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2009-10-14T18:14:00.001+07:00

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ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA1366 Intel X58 DDR3-1600 ATX Motherboard

2009-07-18T20:02:00.005+07:00

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
• Form Factor - ATX
• Processor Interface - LGA1366
• Processors Supported - Intel Core i7, Intel Core i7 Extreme
• Additional Technologies - HyperThreading Technology , SLI Ready, CrossFireX Ready, Supports 45nm CPU, Intel QuickPath Interconnect
• QuickPath Interconnect - up to 6.4 GT/s

Technical Details
• Form Factor: ATX
• Processor Socket: Intel
• Processor Interface: LGA1366
• Processors Supported: Intel Core i7
• Processors Supported: Intel Core i7 Extreme
• Additional Technologies: HyperThreading Technology
• Additional Technologies: Supports 45nm CPU
• Additional Technologies: Intel QuickPath Interconnect
• Multi-GPU Support: SLI Ready
• Multi-GPU Support: CrossFireX Ready
• Northbridge: Intel X58
• Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
• Number of Slots: 6
• Number of Pins: 240-Pin
• Maximum Memory Supported: 12GB

Product Description
Asus Rampage II Extreme X58 LGA 1366 is built for Intel Core i7 and it is ready for Intel's next-generation 45nm Multi-Core CPUs. It supports Intel's new QuickPath Interconnect, 12GB DDR3 1800/1600/1333/1066 Triple-channel memory, 3 ATI CrossFireX or NVIDIA SLI graphics cards, SATA 3 Gb/s, RAID 0,1,5,10, dual Gigabit LAN, 8-channel high-definition audio, 1394a, USB 2.0, and the latest Asus overclocking features. If you want to assemble an extremely fast, ultra-realistic graphic, professional gaming system, then this is your ultimate gaming/overclocking motherboard. Northbridge - Intel X58 Southbridge - Intel ICH10R Number of Slots - 6 Number of Pins - 240-Pin Maximum Memory Supported - 12GB Memory Supported - 1066MHz DDR3, 1333MHz DDR3, 1600MHz DDR3 (OverClocking), 1800MHz DDR3 (OverClocking) Max. Memory Supported Per Slot - 2GB Channels - 8 Channels LAN Type - 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit RAID Modes - 0, 1, 5, 10 PCI Slots - 1 PCI Express X1 Slots - 2 PCI Express X16 Slots - 3 PS/2 Keyboard Connectors - 1 USB Ports - 12 FireWire Ports - 2 x 1394a LAN Ports - 2 IDE Headers - 1 FDD Headers - 1 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers - 6 ATX Power Connectors - 24-Pin Connector PC Power Connectors - 8-Pin S/PDIF Connectors - 1 Coaxial, 1 Optical
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ASUS N10E-A1 10.2-Inch Laptop

2009-04-23T10:09:00.004+07:00

Product Features

* Trendy Design: Sensual Simplicity: Streamline Shape, Touching on Light: High gloss on palm rest, Shadow and Transparency: Glossy with 3D lighting effect on LCD cover
* 3-cell lithium ion battery, provides around 3.5 hours of life.
* Lightest 10.2-Inch Notebook: 1.4Kg with mobile battery Seamless Internet Access and Wireless Connection: WLAN 802.11b/g , a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR
* Big HDD Capacity: Up to 320G (2.5-Inch, 9.5mm HDD)
* ASUS 360 service program with 2yr global warranty one month 0 bright dot guaranty free 2 way standard overnight shipping and 24hr tech support 7 days a week 1Yr Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops fire spills and surge.

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Core Solo
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1000 MB
* RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Graphics and Display

* Graphics RAM: 256 MB

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

* Weight: 8 pounds

It might be little but it is tremendous on mobility, usability, durability. Collected with impressive features, ASUS N10 offers you a full-function Notebook with vivid style. Plus, its simple, attractive design and brilliant outlook make it delicate but super light weight. At just 1.4 kg weightiness, with the largest 10.2-inch WXGA glare display, the ASUS N10 features a exquisite design with powerful performance in multimedia, security and wireless capabilities during surfing. Plus full size keyboard and long battery life allow user to stay productive. ASUS exclusive "Express Gate" enables users to access the Internet, instant messenger, Skype, online games, music, photos and more in 10 seconds when the system is powered on. ASUS offers ASUS 360 service program with 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard overnight shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Plus, one Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills and surge. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, battery, carry bag

