Showcase

Gearing up for the business expo, a brand new event presented by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, FRRPD and the City of Oroville, scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at the Municipal Auditorium in Oroville. The event is all-day, and is designed to promote the Oroville area, spotlight local businesses and provide networking opportunities to both exhibitors and guests. Admission is free to the public. It has been tiring to say the least. One good thing that has come of it is the refining of the services that I have to offer.

I am designing commercials, yes I can do that too, to run in loop for the show that include or touch on each of the services that I offer, a long list I might add. They are 60- 70 sec spots to highlight what I do graphically.

I am also putting together, well ordered already, a newsletter that by the way you can find here: http://nextstepcomputers.net/index.php?p=newsletter. I am including it in the next issue of the chamber newsletter and I will have copies on hand at the expo. In these newsletters we will be featuring one aspect of our services, supplementing our website. This will allow all subscribers to get to know all of the many areas of services we offer. In this issue we are advertising our giveaway at the expo, Free Custom Website or one year Search Engine Optimization.

So if you are in the Oroville, Thermalito, Palermo, Kelly Ridge, Area and are interested in some Free services, stop by and enter.


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Brad Hays, Owner/Technician
Brad@NextStepComputers.net
PO BOX 207 Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533.8005

www.NextStepComputers.net
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For more information or to register see the attached press release and Exhibitor Agreement, visit www.orovillechamber.net or call 538-2542.


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Spring Ahead

To have your computer change the time for you, just double click on the clock icon (located in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop) and select the Time Zone tab. Under the map that is shown for the different time zones, there is a checkbox that says "Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes." Check that and you'll be all set!

You'll then have one less clock to change when you have to spring forward or fall back! Your computer is there to make things easier for you, so why don't you let it do this for you? It's a very cool feature that you can easily put to good use. Of course, the next time change is coming up this Sunday, March 9, 2008, so you might as well get your computer ready now. Do it today!


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Optimizing Your Registry

Statistics have shown that 94% of computer registries have problems that may affect system performance. Many people don’t know what a registry is, much less how to fix one that has become damaged. A damaged registry can lead to slow program performance, frequent error messages, slow start up times, and an unstable system overall. Keeping the registry clean can be challenging but understanding what the registry is and how it is used will bring you one step closer to keeping your system at peak performance.

So, what is the registry?
Simply stated, the registry is the collection of settings and preferences used by your computer that are stored in registry entries and files. In the registry you will find information about the hardware and software on your computer, including what programs are installed, what hardware you are using, and the customized settings you have defined for each.

How do registry problems occur?
There are many things that can cause registry problems. The most common is something many users do on a regular basis: install or uninstall software. As software is added or removed, registry entries and files are also added or removed to support the program. Unfortunately, when you uninstall some programs (such as trial download software) registry items can be left behind. These relic files and settings can conflict with other items in the registry, and lead to damage and possible corruption. Other reasons for a damaged registry include embedded spyware and adware, as well as outdated or unused drivers.

What do I do if my registry is damaged?
Even a new system can have problems in the registry. Most users will experience sluggishness or poor performance. Other users may not be able to start Windows at all. Some users may not experience any outward symptoms until the problems compound, leading to system instability further down the road.

Fixing a damaged registry can be done manually by editing the registry entries or reinstalling the operating system. However, the number of registry entries can be huge and editing them confusing and risky. Reinstalling your entire system is very time consuming and not an effective way to keep your system in shape. The quickest and easiest way to protect your registry and system is to use a registry cleaner during regular computer maintenance.

Free Registry Scan from Uniblue

from Trend Micro User News | Spotlight Feb '08

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