Computer Optimization made easy

"Computer Optimization thegate101 style".
(use Google to find the home sites that I mention)

Optimization of the computer sounds a lot more complicated than it really is; keep on reading to find out how easy it is to do you're self. You can save about a hundred bucks doing this for you're self instead of having Geek Squad or Fire dog do it.

First I like to start by uninstalling all the unneeded and trial crap. That means you need to go to the add and remove programs feature on you're computer. Next proceed in getting rid of all the programs that you don't want.

After the general house keeping is done navigate to Ccleaner ("Google is your friend") and download it.

Open Ccleaner and run it, in both settings. This will clean out most of the temporary files and cookies folders; among other things. I use it myself.

Now you need an auto start program manager; among other things, so navigate to this site to get all kinds of optimization soft ware for free Windows Sysinternals. I use this stuff all the time.

If you've been running windows for a while now you need to disable some auto starting programs.

I like to start with the Adobe updater and reader; they will start when they are called for, so will the others that you disable. When that's done I go for QuickTime and all the ITunes helper stuff. I also turn off the instant messengers. By this point you have removed a large start up burden from you're newly optimized computer, restart and make sure that things stayed off.

Between uninstalling unwanted soft ware and turning off some unneeded auto starting programs, you have sped up you're computing experience a bunch.

You can install full feature photo type applications and office soft ware at a later time; for free.

Public saftey at thegate101.com is first

Here at thegate101.com blog, we think the safety of others is paramount to a good web surfing experience. In that spirit I feel that "thegate101.com" should make as many people as aware of this as possible.

"Please read the following".

IMPORTANT INFO

Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.

If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the MapQuest and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same. Quite scary.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google (http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.

Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this.

Please share this information with friends and family

WHEN CHECKING YOUR NUMBER DONT PUT IN THE PREFIX 1— ONLY YOUR AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NO…

Hello World

Examples of what to put in this section.

What???

I have RIBS too!

I have RIBS too! I just don't know where they are?

"GSD" post and it's a good one.

I thought that this was an interesting post; I found it on the GeekSquadDog.com site. I like the information that the guy posts. Read on to get the whole story.

Anti Spy Stuff

Thanks to the Geek site - the gate opens here

Anti Spy ware programs for free

As far as free Anti Spy ware programs go; these are a few of the best free ones that I have used. Every body likes Spybot search and destroy. It's an all time favorite! SpybotsHome page.

Another really good one that I use all the time is; AdAware Personal SE.

Microsoft's Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection and a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's found.

Mal Ware is another kind of "nasty", it likes to screw up things on you're machine. Other wise known as or called Trojans. These like to down load things into temporary folders, and any other directory it chooses; things like .dlls and installers.Down loaders will down load on every boot. The installers will install on every boot. Thats why you will see the same things show up, scan after scan. Even after you have removed them. Try this one out for piece of mind.
Mal Ware destroyer by Em Co.

I guess the bottom line is that you need more than one scanner. Just don't run them at the same time. It's fun to see what you can catch after a trip around the Internet.

Have fun and stay safe. Stop on by the Geek site

Sportsmans Choice Forum

If you hunt or fish, you will like this forum.
"Sportsmans Choice Forum"
Stop on by...

web site for Sportsman's Choice opens

Sportsman's Choice opens it's web site and I like the layout.
I should, I made it. Just patting myself on the back a little.


"Sportsman's Choice - the only Choice"

Welcome to the shop's Web site.

Free Portable Applications

Portable Firefox and other Applications



If you have a flash or zip, etc, drive, you are half way there.

Now you
can take Firefox
and a bunch of other essential soft where with you.

Virus scan a friends computer, make a graphic with the Gimp, use
OpenOffice.
Depending on how big your zip drive is, the possibility’s
are almost unlimited. http://portableapps.com/
is the place to get them! “Have fun with em”.


Get the link here too. Geek Site