Designed for optimized mobility, the ASUS N10 is perfect for individuals constantly on the move. Sporting a 10.2" monitor, the N10 delivers a multi-sensory experience with a NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card and Intel Atom processor. Each N Series notebook comes with innovative technological developments such as the highly-efficient Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which automatically allocates power, preserving battery life up to 35%*; the built-in Express Gate operating system that allows users to rapidly access their most commonly-used program. The SmartLogon facial recognition system recognizes users' facial features and logs them on without requiring any manual key input. Asus N10 is a Fusion of Cutting-edge User-Centric Technologies and Style. 10.2 diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600) Widescreen Display Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 802.11b/g Wireless Card Reader.

EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 nForce 750i SLI FTW 775

2009-04-23T09:49:00.003+07:00

Product Features

* NVIDIA 750i SLI Chipset
* Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/1066 Memory
* Two PCI-E X16 slots
* 7.1 Channel - HD Audio
* Extreme Overclocking and FSB Speeds

Technical Details

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Computer Cpu Type: AMD Athlon
* processor_socket: LGA775 Socket
* processor_maximum: 1
* Computer Cpu Manufacturer: Intel
* compatible_processor_types: Pentium Extreme Edition, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad
* System Bus Speed: 1333
* Chipset Type: NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI
* Ram Memory Maximum Size: 8 GB
* Video Output: None
* Graphics Ram: 256.00 MB
* networking_feature: Network adapter
* Width: 12 inches
* Depth: 9.6 inches
The EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard is ideal for gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. Engineered specifically to perform at the highest settings, overclockers will be delighted to know the FTW class boards deliver best-in-class overclocking options, and supports the 1333MHz FSB (Front Side Bus). Experience a solid, all-around gaming experience when paired with EVGA's excellent graphics solutions. The features of the 123-YW-E175-A1 include support for Intel processors including Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE, and Pentium Processors (including 45nm), a 1333/1066 Front Side Bus, Dual Channel DDR2 800/1066, 2 PCIe x16 expansion slots, 1 PCIe x1 slots, and 3 PCI slots, ATA 133 IDE, solid state capacitors, six-phase power design, NVIDIA right angle Serial ATA II x 4 with RAID 0,1,0+1,5, and JBOD, 7.1 channel Azalia HDA audio, Native 1GB Ethernet x 1, 8 USB 2.0 ports, and 2 1394a slots. Back panel I/O ports include 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 1394a slot, 6 USB 2.0 slots, 1 RJ45, 1 set 7.1 channel Audio jacks (6 jacks plus 1 S/PDIF output). Internal I/O connectors include 1 USB 2.0 header. Form factor is ATX (12 inch by 9.6 inch). Built for Microsoft Vista with NVIDIA nForce chipset driver for the 750i SLI chipset and HD Audio Drivers. Product comes with a lifetime warranty.

Intel DX58SO Extreme Series X58

2009-04-12T02:46:00.004+07:00

Product Features

* Supports Intel Core i7 Processors
* ATI Crossfire Support
* 8GB of DDR3-1600 Memory
* 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
* 12 USB ports

Technical Details

* Form Factor: ATX
* Processor Interface: LGA1366
* Processors Supported: Intel Core i7
* Processors Supported: Intel Core i7 Extreme
* Additional Technologies: HyperThreading Technology
* Additional Technologies: SLI Ready
* Additional Technologies: CrossFireX Ready
* Additional Technologies: Supports 45nm CPU
* Additional Technologies: Intel QuickPath Interconnect
* Northbridge: Intel X58
* Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
* Number of Slots: 4
* Number of Pins: 240-Pin
* Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB - 32bit

From the Manufacturer
Supporting new Intel® Core™ i7 processors, the Intel® DX58SO Extreme Series Desktop Board combines the latest and most innovative technologies from the world leader in silicon innovation to unlock limitless possibilities. Offering nothing short of mind-blowing performance, the Intel® DX58SO Extreme Series Desktop Board pulls out all the stops in its quest to constantly deliver the thrill of new capabilities. Designed to be combined with the latest Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors from Intel, this board sets a new standard in desktop computing and multitasking performance.

EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 X58 3-Way SLI Core i7

2009-04-12T02:41:00.004+07:00

Product Features

* Supports Intel Core i7 processors and X58 Chipset
* Supports Triple Channel DDR3 Memory at 1333 MHz+
* EVGA Vdroop control for maximum stability when overclocking
* Onboard clear CMOS power and reset buttons showing HDD activity
* EVGA E-LEET tuning utility gives you quick access to overclocking controls without going into the BIOS.

