Internet Connection Wizard – icwconn1

Internet Explorer – iexplore

Internet Properties – inetcpl.cpl

Internet Setup Wizard – inetwiz

IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)- ipconfig /all

IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) – ipconfig /displaydns

IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) – ipconfig /flushdns

IP Configuration (Release All Connections) – ipconfig /release

IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) – ipconfig /renew

IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS) – ipconfig /registerdns

IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) – ipconfig /showclassid

IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)- ipconfig /setclassid

Java Control Panel (If Installed) – jpicpl32.cpl

Java Control Panel (If Installed) – javaws

Keyboard Properties – control keyboard

Local Security Settings – secpol.msc

Local Users and Groups – lusrmgr.msc

Logs You Out Of Windows – logoff

Malicious Software Removal Tool – mrt

Microsoft Access (if installed) – access.cpl

Microsoft Chat – winchat

Microsoft Excel (if installed) – excel

Microsoft Frontpage (if installed) – frontpg

Microsoft Movie Maker – moviemk

Microsoft Paint – mspaint

Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed) – powerpnt

Microsoft Word (if installed) – winword

Microsoft Syncronization Tool – mobsync

Minesweeper Game – winmine

Mouse Properties – control mouse

Mouse Properties – main.cpl

Nero (if installed) – nero

Netmeeting – conf

Network Connections – control netconnections

Network Connections- ncpa.cpl

Network Setup Wizard – netsetup.cpl

Notepad – notepad

Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed) – nvtuicpl.cpl

Object Packager – packager

ODBC Data Source Administrator – odbccp32.cpl

On Screen Keyboard – osk

Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed)- ac3filter.cpl

Java Control Panel (If Installed) – jpicpl32.cpl

Java Control Panel (If Installed) – javaws

Keyboard Properties – control keyboard

Local Security Settings – secpol.msc

Local Users and Groups – lusrmgr.msc

Logs You Out Of Windows – logoff

Malicious Software Removal Tool – mrt

Microsoft Access (if installed) – access.cpl

Microsoft Chat – winchat

Microsoft Excel (if installed) – excel

Microsoft Frontpage (if installed) – frontpg

Microsoft Movie Maker – moviemk

Microsoft Paint – mspaint

Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed) – powerpnt

Microsoft Word (if installed) – winword

Microsoft Syncronization Tool – mobsync

Minesweeper Game – winmine

Mouse Properties – control mouse

Mouse Properties – main.cpl

Nero (if installed) – nero

Netmeeting – conf

Network Connections – control netconnections

Network Connections- ncpa.cpl

Network Setup Wizard – netsetup.cpl

Notepad – notepad

Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed) – nvtuicpl.cpl

Object Packager – packager

ODBC Data Source Administrator – odbccp32.cpl

On Screen Keyboard – osk

Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed)- ac3filter.cpl

Outlook Express – msimn

Paint – pbrush

Password Properties – password.cpl

Performance Monitor – perfmon.msc

Performance Monitor – perfmon

Phone and Modem Options – telephon.cpl

Phone Dialer – dialer

Pinball Game – pinball

Power Configuration – powercfg.cpl

Printers and Faxes – control printers

Printers Folder – printers

Private Character Editor – eudcedit

Quicktime (If Installed) – QuickTime.cpl

Quicktime Player (if installed) – quicktimeplayer

Real Player (if installed) – realplay

Regional Settings – intl.cpl

Registry Editor – regedit

Registry Editor – regedit32

Remote Access Phonebook – rasphone

Remote Desktop – mstsc

Removable Storage – ntmsmgr.msc

Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof) – rsop.msc

Scanners and Cameras – sticpl.cpl

Scheduled Tasks – control schedtasks

Security Center – wscui.cpl

Services – services.msc

Shared Folders – fsmgmt.msc

Shuts Down Windows – shutdown

Sounds and Audio – mmsys.cpl

SQL Client Configuration – cliconfg

System Configuration Editor – sysedit

System Configuration Utility – msconfig

System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) – sfc /scannow

System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)- sfc /scanonce

System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)- sfc /scanboot

System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting) – sfc /revert

