10-15-2002, 05:17 PM
Quote:Ways to get faster download speeds from your cable modem?I went to DSL Reports. They have forums for cable, DSL, satellite, etc. Dependng on your connection, you visit the forum, take a speed test as well as a few other ones, post your results and the forum techies suggest any and all tweaks you should make to Windows to get the most out of your speed. This was particularly an issue for me when I installed XP Pro, and the guys there really got me moving fast.
Quote:Any tricks for improving Windows XP performance?There are several sites out there that discuss tweaks to XP, etc. but I really just leave the OS alone (save for a few programs that try to run at start-up). I mainly tweak my machine for game play, and it's usually a combination of downloading drivers for the vid card, RAM settings, swapfile size, etc. I visit 3D Spotlight for tips and suggestions. They also have guides for games like Quake 3, UT2K3 (I think, I haven't checked yet) to help you tweak the in-game settings for more fps or smoother play.
Quote:Better searches for those "Free" downloads?Most times I get free downloads from CNet or ZD Net. I read PC Mag, Computer Shopper, and most times they refer to web addys for free utilities, etc - so I use those also.