Technical Details

* Form Factor: ATX
* Processor Interface: LGA1366
* Processors Supported: Intel Core i7
* Processors Supported: Intel Core i7 Extreme
* Additional Technologies: HyperThreading Technology
* Additional Technologies: SLI Ready
* Additional Technologies: CrossFireX Ready
* Additional Technologies: Supports 45nm CPU
* Additional Technologies: Intel QuickPath Interconnect
* Northbridge: Intel X58
* Southbridge: Intel ICH10R
* Number of Slots: 6
* Number of Pins: 240-Pin
* Memory Supported: 800MHz DDR3

The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard is designed for the overclocking addict.The features of the 132-BL-E758-A1 includes support for Intel processors including Intel Core i7 processors, EVGA VDroop control that stabilizes voltage and ensures the maximum stability when overclocking, onboard clear CMOS, Power and Reset buttons, with reset button showing HDD activity, EVGA E-LEET tuning utility gives you quick access to overclocking controls without going into the BIOS, 100% solid state capacitors allowing for better overclocking and stability, EVGA EZ voltage gives hardcore overclockers quick access to reading their voltage levels, onboard debug LED shows current CPU temp, Intel X58/ICH10R chipset, 6DIMM Triple Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz+,enthusiast layout supporting 2 Way SLI, 3 Way SLI, and CrossFireX, 10 SATA II 3.0GB/s ports,(1 e-SATA), 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 channel audio with coax and optical, support for up to 12 USB ports(8 i/o and 4 external), 2 1394 firewire ports, innovative chipset fan with sideways exhaust, and detached enthusiast VREG cooler.Built for Microsoft Vista. Product comes with a one year warranty with lifetime warranty free with registration.. Product must be registered at www.evga.com within 30 days of purchase to get the lifetime warranty.

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775

2009-04-12T02:32:00.004+07:00

The GA-EP45-UD3P introduces revolutionary Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 technology featuring a 2 oz copper PCB to help reduce system temperature and dramatically enhance performance. Based on the Intel P45 chipset the GA-EP45-UD3P delivers a record-setting 1600MHz FSB for the Intel Core 2 multi-core processors, and supports dual channel DDR2 memory at speeds of up to 1366MHz and even higher. The GA-EP45-UD3P boasts dual PCI Express 2.0 VGA card slots for ATI CrossFireX support with ultra smooth 3D rendering and blazingly-fast frame rates. Additionally, the board incorporates Gigabyte DES Advanced technology for industry leading energy saving and enhanced system efficiency.
* CPU:
- Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package
Refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.
- L2 cache varies with CPU
* Front Side Bus: 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
* Chipset:
- North Bridge: Intel P45 Express Chipset
- South Bridge: Intel ICH10
* Memory:
- 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR2 1366+/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
* Audio:
- Realtek ALC889A codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for Dolby Home Theater
- Support for S/PDIF In/Out
- Support for CD In
* LAN: Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
* Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (The PCIEx16 and PCIEx8 slots support ATI CrossFireX technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
* Storage Interface:
- South Bridge: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices, Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
- GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices, Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD.
- iTE IT8718 chip: 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
* IEEE 1394a:
- T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
- Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
* USB:
- Integrated in the South Bridge
- Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
* Internal I/O Connectors:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector
- 1 x IDE connector
- 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 2 x system fan headers
- 1 x power fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x CD In connector
- 1 x S/PDIF In header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x IEEE 1394a header
- 1 x parallel port header
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x power LED header
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
* Back Panel Connectors:
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
- 2 x RJ-45 ports
- 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
* I/O Controller: iTE IT8718 chip
* H/W Monitoring:
- System voltage detection
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
- CPU/System fan speed control
* BIOS:
- 2 x 8 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
- Support for DualBIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
* Bundle Software: Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
* Operating System: Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP
* Form Factor: ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165