System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) – sfc /purgecache

System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x) – sfc /cachesize=x

System Information – msinfo32

System Properties – sysdm.cpl

Task Manager – taskmgr

TCP Tester – tcptest

Telnet Client – telnet

Tweak UI (if installed) – tweakui

User Account Management – nusrmgr.cpl

Utility Manager – utilman

Windows Address Book – wab

Windows Address Book Import Utility – wabmig

Windows Backup Utility (if installed) – ntbackup

Windows Firewall – firewall.cpl

Windows Address Book – wab

Windows Address Book Import Utility – wabmig

Windows Backup Utility (if installed) – ntbackup

Windows Explorer – explorer

Windows Magnifier – magnify

Windows Management Infrastructure – wmimgmt.msc

Windows Media Player – wmplayer

Windows Messenger – msmsgs

Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected) – wiaacmgr

Windows System Security Tool – syskey

Windows Update Launches – wupdmgr

Windows Version (to show which version of windows) – winver

Wordpad – write

Creating Your Own Run Commands

Win+R to open the Run dialog
Enter %windir% to open the Windows directory
Alt+F W S to open the File menu, choose the New menu item, then the Shortcut menu item
Go through the wizard to create a shortcut to the desired program
The name you give the shortcut is what you type in the Run dialog to start the program

To clean an optical mouse

• Unplug the mouse from the computer.
• Turn the mouse over. You will notice a port that is used by the light source to detect motion. This port frequently catches hair and other debris. You can remove the debris by gently blowing so it becomes dislodged. Alternatively, you can remove the debris by wiping down the surface.
• Plug the cleaned mouse back into the computer.

The microprocessors are based on a design the company has code-named Nehalem and are expected to be in production the last three months of this year. Intel says the new design will deliver both high performance and energy efficiency.

Santa Clara-based Intel indicated that the Core name, already used for other chips including the popular Core 2 Duo processor, will be its flagship PC processor brand.

“Expect Intel to focus even more marketing resources around that name and the Core i7 products starting now,” Sean Maloney, general manager of Intel’s sales and marketing group, said in a news release.

The first chips in the new family of processors, including an “Extreme Edition” version, will carry an “i7″ identifier. The identifier will be the first of several to come as different chips are launched over the next year, Intel said.

Source: Yahoo News

To get latest information regarding various sport events at Olympics, head over to Google and type “sportname <space> Olympics”. For example for boxing schedule type “swimming olympics” in google search (without ” “).

Google search will list all the upcoming events related to particular sport along with date and time information.

Download Olympics Wallpapers& Screensavers.

The plug-and-play optical mouse sports Tri-colors from the Indian national flag on top side of the mouse and it comes with an all-terrain optical sensor which is capable of providing smooth tracking and maximum surface coverage in all sorts of operating environment.

A press release by Logitech at the launch of this tri-color optical mouse suggests that the tri-color scheme in mouse is aimed to remind everyone the long struggle the forefathers in India went through to gain precious Independence from all foreign rules and Salute the world’s largest democracy.

The new Logitech Tri-color optical mouse is available for Rs. 640 with replacement warranty of 3-years is available at all leading electronic store.

Source: Shodan.in

Y710 Specifications :
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 and T9300
* OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit
* Screen: 17″ widescreen WXGA VibrantView (1400×900)
* Video Card: ATI HD2600 256MB DDR2
* HD: 320 GB 5400rpm
* RAM: 2×1GB (4GB max)
* Optical: DVD-Burner or Blu-Ray DVD
* Webcam: 1.3MP
* Sound: four speakers, one subwoofer
* Network: 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 4965AGN wireless
* Weight: 7.9lbs
* Size: 15.5 x 11.2 x 1.02-1.53”
* Warranty: 1 year system/1 year battery
* Battery: 6 Cell, up to 4 hrs
* Ports: four USB, HDMI, Firewire, VGA, S-Video, 6-in-1 Card reader, Expresscard, Mic/ Headphone jacks.

