G'day everyone! I am back. AGAIN! After upgrading from dial-up, to satellite, I can now blog again. I look forward to making new interesting posts about the internet, moetizing and other stuff! If there is anything in particular you would like to see, just post it right here! If anyone is still following me, sorry for being so in-active!

A random tip

How to avoid slowing your computers performance:
Getting rid of programs you don’t use and deleting unnecessary files from your hard drive can go a long way to speed up your computer. Even if you have 200gb free space aswell, getting rid of clutter can significantly increase the speed of your computer!

[Hotkeys v2] A few hotkeys that will boost your productivity!! [windows]

Here is an updated list of useful hotkeys that I use nearly every day!:

Win + E brings up ‘computer’ window

Win + X brings up windows mobility centre (screen brightness/volume)

Windows button + r = brings up the 'run' window
Alt+F4 = Close a window, or an application, brings up the shutdown screen if on desktop.(good for when your at work!)
Alt + Tab = Cycle through open applications. (also good for quickly hiding tabs)
Windows button + m = Minimize all apps. VERY useful for instantly getting to your desktop! Note another hotkey: Windows button + w is just like Windows button + m but if you press it again your windows will come up again
Windows button + f = Find files/programs on your computer.
When you are in your browser you can use CTRL+F and then type something to find that specific word on that page.
You can also hold Ctrl and scroll up/down to zoom in/out while you are in your browser.
And last but not least we have the most common shortcut that everyone should know how to use:
Copy the file/text CTRL + C
Paste the file/text CTRL + V
Cut the file/text (deletes after copying) CTRL + X
Undo last action CTRL + Z
Reverse last Undo action if possible CTRL + Y




Here are some more useful shortcuts for people using  Windows 7:
Win+Space: All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop.
Win+Up arrow: Maximize the active window.
Drag window left/right: Dock the window to fill half of the screen.
Shake window back/forth: Minimize everything but the current window. (usefull!)

Thanks for reading!

Awesome USB gadgets! [USB rc Tank]

There is nothing more fun then barraging your co-workers with tiny foam missiles with a rc tank that can shoot up to 15 feet!

This little beast can be controlled via a USB remote control that you can control from included pc software. This software will allow you to steer the tank and raise or lower its missile pod.

The best thing is that no one will ever know it is you! As you will not be holding a remote! But unfortunately there is no on-board camera so you will have to be able to see your tank to be able to control it properly.

Though Id share this with you as it is totally awesome, but alas I dont know where I can buy one! Ill try using the google machine. 

Just a comparison...

Its amazing how computers have come along in my lifetime.

Here is a comparison of the computers that were being made when I was born and Today.

A top of the range laptop from 1993: (all information from URL below)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerBook_180c#PowerBook_180c






Specs:
An amazing 80 MB 2.5-inch hard drive
uses a Motorola 68030 33 MHz CPU
Has 4–14 MiB's worth of Memory
Runs: –Mac OS 7.6.1
With a beautiful 8.4 inch screen!
no graphics cards here!



A top of the range laptop from 2011: (all information from URL below)
http://www.cnet.com.au/alienware-m11x-core-i7-339307250.htm



Specs:
Display:
Diagonal screen size : 11.6 inch
Memory:
Amt of RAM : 8GB
Processor:
Intel Core i7
Processor speed: 2.26 GHz
Hard Drive:
Primary hard drive : 500 GB
Graphics hardware : GeForce GT335M



Its amazing to think how much technology has changed over the last 18 years!

Sorry everyone

I have been sick with the flu or some strand of it for the last 2 weeks.. that why I have a lack of quality posts! Im still getting better but I will be posting more interesting computerage things soon!

Give me some ideas!

I’m just starting to get into VB! And I need some ideas for simple programs that I can aim for and try to make!

Also, does anyone know any sites where I could download random programs and get the sourse code?


Thanks guys!