Show Notes:
- Use the latest versions of software, drivers, BIOS, etc...
- Driver Agent - scans your system for drivers and the latest updates
- Intel makes it easy to update the BIOS on motherboards.
- Determine what model and manufacturer your motherboard is with CPU-Z from CPUID
- Go to bootdisk.com for bootable CD images specifically for updating BIOS's.
- You can sell motherboards from old systems on Ebay. Include the memory and processor for a package deal.
- Watch feedback ratings on Ebay when buying and selling.
- Craigslist is a jungle - be careful buying and selling. It can be profitable but it is high risk.
- Tough for the little guy to sell systems these days. Tough to compete with Best Buy, etc...
- Don't try to run Vista with 512MB.
- Check out Sourceforge.net for open source freeware
- See OphCrack for finding passwords in XP/Vista
- Spyware Doctor is Carey's pick for Anti-spyware
- WinsockXPfix - rebuilds the winsock file.
- Driverpacks.net - you can slipstream your drivers into your windows xp installation.
- Asus EEE Pc - Carey's review
- Final words
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