How to Install Internet Explorer 7.0 Bypassing Genuine Windows Validation
Follow instructions after the jump to install IE7 on non-genuine Windows.
The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide Revision 9.2
Just got word that Adrian has updated his premier BIOS optimization guide! Here's some of the updates.
X1900GT Rev 2 Voltage Mods
Alright so you want to voltage modify your X1900GT Rev2, with that new cooler, changed PCB? No software voltage adjustments? No worries, here's some simple mods for you, all the way up to 1.85v!
VR-Zone
VR-Zone
SAPPHIRE - See the HDA and AA Advantage
SAPPHIRE have just issued out an article which explains the characteristics of AA, HDR, and HDR+AA on their SAPPHIRE X1K Series of graphics cards. They also go to the effort of displaying side by side screenies showing certain features turned on and off so you can clearly see the effect they have.
TweakTown
TweakTown
Embryo Zero Case Mod
Antti got fed up with his laptop and decided to build himself a nice desktop system. True to his style, the outcome is unique and very stylish. Step-by-step with high quality photographs.
MetkuMods
MetkuMods
The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide Revision 9.1
Just got word that Adrian has updated his premier BIOS optimization guide! Here's some of the updates.
Seven tips to get more battery life from your digicam
Like other portable consumer electronic devices digital cameras use batteries as their power source. All batteries have one major drawback: they only last for a limited time. In this article we will explain what camera features consume the most energy and how you can squeeze more life time out of your digital camera battery.
3D-Analyze User Guide
At 3dfxzone.it was posted a tutorial about emulation tool named 3D-Analyze. The guide shows main application targets and functionalities, giving general hints to get games running on unsupported video cards.
Intel IHS Lapping and Removal For LGA775 CPU's
If you've maxed out your processor by overclocking and want to squeeze more out of it or are just looking to reduce core temperatures lapping the processor might be something worth looking into.
Howto protect yourself against phishing
DV Hardware takes a look at how thieves steal your identity and how you can protect against phishing: "Security Measures. A threat to suspend his account to prevent "fraudulent activity". The email went on to say that there were "procedural safeguards with federal regulations to protect the information you provide for us." Bob clicked the link and was confronted with an authentic looking logon page, just waiting for him to input his user name and password and confirm what ebay supposedly didn't know. He almost did it."
Tweaking Vista
As I've mentioned previously, I will definitely put out a Windows Vista version of the TweakGuides Tweaking Companion (TGTC) in the coming months. However as I play around with Vista myself, I'm surprised to find much of the existing basic tips and tweaks in the current TGTC apply to Vista. It appears even certain XP Registry cleaning utilities such as RegSupreme can be used safely in Vista.
The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide Revision 9.0
Just got word that Adrian has updated his premier BIOS optimization guide! Here's some of the updates.
Switching from Single to a Dual Core CPU without re-installing Windows
Yesterday i changed my Athlon 3200+ cpu over to a dual core Athlon X2 4200+. The thing was that my existing Windows XP Pro installation was without ACPI enabled therefore i had a maximum of 15 interrupts and only one of the two cores was enabled at windows (windows task manager showed only one cpu graph).
Motherboards that work with Kentsfield
Will Intel's upcoming quad core processor work with your existing motherboard? If you are planning for Kentsfield we have a list of boards that will support the new CPU.
ASUS P5W64 WS Pro Simple Pencil Mods
The ASUS P5W64 WS Pro is not just a hot choice for a workstation PC, like what it is marketed as with a "Wall Street" Boot-up picture, but also a top toy board among the overclocking enthusiasts. Out of the box, it comes with a good offering in terms of nitty-gritty voltage control. However, should one crave for more, look no further than your sharpened pencil tip.
VR-Zone
VR-Zone
Apple iPod Battery Secrets
There have been documented issues of iPod battery problems throughout the life of the product line. However, we've uncovered something a bit controversial about battery life and how to extend it.
Futurelooks
Futurelooks
Fix Windows Vista?s Fonts
I?ve been labeled a nitipicker for seeing skipped details that few others seem to see on the surface of an application?s user interface. Guilty as charged! Download this simple registry patch, but please read this entire post before applying it?
Howto use the Windows RL feature
DV Hardware has a guide on using the run line function in Windows XP. By using this you can speed up to way you move through Windows XP. We also teach you how to create your own RL shortcuts.
Building Ultrasmall Desktops with Mobile PC Components
Using mobile near state-of-the-art PC components, several manufacturers have built desktop PCs as small as 6" x 6" x 2". These highly mobile PCs are ideally suited to home theatre PC (HTPC) applications. We look at their strengths and weaknesses in this area.
Toms Hardware Guide
Toms Hardware Guide
nVidia Video Card BIOS Volt-Mod How-To
Over-clockers are always looking for a way to squeeze every last drop of performance out of their hardware. This has been going on for years. Today?s Video Cards are great candidates for over-clocking. Many have high-end capabilities just waiting to be released.
