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How to Clean Your PC Registry

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It is generally agreed that with the more recent Microsoft operating systems like XP and Vista, it is no longer necessary to run a registry cleaner.  Because these operating systems are based on Windows NT instead of the registry, invalid or broken registry keys should not slow your PC down.

Despite the fact that you have an XP or Vista operating system, you could still have bad registry keys that are messing up your PC performance, particularly if you recently removed adware, spyware or other malware from your computer.

If your favorite software programs take a long time to load or are not running correctly, you might need to check out the registry.

A program called ‘regedit’ that you can access from the ‘start/run’ command is available on MIcrosoft’s operating systems.  When you run the regedit program, you will be presented with the contents of your registry folder.  Without having to rely on third party software, the regedit program will enable you to identify any bad keys in your registry and remove them directly.

The average PC user does not understand the meanings of the registry keys.  There are some registry cleaner programs available for no cost or for a small fee that will take the mystery out of the registry file by identifying any bad keys.  Depending on the program, the registry cleaner software will either delete the bad keys automatically or let you choose which invalid registry keys should be deleted.

Be careful about downloading free registry cleaners or anti-virus programs.  Some of these free downloads include adware or other forms of malicious code that might cause trouble for you down the road.  If you cannot spare a few bucks and need a free registry cleaner, be sure to download your software from a trusted service like cNet that verifies that the freeware is free of spyware, adware, and trojans.

If your software programs are not running efficiently, visit the NotGuru blog’s computer tips section, where you will find a step-by-step tutorial on how to clean your registry.  This tutorial includes screen shots for easy reference, and also recommends trusted registry cleaner software.




Do new gadgets make you drool?

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Let’s face it – most of you visiting this site probably love your gadgets. Laptops, computer accessories, electronic games, blackberries and high tech mobile phones. I know I do!

I enjoy hearing about new gadgets and trying to keep up with all the changes that are constantly going on. Some gadgets make me drool like my dog does when I offer her a treat … even if there’s no way I can afford any new electronic toys – at least not when they first come out. Better to wait until the prices come down and I can justify the need – or at least that’s what I tell myself.

Here’s some interesting videos about the latest gadgets coming out on the market. I’m sure you’ll find some of them pretty interesting and maybe one or two will even make you drool too.

Triggit allows you to add links to Amazon, photos and video on the fly

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Well I’m back from visiting Vegas.

I was really sick while I was in Vegas so I must say that I only went to Bl0gworld for two hours! However I did take in quite a bit of information during that time. I also attended part of P0stiecon (I was still sick and even missed my speaking engagement there!) and I learned quite a bit there as well.

At Blogworld I learned about a cool application/widget called Triggit. The site is in Beta right now and is only accepting people who are lucky enough to have an invitation a key. Of course I managed to get and I’m currently trying the system out.

Once you log into Triggit your given a code to put in your sites template just under the body tag. They’ve automated the system for Blogger and Typepad users, but as a WordPress user I had to manually add the coding to my site.

Once the code has been added to your site you can easily use the Triggit bookmark that can be dragged into your Firefox browsers tool bar to quickly add links to Amazon products, Commission Junction or add photos from Flickr, videos from Youtube or wine links from Wine Zap and Wine searcher directly into your posts.

As you know images often make a post a little more interesting so you can use the Triggit bookmarklet to add photos to your existing posts on the fly. Like any of the features all you have to do is click on the drop down list in the toolbar that is activated across the top of your page whenever you click on the Triggit bookmark when you are on a page with the Triggit coding and a list will appear which will allow you to pick which kind of link, image or video you’d like to add to your post.

In this case I tried adding a Flickr image. I clicked the Triggit drop down list and a Flicker search bar appeared. I typed in laptop computer and I was shown a number of thumbnails that had been tagged on Flickr with the word laptop. Once I picked a photo I clicked preview and I was then able to place the photo where I wanted it within the post. Once the photo is in the post you can move it around to align it as you wish.

I’ve mainly worked with Triggit adding Amazon links to some of my sites. All you need to do is pick Amazon from the drop down list, choose a word or phrase within your post that you’d like to create an Amazon link for and click search. Often a list of about 5 to 7 choices comes up and if I’m not totally satisfied with the choices I can always change the term to find a more appropriate link. Once I’ve found an Amazon item that I’d like to link to the word or phrase I select it and hit save. The next time I load the page the link is present within the post.

For example to link to an Amazon item for the word Ipod I followed the steps I’ve listed above and you should now see the word Ipod linked to an Amazon item. I also linked to a cool notebook accessory when I used the word laptop computer. Check it out.

I’m certain that you’ll enjoy Triggit.

I don’t have an invitations, but if you like the idea of the Triggit Tool, which is free to use BTW, go to the site and request and invite.

UPDATE: The folks at Triggit liked my post and the feedback I’ve been giving them and they granted me an access key to give you folks so you too can become Alpha testers of this great application:

I’ll tell you more about other interesting applications and companies that I discovered shortly!

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