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This is aggregation of information on how to make a computer not suck. | This is aggregation of information on how to make a computer not suck. | ||
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| + | Tips posted under the Functionality sections are at least confirmed as non-harmful. Any annoying side effects they have should be listed. | ||
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| + | Text in quotes, or in monospace, should be understood as typing instructions. Please use them without the quotes. Inputs that require quotes should have them escaped (learn what this means, if you do not know already). | ||
==Getting A Computer== | ==Getting A Computer== | ||
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==Windows Functionality== | ==Windows Functionality== | ||
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| + | ===Fuck You, Microsoft!=== | ||
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| + | ====Remove Default Bandwidth Throttling==== | ||
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| + | '''Source:''' [http://alpha69.spawnpoint.com/post.php?pid=617] | ||
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| + | '''Platform:''' Only confirmed for Windows XP | ||
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| + | It seems Microsoft automatically reserves a portion (20%) of your bandiwdth for its own use. Who knows what for? To remove this restriction and reclaim your own use of the Tubes: | ||
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| + | # Start > Run > "gpedit.msc" | ||
| + | # Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler | ||
| + | # Double-click Limit Reservable Bandwidth | ||
| + | # Enable this property, "0" in the number field, and hit Apply | ||
==Mac Functionality== | ==Mac Functionality== | ||
==Linux Functionality== | ==Linux Functionality== | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 26 November 2007
This is aggregation of information on how to make a computer not suck.
Tips posted under the Functionality sections are at least confirmed as non-harmful. Any annoying side effects they have should be listed.
Text in quotes, or in monospace, should be understood as typing instructions. Please use them without the quotes. Inputs that require quotes should have them escaped (learn what this means, if you do not know already).
Contents
Getting A Computer
Operating System
Components
Windows Functionality
Fuck You, Microsoft!
Remove Default Bandwidth Throttling
Source: [1]
Platform: Only confirmed for Windows XP
It seems Microsoft automatically reserves a portion (20%) of your bandiwdth for its own use. Who knows what for? To remove this restriction and reclaim your own use of the Tubes:
- Start > Run > "gpedit.msc"
- Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler
- Double-click Limit Reservable Bandwidth
- Enable this property, "0" in the number field, and hit Apply