2009-04-12T02:11:00.005+07:00

Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire one, the revolutionary Netbook featuring 10.1" Acer CrystalBrite display with an Intel Atom processor that'll give you powerful computing and 802.11G wireless that delivers optimal on-the-go Internet experience. Work up to 5-hours with the 6-Cell battery for extended use and productivity when away from an AC outlet. 160GB hard drive provides plenty of capacity to store your digital albums, videos, music and documents. Sufficient storage that's easy to upgrade, just pop in an external SD card or use it as a simple way to transfer information between two computers. Weighing just under 3 pounds, the Aspire one Netbook is the ideal traveling companion to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, video conference with built-in webcam, check sport scores, watch videos, listen to music and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a small compact design that you can take anywhere. 10.1 diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600) Widescreen Display Integrated Crystal Eye Webcam Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Built-in Stereo Speakers Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100 Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Card Reader SD, MMC, RS-MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out, Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 10.2 (W) x 7.28 (D) x 1.31 (H) Approximate Unit Weight

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook

2009-04-12T02:00:00.004+07:00

* Genuine Windows XP Home
* 10″ LED Backlit WSVGA (1024×600) screen
* Intel Atom N280 processor
* 1GB DDR2 RAM
* 160GB hard drive
* 10GB Eee Storage (free for first 18 months)
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
* Integrated Bluetooth 2.0
* 1.3 Megapixel Camera
* Six-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 9.5 hours of life)
* Dimensions: 266mm(W) x 191.2mm(D) x 28.5mm~ 38mm(H)
* Weight: 1.45kg (3.20lbs)
* Available Colors: Pearl White, Black, Blue, Golden, Pink

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook is the first netbook to have the Intel Atom N280 processor, the Eee PC 1000HE is energy efficient. Its incredible 9.5-hour battery life thanks to ASUS’ exclusive energy-saving Super Hybrid Engine and denser battery cells will allow you to bring internet and multimedia with you out and about, all day long. Furthermore, its 10-inch display, 3.2 pound lightweight chassis, flush fitting battery pack and a large ergonomic chiclet keyboard will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. Its generous 160 GB of in-built storage along with an additional 10 GB of Eee Online Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is powered by the Intel Atom processor. Built with the world’s smallest transistors, the Atom N280 processor uses only 2.5 watts of power – less than 1/10 of the power consumption of ordinary desktop processors – offering a long battery life. This small size processor also packs a big punch. The N280 featured in the Eee PC 1000HE has 667MHz front-side-bus providing higher performance than the older N270. It also has the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology which includes high performance-per-watt efficiency and increased system responsiveness in multi-tasking environments.

Asus Eee PC 1000HE comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home and Microsoft Works to help you access content easier. Built in 1.3 Megapixel webcam allows you to easily connect with family members and share memorable experiences. Zero Bright Dot Guarantee and 1 Year Warranty from ASUSAll Eee PC’s come with ASUS’s Zero Bright Dot Guarantee and 1 year of Eee PC warranty. If the purchaser discovers one bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.

How To Make XP Go Faster

2009-04-07T17:27:00.002+07:00

Services You Can Disable

There are quite a few services you can disable from starting automatically.
This would be to speed up your boot time and free resources.
They are only suggestions so I suggestion you read the description of each one when you run Services
and that you turn them off one at a time.

Some possibilities are:
Alerter
Application Management
Clipbook
Fast UserSwitching
Human Interface Devices
Indexing Service
Messenger
Net Logon
NetMeeting
QOS RSVP
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager
Remote Registry
Routing & Remote Access
SSDP Discovery Service
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Web Client

Cleaning the Prefetch Directory

WindowsXP has a new feature called Prefetch. This keeps a shortcut to recently used programs.
However it can fill up with old and obsolete programs.

To clean this periodically go to:

Star / Run / Prefetch
Press Ctrl-A to highlight all the shorcuts
Delete them

Not Displaying Logon, Logoff, Startup and Shutdown Status Messages

To turn these off:

Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionpoliciessystem
If it is not already there, create a DWORD value named DisableStatusMessages
Give it a value of 1

Clearing the Page File on Shutdown

Click on the Start button
Go to the Control Panel
Administrative Tools
Local Security Policy
Local Policies
Click on Security Options
Right hand menu - right click on "Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile"
Select "Enable"
Reboot

For regedit users.....
If you want to clear the page file on each shutdown:

Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerMemory ManagementClearPageFileAtShutdown
Set the value to 1

No GUI Boot

If you don't need to see the XP boot logo,

Run MSCONFIG
Click on the BOOT.INI tab
Check the box for /NOGUIBOOT

Speeding the Startup of Some CD Burner Programs

If you use program other than the native WindowsXP CD Burner software,
you might be able to increase the speed that it loads.

