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- Access Newsgroups:
- "Usenet" or Newsgroup access has been around since the beginning of the internet. Usenet was created to facilitate a central point of contact for discussion on a wide range of topics.
Read more: How to Access Newsgroups Guide
- "Usenet" or Newsgroup access has been around since the beginning of the internet. Usenet was created to facilitate a central point of contact for discussion on a wide range of topics.
- E-Mail Filtering:
- Annoying spam and virus's are a problem that everyone will face sooner or later. I have constructed an article to explain what I do to fight it without using any additional programs that are not already included with your OS. This also is a sneak peek at the heart of my Inbox.
Read more: E-Mail Filtering Guide
- Annoying spam and virus's are a problem that everyone will face sooner or later. I have constructed an article to explain what I do to fight it without using any additional programs that are not already included with your OS. This also is a sneak peek at the heart of my Inbox.
- FDISK Usage Guide:
- Using "FDISK" does not have to be a difficult chore. If you know what to expect, it is a rather easy task.
- Note: If you are "clean" installing Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, you do not have to run fdisk before hand as, during the install process, options to create partitions are built in.
Read more: FDISK Usage Guide
- Multiple Operating System Install Guide:
- At some point in a computer operator's lifetime, a need arises that many people do not even know is possible: Multiple Operating Systems on a single computer. The trend, at one time, was dual OS booting, or having two OS's installed on only one PC. Times have changed and 3 or more is not uncommon. This guide will walk you through the decision making process and show you how to fill that void.
Read more: Multiple Operating System Install Guide
- At some point in a computer operator's lifetime, a need arises that many people do not even know is possible: Multiple Operating Systems on a single computer. The trend, at one time, was dual OS booting, or having two OS's installed on only one PC. Times have changed and 3 or more is not uncommon. This guide will walk you through the decision making process and show you how to fill that void.
Linux
- Red Hat 8.0 Install Guide
- Want to install Red Hat 8.0? Here is a Guide to assist you in doing just that.
Read more: Red Hat 8.0 Install Guide
- Want to install Red Hat 8.0? Here is a Guide to assist you in doing just that.
- Ubuntu 9.10 Install Guide
- Want to install Ubuntu 9.10 on a clean system? Here is a Guide to help you in that task.
Read more: Ubuntu 9.10 Install Guide
- Want to install Ubuntu 9.10 on a clean system? Here is a Guide to help you in that task.
Windows 2000 Professional and Server
- Installing Windows 2000 Professional
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
Read more: Windows 2000 Install Guide
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Services Configuration
- When Windows 2000 first came out, I was very confused as to what to "disable" and what not to.
This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
Read more: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Services Configurations
- When Windows 2000 first came out, I was very confused as to what to "disable" and what not to.
Windows 2003 Enterprise Server
- Windows 2003 Enterprise Server Install Guide
- Installing Windows 2003 Enterprise Server? This Guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the inside.
Read more: Windows 2003 Enterprise Server Install Guide
- Installing Windows 2003 Enterprise Server? This Guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the inside.
Windows 7
- Installing Windows 7
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
Read more: Windows 7 Install Guide
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
- Windows 7 Services Configuration
- Windows 7 is now in RC1 form. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configurations ended up being.
Read more: Windows 7 Services Configurations
- Windows 7 is now in RC1 form. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configurations ended up being.
- Windows 7 Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Read more: Windows 7 Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Windows Me
- Windows Me Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Read more: Windows Me Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Windows Vista
- Installing Windows Vista
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
Read more: Windows Vista Install Guide
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Services Configuration
- Windows Vista SP2 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
Read more: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Services Configurations
- Windows Vista SP2 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
- Windows Vista Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Read more: Windows Vista Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Windows XP Home
- Installing Windows XP Home
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
Read more: Windows XP Home Install Guide
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
- Windows XP Home Service Pack 3 Services Configuration
- Windows XP SP3 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
Read more: Windows XP Home Service Pack 3 Services Configurations
- Windows XP SP3 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
- Windows XP Home Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Read more: Windows XP Home Super Tweaks Pages
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
Read more: Compressing Files and Folders
- Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
Windows XP Professional
- Installing Windows XP Professional
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
Read more: Windows XP Pro Install Guide
- This guide is a sneak peek at what you will find on the
inside.
- Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3 Services Configuration
- Windows XP SP3 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
Read more: Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3 Services Configurations
- Windows XP SP3 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration
ended up being.
- Windows XP Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
Read more: Windows XP Pro Super Tweaks
- Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
Read more: Compressing Files and Folders
- Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
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- Custom Services Control Batch File Tool
- Custom Services Registry Tool
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- Services Registry Files
- Service Configurations
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- Custom Services Control Batch File Tool
- Custom Services Registry Tool
- Services Control Batch Files
- Services Registry Files
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Windows Service Configurations!
Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.
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- Windows XP x86 (32-bit) Service Pack 3 Services
- Windows XP x64 (64-bit) Service Pack 2 Services
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Services
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