Saturday, December 30, 2006

Labels: fanfiction, gravitation

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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Ownership:

To take ownership of a file before giving permissions, do the following.

Right Click -> Properties -> Security -> Advanced -> Owner -> Edit -> "Administrators" -> Apply -> Exit.


Permissions:

To take permission of a file after giving ownership, do the following.

Right Click -> Properties -> Security -> Edit -> "Administrators" -> Check All -> Apply -> Exit.

Labels: me, tip

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Monday, December 25, 2006

I had no audio on my pc. Clicked on the volume icon and got the message "There are no active mixer devices available." I was like what!?!? I looked it up on the net and found the answer...then I had the same thing happen again today but could not find the website where I found the answer...so anyway this is what I remembered to do:

All you have to do - at least in my case - is go to Start > Run > Type in [Services.msc] (minus the brackets) then scroll down the list until you get to 'Windows Audio'. Under 'Startup type' make sure it says 'Automatic' and under 'Service status' make sure it says 'Started'. If it does not say 'Started' just press 'Start' and it should turn your audio back on.

Labels: audio, tip

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http://www.johntp.com/2006/04/19/how-to-increase-download-speeds-of-utorrent/

How to increase download speeds of uTorrent



uTorrent was very slow for me until recently I applied a few tweaks. Here’s what I did.


Note: Some of the settings mentioned below are optimized for 256k connection. If you want to calculate the optimal settings for your connection, check at the end of this tutorial. But I suggest you to read the entire tutorial for guidance on other settings.
First go to Options>Preferences>Network
Under ‘Port used for incomming connections‘ enter any port number. It is best to use a port number above 10000. I use 45682.
Randomize port each time µtorrent starts: UNCHECKED

I leave this unchecked because I have a router. If you do not have a router or a firewall, and want extra security,check this option.
Enable UPnP port mapping (Windows Xp or later only): UNCHECKED

I leave this unchecked because I have experienced it slowing down speeds. It is not needed if you manually port forward.
Add µtorrent to Windows Firewall exceptions (Windows XP SP2 or later only): UNCHECKED (do this only if you have windows firewall disabled)
Global Maximum upload rate (kb/s): [0: unlimited]: 22 (for 256k connection)
Protocol Encryption: ENABLED

I would recommend everyone to enable this. This can help increase speeds with many ISPs.
Allow incoming Legacy Connections: CHECKED


Options>Preferences>Torrents
Global Maximum Number of Connections: 130 (for 256k connection)

This number should not be set too low or the number of connections made to your torrents will be limited. Setting it too high may cause too much bandwidth to be used and can cause slowdowns.
Maximum Number of connected peers per torrent: 70 (for 256k connection)

If you see that the peers connected to a specific torrent are exactly this number, or very close, increase this number to improve speeds.
Number of upload slots per torrent: 3 (for 256k connection)

This depends on how much you want to upload to other users. Do not set too low or it may affect download speeds.
Use additional upload slots if upload speed <90%: CHECKED
Maximum number of active torrents: 2 (for 256k connection)
Maximum number of active downloads: 1 (for 256k connection)
Enable DHT Network: CHECKED

This is recommended to be checked to improve speeds. More people will be available for sharing if this is checked.
Enable DHT for new torrents: CHECKED
Enable Peer Exchange: CHECKED
Enable scrapping: CHECKED
Pre-allocate all files: CHECKED
Append .!ut to incomplete files: UNCHECKED


Options>Preferences>Advanced

net.max_halfopen: 50

If you use Windows XP SP2, patch tcpip.sys with LvlLord’s Event ID 4226 Patcher to get better performance.

DO NOT CHANGE THIS OPTION unless you have Windows XP SP2 and have patched tcpip.sys.

You can also patch tcpip.sys with xp-Antispy

If you have a firewall
Open up the options/preferences/settings for the firewall - usually your firewall will have an icon to click in the taskbar
Look for the keywords “allow list” or “programs”
Add the application you want to give access to the internet
Make sure to save your settings when you are done
If you have a router
Go to start>run>type cmd, press enter>type ipconfig, press enter
Remember both your ip address and your default gateway
Type in your default gateway into your default browser, a password prompt may come up. The default username and password are admin for my router
Under ‘Applications’ fill out one line for each p2p client you use
You need to use your ip address, the correct port range and set either tcp or udp
You can find and change the ports in the actual p2p client’s settings, just make sure they are the same in the router
Most p2p apps need both tcp and udp checked, if you are not sure check your p2p client’s FAQ
Save your settings

Check PortForward.com to forward ports for uTorrent.

