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If you are using Windows XP, you might be aware of the option “Repair Windows XP Using Recovery Console” at the setup of your Windows XP installation.

This is one of the most undertilised options that is being used by users when there is a crash in the Windows XP operating system.

I recently encountered this issue with my clients laptop as his laptop keeps on restarting.

When that happen, the only idea i will get is the boot up file (Boot.ini) is corrupted.

Normally the easiest way out is to use the “Automatic Repair” function, but in this case that option is unavailable on my client’s laptop.

Another way out is to “F” (which means format) the hard drive of the laptop but think about the valuable data you are going to erase .

Hence, I’m giving my shot using the “old-school” command prompt style which is the Recovery Console”.

Press R on your keyboard to enter the Recovery Console.

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Have you ever wonder or even waited for the defragmentation process to complete?

Is Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter a much bigger bug than XP’s?

If your answer is yes to the above 2 questions, you should definitely continue to take valueable notes off this post.

For those who have already use this third party software, I’m sure there are smiles on your faces. But to those who have not, take details on my review on this powerful, yet free, software:

The AusLogic Disk Defrag.

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A few of my friends kept asking me to put this post online and now it is finally up.

What are the things you need to consider when performing a RAM upgrade?

This is the common question and sadly enough more than 50% of the time, users mistaken bought the wrong RAM module, when back to the shop for and exchange and end having an argument with the retail store owner if they refuse to oblige to you.

Time consuming is one bad factor, end up with a nasty debate another.

I will share you some tips as to what are the important facts to look out for before doing an upgrade.

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Hi and I’m here again with yet another post title to confuse ya’ all :).

What do I mean by creating a notebook out of your notebook?

If you like keeping your notes on your personal diary, you might find this very useful.

Well, as you all know, Microsoft has this cool software called One Note. It is for users who like keeping notes, well digitally of course.

With One Note, you can create numerous amount of notes and your laptop can now be your diary ….. no need for the old fashioned hard cover thing.

For more info on Microsoft One Note and how it can be implemented on your daily thing on your laptop …. check out the demo below.

OneNote 2007 Demo: Set Up a OneNote Notebook

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If you are working on a Microsoft Office 2003 or earlier suite on your laptop and you wanted to perform operations like opening, editing and saving your documents, spreadsheets and presentations with the file formats of Office 2007 …… now you can.

The tip is to download and install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.

With this tool, you can retain the current Microsoft Office suite that you are using plus the ability to perform your works on the Microsoft Office 2007 based files.

How do you if it is a Microsoft Office 2007 format?

Simple ….. anything that ends with an “x” alphabet like (.docx for words), (.xlsx for excel) and (.pptx for powerpoint) are the xml based and the new Microsoft Office 2007 file formats.

It would great if you have the full featured Office 2007 suite as you can enjoy a feature-rich product with a lot of great enhancements.

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It is true ….. it’s damn true (Hey I’m not a mimic Kurt Angel infamous phrase am I? )

Anyway here’s the truth.

We, laptop users - myself included, need to give us time for some breaks as and when neccessary; while working our heart and soul for long hours while using the laptop.

This good practice applies to those using the desktops as well ……

What type of break, you might wonder?

Stretching yourself is a good start.

I say ….. after every 30 to 45 minutes on the laptop, you must make it a habit to stretch yourself.

This will improve your mind and allows good blood circulation to the laptop users while working long hours  (and hopefully remains fresh) when using the laptop, be it for work or play.

By doing some of these neck stretching exercises,  you’ll be surprised that you feel better and NOT tired after that.

Try it ….. and I’ll be back soon to give more laptop good practices so you will enjoy your time working on your laptop.

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Hi guys …. I’m feeling a bit better today (but totally wear off ….. gladly the weekends and I can really use a break )

Anyway if you’re working with Windows XP on your laptops, you might want to try to find the hidden music that is given to you …. for free!’

Simply watch the video below and you can find and listen your special music track given to you.

Check it out …..

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Hi, it’s been sometime now since I’ve been updating my blog and today I’ve wanted to share some good tip on how to get a good laptop deal at a roadshow fair.

For the people in Singapore that simply means the IT Show 2008.

But in general, wherever you go to an IT Fair that showcases laptops galore, buyers will be ultra confused which notebook computer should he or she buy.

I’ve received an e-mail recently from someone in Singapore asking me about this.

Well I hope this post might be useful to you because this is some tips you should arsenal yourself with before you splash the cash.

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Here’s a tip for some of you who would like to get a better performance of your Windows Vista notebook computer.

Watch the video by Chris and be sure to get this useful tip.

Till next time …… enjoy tweaking your Vista.

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