Go to Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services
Double-click on IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
For the Startup Type, select Disabled
Click on the OK button and then close the Services window
If you dont You should notice

Getting Rid of Unread Email Messages

To remove the Unread Email message by user's login names:

Start Regedit
For a single user: Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUnreadMail
For all users: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUnreadMail
Create a DWORD key called MessageExpiryDays
Give it a value of 0

Decreasing Boot Time

Microsoft has made available a program to analyze and decrease the time it takes to boot to WindowsXP
The program is called BootVis

Uncompress the file.
Run BOOTVIS.EXE
For a starting point, run Trace / Next Boot + Driver Delays
This will reboot your computer and provide a benchmark
After the reboot, BootVis will take a minute or two to show graphs of your system startup.
Note how much time it takes for your system to load (click on the red vertical line)
Then run Trace / Optimize System
Re-Run the Next Boot + Drive Delays
Note how much the time has decreased
Mine went from approximately 33 to 25 seconds.

Increasing Graphics Performance

By default, WindowsXP turns on a lot of shadows, fades, slides etc to menu items.
Most simply slow down their display.

To turn these off selectively:

Right click on the My Computer icon
Select Properties
Click on the Advanced tab
Under Performance, click on the Settings button
To turn them all of, select Adjust for best performance
My preference is to leave them all off except for Show shadows under mouse pointer and Show window contents while dragging

Increasing System Performance

If you have 512 megs or more of memory, you can increase system performance
by having the core system kept in memory.

Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerMemory ManagementDisablePagingExecutive
Set the value to be 1
Reboot the computer

Increasing File System Caching

To increase the amount of memory Windows will locked for I/O operations:

Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerMemory Management
Edit the key IoPageLockLimit

Resolving Inability to Add or Remove Programs

If a particular user cannot add or remove programs, there might be a simple registry edit neeed.

Go to HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesUninstall
Change the DWORD NoAddRemovePrograms to 0 disable it

4096 - 32megs of memory or less
8192 - 32+ megs of memory
16384 - 64+ megs of memory
32768 - 128+ megs of memory
65536 - 256+ megs of memory

Tut On Cracking Zip Password Files..

2009-04-07T17:20:00.003+07:00

What is FZC? FZC is a program that cracks zip files (zip is a method of compressing multiple files into one smaller file) that are password-protected (which means you're gonna need a password to open the zip file and extract files out of it). You can get it anywhere - just use a search engine such as altavista.com.
FZC uses multiple methods of cracking - bruteforce (guessing passwords systematically until the program gets it) or wordlist attacks (otherwise known as dictionary attacks. Instead of just guessing passwords systematically, the program takes passwords out of a "wordlist", which is a text file that contains possible passwords. You can get lots of wordlists at www.theargon.com.
FZC can be used in order to achieve two different goals: you can either use it to recover a lost zip password which you used to remember but somehow forgot, or to crack zip passwords which you're not supposed to have. So like every tool, this one can be used for good and for evil.
The first thing I want to say is that reading this tutorial... is the easy way to learn how to use this program, but after reading this part of how to use the FZC you should go and check the texts that come with that program and read them all. You are also going to see the phrase "check name.txt" often in this text. These files should be in FZC's directory. They contain more information about FZC.
FZC is a good password recovery tool, because it's very fast and also support resuming so you don't have to keep the computer turned on until you get the password, like it used to be some years ago with older cracking programs. You would probably always get the password unless the password is longer than 32 chars (a char is a character, which can be anything - a number, a lowercase or undercase letter or a symbol such as ! or &) because 32 chars is the maximum value that FZC will accept, but it doesn't really matter, because in order to bruteforce a password with 32 chars you'll need to be at least immortal..heehhe.. to see the time that FZC takes with bruteforce just open the Bforce.txt file, which contains such information.
FZC supports brute-force attacks, as well as wordlist attacks. While brute-force attacks don't require you to have anything, wordlist attacks require you to have wordlists, which you can get from www.theargon.com. There are wordlists in various languages, various topics or just miscellaneous wordlists. The bigger the wordlist is, the more chances you have to crack the password.
Now that you have a good wordlist, just get FZC working on the locked zip file, grab a drink, lie down and wait... and wait... and wait...and have good thoughts like "In wordlist mode I'm gonna get the password in minutes" or something like this... you start doing all this and remember "Hey this guy started with all this bullshit and didn't say how I can start a wordlist attack!..." So please wait just a little more, read this tutorial 'till the end and you can do all this "bullshit".

