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[Roscop]

Kind of along the same lines as woosters google top tip but i use this one when answering questions on forums

http://tinyurl.com/yccu7ek

[digidix]

Windows 7's Windows Explorer Tip
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/windows-explorer-defaults-libraries-folder-windows-7/

[keasy]

I'd completely forgotten about this wee gem...


http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php


TCP Optimizer.


Install, select your download speed with the slider, select modify all network adapters, down the bottom select optimal then hit apply.

Works a treat 

[Wooster]

How to disable the annoying Windows 7 habit of searching for drivers online (and taking an age about it) when you plug a new device in.

http://www.pctips3000.com/disable-windows-driver-search-on-windows-update-site-in-windows-7/

[gi joe]

Extending Your Activation Grace Period on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2

OMG HAXER!  No, it's legit, from Mr and Mrs Microsoft

http://blogs.technet.com/b/johnbaker/archive/2009/08/29/extending-your-evaluation-activation-grace-period-on-windows-server-2008-and-2008-r2.aspx

[corroded]

Note there kids:

That is tagged for Windows 7 also

[keasy]

1. Don't forget to breathe.


2. Even if it feels clean, give your arse a safety wipe just to be sure.


3. Don't deliberately barge into your wife when she's standing in the kitchen reading the paper then pretend it's an accident and start laughing.