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Speed Up Your Laptop

Asus70 asked the Laptops forum for speed-up tips.

You've got two approaches for speeding up a Windows PC (short of replacing it): improving the hardware and slimming down Windows.

The most cost-effective way to speed up any PC, hardware-wise, is to add RAM. You might be able to do this with your laptop--especially if you chose a money-saving configuration when you bought it.

To find out, download and run the portable version of System Information for Windows (SIW). Once the program is up, select Memory from the Hardware section to see what you've got and what the motherboard can take.

But don't be surprised if you've already maxed out your RAM. Owning a laptop limits your options for upgrading hardware. Portable PCs are just not as expandable as desktops.

Another hardware option is to replace the hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD). But that's extremely expensive, and will likely reduce your storage capacity.

So let's look at what we can do to speed up Windows:

Clean out your autoloaders. It's shocking how many programs load automatically every time you boot. This not only slows down the boot process, but can potentially slow down Windows itself. See Why the Slow Boots? for suggestions on fixing this thorny issue.

Consider sleeker security software. Two autoloaders you can't afford to turn off are your firewall and your real-time anti-malware (also known as antivirus) program. These really do need to be on all of the time. But some of these programs slow you down more than others. See Battle of the Security Superpowers for a discussion of how these programs effect PC speed. You might also want to check performance test results from Anti-Virus Comparative and Antivirus Ware.

Turn off Aero. The fancy, transparent look Microsoft added to Vista (and kept with Windows 7) takes up clock cycles. Personally, I think the transparent look is worth the modest performance hit, but if you disagree, turn it off by following these instructions:

In Vista, right-click the Windows desktop and select Personalize, then Window Color and Appearance. Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options (if you don't see the option, Aero is already off) and select a color scheme other than Windows Aero.

In Windows 7, right-click the Windows desktop and select Personalize. Select a theme that's displayed under the Basic and High Contrast Themes heading.

If you're running Vista, consider upgrading to Win7. It really does speed things up. But take the time to do a custom (clean) install. See How to Upgrade to Windows 7 for directions.

If upgrading your operating system seems a little extreme, than at least turn off Vista's Sidebar. Right-click a blank space on the Sidebar and select Properties. Uncheck Start Sidebar when Windows starts.

My thanks to Car54, Compnovo, and Rommel for their contributions to the original forum discussion.

Add your comments to this article below. If you have other tech questions, email them to me at answer@pcworld.com, or post them to a community of helpful folks on the PCW Answer Line forum.

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Lyrics Tattoos

Everyone has at least one favorite song. This song speaks to you, describes you and your life perfectly, has kept you emotionally centered, and generally happy. For some people, this one perfect song has meant the world to them, and they decide to keep that amazing music with them forever. Lyrics tattoos may not be exceptionally common, but for those who get them, they are just as important as the music itself.

The majority of lyrics tattoos feature lyrics in a flowing cursive style; however, you can use a variety of different fonts, depending on where you place them on your body. Many people like to use the full lyrical text, and so you may want to use a finer, smoother font if you choose to place the words on a smaller area such as an arm or a leg. One alternative to this would be to place different parts of the song on different areas of the body. For example, you could place the chorus on one arm, a verse on the other, the refrain on the chest, and any further verses on the lower stomach. If you would prefer to use a bolder font on a small area of the body, you might also have the options of using only a specific part of the lyrics; only using the chorus once, or wrapping the words tightly around the body part.

Symbols and images can also be utilized to enhance lyrics tattoos. Some people may choose to underline important phrases with vines, or border the body of the text with flowers, stars, or chains. Candles may be placed under or above the text to ?illuminate? the words, or they may be given the appearance of being burnt or etched into the skin. Some people like their lyrics tattoos to follow a theme; this is especially true for more modern music where the musician may use very distinctive art for their albums, or may have an identifiable band logo. For more classical lyrics, you may also include a portrait of the artist behind or next to the lyrics. One unusual idea would be to place certain lyrics within the eyes and mouth of the pictured musician. Other musical paraphernalia is also used in this style. You may see lyrics placed on guitars or drums, or you may see them placed above musical notes that fit with the words.

Music speaks to us, and there is no better way to express your passion for it than with lyrics tattoos.

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5 Plausible Reasons Eric Schmidt Resigned

Just why exactly is Eric Schmidt stepping down as Google's CEO? The closest Schmidt comes to explaining why is revealed in his now infamous tweet: "Day-to-day adult supervision no longer needed!"

That's not a satisfying answer. And it has only fueled speculation that Schmidt is really gearing up for a job within the Obama Administration or getting ready to be a human Google punching bag for an impending bureaucratic crap storm set to slam into Google soon.

