Automatically Close Programs at Shutdown

When you shut down Windows, if you have any programs running you’ll get a message box
warning you that a program is still running. Then you have to close the program and tell Windows
again to shut down. It’s a fairly pointless warning—better yet would be if Windows automatically
killed the programs without issuing the warning. That way, you wouldn’t get error messages and
wouldn’t have to close each individual application before shutting down your computer. Beware,
though; if you forcibly close an application that has unsaved changes (such as a word processor),
you’ll lose all your work.
To have Windows automatically close programs at shutdown, run the Registry Editor, and go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. Edit the AutoEndTasks key so that is has a value of 1. If
the key doesn’t exist, create it as a DWORD value and give it the value of 1. To disable it, either delete
the key, or set the value to 0.

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Windows Keyboard Shortcut

Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
cmd = Command Prompt
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT, Space, X = Maximize window

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

Windows key + Break = System properties

Windows key + F = Search

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.

Keyboard Shortcuts


[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications

[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter

[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu

[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)

[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window

[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document

Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word

Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph

[F1] Open Help for active application

Windows+M Minimize all open windows

Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows

Windows+F1 Open Windows Help

Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons

Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box



acessability shortcuts

Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.

SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.

NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

explorer shortcuts

END....... Display the bottom of the active window.

HOME....... Display the top of the active window.

NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.

LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.

RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.




Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run

devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog


internetbrowser

type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]
add www. and .com to word and go to it


For Windows XP:

Copy. CTRL+C
Cut. CTRL+X
Paste. CTRL+V
Undo. CTRL+Z
Delete. DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:

To Press
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:


Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:


Display the bottom of the active window. END
Display the top of the active window. HOME
Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW
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Make Your PC Faster

1. First, run a scandisk or checkdisk. Let Windows fix any errors.

2. Run a disk cleanup utility...this will flush your temporary internet folder, trash can, temp system files, etc.

3. Delete any garbage files or data...if possible, run a Duplicate File Finder program.

4. Run Defrag on all partitions (NOTE: run this after you have deleted all trash and excess files!)

5. Run a registry cleaner utility and delete or get rid of any orphaned entries in that registry.

6. Check your exisiting swap file for it's size and location (*will explain location later in the post). If you have alot of ram (i.e. 1 gig and over) set this swap file to something small, like 250 mb. The reason is that this will force Windows to load more into memory, resulting in faster performance (note: some games and applications actually require a certain sized swap file so check your applications performance after making a size adjustment for any error messages.)

7. Under XP, you can tell Windows to use Classic Style on your desktop, - this will remove the neat single click and internet-style desktop but for lower end systems this will improve performance in other areas, such as gaming and multi-tasking.

8. Run msconfig and under startup and only keep the programs that are essential to load in the tray icon (and hence stay resident in memory). Uncheck anything else non-essential, like an ATI or Nvidia control panel, Quicktime utility, Real Audio, etc.

9. Upgrade drivers! Check for the latest BIOS, video, motherboard, sound, etc drivers from the manufacturers. Alot of my friends had chipsets on their motherboard that had advanced disk management capabilities or AGP port settings but the drivers weren't loaded for them so they were never being used. A simple upgrade realized a noticeable difference. For instance, they didn't have the latest driver for their AGP port so it was set to 1x, instead of being used at 4x!

-FOR ADVANCED USERS-


1. Take a look under the hood (for IDE owners). How are your IDE devices configured? If you have more than 1 hard drive, put the master hard drive on the primary IDE channel and the secondary hard drive on the secondary IDE channel (most motherboards have two IDE channels).

2. Place all CDROM drives, DVD readers etc. on the secondary IDE channel (or SCSI bus, etc). This will reduce I/O contention with your master hard drive which should have your OS and apps installed...

3. Remember when I mentioned the location of the swap file? OK, if you have 2 hard drives and you have one on the primary IDE channel and the other on the secondary IDE channel, move the swap file to a partition ON THE SECOND hard drive (on the secondary IDE channel). This will greatly improve system performance as the PC can write to the swap file while loading and running OS and system commands without I/O contention on the primary IDE channel!

