/tech-tips/ en Copyright 2007 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:29:56 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Windows XP includes many functional improvements and visual features that do not directly add to or improve the functionality of the product. Examples of these features include the shadow behind the mouse cursor and menus, animated windows, and others. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/performance-options-can-slow-d_1.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/performance-options-can-slow-d_1.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:29:56 +0000 %windir%\prefetch folder. In fact, each application you run will have a special file in this folder.]]> /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/run-optimizations-manually.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/run-optimizations-manually.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:23:33 +0000 Numerous Internet sites feature tips and tricks on the optimization of Windows XP, and most of them promise huge performance gains. However, a lot of optimization tricks actually do very little to improve performance. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/learn-the-non-value-of-disabli.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/learn-the-non-value-of-disabli.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:21:17 +0000 When a program crashes, Windows XP gathers information about the program, its code, and the actual crash. This data is then compiled into a special report. A dialog window appears, which prompts you to send the crash report to Microsoft. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/get-the-inside-details-of-a-cr.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/get-the-inside-details-of-a-cr.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:19:40 +0000 Windows XP runs numerous processes. To view them, open Task Manager and go to the Process tab. While several of these processes are self-explanatory, the majority of them are not. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/decipher-the-name-behind-the-p.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/decipher-the-name-behind-the-p.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:15:43 +0000 If you take a look at the Task Manager—press [Ctrl][Shift][Esc]—and click the Processes tab, you'll see all the programs and system processes that are currently running. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/cool-off-with-the-system-idle-.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/cool-off-with-the-system-idle-.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:12:55 +0000 Standby and Hibernation are two power states in which computers use less electricity. When the computer enters Standby mode, the machine shuts off the monitor and hard disks and uses minimal power to keep other devices running, such as the motherboard and memory. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/conserve-energy-with-these-pow.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/conserve-energy-with-these-pow.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:11:30 +0000 Microsoft made minor improvements to the Task Manager in Windows XP. When you run it (the simplest way is to press [Ctrl][Shift][Esc]), you'll see five tabs. /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/changes-to-task-manager-in-win.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/performance-monitoring-and-optimization/changes-to-task-manager-in-win.php Performance Monitoring and Optimization Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:09:29 +0000 Although Windows XP includes a burning engine, you can still use third-party burning applications. Before you use third-party applications, however, you should ensure that they are compatible with Windows XP. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/identify-thirdparty-burning-so.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/identify-thirdparty-burning-so.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:59:15 +0000 Microsoft has integrated more and more features in Windows XP that were previously available only through third-party applications. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/exploring-burning-engine-limit.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/exploring-burning-engine-limit.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:56:59 +0000 Although Windows XP includes an integrated burning engine, experienced users may want to use third-party software. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/more-burningengine-basics-.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/more-burningengine-basics-.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:55:34 +0000 Although Windows XP includes an integrated burning engine, experienced users may want to use third-party software. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/more-burningengine-basics-_1.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/more-burningengine-basics-_1.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:55:34 +0000 To burn a CD, it’s usually necessary to install third-party software. But Microsoft has finally made it possible to bypass the need for special software by including an integrated burning engine in Windows XP. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/xps-integrated-cdburning-engin.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/xps-integrated-cdburning-engin.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:54:34 +0000 People never seem to have enough storage or bandwidth. A few years ago, we used different compression algorithms to compress files to store them on one or two floppies. /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/xp-offers-integrated-zip-suppo.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/storage/xp-offers-integrated-zip-suppo.php Storage Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:52:13 +0000 Although compatibility mode is a useful way to make older applications work on Windows XP, sometimes the applications still refuse to work. In such cases, you'll want more advanced methods. /tech-tips/windows-xp/tools-and-tasks/troubleshoot-advanced-compatib.php /tech-tips/windows-xp/tools-and-tasks/troubleshoot-advanced-compatib.php Tools and Tasks Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:57:43 +0000