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Control the Synchronization Setting

Ciel501 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:26:20 +0000

Click the Sync tab down arrow, point to the device on the drop-down menu, and choose Advanced Options from the submenu to display the Properties dialog box for the device.
Select this option if you want the synchronization from filling up the entire device.
Use the slider if you want to prevent the synchronization from filling up the entire device.
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Basic Computer Maintenance Habits

MyComputerAid — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Nothing ever really lasts. Eventually your computer will get old and give in, and there’s nothing you can do about it. But what you CAN do is to make the most of your computer by making it last longer. Here are some habits that you should develop in order to keep your computer in good shape, inside and out.

Defragment regularly. The recommende < Read full article..>

FileZilla Basics

MyComputerAid — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:46:00 +0000

FileZilla is a good and easy to use FTP Client, which will allow you to transfer files between local computers and remote servers much better. Here’s a rundown on using the application for the first time:

1.Open FileZilla and a window will open with several smaller windows inside. The one on top will show commands and the one on the left is your computer’s (local computer) window. < Read full article..>

Looking at your Performance Logs

MyComputerAid — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:46:00 +0000

The key to being able to make use of your Performance Monitor (perfmon.exe) is to know how interpret logs. Knowing what they mean will help you point out the bottlenecks that exist in your system.

First you have to stop your running perfmon.exe. Right click on the green button and have it stop.
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Running Performance Monitor

MyComputerAid — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:46:00 +0000

Learning how to create logs through perfmon.exe will help you to better identify network bottlenecks in your system. And in running performance monitor tasks, your goal is to create a log which you can interpret later on. Here’s how:

Make your way through System Monitor> Performance Logs> Alerts> Counter Logs so you can create your first log.
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