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    Laptop/Notebook utilities...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sliver, Jun 26, 2005.

  1. sliver

    sliver Newbie

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    hi guys! im new in this board. just like to ask if any of you has any resources on laptop/notebook utilities...such as cpu cooling software, battery saving software and stuff...all notebook/laptop utils will do. any help is highly appreciated

    -sliver
     
    sliver, Jun 26, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    One of my favorites is power management software called speedswitchxp. It's free and gives you more control over pwoer settings.
     
    Brian, Jun 26, 2005
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  3. sliver

    sliver Newbie

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    thnx for the reply. ill check this out asap...
     
    sliver, Jun 26, 2005
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  4. ivar

    ivar Notebook Deity

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    Centrino Hardware Control and RMClock are usually much more effective,
    free and easy to find by googling.

    PS - It's good idea to accumulate here useful software tools for notebooks.
    If the thread will live I will also contribute.
     
    ivar, Jul 6, 2005
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  5. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    One that I use for monitoring different areas is StatBar. You can customize it to show different things. Just to name a few: RAM usage, CPU usage, uptime, volume control, battery life, incoming/outgoing traffic, winamp controls, etc...

    Here is another thread from awhile back that might have some good suggestions... Essential Software
     
    Amber, Jul 6, 2005
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  6. merlin1820

    merlin1820 Notebook Enthusiast

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    One of my favorites is Netswitcher.

    I use it to easily set network settings (i.e. static IP at work vs. dynamic at home), default printer and outgoing mail server. Since I take my laptop home everynight from work, this utility is invaluable.
     
    merlin1820, Jul 6, 2005
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  7. Obey Gravity, Its The Law

    Obey Gravity, Its The Law Notebook Enthusiast

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    batterymiser is a good one
     
    Obey Gravity, Its The Law, Jul 7, 2005
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    pegasus, Jul 9, 2005
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  9. FireFox190

    FireFox190 Notebook Guru

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    I just DL that...it's pretty cool...Thanks!
     
    FireFox190, Jul 9, 2005
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