Selected models of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 come with Game Zone functionality. Game Zone includes enlarged directional buttons for enhanced game play, four user-customizable buttons and a secondary display showing system information such as CPU speed.

The IdeaPad Y710 module revolutionalize the mart with its threefold hot-swappable 160 GB hornlike intend that allows the individual to 320 GB of hardware space. With the choice of a mettlesome Atlantic sacred keyboard for the players, IdeaPad Y710 is sure a bicentric multimedia! ” Said Amar Babu, managing administrator of Lenovo, India.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 is available in all Lenovo authorized storefronts for Rs. 78,000.

Dell’s most unique, stylish, and conscientious desktop PC. Designed to fit into your environment while protecting the environment. Features:

• Personalize with 6 interchangeable color sleeves or bamboo
• Ultra-compact design with Intel mobile technology performance
• Features include slot-load DVD, HDMI, and optional Blu-ray
• Dell’s greenest, most power-efficient consumer desktop

Interested? Head over to Dell Studio Hybrid Webpage to see all details including pricing and more pics videos of this cool looking small desktop.

* Follow Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
* Click the drives you want to defrag and click Analyze
* Click Defragment

2. Detect and Repair Disk Errors

Over time, your hard disk develops bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing difficult or even impossible. To detect and repair disk errors, Windows has a built-in tool called the Error Checking utility. It’ll search the hard disk for bad sectors and system errors and repair them for faster performance.

* Follow Start > My Computer
* In My Computer right-click the hard disk you want to scan and click Properties
* Click the Tools tab
* Click Check Now
* Select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box
* Click Start

3. Disable Indexing Services

Indexing Services is a little application that uses a lot of CPU. By indexing and updating lists of all the files on the computer, it helps you to do a search for something faster as it scans the index list. But if you know where your files are, you can disable this system service. It won’t do any harm to you machine, whether you search often or not very often.

* Go to Start
* Click Settings
* Click Control Panel
* Double-click Add/Remove Programs
* Click the Add/Remove Window Components
* Uncheck the Indexing services
* Click Next

4. Optimize Display Settings

Windows XP is a looker. But it costs you system resources that are used to display all the visual items and effects. Windows looks fine if you disable most of the settings and leave the following:

* Show shadows under menus
* Show shadows under mouse pointer
* Show translucent selection rectangle
* Use drop shadows for icons labels on the desktop
* Use visual styles on windows and buttons

5. Speedup Folder Browsing

You may have noticed that everytime you open My Computer to browse folders that there is a little delay. This is because Windows XP automatically searches for network files and printers everytime you open Windows Explorer. To fix this and to increase browsing speed, you can disable the “Automatically search for network folders and printers” option.

6. Disable Performance Counters

Windows XP has a performance monitor utility which monitors several areas of your PC’s performance. These utilities take up system resources so disabling is a good idea.

* Download and install the Extensible Performance Counter List (http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/exctrlst-o.asp)
* Then select each counter in turn in the ‘Extensible performance counters’ window and clear the ‘performance counters enabled’ checkbox at the bottom button below

7. Optimize Your Pagefile

You can optimize your pagefile. Setting a fixed size to your pagefile saves the operating system from the need to resize the pagefile.

* Right click on My Computer and select Properties
* Select the Advanced tab
* Under Performance choose the Settings button
* Select the Advanced tab again and under Virtual Memory select Change
* Highlight the drive containing your page file and make the initial Size of the file the same as the Maximum Size of the file.

Windows XP sizes the page file to about 1.5X the amount of actual physical memory by default. While this is good for systems with smaller amounts of memory (under 512MB) it is unlikely that a typical XP desktop system will ever need 1.5 X 512MB or more of virtual memory. If you have less than 512MB of memory, leave the page file at its default size. If you have 512MB or more, change the ratio to 1:1 page file size to physical memory size.

8. Remove Fonts for Speed

Fonts, especially TrueType fonts, use quite a bit of system resources. For optimal performance, trim your fonts down to just those that you need to use on a daily basis and fonts that applications may require.

