Downloading BitTorrent Files| What is BitTorrent in Plain English?

 Downloading BitTorrent Files What is BitTorrent in Plain English? BitTorrent is a program you download. It is similar to a peer-to-peer file sharing service. Basically it goes like this: You download the installer. You get the link to a file that ends in .torrent and enter that URL into your browser (preferably Internet Explorer). This opens the BitTorrent download window. It starts downloading the file, or episode that you wanted (eg. alias2x01.torrent). As it downloads, it uploads the parts that you have to other people so many people can get it at once. When you've finished downloading the file, you can leave the window open (don't press finish or close the window) and other people can still download from you. This is very much encouraged. I'm new to all this. How do I download...

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How To Change Thumbnail Size And Quality

If any of you out there like to use the thumbnail view, especially for browsing through photos and images, it can become a bit of a drain on your system. It is possible to lower the thumbnail size and quality by editing the following registry keys. Open the registry and navigate to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft \ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer Create a new DWORD value called ThumbnailSize, and set the value between 32 and 256. And/or create another DWORD value called ThumbnailQuality, and set the value between 50 and 100. Key Details : USER Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft \ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer] Value Name: ThumbnailSize Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value) Data Value: 32 - 256 USER Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft \ Windows\ CurrentVersion\...

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How to change the serial number used in Windows XP, Valid for XP Corporate

Step 1 Open Start/Run... and type the command: regedit and click "OK" (or press ENTER). Go to HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents, on the right double click on "oobetimer" and change at least one digit of this value to deactivate windows. Click "OK" and close the Registry Editor. Step 2 Open Start/Run... and type the command: %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a and click "OK" (or press ENTER). This will bring up the "Activate Windows" window. Check the option for "Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows" and click "Next" Step 3 Then click "Change Product Key" (don't enter any information on that screen) Step 4 Type in the new key and click "Update" The activate Windows by phone window will reappear...

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How To Change A Cmos Battery

First the safety rules The inside of a computer is a bad place full of electricity and sharp edges. On the electricity side always when working on you computer make sure that it’s still plugged in to the power socket and the power is turned off, this is to ensure that any static From you is discharged through the earth. The inside of most computer cases are unfinished metal and has very sharp edges so be careful. The first signs of a battery failing are:- 1) your clock starts running slowly 2) when you boot (start) your computer it has a problem finding your hardware (no hard drive, no cd rom) To change the battery you need the following tools 1) a X-point screwdriver 2) an anti-static strap(optional) 3) a new battery (seems logical) Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer...

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