Tag: Register

IE8 slow?

July 28, 2009 by Jason

If you’re experiencing problems with IE8 being slow to load pages, especially when multiple tabs are involved, this might be worth a try. Because this tweak is simply registering a DLL that should have been registered as part of the IE8 installation, there is no harm that can come from trying this.

Here are the instructions.

FOR WINDOWS XP

1. Click Start, then click Run.

2. In the Run dialog box, type cmd and press Enter.

3. In the Command Prompt window, enter this text and press Enter:

regsvr32 actxprxy.dll

4. Restart your computer.

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Ten Tricks and Tips for New IRC Users

January 26, 2007 by Jason

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is an often overlooked medium of communication. I’ve been using IRC for several years and have found it to be a great way to collaborate and interact with other people, wherever they may be.

If you’re used to traditional peer-to-peer chat systems, you may at first feel rather daunted by the unfamiliar look and feel of IRC. Once you’re able to gloss over this, you will start to appreciate the true power of IRC and maybe even adopt it as your preferred chat medium.

Here is my top 10 list of tips and tricks that will give you a good start on the road to becoming an everyday IRC user. Read More»