4. Take a look under the hood (for SCSI owners) What kind of SCSI do you have? If it's the newer Ultra 160/320 etc cards then guess what? Any devices placed on the same bus will automatically default to the slowest drive on the chain...this means that if you have say, an Ultra 160 SCSI card, and it has an Ultra 160 drive (capable of transferring 160 mb/sec) on the same chain as a SCSI cdrom drive (capable of only 40 mb/sec) then the whole bus slows down to the 40 mb/sec speed...use different chains for the slower devices and maximize those hard drives!

5. Run a utility like WCPUID and check the settings...is your CPU/front speed bus/AGP port running as fast as they should be? If not, check your drivers and BIOS configuration options. Also, are all of your chipset features enabled? If not, then enable them! (usually done in your BIOS!)

6. Under hardware properties, check to see that everything is working properly, and fix any hardware contention issues. You'll see the dreaded yellow exclamation point (!) beside any hardware componenet that is not working correctly.

7. Evaluate the potential for system/hardware upgrades...usually, the best bang for the buck is adding memory so buy all that you can afford (don't go much above 512 megs for Win 98 or ME). If you have a motherboard with an 8x - capable AGP port but you are using an older 4x video card, consider upgrading to an 8x card.

8. Quit using software pigs like Norton system utilities, etc. These place files everywhere and can be a real system resource hog on lower end PCs.

9. make a good backup

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Computer Maintenance

You may not realize it, but your computer and your car have something in common: they both need regular maintenance. No, you don't need to change your computer's oil. But you should be updating your software, keeping your antivirus subscription up to date, and checking for spyware. Read on to learn what you can do to help improve your computer's security.


Getting started

Here are some basics maintenance tasks you can do today to start improving your computer's security. Be sure you make these part of your ongoing maintenance as well.

* Sign up for software update e-mail notices. Many software companies will send you e-mail whenever a software update is available. This is particularly important for your operating system, your antivirus program, and your firewall.
* Register your software. If you still have registration forms for existing software, send them in. And be sure to register new software in the future. This is another way for the software manufacturer to alert you when new updates are available.
* Install software updates immediately.
When you get an update notice, download the update immediately and install it. (Remember, downloading and installing are two separate tasks.)
An ounce of prevention

A few simple steps will help you keep your files safe and clean.

* Step 1: Update your software
* Step 2: Backup your files
* Step 3: Use antivirus software and keep it updated
* Step 4: Change your passwords


Developing ongoing maintenance practices

Now that you've done some ground work, it's time to start moving into longer term maintenance tasks. These are all tasks that you should do today (or as soon as possible) to get started. But for best results, make these a part of a regular maintenance schedule. We recommend setting aside time each week to help keep your computer secure.

* Back up your files. Backing up your files simply means creating a copy of your computer files that you can use in the event the originals are lost. (Accidents can happen.) To learn more read our tips for backing up information.


* Scan your files with up to date antivirus software. Use your antivirus scan tool regularly to search for potential computer viruses and worms. Also, check your antivirus program's user manual to see if you can schedule an automatic scan of your computer. To learn more, read our tips for reducing your virus risk
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* Change your passwords. Using the same password increases the odds that someone else will discover it. Change all of your passwords regularly (we recommend monthly) to reduce your risk. Also, choose your passwords carefully. To learn more, read our tips for creating stronger passwords
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Making a schedule

One of the best ways to help protect your computer is to perform maintenance regularly. To help you keep track, we suggest making a regular "appointment" with your computer. Treat it like you would any other appointment. Record it in your datebook or online calendar, and if you cannot make it, reschedule. Remember, you are not only helping to improve your computer, you are also helping to protect your personal information.

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How to Get Free Web Hosting for Your Company

Many colleges and companies offer free web hosting services with varying capacities. If you are interested in developing website with huge database manipulation, a small 50 MG server would not be sufficient for you. Look for companies that offer free web hosting services up to 350 MG capacity along with MySql features, to enable you to perform your school task.

As you are dealing with a free service, for the safety of your database, it is advisable to regularly keep back-up of your files, once in a week to avoid any inconvenience caused by accidental erasure of files or server crash.

You should look out for the free hosting package without any ads or any string attached, containing all built in features that are required by you. The service should be absolute free, without any hidden costs, for the whole period of your life. You have to be extremely patient in identifying the companies that offer exception quality service free of cost and keep yourself away from the companies offering lousy quality services and scams.

Mostly companies offer free web hosting service with the intention to only scrap quick bucks, as they derive revenue out of advertisement son your website freely hosted by them. Just because the company is hosting your website free of cost, you should not compromise with unethical delivery of poor quality of service.

