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I am a software development in asp/asp.net.

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New Computer Guide

Posted on June 18, 2009 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

What to look for when buying a new computer

The following guide will help you to answer the questions of what you need, what do I upgrade, and more.



The first thing you need to consider is what you will be doing with the computer. Will you need to store a lot of video, pictures, and music? Will this be a media center PC? Or will this computer just be a basic email, websurfing, and word processing… Continue

Disable unnecessary services

Posted on March 25, 2009 at 10:11am 0 Comments

I am working on a list of services for my article about disabling unnecessary services. So far I have the following services:



Computer Browser

Error Reporting Service

Help and Support

Indexing Service

Messenger

NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing

Performance Logs and Alerts

Protected storage (this service stores passwords and enables auto-complete for web forms)

Remote… Continue

New website tips

Posted on March 12, 2009 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

Hello,

I recently created one of my first websites on my own that is about free slow computer tips. I have coded a few functions up in asp. If anyone wants to check it out and provide any suggestions or found bugs I would appreciate it. Also, if you have any good tips you think really need to be added, those are welcome too. However, I will be trying to add those as I go along.

Thanks for any help!

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At 9:51am on August 11, 2017, Michael Levin said…

Happy birthday, Tim!

At 4:42pm on March 11, 2009, Michael Levin said…
Hi Tim and welcome to Codetown!

Best,

Mike
 
 
 

Happy 10th year, JCertif!

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