We need to keep in mind that are some people might choose some really weird passwords (for example: 'e8t7@$^%*gfh), which are harder to crack and are certainly impossible to crack (unless you have some weird wordlist). If you have a bad luck and you got such a file, having a 200MB list won't help you anymore. Instead, you'll have to use a different type of attack. If you are a person that gives up at the first sign of failure, stop being like that or you won't get anywhere. What you need to do in such a situation is to put aside your sweet xxx MB's list and start using the Brute Force attack.
If you have some sort of a really fast and new computer and you're afraid that you won't be able to use your computer's power to the fullest because the zip cracker doesn't support this kind of technology, it's your lucky day! FZC has multiple settings for all sorts of hardware, and will automatically select the best method.

Now that we've gone through all the theoretical stuff, let's get to the actual commands.

Bruteforce

The command line you'll need to use for using brute force is:

fzc -mb -nzFile.zip -lChr Lenght -cType of chars

Now if you read the bforce.txt that comes with fzc you'll find the description of how works Chr Lenght and the Type of chars, but hey, I'm gonna explain this too. Why not, right?... (but remember look at the bforce.txt too)

For Chr Lenght you can use 4 kind of switches...

-> You can use range -> 4-6 :it would brute force from 4 Chr passwors to 6 chr passwords
-> You can use just one lenght -> 5 :it would just brute force using passwords with 5 chars
-> You can use also the all number -> 0 :it would start brute forcing from passwords with lenght 0 to lenght 32, even if you are crazy i don't think that you would do this.... if you are thinking in doing this get a live...
-> You can use the + sign with a number -> 3+ :in this case it would brute force from passwords with lenght 3 to passwords with 32 chars of lenght, almost like the last option...

For the Type of chars we have 5 switches they are:

-> a for using lowercase letters
-> A for using uppercase letters
-> ! for using simbols (check the Bforce.txt if you want to see what simbols)
-> s for using space
-> 1 for using numbers

Example:
If you want to find a password with lowercase and numbers by brute force you would just do something like:

fzc -mb -nzTest.zip -l4-7 -ca1

This would try all combinations from passwords with 4 chars of lenght till 7 chars, but just using numbers and lowercase.

*****
hint
*****

You should never start the first brute force attack to a file using all the chars switches, first just try lowercase, then uppercase, then uppercase with number then lowercase with numbers, just do like this because you can get lucky and find the password much faster, if this doesn't work just prepare your brain and start with a brute force that would take a lot of time. With a combination like lowercase, uppercase, special chars and numbers.

Wordlis

Like I said in the bottom and like you should be thinking now, the wordlist is the most powerfull mode in this program. Using this mode, you can choose between 3 modes, where each one do some changes to the text that is in the wordlist, I'm not going to say what each mode does to the words, for knowing that just check the file wlist.txt, the only thing I'm going to tell you is that the best mode to get passwords is mode 3, but it takes longer time too.
To start a wordlist attak you'll do something like.

fzc -mwMode number -nzFile.zip -nwWordlist

Where:

Mode number is 1, 2 or 3 just check wlist.txt to see the changes in each mode.
File.zip is the filename and Wordlist is the name of the wordlist that you want to use. Remember that if the file or the wordlist isn't in the same directory of FZC you'll need to give the all path.

You can add other switches to that line like -fLine where you define in which line will FZC start reading, and the -lChar Length where it will just be read the words in that char length, the switche works like in bruteforce mode.
So if you something like

fzc -mw1 -nztest.zip -nwMywordlist.txt -f50 -l9+

FZC would just start reading at line 50 and would just read with length >= to 9.

Example:

If you want to crack a file called myfile.zip using the "theargonlistserver1.txt" wordlist, selecting mode 3, and you wanted FZC to start reading at line 50 you would do:

fzc -mw3 -nzmyfile.zip -nwtheargonlistserver1.txt -f50

Resuming

Other good feature in FZC is that FZC supports resuming. If you need to shutdown your computer and FZC is running you just need to press the ESC key, and fzc will stop. Now if you are using a brute force attack the current status will be saved in a file called resume.fzc but if you are using a wordlist it will say to you in what line it ended (you can find the line in the file fzc.log too).
To resume the bruteforce attack you just need to do:

fzc -mr

And the bruteforce attack will start from the place where it stopped when you pressed the ESC key.
But if you want to resume a wordlist attack you'll need to start a new wordlist attack, saying where it's gonna start. So if you ended the attack to the file.zip in line 100 using wordlist.txt in mode 3 to resume you'll type

fzc -mw3 -nzfile.zip -nwwordlist.txt -f100

Doing this FZC would start in line 100, since the others 99 lines where already checked in an earlier FZC session.

