got 2 computer questions

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1.) XP is my o/s, i want to tweek the performance abit. looking for a source of info so i know how to get rid of non-essential stuff running in the background, etc.

2.) since i went DSL getting into internet radio - radioio.com is really good. any easy way of setting it up to run thru my stereo system?

[Patriot_Spear]

1. Try TechTV.com

The Screen Savers Show.

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3. sorry, i don't have a TV.

think they might have some info on thier web site?

[havocmom]

14. try this link for Screen Savers

I manage to catch them on TV once in awhile, but go to the web site whenever I have a question or need some info.
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/index.html/

Since I am tech-challanged, they are a marvel to me. To the more computer savy, they are probably even more help. They have message boards too. Havocdad likes their 'download of the day' info and finds handy things that way.

Check it out.

[KG]

16. bookmarked! thanks!

:)

[greyl]

2. About the stereo...

It could be very easy depending on your soundcard, but may require a trip to Radio Shack for the proper cables with the proper connectors.

If you find your stereo line outs or headphone outs on your card, just plug that into the "ins" of your stereo.

[KG]

5. got my headphones in the headphone jacks

internet gamer, gotta stay in voice contact with my wingman, ya know.

this box has a separate single jack marked 'speakers', tho.

[greyl]

7. That's the one then.

Ya just need a cable with the proper connectors on each end. A stereo mini on one end, and then probable two phonos(depending) on the other.

[KG]

9. thanks.

also considering just buying some computer speakers. how little can i spead for half decent sound, ya think?

[AntiCoup2K4]

11. Two ways to do it...

Hooking up the patch cables is the least expensive way to do it. However, if that's not practical for one reason or another, they do make wireless systems which will send the signal from your PC to a reciever which is hooked up to your stereo.

Some of those systems are shown here : http://www.digac.com/i2e_2.htm

[KG]

12. will check it out. thanks

[Don_G]

4. Tech TV Has A Web Site

Check there. Also, look at Major Geeks for software: http://www.majorgeeks.com/

[KG]

6. cool, thanks

:)

[Eroshan]

8. http://www.blackviper.com/

this guy knows xp inside and out

[KG]

10. thanks, will check it out....

[Deja Q]

17. Agreed

Very useful stuff.

[sujan]

13. run msconfig and remove the unessential programs

that clog the startup.

try ad-aware utilities. You can get a very good one @ www.lavasoft.com.

[KG]

15. running mscofig is the easy part.

it's the info on which boxes to un-check that i'm looking for.

[sujan]

18. trial and error

[KG]

19. been there, done that...

didn't like it when computer wouldn't boot up when i got done. :(