In the absence of a more transparent tweet from Schmidt, here are five plausible reasons he is stepping down as Google's CEO.

1. Out of Gas

Schmidt has lost his energy and focus. That problem became acute about a year ago when he spent a lot of effort trying to keep Google's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin from withdrawing censored searches from China. "Nudged by a board-member friend and an outside advisor that he [Schmidt] had to re-energize himself, he decided after Labor Day that he could reboot," Ken Auletta wrote in the New Yorker online today. "He couldn't. By the end of the year, he was ready to jump on his own."

2. Going Out With a Bang

Schmidt wants to go out at the top of his game. He's had an outstanding decade at the helm of Google, capped by knocking Microsoft off its lofty perch in the tech pecking order. The battles ahead promise to be difficult and it appears Schmidt doesn't want to fight them. "Eating Microsoft's lunch may have been the salad days for Google," Michael Arrington wrote in TechCrunch. "Now they're fighting dual wars with Apple and Facebook, and the odds, in my opinion, aren't completely in their favor."

3. Bureaucratic Martyrdom

Google is entering a new era and it's time for the troika at its head to realign their duties. There are going to be lots of distractions in the coming months--lawsuits, Department of Justice rumblings and privacy grumblings--which could interfere with innovation at and management of the company. Schmidt may be ready to be a lightning rod for those distractions. "So Schmidt, in the scenario that Google's laid out, tackles all of these issues, which leaves Page to run the house," observed Seth Weintraub in Fortune.

Image Credit: Marina Dimova via VisitBulgaria.info 4. Bureaucratic Ambitions

Schmidt wants a government job. He's already an advisor to President Obama and reportedly they have a great rapport. "Obama needs to bring in people from the business sector with Schmidt's credentials," opines tech columnist John Dvorak. "So I'm expecting some sort of appointment to a commission or council or panel or some other precursor to whatever real job he gets."

5. No Adult Supervision Needed

Adult supervision is no longer needed at the company. When Schmidt arrived on the scene, the running joke was that he provided adult supervision for Page and Brin. To listen to Schmidt today, that responsibility clearly isn't needed any more. "In this new role I know he [Page] will merge Google's technology and business vision brilliantly," Schmidt wrote in the official Google blog. "I am enormously proud of my last decade as CEO, and I am certain that the next 10 years under Larry will be even better! Larry, in my clear opinion, is ready to lead."

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Lyrics Tattoos

Music speaks to us, and there is no better way to express your passion for it than with lyrics tattoos.

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Futures lower as investors await earnings blitz (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) ? Stock index futures were modestly lower on Tuesday as investors awaited another round of corporate earnings and continued to view the European economy with caution.

European shares were pressured after Britain's economy unexpected contracted in the fourth quarter and Spanish banks retreated after recent gains.

Dow component DuPont and Co (DD.N) reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat expectations and raised its 2011 outlook. The stock edged 0.5 percent higher to $49.15 in premarket trading.

Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) and Travelers Cos Inc (TRV.N), two Dow components, also reported results early Tuesday. Verizon slid 0.7 percent to $35 before the bell as its profit just missed expectations.

Equities have advanced in recent weeks, in part on anticipation of strong corporate results. Some weak bank earnings last week contributed to a stalled rally, and the S&P ended a seven-week run of gains.

In a major week for earnings, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), 3M Co (MMM.N) and U.S. Steel Corp (X.N) are also due to report later in the day.

S&P 500 futures fell 4.1 points and were below fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures lost 12 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 10 points.

Shares of American Express Co (AXP.N) and Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.N) fell in extended trading late Monday after reporting results. American Express was pressured by an uncertain regulatory outlook, while TI's gross margins disappointed investors.

On the economic data front, the November S&P Case/Shiller Home Price Index will come out at 9 a.m. EST (1400 GMT). Economists expect a drop of 0.8 percent versus a 1.0 percent fall in the previous month.

The Conference Board will release its January reading on consumer confidence at 10 a.m. EST (1500 GMT) Economists see confidence rising slightly to 54.3 from December's 52.5.

The International Monetary Fund revised its forecast for world growth higher, citing the impact from a package on U.S. taxes.

President Barack Obama will give his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening and is expected to focus on jobs and the economy.

Stocks rose Monday on strength in natural resource and technology shares as the recent positive momentum returned.

(Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

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Wiebe?s New Book Cover

Gordon Wiebe illustrated for a recent publication from a Mexico-based non-profit organization. The book, written by Sergio Ball�n Zamora, deals with sustainable housing and urban development.

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