Well, it looks like I covered most of what you need to know. I certainly hope it helped you... don't forget to read the files that come with the program

BIOS Update Procedure

2009-04-07T17:18:00.002+07:00

All latest Motherboards today, 486/ Pentium / Pentium Pro etc.,ensure that upgrades are easily obtained by incorporating the system BIOS in a FLASH Memory component. With FLASH BIOS, there is no need to replace an EPROM component. Once downloaded, the upgrade utility fits on a floppy disc allowing the user to save, verify and update the system BIOS. A hard drive or a network drive can also be used to run the newer upgrade utilities. However, memory managers can not be installed while upgrading.

Most pre-Pentium motherboards do not have a Flash BIOS. The following instructions therefore do not apply to these boards. If your motherboard does not have a Flash BIOS (EEPROM) you will need to use an EPROM programmer to re-program the BIOS chip. See your dealer for more information about this.

Please read the following instructions in full before starting a Flash BIOS upgrade:
A. Create a Bootable Floppy (in DOS)

•With a non-formatted disk, type the following:

format a:/s

•If using a formatted disk, type:

sys a:

This procedure will ensure a clean boot when you are flashing the new BIOS.

B. Download the BIOS file

•Download the correct BIOS file by clicking on the file name of the BIOS file you wish to download.

•Save the BIOS file and the Flash Utility file in the boot disk you have created. Unzip the BIOS file and the flash utility file. If you don't have an "unzip" utility, download the WinZip for Windows 95 shareware/ evaluation copy for that one time use from _www.winzip.com or _www.pkware.com. Most CD ROMs found in computer magazines, have a shareware version of WinZip on them.

•You should have extracted two files:

Flash BIOS utility eg: flash7265.exe (for example)

BIOS eg: 6152J900.bin (example)

Use the latest flash utility available unless otherwise specified (either on the BIOS update page or in the archive file). This information is usually provided.

C. Upgrade the System BIOS

During boot up, write down the old BIOS version because you will need to use it for the BIOS backup file name.

Place the bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS file and the Flash Utility in drive a, and reboot the system in MS-DOS, preferably Version 6.22

•At the A:> prompt, type the corresponding Flash BIOS utility and the BIOS file with its extension.

For example:

flash625 615j900.bin

•From the Flash Memory Writer menu, select "Y" to "Do you want to save BIOS?" if you want to save (back up) your current BIOS (strongly recommended), then type the name of your current BIOS and its extension after FILE NAME TO SAVE: eg: a:\613J900.bin

Alternatively select "N" if you don't want to save your current BIOS. Beware, though, that you won't be able to recover from a possible failure.

•Select "Y" to "Are you sure to program?"

•Wait until it displays "Message: Power Off or Reset the system"

Once the BIOS has been successfully loaded, remove the floppy disk and reboot the system. If you write to BIOS but cannot complete the procedure, do not switch off, because the computer will not be able to boo, and you will not be given another chance to flash. In this case leave your system on until you resolve the problem (flashing BIOS with old file is a possible solution, provided you've made a backup before)

Make sure the new BIOS version has been loaded properly by taking note of the BIOS identifier as the system is rebooting.

For AMI BIOS
Once the BIOS has been successfully loaded, remove the floppy disk and reboot the system holding the "END" key prior to power on until you enter CMOS setup. If you do not do this the first time booting up after upgrading the BIOS, the system will hang.

BIOS Update Tips
note:
1.Make sure never to turn off or reset your computer during the flash process. This will corrupt the BIOS data. We also recommend that you make a copy of your current BIOS on the bootable floppy so you can reflash it if you need to. (This option is not available when flashing an AMI BIOS).

2. If you have problems installing your new BIOS please check the following:

Have you done a clean boot?
In other words, did you follow the above procedure for making a bootable floppy? This ensures that when booting from "A" there are no device drivers on the diskette. Failing to do a clean boot is the most common cause for getting a "Memory Insufficient" error message when attempting to flash a BIOS.

