repopulate says:

Well i saw we had a few PC threads round and thought we would compile a list of tutorials, Hints, Improvements for PC's etc. We will make a big list and add them to the first & second post.
So post yours so we can add them!



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Tip
To get more audio controls in the sound icon in the system tray, Double click on it, When the Volume bars appear, Ctrl S. This should give you lots of audio options now.

Tip
To open a folder in another folder, Hold Ctrl and open the folder. It will open in a new window.

Tutorial
Speed your XP Startup

1. Go to 'Run' in start
2. Type in 'msconfig'
3. Click the tab 'Startup' *Do not do anything you dont know!
4. Go to this website: www.pcreview.co.uk/
5. Search the 'Ticks' and see if you need them or not.

08/27/2007 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

longarms says:

Well if you want an in-depth look at the latest pc hardware with really great articles and analysis. Go to the tech report.com

techreport.com/

08/27/2007 Central Coast (NSW)

grey_snake says:

*crickets noise*

(tumble weed rolls paast)

Looks like Cherronas Thread is gonna pwn this one.

08/28/2007 Brisbane - start.select@hotmail.com

Kiah says:

I'll put a few interesting ones in here later on. Just because I like the thread name better

08/28/2007 Toodyay, WA

repopulate says:

grey_snake said: *crickets noise*

(tumble weed rolls paast)

Looks like Cherronas Thread is gonna pwn this one.

08/28/2007 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

grey_snake says:

Just stirrin ya up...

08/28/2007 Brisbane - start.select@hotmail.com

Cherrona says:

repopulate said:

grey_snake said: *crickets noise*

(tumble weed rolls paast)

Looks like Cherronas Thread is gonna pwn this one.

Rofl!

It's not a competition or anything.. or is it

08/28/2007 Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh

grey_snake says:

Look i revitalised the thread!!!

08/28/2007 Brisbane - start.select@hotmail.com

iddqd says:

Looks as though you've revitalized your avatar as well!

08/28/2007 Knee deep in the dead...

skua says:

hey guys, im great with pc;s (software and hardware) and vista, as i am a frequent user. any questions, dont hesitate to ask, or just pm me

08/28/2007 Somewhere in Sydney, Australia

Vinzor says:

i don't get the difference between this and cherrona's computer thread....

08/28/2007 [[PS3 Network ID - krazyvinny] [MSN - v_kakaroto[AT]hotmail.com]] -- Vinzor said: rofl no idea why i'm saying this but, i'd sooo turn gay for cloud :P -- BrisVegas

grey_snake says:

I guess Cherronas is where you ask a question...

...and repops is a thread to just offer hints at will.

08/28/2007 Brisbane - start.select@hotmail.com

Vinzor says:

lol, alrighty then

alt + tab, alt + F4 are very useful xD

08/28/2007 [[PS3 Network ID - krazyvinny] [MSN - v_kakaroto[AT]hotmail.com]] -- Vinzor said: rofl no idea why i'm saying this but, i'd sooo turn gay for cloud :P -- BrisVegas

Kiah says:

Start key + D is useful.
It minimises all.

Start key + E opens explorer.

Start key + L locks the workstation

More useful shortcuts yet to come

08/28/2007 Toodyay, WA

skua says:

CTRL+ALT+DEL will bring up a menu where you can use the task manager, or lock, restart shutdown PC (vista/pc)

08/28/2007 Somewhere in Sydney, Australia

iddqd says:

Ctrl + Alt + Del...
... the only button combination you'll ever need

08/28/2007 Knee deep in the dead...

Kiah says:

start > run > "shutdown -a" = Abort shutdown. Useful if you have a virus like the sasser one that shuts down your system.

start > run > "control userpasswords2" brings up a section where you can make your computer autologin.

Ctrl+shift+del in mozilla clears private data.

start > run > "dxdiag" brings up the directx thingy. Has useful info and tests for video and audio.

Start key + pause break opens computer properties.

08/28/2007 Toodyay, WA

longarms says:

import java.util.*;

public class recersion
{
public static void main (String[] args)
{
Scanner console = new Scanner(System.in);
int n =0;
System.out.println("what number whould you like to see the factorial of");
n = console.nextInt();
System.out.println(factorial(n));
}
static int factorial (int n){
if (n == 1) return 1;
else {
return n * factorial(n-1);
}
}
}
This is a version of class recursion. for calling out a recursive method function

08/28/2007 Central Coast (NSW)

Cherrona says:

*stares blankly at computer screen*
Uhh, right.... And all of that made perfect sense to me. Yeah......

08/28/2007 Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh

Vinzor says:

uhh?

java=gay
if java≠gay
return=BUNCH OF LIES

?

08/28/2007 [[PS3 Network ID - krazyvinny] [MSN - v_kakaroto[AT]hotmail.com]] -- Vinzor said: rofl no idea why i'm saying this but, i'd sooo turn gay for cloud :P -- BrisVegas

grey_snake says:

Keep it legible and understandable aye fellas???

Fo Chezzle and i are spinning out..

08/28/2007 Brisbane - start.select@hotmail.com

Cherrona says:

lol Not a computer geek either Grey? (not that there's anything wrong with being a computer geek) Less geek speak if possible, ok guys?

08/28/2007 Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh

Vinzor says:  

rofl, my coding is top-notch right there

08/28/2007 [[PS3 Network ID - krazyvinny] [MSN - v_kakaroto[AT]hotmail.com]] -- Vinzor said: rofl no idea why i'm saying this but, i'd sooo turn gay for cloud :P -- BrisVegas

longarms says:

lol yeh, great work there viny, but there is nothing wrong with java its good for cross platform compatablity and the compilers are about 100X better than ikky c++ ones but its no ware near as powerfull

but i just thought i share a litle program i put to gether last semester to test recersive methods so no need to worry im not going to start talking in code

08/28/2007 Central Coast (NSW)