Tweak, Test and Secure

Windows running slow? Go to Tweak3D to get some ideas to get it running faster. Black Viper is another great source of information about optimizing your computer. Did you know Windows XP loads unneeded processes that slow down your computer? This site will tell you what they are all for and if they can safely be turned off.

While you’re at it, head over to Bandwidth Place to test your Internet connection speeds. I’m always thinking my cable modem speed is slower than hell but every test I run here (and other places) show it to scream right along. I guess I’m just impatient.

Next, make sure your computer is secure. Visit Rootsecure to be “informed about all the top security news stories.”

Don’t get caught. Here’s how to avoid being the target of a lawsuit when you download music from the Internet. - from The Electronic Frontier Foundation. Stay and checkout the rest of their site. It’s packed with all sorts of useful stuff.

The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King trailer is out. Crap. We have to wait until Christmas to see the movie. I wonder when The Two Towers is coming out on DVD. Well Amazon says it’s August 26th. Excellent.