or off" link in the top left-hand corner. Then you can select the checkbox of the features you want to lose or add for your system

43. Are You Windows 7 Experienced? System properties has a rating called the Windows Experience Index (WEI). This rating is a collection of five different ratings that are determined by the Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT). The highest rating score is 7.9 (compared to 5.9 in Vista), using the categories of Processor, RAM, Graphics, Gaming Graphics and Primary Hard Disk. The final rating is not an average of all the ratings, but the lowest of the subcomponent scores.
44. Analyze Processes. One of the coolest new features in the revamped Resource Monitor (resmon) is the ability to see the "wait chain traversal." An unresponsive process will be shown in red in the Resource Monitor; right-click the process and choose Analyze Process. This will show the threads in the process and see who holds the resources that are holding up the process itself. You can then kill that part of the process if you like.
45. Create Virtual Worlds. Virtualization capability has been added to the Disk Management tools. If you open Computer Management, go to the Disk Manager tool and then click the Action button at top, you will see the options Create VHD and/or Attach VHD. This allows you to create and mount a virtual hard drive directly from within the GUI. Note: With Windows 7 you even have the ability to boot a Windows 7 VHD

46. Encrypt USB Sticks. Use BitLocker To Go. Maybe you've managed to never misplace or lose a USB key, but for the rest of us mere mortals, it's a fact of life. Most of the time it's no big deal, but what if it contains sensitive data? BitLocker To Go enables you to encrypt data on removable storage devices with a password or a digital certificate stored on a smart card.

47. Lock with Group Policy. Take control through AppLocker application control. AppLocker intercepts kernel calls that try to create new processes or load libraries and ensures the code is allowed to execute. Practically, that means you can eliminate unknown and unwanted software by implementing AppLocker through Group Policy.
48. Be Our Guest. Guest mode proves a convenient method to give a guest or child access to your computer with limits on making system changes, installing software, or writing to the disk outside the user profile. After the user is done and logs off, data saved inside of the user profile is deleted. You cannot use Guest mode in an AD environment.
49. Restore from Backed up Restore Points. You can choose to include restore points in your backups and restore from them when using System Restore. This is convenient if you want to create a baseline of a working configuration and be able to restore to it in the future without overwriting other data on the hard disk.
50. Benefit from BranchCache. BranchCache helps you save on round trips for requested files in remote branch scenarios. If one person requests a file over the WAN, it's cached locally and either distributed across computers at the remote branch or stored on a central server at the remote branch.

KWorld ATSC 120 PlusTV HD 120 Digital/Analog HDTV PCI TV Tuner

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Specifications Mfr Part Number: VS-ATSC120R Feature: Supports Digital TV for ATSC, Analog TV for NTSC and listen to FM Radio Watch HDTV program (ATSC) or Analog (NTSC) TV programs on your PC or Laptop Support upto 1920x1080i (HDTV). Additional AV/S Video input for connecting other video sources. (such as DVD Player/ VCD/ VHS/ Camcorder). Power-Off PC by Remote Control ATSC 120 is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Media Center ArcSoft TotalMedia Software: User-Friendly interface with powerful functions Supports Time-Shifting and Scheduled Recording function. Auto Channel Scan and Name Recognition. Supports internet EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for analog TV in USA. Supports Real-time video recording in MPEG-2 format. Capture analog and digital Images in JPEG/ BMP/ TIF/ PNG format. Edit the Video and Photo files with a simplified operation. Create beautiful slide show presentations for work or fun. Supports Closed Captioning Burn video files into DVD/VCD Interface: PCI TV Tuner: 75 Ohm (UHF/VHF) TV Antenna (Digital and Analog) Analog: TV Frequency: 55.25~855.25 MHz (NTSC) S-Video Input: 4-Pin Mini Din Composite Input: RCA Jack Audio Input: RCA Jack (L/R Audio Input) Audio Output: RCA Jack Digital: TV Frequency: Terrestrial digital channels (ATSC) Video: 8 bits Vestigial Side-Band Demodulation (8VSB) Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 audio output FM Radio Input (option): FM Input: RCA Jack Frequency: 87.50~108.00 MHz IR: Infrared Remote Control Dimension: 6.5 x 14 cm

Sapphire ATI Radeon 7000 64MB DVI/VGA/TV-out PCI Video Card, Lite Retail

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Specification Mfr Part Number: 100945L Chipset: Radeon 7000 Video Memory: 64MB DDR Memory Interface: 64-bit Bus: PCI Pixel Pipelines: 1 Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 Connectors: VGA, DVI, TV-out Thermal: Fanless Microsoft DirectX 7 and OpenGL support Package: Lite Retail