Some of the settings I mentioned above are relative to my bandwidth.

How to calculate optimal settings for your connection

In order to apply the following tips you need to know your maximum upload and download speeds. You can test your bandwidth over here.
Maximum upload speed

If you use your Maximum upload speed there’s not enough space left for the files you are downloading. So you have to cap your upload speed.

This is how I calculate my optimal upload speed…

upload speed * 80%
Maximum download speed

Setting your maximum download speed to unlimited will hurt your connection. So use this to calculate your optimal setting.

download speed * 90%
Maximum connected peers per torrent

upload speed * 1.3
Maximum upload slots

1 + (upload speed / 6)
Disable Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall hates P2P and so disable it and get yourself a decent firewall like Zone Alarm.

And last optimize your Internet connection with TCP Optimizer.

Know any other tricks to increase uTorrent’s download speed? Please share them here.

Labels: tip, utorrent

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Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura No Toki
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Sotsugyou M
Night Head Genesis
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Last Exile
Lesson XX
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Meine Liebe
Meine Liebe Wieder
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Ouran Host Club
Please Save My Earth
Prince of Tennis
Saint Seiya
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X
Saiunkoku Monogatari
Weiss Kreuz
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gravitation *
Yami no Matsuei *
Saiyuki / pretty
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Kino's Journey
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Winnie Khaw

My Life in Four Stages

I am a silly little twit. I thought that was important to let you, dear reader, know before commencing to peruse this equally banal paper. The works matches well with the writer. As I have, prior to this essay, written a piece on a similar topic, namely, myself, I have taken the liberty of, dare I acknowledge it, a deviation for which I sincerely hope I will not be penalized. Should that unfortunate discipline occur, I will of course straightaway pen a solemn autobiography worth of the staunchest American forefather.

I am the second offspring of a surprising number of parents—two. The pitiful result of being the younger is myself, Winnie Khaw, a small chubby Asian girl, pampered when not criticized. A pivotal point in my life was the discovery that I could not speak English properly. This revelation was imparted to me by my Kindergarten teacher. I was, needless to say, appalled. I, the epitome of perfection and the darling of the world—according to my aunt, with whom I lived, was deficient in some area, not including all other subjects? Therefore I set upon a road much traveled by—I read. And I wrote. And I read and I wrote, to the detriment of other academic studies, until my brain drained out of my ears and nose—the obvious consequence being Independent Study. I jest, of course. As I have mentioned, tiresomely, before, and as I will, tiresomely, continue to state, the extremely frustrating illness of depression perpetually plagues me. When the mood strikes, I am rendered incapable of productive action and am reduced to lump of yellow dough mixed with sour vinegar—scintillating company, as one can imagine. I then proceed to rail at life and its Creator, further endearing myself to friends.

Unwittingly, from an early age, I had appointed Perfection to the status of God. To my limited understanding, school was the altar on which I was placed to praise Him. A more foolish and agonizing religion I could hardly have chosen, excluding one which involves the swallowing of adders and the like. When I was praised, I leapt high into the clouds but, censured, plummeted to the lowest depths of hell. I systematically and methodically destroyed myself, and, as entertaining as the pastime was, I could have done without the subject being myself. Apparently, as I am beginning to realize, Perfection cannot be reached without a Savior. I always wondered what the missing connection was, and when I could not fulfill the lack with my own ever-so-divine self, ensued a mental bashing of my head against my unforgiving idol. Perfection, needless to say, felt nothing, while I progressed to the state of bleeding, sobbing bewilderment, bewailing my admittedly fantastic beliefs. To change my experiences would be to unearth the deepest faith I have ever known. However, I would gladly surrender that intolerant God for a merciful one. Returning to the topic, I will attempt with all my spirit to find a true faith, and my educational experiences will doubtless improve. But I ramble in my confusion. Or do I? I am perplexed on this matter. Besides school, which occupied the entirety of my time, I had no other responsibilities, I am ashamed to admit. In the future, that deficiency will change, for the better.

I must complete my education because I want to become an actor and a writer. Failing that, I will be a teacher, although, certainly, that means a long fall from my aspiring hopes. Having had a wonderful physics instructor, I now feel mere indifference toward subjects of logic, reason, science, and mathematics, an improvement from the mutual dire hatred we harbored for each other. I enjoy philosophy, history, English, theatre, and the like. As a welcome change from last year, I plan to have a successful future, and so I have decided to act upon that wish. To define success, I want to entertain and make people happy with my performance. If I am not wealthy, so be it. If I do not win an Oscar, very well. If I am not famous—I will be infamous!

Labels: me, writing

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