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Have you noticed how computers will always (almost no exception) slow down over time? Well, here are a few programs I would instantly suggest to keep your computer moving on the fast lane:

• Diskeeper

Fragmentation is a natural ailment all computers suffer from. When you delete files, they leave gaps. As you constantly move, delete, and create files gaps start appearing everywhere, making it harder for your computer to find files. This slows down your computer over time. Diskeeper is a defragmentation program. Unlike the built-in defrag program, Diskeeper is fast, reliable, and works better. For $30 for the basic version, $50 for the best version you’ll need, it’s a great purchase. Plus there’s a 14-day trial.

• AutoRuns

When your computer boots, it has to load drivers as well as applications, antivirus software, and a lot of useless stuff. AutoRuns shows you everything that starts up with your computer. You’ll be amazed at how much there is. I’d definately suggest you check it out and see if there’s something you know but don’t need. If you’re unsure, right-click->Google. It’s that easy.

• XP-Antispy

There are a lot of settings in Windows XP that could reveal personal info. XP-Antispy is a program that alllows settings that you can’t usually access to be changed to improve security. I would definately suggest trying it out, however consult the list on this page to make sure not to change things that could cripple some functionality (scroll down to “XP-Antispy”).

That’s it! Keep your computer quick and secure with these great programs. I would also suggest CCleaner, PageDfrg, and NTRegOpt. Till next time,

-Dravailo

Do you know of the company called Kensington? They make technology like cameras and bluetooth adapters. So, here me out, I needed a bluetooth adapter to do the Wiimote hacking I mentioned. And to transfer stuff to my cell phone. So, I had bought a Kensington bluetooth usb adapter a week ago. After a lengthy install, it worked. Or so I thought.

You ever experienced a BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) on Windows? Of course you have. I got one after an hour of using this brand-new bluetooth adapter. I also started getting them when I rebooted the computer, even if the adapter was unplugged. Obviously, I uninstalled it. Still bluescreens at startup, definately being made by that adapter. It even pointed out the bluetooth kernal.

I called their tech support, though, and they assured me it was a problem with the adapter. Not the software. So they shipped me a new one, which arrived a couple days ago. Still the same problems, so I performed a system restore to before it was installed. Miraculously, my computer worked again!

But this wasn’t the end of it. Calling tech support, I got hung up on twice in a row. Twice. Then, I called a different part of their tech support and told them the problem. Still assuring me that it was going to be a problem with that particular CD, I told them that other people experienced the same problem. It’s true. Look up “Kensington BSOD blue screen” on Google. Not just with this product, but with other products from them.

In the end, I must put out a warning to all of you. DO NOT USE KENSINGTON PRODUCTS! Their products cause blue screens and other issues with your computer, often which uninstalling cannot fix. If you’ve already had a problem with them, use System Restore to (hopefully) fix the issue. Thank’s for listening.

Hi, I’m back from the Christmas break now. Firstly, a very interesting occurance happened just the weekend before Christmas. The tree fell down! I pulled it back up, which was done with a rope, and eventually it was up, re-decorated (with even more lights) and ready to go! See the pictures after the break!

Now, the title topic: Wiimote hacking. It’s purely just connecting the Wii controllers to the computer via Bluetooth and then using them. It’s actually quite useful, as I’ve already done this. A program called GlovePIE is the main program used here. After connecting the controller wirelessly, you can use the GlovePIE program to do all kinds of interesting things. You can even use it as the mouse for your computer, by putting a couple LEDs above the computer monitor. It comes with a huge amount of programs, and games are already being developed for both Windows and Macintosh (no Linux ).

So, that’s about it for this post. Click on the read more link to see the pictures after the break.

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