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Computers make our lives better, but sometimes they make us crazy. Why is it that computers choose to run slow just when you really need them for something important? I don’t know what that is, but one way to make sure your computer keeps running fast like it should is by using a scan the registry files on a regular basis.

The slow computer is the most-often reported problem for most compute pros. While most experts first check the anti-virus and anti-spyware features on the PC for problems, normally it comes down to getting the Windows registry cleaned up. scanning the registry files is a question that I get quite a bit, but I don’t normally advise average users to try messing with the registry files by themselves.

These programs, like your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs keep your computer running in top shape. The Windows registry is the most important, yet the most vulnerable part of your operating system. If your registry gets corrupted, it’s like your computer has lost its road map on a very long trip. Registry files can get corrupted in any number of ways; poor quality software, power glitches, viruses and spyware and even removing software programs can cause registry errors.

What is a registry file? It’s simply the nerve center of the PC – it is where all the computer’s settings are stored. If you mess up your registry, you are going to have problems – bank on that. There are many detailed instructions on the web on how to clean registry entries by hand – but it’s much better to do it using software. A good registry cleaning utility is simply a must-have tool for any computer user that depends on their machine.

These utilities scour your computer for registry errors, corrupt files and other things that slow your PC down and make it freeze up and crash. When it finds those errors, it can automatically correct them for the user without having to do the dangerous work of modifying registry files manually. You need anti-virus, anti-spyware and now you need a good registry utility.

Don’t neglect the regular maintenance of your computer – a virus scanner, anti-spyware program and you should download registry fix software, it is a must-have in your PC security arsenal.

Deciding on the best combination of codec, frame size and bitrate is the tricky but essential task faced by anyone encoding video for the web.

In this article, I describe how to use SampleLab, one of 5 unique tools built into video compression suite DV Kitchen to take the guess work out of the encoding equation.

SampleLab is the only tool in the world that is designed to help you determine the best encoding setting for your videos.

Let’s say I have a video of a two people in a park that I want to put on my website. The first question I face is what encoding settings, or recipe, is going to make this clip looks spectacular on the web, but not take up unecessary bandwidth?

That’s the question that SampleLab was designed to answer. A master chef always tastes a variety of samples before finalizing a recipe. A master video compressionist does the same thing.

Fast Start with QuickSpecs

In SampleLab, you have the option to choose an existing recipe or create your own. Either way, the fastest way to get started is with QuickSpecs, the built-in default options. Choose from the amazing x264 codec, Flash FLV, or Windows media formats, choose any frame size and a bitrate, click go and you’re done.

Next, create a second sample with different characteristics and compare it against the first. SampleLab allows you to toggle between your samples while they’re playing in the built in video player.

Repeat the exercise with as many different settings as you like until you are satisfied that you have the achieved the ‘threshold of quality’ (TOQ) . . . the setting that represents the best trade-off between quality and bitrate size.

“TOQ” is the phrase coined by DV Kitchen designer Josh Mellicker to describe the diminishing returns of increasing bitrate over a certain amount for a particular movie. The TOQ of a clip is the “sweet spot” – just enough bitrate so the movie looks fabulous, but no more.

SampleLab is by far the best way to find the TOQ for each clip you encode. When you decide on a winner, save your recipe so you can recall it in the future with a single click.

To learn more about SampleLab, watch the official avi to mp4 mac demo video.

Winding roadways are the prime reason for suspension parts to become worn and tired. When a vehicle’s supporting shocks are not working properly, the ride can become unbearable and driving more dangerous. Replacing shocks that do not support weight as they should will bring back the ride that a car or truck had when it was new. Install Rancho Shocks on an SUV or light truck, and the roads will not seem as bumpy or hard to manage as they did before.

Support the rear of the truck above the floor using jack stands. Do not use a floor jack to support the weight of the vehicle during installation. The jack stands should be placed in front of the back tires by at least 1 foot. The wheels of the truck need only to be a couple of inches off the floor for you to do this job correctly. Support the axle of the truck using the floor jack and raise it high enough to relieve the pressure on the shocks. Loosen the top and bottom shock bolts before removing them, one at a time. Pull the shock out from its brackets and replace it with a new one. Clean the existing shock brackets so they are free of rust or dirt that can adhere to these Rancho suspension parts. For the best results, spray the brackets with a cleaning solution or oil prior to inserting the new shocks.

Adjust the height of the axle using the floor jack. The shock brackets should be spaced far enough apart for you to slide a bolt back through the shock eyelet and the truck’s shock bracket. Tighten the shock’s fasteners (but do not over-tighten them) and create a binding of the shock and brackets. The bolts should be tightened to about 65 lbs. of pressure. It’s always a good idea to go back and check the tightness of shock bolts after a few days of regular driving. Repeat the process for the other shock. Use the floor jack to raise and lower the axle so the replacement Rancho shock can be inserted into the brackets without putting pressure on the shock or the brackets. Using the jack to increase or decrease the space between the brackets allows you to create the perfect fit for the new shock. Tighten the shock bolts until they are secure, then remove the floor jack from under the axle. Raise the truck off the jack stands to remove them and lower the truck. Take the truck for a test drive with the new shocks. With Rancho Shocks in place of your old stock shocks, you will feel a noticeable difference in the way the truck handles.

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