Welcome back, as promised here is the second part of the optimization tricks
For people who missed out on the first chapter of this series, here’s the link:
Jan 29, 2011
7 Browser Extensions for Safari-5
7 Browser Extensions for Safari-5
- Ultimate Status Bar
This extension adds a pop-up bar in the bottom left hand corner of Safari that shows you exactly where a link leads or, in the case of file downloads, the exact name and size of the file.
- Safari Adblock
This works similar to the adblock in Google chrome, the same team has built the ad blocker extension for Safari. The entire ad script is blocked by safari, and the ads are not at all downloaded when this extension is installed. You can download it from here.
- Type To Navigate
This handy Safari 5 extension will automatically hide any barbaric Flash features that may have slinked into the code of your favorite webpages
This extension will be of great benefit to older machines are sometimes slowed by the use of Flash on web pages.
- Access Keys
Another keyboard web navigation extension, Access Keys lists the keyboard commands supported by any website that you might be visiting in a toolbar that appears at the top of the Safari 5 browser.
- Invisible status bar
Save display space or appeal to your own sense of minimalism by hiding Safari’s native status bar, and using the Invisible Status Bar instead. Only shows up when you hover over a link, i.e. when you need a status bar. Download this extension from here.
- HelveticaTheWorld
The Helvetica font is used throughout Mac OS X and iOS and is thought by some to be the most readable font in the world. HelveticaTheWorld does what it says and displays the entire world – okay, the entire web – in Helvetica font. It does have a positive effect on the readability of most websites.
- Shut Up
Shut Up makes comments go away. It doesn’t work on every website, but does work on most, including YouTube. That alone is enough reason to install it.
Jan 28, 2011
speed up Farm Ville - Series 1
Have you ever felt that your Farm Ville game runs slow? If the answer to this question is yes, then this article is for you.
The heart of the problem lies with two resources your Farm Ville animals and the fact that they are script programs that run through java script and your computer.
Enable Private Browsing in Safari
Enable Private Browsing in Safari
Safari saves a record of all the pages you have visited while browsing, and also it saves files you have downloaded and the searches you have made. In most conditions this is good as it can save time and assist you retrace your steps. However, in some cases you may prefer to leave no record of your browsing in your browser, for example when you are using a public computer.
How to Enable Safari’s Private Browsing mode
- First Go to Safari menu and choose “Private Browsing.” Click OK in the dialog box that appears and then you are browsing privately.
- Now Safari won’t store the sites you visit in the History menu, and your Google searches won’t be added to the Recent Searches menu.
- When Private Browsing is enabled, a “Private” button will appear the in address. Just click this button to quickly exit Private Browsing mode and return to normal browsing. This also has an “Are you sure?” dialog box, but Option-clicking it will skip it in a similar way.
Difference Between Pentium Processor & Centrino
Difference Between Pentium Processor & Centrino
The Pentium Series
Intel's line of Pentium processors includes more than just laptops: Pentium "1," Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium IV, Pentium 4-M and the Pentium M.
Pentium M
The Pentium M processor was designed for laptops (the "M" stands for "mobile") and provided for better energy management.
Centrino
In order for a computer to bear the "Intel Centrino" name, it must be using a Pentium M processor and the Intel 855 Chipset. Including this chipset means that the laptop is also guaranteed to include Wi-Fi, the Intel 855 graphics chipset and memory controller.
Beyond Centrino "1"
Since the debut of Intel's Centrino technology, Intel has introduced the Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, which is similar to Centrino "1" in that it is a set of specifications as opposed to a processor alone, but it has been improved for more modern computing. In January 2010, the name identifying "Intel Centrino 2" will be changed simply to "Intel Centrino."
Misconception: -
Intel Centrino is not a processor in the way the Pentium M and other Pentium processors are. It is a marketing brand that says it includes several specific components, including the processor and chipset in this case. A computer labeled with Intel Centrino actually has a Pentium M processor inside, but also must include several other items.
Jan 26, 2011
GMER Rootkit Remover
GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits.
It scans for: - hidden processes
- hidden threads
- hidden modules
- hidden services
- hidden files
- hidden Alternate Data Streams
- hidden registry keys
- drivers hooking SSDT
- drivers hooking IDT
- drivers hooking IRP calls
- inline hooks
Download GMER
Note: You should use this tool very carefully, and only after you have exhausted other options.
Win 7-Uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta and RC
How to Uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta and RC
Information
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta adds a clock time with an termination date of June 30, 2011 to your Windows 7. You will be reminded starting on March 30, 2011 about the termination date, but you will be able to use your system to assist beta test the SP1 beta until June 29, 2011. Later, you will need to either upgrade to the eventual edition of SP1 when released in the first half of 2011 or uninstall the Beta version of SP1 to be capable to utilize your Windows 7 again.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta adds a clock time with an termination date of June 30, 2011 to your Windows 7. You will be reminded starting on March 30, 2011 about the termination date, but you will be able to use your system to assist beta test the SP1 beta until June 29, 2011. Later, you will need to either upgrade to the eventual edition of SP1 when released in the first half of 2011 or uninstall the Beta version of SP1 to be capable to utilize your Windows 7 again.
This article will demonstrate, how to uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta in case you have issues with operating the SP1 beta, before the SP1 beta dies, or you are installing the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC build.
Jan 25, 2011
Windows XP-Disable Error Reporting
When an application crashes in Windows XP, you may receive a request to send an error report to Microsoft. These requests can become a little annoying. Also, error reports can sometimes include part of a document you were working on when the program crashed and you may feel that sending them compromises your privacy.
