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I like getting faster performance out of a system, but two compelling advantages can make underclocking your hardware an even better idea: energy savings and heat reduction. Sure, the energy savings is small, but it could make a real difference if everyone did it. A slower CPU means lower temperatures, and that [...]

More time wasted with sucky Windows.
I have a client who wants her computer restored back to life. The XP OS has gotten so corrupted the only sensible course of action is to re-install it.
However, as Microsoft have this real stupid OEM system, where only a copy of Windows for a particular brand will work on [...]

Today’s clear out item is this Linksys Wireless-G router. Now, some of you might say, why don’t I offer it for sale on eBay? Well, for one, I don’t have a power supply for it, and so I can’t test it, and I don’t know if it works. I won’t put anything up for sale [...]

Today’s item for departure is this Zire Palm. I don’t know what the spec is, and I don’t care to find out. There is no power supply for it, so  I can’t switch it on anyway.  Now, what I shall do with things that possibly work is to take them to the local Goodwill store. [...]

Out went this old Westell Modem. I dunno if it works even, but I don’t suffer DSL here, I have to tolerate Comcast instead. Anyway, the clearout goes on!
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