pc tips and tricks

_-Static-_ wrote:Tip # 1:
Get more bang out of your bandwidth
dozens of services running on your Windows operating system. These
programs have no respect for your online play. They need bandwidth and
system resources just as much as your online games. Many of the
programs automatically startup when you log on to the net or at the
moment Windows loads. Cut down on the amount services running while
Example your are playing the game in order to free up bandwidth and resources:
1. cl!ck on "Start"
2. cl!ck "Run"
3. Type services.msc
4. Select "Extended" from the Services Window to view a detailed
description. Also note the status of the service in question.
5. To stop the service, select "Stop the service" or right cl!ck the
service, choose "All task" then cl!ck "Stop"
6. cl!ck "OK"

Tip #2:
Turn off your Anti-virus/Anti-spyware programs during play.
I am sure the suggestion scares you. But, these programs are very
taxing on your computer. Turning them off during your game play is not
entirely risk free but you will be amazed at the results by doing so.

Tip #3:
Making sure hardware and software can "communicate"
DirectX is essential to most next generation Windows games. High
multimedia graphics & sound cards require lighting fast APIs. APIs
provide the language for hardware and software to "communicate"
with each other. make sure that your audio and video hardware is
properly configured with Windows DirectX technology by using DirectX
diagnostics tools. Here's how:

1. cl!ck "Start"
2. cl!ck "Run."
3. Type dxdiag and press enter to load the "Direct X Diagnostic
Tool" menu.
4. cl!ck "Display" and "Sound" tabs.
5. Verify that DX features are enabled and there are no problems.
Perform the test needed.

Tip #4:
Clean and Organize your Hard Drive:
defragging helps u cut down on the amount work the hard-drive needs to
find files. registry cuts down on the errors and will create more free
space for your RAM and CPU to work more efficiently.