Getting a free hosting service with no strings is a rare opportunity, which will not drive away your website visitors with distracting ads. Free web hosting services is a blessing for you when you want to start your online business without sufficient capitals. By saving money on the free hosting service, you can later on go for an advanced hosting plan once you establish your business and build your website traffic.

Look for companies that offer not only free web domain registration but also free web hosting service in a single package. Getting a free domain for one year is also a fair deal, which you may consider, as you are not going to pay anything from your pocket except time and energy. Some companies offer free domain for a year, but life time free hosting service.

A free web hosting company allows you to have the contents and data of your web site on their servers. Once this is done, your website is accessible to the entire world. While thousands of hosting services are available, you have to select a web host that provides you a combined

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Some Important Tips to Improve Your Computer Performance

Is your computer slow and buggy? Does it take more than five minutes to boot up? Does it freeze a lot while you are surfing or downloading? Guess what... you are not alone!

If your computer is slow, it's because with time gets full of spyware, adware and unusefull software. There are some things you can do to improve its performance...

You can start by cleaning your hard drive, organize your files and delete those you don't need. That will free some space. Also, you should defrag the hard drive to help your computer finding files faster. And when you close internet, it will help if you delete cookies and temporary files.

Every day, all around world there are millions of people using their computer to share files online, which can easily become a way to give access to all the private information through an informal network of other computers. By connecting to file-sharing programs, you may download a virus or put all your private security in risk. So, be aware of spyware and viruses and when you share your files, pay special attention on the set up of software file-sharing. And don't forget to close the connection when you finish your file-sharing!

You should run weekly spyware and virus scans. Spyware can be difficult to detect and remove and may be put on your computer without you know it.You can see one of many Anti-spyware reviews in http://sulana.bezoogle.com/pp/anti-spyware/ . Viruses are very harmfull and can completely disable your computer.They can be hidden in some downloaded files. You can take a look on this anti-virus reviews http://sulana.bezoogle.com/pp/anti-virus/ http://sulana.bezoogle.com/pp/anti-virus/

Then, there is the registry, which you should clean frequently. When you instal or uninstall programs, it may provoque an accummulation of corrupt and invalid entries, slowing your computer performance. In http://sulana.bezoogle.com/pp/anti-spyware/ you can find Registry reviews. There are many registry cleaners, anti spywares, anti virus, etc worth investing in. You can search some reviews to find the best software. Those links i gave above, they all are reviews gathering the top contenders in the field.


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The Effects of Ozone on Your Health

Ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) react with sunlight. NOx is a by-product of high-temperature combustion created by automobiles and power plants. VOCs include organic chemicals that vaporize easily, such as gasoline. Therefore, ozone is found in higher concentrations in urban areas.

What is the Difference Between Good Ozone and Bad Ozone?


Ozone can be classified as both "good" and "bad", depending on where it is found. "Good" ozone is formed naturally in the stratosphere, providing a protective layer from the sun's ultraviolet rays. This type of ozone serves to protect our health. "Bad" ozone is found at ground-level when it is sunny and hot. This type of ozone is harmful to our health.
Immediate Effects of Ozone on Your Health
The following is a list of symptoms that you may experience if ozone levels are high: Coughing
1 Wheezing
2 Pain during deep breathing
3 Breathing difficulty during outdoor activities
4 Shortness of breath
5 Headaches
6 Nausea
7 Throat and lung irritation

If you are already suffering from a lung disease or condition, such as pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, or bronchitis, you may have even greater difficulty breathing when ozone concentrations are high. If you are one of these people, you should check ozone warnings before going outside.
Long-Term Effects of Ozone on Your Health
1 Premature aging of the lungs
2 Decreased lung function
3 Worsened symptoms of asthma, emphysema, and other lung diseases
4 Inflammation and damage of the lining of the lungs

How to Reduce Ozone Health Effects
1 Stay indoors during times when ozone concentrations are high
2 If you must go out, do not exercise or partake in strenuous activities when levels are high. During exercise, the intake of air increases as much as 10 times than when at rest.
3 Keep children indoors. They are especially at risk because their lungs are still developing. Children also inhale more per pound of body weight than adults.
4 Use the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index to plan your activities.

Sources: lungdiseases.about.com
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