If you have not used a bootable floppy, insure a clean boot either by

a) pressing F5 during bootup

b) by removing all device drivers on the CONFIG.SYS including the HIMEM.SYS. Do this by using the EDIT command.

Have you booted up under DOS?
Booting in Windows is another common cause for getting a "Memory Insufficient" error message when attempting to flash a BIOS. Make sure to boot up to DOS with a minimum set of drivers. Important: Booting in DOS does not mean selecting "Restart computer in MS-DOS Mode" from Windows98/95 shutdown menu or going to Prompt mode in WindowsNT, but rather following the above procedure (format a: /s and rebooting from a:\).

Have you entered the full file name of the flash utility and the BIOS plus its extension?
Do not forget that often you will need to add a drive letter (a:\) before flashing the BIOS. Example: when asked for file name of new BIOS file which is on your floppy disk, in case you're working from c:\ your will need to type a:\615j900.bin, rather than 615j900.bin only.

netbook

2009-03-29T16:08:00.002+07:00

A netbook is a mini laptop that has been designed for wireless communication and accessing the Internet. This gadget is ideal for checking emails, viewing documents, listening music and for doing another types of tasks. An individual can easily browse the various websites and can access web-based applications. These widgets support Linux or Windows XP operating systems instead of resource-intensive operating systems as Windows Vista. A person can use netbooks for word processing, spreadsheet work etc.

There are some tips that should remind us before purchasing a netbook:-

Know Your Requirement: - Before buying any netbook, you should determine your requirements. Netbooks are the form of laptops that can be used for accessing various applications. If you want to use iTunes with your iPhone or iPod, it means that you need a netbook that is compatible with Windows XP.

Screen Size: - Whenever you go for purchasing the netbooks, you should choose the screen size according to your requirements. Normally, netbooks come with three screen sizes and 7 inches is the smallest one. The resolution of this screen is 800 x 480. Another one is 8.9 inches that comes equipped with 1024 x 600 resolutions. The largest screen size in netbooks is 10.2 inches and the resolution of this is 1024 x 600.

Keyboard: - Another main thing in netbooks is that these gadgets come enhanced with smaller keyboards. You should remember that the smaller netbook come with small size keyboard. So if you frequently use the keyboard for typing, you should consider this thing too.

Heavy Extended battery: - Many people want to buy a netbook only for surfing the web. Netbooks come equipped with either standard or extended batteries that have usually 3-cell or 6-cell batteries. If you want to use netbook for the long time, you should purchase the device that has long-life battery.

By concluding, we can say that netbooks are useful for those people who want to access Internet at the very high speed.

acer aspire 3000

2009-03-29T15:45:00.002+07:00

Acer Aspire 3000 pro Specifications
AMD Sempron 3000+ Processor
256MB DDR SDRAM
40GB Hard Drive
CD-RW/DVD/DVRW Combo Drive
15? XGA TFT Screen
SiSM760GX Graphics
Integrated Fast LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Pre Loaded
3 USB 2.0 Sockets
15? TFT Screen
On Board 56K Fax / Modem
Integrated 10/100 LAN Adaptor
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Pre Loaded

One other thing that I have is that the computer tend to freeze on me often. I hate it when it happens. I can’t turn it off or get out of the screen. It would sit there for hours and the only thing I can do is pull the plug on it which is a very bad thing because it can ruin your computer.

The Aspire 3000 series offers best in class performance, compatibility with all the applications, flexibility with all features that meet the needs of your mobile lifestyle and takes full advantage of AMD PowerNow! Technology. It features everything for rapid access to online information both in the office and when located elsewhere.

This laptop is great. That’s all I have to say. This PC is works flawlessly doing basic to moderate computer fuctions. I wouldn’t recommend it for any intense gaming, but if you’re planning to use this as an entertainment pc as in videos, movies and music, it works great and it’s inexpensive. After having it for a couple of years, it could use a RAM and even a processor upgrade. In all I recommend it to anyone looking for a bang for your buck PC. Just one last thing about this computer, if you ever need to get a new power adapter make sure to get exactically the right voltage. I got a universal adapter and the voltage was slightly higher than the battery and the aspire 3000 battery died after 8 months. Stupid move on my part, but just be careful.

Acer’s product range includes PC notebooks and Desktops, servers and storage systems, monitors, peripheral devices, digital devices, LCD TVs and e-business solutions for business, Government, Education and home users.

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.