How To Flush DNS In Windows

First you will need access to a command prompt.

“To get a prompt, launch start then click run, lastly type cmd then press OK.”

Once you get a prompt, I am going to talk about ipconfig. If you type that command alone, you will get your address of your machine. That is on the Internet. If you use “ipconfig /flushdns” it will clear your cache. Then type “ipconfig /registerdns” which will re-register dns like if you rebooted your machine. You are probably asking your self how does this help me? This will help if you; if you own your own domain name and updating dns to the proper server and wanting to see if the changes is complete.

I find it personaly to sometimes increase the speed of browsing the net. Its possible more browsing you do the more memory it uses to store the dns cache.

Here are the commands again do them in order as shown:
ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /registerdns

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Posted by Torvinen Eric On December 30th, 2008

Improve Vista Performance by Turning Off Areo

In my last article I explained how to stop vistas disk thrashing and how it may speed up your computer. This article will explain how to turn off windows areo.

Turning off areo, First what is areo? You can find a complete defination at microsoft.com.

Open a run prompt or command prompt and type. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted by Torvinen Eric On November 10th, 2008

Convert iPhone/iPodTouch To A Wireless Mouse

I recently found a program that turns, any iPhone or iPod touch in to a wireless air mouse for your computer. The site has 2 programs that you will need to install. One for OSX and the other for Vista. Depending what OS you must have Mac OS X 10.4 or above OR Windows XP/Vista 32/64bit with Bonjour Installed.

Quoted from mobileairmouse.com:

Air Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into an in air, wireless mouse for your computer! Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Air Mouse uses the built in accelerometer to translate your hand motions into mouse movements on your screen. It can also operate as a touchpad, allowing you to control your computer with a single fingertip. Air Mouse is an essential part of any home theater PC and a presenters best friend.

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Posted by Torvinen Eric On October 17th, 2008

Three Tips To Keep Vista Running Smooth

Update using Vistas Windows Update App.
Update Your Current Anti-Virus
Update Your Current Spyware Program

If your anti-virus program or spyware software ran out.
Just remove the programs. And install AVG Anti Virus and Spybot Search and Destroy, both are free software and does not expire.

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Posted by Torvinen Eric On October 9th, 2008