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Stop programs from running when Windows Vista starts Home | Downloads | Forums | Photos | White Papers | Blogs | Store | Newsletters Wed., March 18, 2009 Stop programs from running when Windows Vista starts Short of adding more RAM, there are a few things you can do to help a sluggish Windows Vista system run faster. In this video, I show you how to find and evaluate startup programs that you might want to shut down in order to get better performance from Vista. -- Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic Head Technology Editor   Member favorites from TechRepublic's IT Dojo... How to spoof a MAC address Does MAC filtering keep out the lazy hackers? In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you just how easy it is to spoof a MAC address. ........................................................................................................................................................... Three critical things to do before reinstalling Windows But before you pop that Windows disc into your machine, take a few moments to plan your reinstallation process. ........................................................................................................................................................... Five technical certifications that earn top dollar Learning the right skills and getting the right certifications can give you an edge on getting the job or the promotion you want. ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS Flashing the BIOS is not for the faint of heart, but by taking the proper precautions and planning for the worst-case scenario; your chances of a successful upgrade are greatly improved. ........................................................................................................................................................... Three ways you might be breaking the law with your computer Legislation affecting the use of Internet-connected computers is increasing at the local, state, and federal level. It's possible that you, or your end users, are violating the law without even realizing it. ........................................................................................................................................................... Three tools that network administrators can't live without Network administrators are always looking for tools that can save them time and help them optimize and secure their networks. ........................................................................................................................................................... IT Dojo Bloopers 2008 We've aired over 30 IT Dojo videos, since we launched the show back in April. And as those of you who hang around until after the credits know, among that nearly 150GB of footage are a lot of bloopers.   * TechRepublic's Photo Gallery Newsletter * This weekly newsletter gives you a direct link to the latest and most popular photo and image galleries published on TechRepublic. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Photo Gallery Newsletter   Latest Quick Polls... Which of the following reasons most often leads you to prevent programs from running when Windows starts? ........................................................................................................................................................... What sci-fi character would make best use of government bailout funds? ........................................................................................................................................................... Do you use reusable code? ........................................................................................................................................................... Who is the greatest traitor to geek cinema? About This Newsletter: You are receiving this newsletter at cpedley@churchpower.com as part of your TechRepublic membership. To ensure delivery of this newsletter, please add Newsletters@techrepublic.online.com to your address book. Manage My Account: Unsubscribe | Change my e-mail address | View my newsletters | RSS Feeds Send Feedback: Customer Service If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you want to receive your own copy, please visit TechRepublic to sign up for a complimentary membership. Copyright © CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.