Windows 7 Media Player Shortcut Keys
If you are a keyboard commando like me, then you’ll really find this useful.
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IRQ Priority Tweak
You will need to create a new DWORD: IRQ#Priority (where # is the number of the IRQ you want to prioritize) and give it a setting of 1. This setting gives the requisite IRQ channel priority over the other IRQs on a software level.
Auto-sort the Start Menu
Go to Edit/Permissions, click Advanced, clear the “Inherit From Parent” check box, click Copy from the dialog box, click OK and then clear the “Full Control” for your account and now Windows will auto sort the start menu, but you can still do it too.
Master File Table Zone Reservation
Under this key there is a setting called NtfsMftZoneReservation, the default setting of which is 1. The range of this value is from 1 to 4.
Offload Network Task Processing onto the Network Card
Many newer network cards have the ability of taking some of the network processing load off of the processor and performing it right on the card (much like Hardware T&L on most new video cards).
Force XP to Unload DLLs
XP has a bad habit of keeping dynamic link libraries that are no longer in use resident in memory. Not only do the DLLs use up precious memory space, but they also tend to cause stability problems in some systems.
Remember CTRL+F ?
You’re looking for something on a long web page with Internet Explorer or Netscape. You think it’s there, but you’re faced with seemingly insurmountable number of paragraphs, sentences, and words to hunt though.
Remove Operating System From Boot Menu
If you have more then one operating system installed or wish to remove an operating system from the boot menu, you can use the following information.
Disable Services in Windows 7 for Speed Boost
There are a multitude of system services which can be disabled or set to manual startup. By switching the following services to manual or disabled, you can realize an increase in speed, both in bootup and in standard use.
Faulty Powersave Features on the LAN Card
Some Network Interface Cards (NICs) have an option to allow Windows to turn off the device to save power. While this seems like a great, green power saving idea, it can cause some real problems.