We think outside the box and we mod not only the existing modded case but mod the desk. Yes that's right the desk. In this article we install some toggle switches right on the desk to control the fans. The PC is not stuck to the desk since the cable can be disconnected, and the computer's existing switches or fanbus can then control the fans. Read article @ Iceteks

PCStats have a new guide out for slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 2!

With XP Service Pack 2 just released, users and IT departments across the world are scrambling to test and update their Microsoft-based PCs with its new features. Unfortunately, updating to service pack 2 (SP2) is a time consuming process, especially if you have more than one PC to upgrade.

No matter what you've heard about Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, it's always a good idea to get a first-hand look. That's what Gavin Ballard did over at TweakTown, and in this article, he runs us through the new features, the install process, and a few tweaks to help you get SP2 up and running with the maximum performance possible.

Microsoft has published version 1.1 of the Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide

The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide provides an overview of the types of malware and their risks, planning an effective antivirus strategy for your organization, and responding quickly and effectively to infections or incidents when they occur.

PCStats have a new guide out! Memory Bandwidth vs. Latency Timings.

Unfortunately, to run the memory frequency at the same speed as the FSB (or a 1:1 ratio) almost all the high speed DIMM's (Dual Inline Memory Module) have to have very lax timings. Often, these times are as low as 3-4-4-8! Think about it this way, a car built for drag racing can go dead straight super fast, but cannot maneuver as well as an F1 race car. Likewise, the F1 racer is good in the corners but will be left in the dust on the drag strip.

This guide will describe the easiest way possible to slipstream (also known as 'Integrate') a Service Pack into Windows 2000, XP or 2003. The days of typing out command switches, and fiddling with boot sectors and ISO settings in Nero are long gone, so none of that will be described here! :-)

Matt Burris over at 3DGPU has thrown up his comprehensive NV40 series tweak guide.

The mark of a hardcore gamer is one that pursues whatever it takes to squeeze every ounce of performance and visual quality out of the video card. This tweak guide is about getting the most out of your GeForce 6800 card. If you don?t own a GeForce 6800 series card, that?s okay, this tweak guide applies to any card that uses the ForceWare drivers; this tweak guide just has an emphasis on the 6800 series.

Since the earliest games of Ping Pong and Pac man, graphics have evolved quite a bit. The technology in which to render them has also evolved into complex and speedy graphics processing units. From primitive software acceleration to the current hardware and software acceleration, graphics have become more efficient, more complex, and most importantly, more beautiful than ever before. Click here to read the full article

PCStats have a new guide out! for Eliminating Spyware and Hijacker Software.

It's difficult to overestimate how big an issue parasite software (otherwise known as adware, spyware, malware, etc.) has become on the Internet. An unprotected computer used by a novice runs the risk of being infected mere minutes after a broadband connection to the Internet is formed. Sources of these pests include malicious web sites and email, software smuggled into your system alongside other 'free' programs and Trojan viruses opening portals to the Internet from within your PC.

Have you ever wanted a Windows XP CD that would install Windows XP by automatically putting in your name, product key, timezone and regional settings? Followed by silently installing all your favourite applications along with DirectX 9, .Net Framework and then all the Pre-SP2 hotfixes, updated drivers, registry tweaks, and a readily patched UXTheme.dll without any user interaction whatsoever? Then this guide will show you how you can do just that!

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is the most neglected component in many computer systems even though it is the original source of all the good things that your computer can do on a regular basis. We have listed quite a few things that you should consider when you make your next power supply purchase. Without further ado, let's begin... Click here to read the full in-depth article

Around eight percent of computer problems are caused by insufficient cooling. The fact is that more computers suffer heat-related problems than users realize. Your computer's stability and speed can both be affected when heat builds up inside the case, which, in return, can cause crashes at odd times and reduce performance significantly. Even if your computer seems to be running fine, it will probably fail prematurely if it's running hot. Click here to read the full article

If you just snagged your copy of Doom 3 and find you can't install it because you are not running Windows XP or Windows 2000, there is a way to overpass this limitation. All you will need to play Doom 3 on your non-Windows 2000/XP PC is your purchased Doom 3 CD, InstallShield Developer or Orca. Though this tweak has been confirmed for Windows Server 2003, it should work for Windows 98 and Me.

Today VR-Zone brings you a preview of Doom 3 performance using today's most popular graphics cards. In Part one of their three part Doom 3 benchmarking series, They will be using custom timedemos to give you an idea as to how the different graphics cards currently on the market perform in id Software's brand new game.

Optimize Windows XP to improve both work and gaming performance safely. Windows XP's default configuration is far from optimized. This guide will help you improve your overall system performance. I avoid using or recommending "all-in-one" Windows XP Tweak programs since many blindly adjust settings that have no affect on performance and can cause future problems.

Making your Windows OS more secure and improving your privacy online can become an awkward process given the number of things that can be done to improve it.

TechSpot's Guide to Windows Security and Privacy covers many of such known solutions for various popular applications which should make your system more secure and less prone to viruses. The guide has been prepared with Windows 2000 and XP users in mind, however a lot of the stuff contained here can be also applied to earlier versions of the OS, in addition to Internet Explorer and Outlook Express

Optimize Windows XP to improve both work and gaming performance safely. Windows XP's default configuration is far from optimized. This guide will help you improve your overall system performance. I avoid using or recommending "all-in-one" Windows XP Tweak programs since many blindly adjust settings that have no affect on performance and can cause future problems.

Nowadays it seems like everybody is tweaking their system. Something that is of importance in your system's performance is memory bandwidth, which is directly related to the bus speed. This is a rather confusing thing, sometimes a lower bus speed with faster memory timings is considerably better than just increasing your bus speed.

PCStats have a new beginners guide out! that looks at converting your BETA and VHS tapes into video files you can email around the world, and publish on the web in all their digital splendor!

As you may have noticed, the VCR is a dying technology. DVD players are now equivalent in price, and their disks have practically crowded VHS tapes right off the shelves of your neighborhood video store. Give it another three years and you may be hard pressed to find a new release on tape. So what happens when your VCR finally breaks?

Overclocking HQ have thrown up their latest article which looks at removing malware (spyware, ad-ware, Trojans and hijackers) from your PC!

It used to be that you could just update and run Ad-aware or Spybot and all your spy ware problems would disappear, but lately spy ware, ad-ware, Trojans and hijackers have been getting very sneaky. This new breed will drop files all over your computer and as you are working diligently to remove them, they will be reinstalling in the background. It?s absolutely frustrating, but it is fixable in most cases if you carefully follow the steps on the next few pages.