* Open Control Panel
* Open Fonts folder
* Move fonts you don’t need to a temporary directory (e.g. C:\FONTBKUP?) just in case you need or want to bring a few of them back. The more fonts you uninstall, the more system resources you will gain.

9. Use a Flash Memory to Boost Performance

To improve performance, you need to install additional RAM memory. It’ll let you boot your OS much quicker and run many applications and access data quicker. There is no easiest and more technically elegant way to do it than use eBoostr (http://www.eboostr.com).

eBoostr is a little program that lets you improve a performance of any computer, powered by Windows XP in much the same way as Vista’s ReadyBoost. With eBoostr, if you have a flash drive, such as a USB flash thumb drive or an SD card, you can use it to make your computer run better. Simply plug in a flash drive through a USB socket and Windows XP will use eBoostr to utilize the flash memory to improve performance.

The product shows the best results for frequently used applications and data, which becomes a great feature for people who are using office programs, graphics applications or developer tools. It’ll surely attract a special attention of laptop owners as laptop upgrade is usually more complicated and laptop hard drives are by definition slower than those of desktops.

10. Perform a Boot Defragment

There’s a simple way to speed up XP startup: make your system do a boot defragment, which will put all the boot files next to one another on your hard disk. When boot files are in close proximity to one another, your system will start faster.

On most systems, boot defragment should be enabled by default, but it might not be on yours, or it might have been changed inadvertently. To make sure that boot defragment is enabled:

* Run the Registry Editor
* Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
* Set the Enable string value to Y if it is not already set to Y.
* Exit the Registry
* Reboot

Hope you find these 10 tips useful. credit to open source article.

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System
* Selection and configuration of storage devices connected to the motherboard’s host adapters, such as hard drives, floppy drives, and CD-ROM drives.
* Configuration of main and cache memory.
* Configuration of built-in ports, such as ATA/IDE and Serial ATA hard disk, floppy disk, serial, parallel, PS/2 mouse, USB, and IEEE-1394 ports.
* Configuration of integrated (built into the motherboard chipset) audio, network, and graphics features when present.
* Selection and configuration of special motherboard features, such as memory error correction, antivirus protection, and fast memory access.
* Support for different CPU types, speeds, and special features.
* Support for advanced operating systems, including networks and plug-and-play versions of Windows.
* Power management.
* Hardware monitoring (processor temperature, voltage levels, and fan performance).

Without the BIOS, your computer would simply be a collection of metal and plastic parts that couldn’t interact with one another or do much of anything but gather dust.

When evaluating printers, you should keep the following issues in mind:

Printer resolution : A printer’s resolution is the maximum number of dots per inch that can be printed. A resolution of 900×900 dots per inch (dpi) means that there are 900 vertical dots and 900 horizontal dots in every square inch.The higher the resolution, the better the print quality.

Printer Speed : This is usually given in pages printed per minute to printer, where the page consists of plain text with 5 percent of the printable page covered in ink or toner.

Graphics and Printer-language support: if you plan to print Graphics. it should support one or more of the popular printer languages, such as Adobe PostScript and Hewlett Packard’s LaserJet Printer Control Language (PCL).

Connectivity Port – All printers feature either USB 1.1 or the faster USB 2.0 connection, and some have both.compare your computer hardware & printer for better printing purpose.

Printer Memory: Laser printers that will be used to print complex graphics & many more and full-color images & high end graphics require larger amounts of memory than those that print simple text only. In many cases, this memory can be added as an option.

Cost of Paper : Printing require special paper. some printer may require special quality paper to print high quality image or text.

Cost of consumables : When comparing the various cost of printer & paper, be sure to compare the cost behind each page for printing, rather than just the cost of a replacement ink or toner cartridge

Now there are many type of printer’s available at market
Impact (Dot-matrix) printers
Ink Jet
Laser & many more. Choose a best printer for your need. just thing before what type of printer you need to what type of job ?.