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Easy steps to improve your PC' s

Unless your computer is fresh out of the box, it's probably not running as fast as it used to. Our PCs fill up with all sorts of good stuff -- documents, music, videos, programs, games, downloads -- and bad stuff like viruses and spyware, too. Over time they can get bogged down.

Much like oil changes for your car, a little periodic maintenance can help extend your computer's lifespan. And in a tight economy, it's smart to take a few simple steps to help keep your PC running like new, instead of buying a new one.

We've collected a series of tips and tricks to help your computer run more smoothly and broaden its useful life. They are easy enough that anyone, even a novice, can run them -- but they can all help bring that “new car smell” back to your computer.

Computers with Windows XP and newer operating systems come with several simple utilities to check, clean and de-clutter your hard drive. Doing so will free it up to access your programs and files more quickly.  Disk Check identifies and removes hard disk errors caused by crashes or power failures. It's a good idea to run it every few months to make sure the drive itself is functioning properly. 

• Click on My Computer • Right click on C drive • Choose “Properties” • Select the Tools Tab • Click the "Check Now" button under "Error Checking" • Check all the boxes • Click Start

Disk Cleanup removes temporary files and unnecessary detritus from your hard drive, freeing up space. For example, when browsing the Internet your computer collects thousands of temporary files to help Web sites load more quickly. But over time these files create clutter, so it's a good idea to clean them out. We recommend running this around once a month.

• Click on My Computer • Right click on your C drive • Choose “Properties” • Select Disk Cleanup

The Disk Defragmenter improves hard drive performance and speed by piecing together parts of files that have been broken apart. As you use your computer, files are constantly added, changed and removed. Over time, these files and folders are broken into chunks of data, so when you want to access the file your hard disk has to work harder and look in more places to find all of its contents. This is known as fragmentation. The more full your hard drive becomes, the more likely it is your files will be fragmented. The Defragmenter pieces those chunks of data back together, so your hard drive can load them more quickly.

We recommend using this utility at least once a month -- and it's best to run when you're finished using the computer for the day, as it can often take over an hour to complete.

• Click on My Computer • Right click on your C drive • Select Properties • Choose the Tools tab • Click "Defragment Now" button under "Defragmentation"

Windows XP and higher can automatically check to see if it needs to be updated. Microsoft often supplies patches, updates and security fixes for Windows (as well as Office and other Microsoft programs) that should always be installed to keep your PC up-to-date. The beauty of Automatic Updates is that it checks with Microsoft on its own and lets you know when you need to do something. So just make sure that Automatic Updates are on:

• Click Start, and then click Control Panel • Click Automatic Updates • Choose Automatic (recommended)

Though it sounds counterintuitive, dropping an unwanted file in the Recycle Bin doesn't actually remove it from your hard drive. To prevent accidental deletion, a file can remain in the Recycle Bin and continue to take up space. Periodically emptying the Recycle Bin helps free space for the files you want to keep.



By the way, if running all these individual fixes doesn't sound like your cup of tea, there is software available that can optimize your computer in a few simple steps -- cleaning our your hard drive, speeding startup and shutdown, and repairing errors. AOL offers two that are worth checking out: PerfectSpeed and System Mechanic.

Finally, perhaps the most common causes of computer sluggishness are viruses and spyware. You may already have computer security software installed on your computer, but with so many new threats created every day, it must have updated definition files to be of any use.

If you don't already have security software on your PC, make sure you install it and keep it updated. Paid AOL members can download security software from McAfee for free, as part of their membership, at safety.aol.com. If you're not a paid AOL member, you can still find special deals on McAfee software at this site.

Source : aol.com

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Hidangan dari Tepung Ganyong

SERABI GANYONG KUAH
Untuk : 15 buah
1 buah : 111 kalori

Bahan :
- 150 gr tepung terigu
- 100 gr tepung ganyong
- 2 btr kuning telur
- 250 ml air......................} campur jadi satu
- 250 ml air daun suji....}
- 2 btr putih telur
- sedikit garam
Kuah :
- 350 ml santan
- 75 gr gula merah
- 1 lbr daun pandan
- 1 sdt tepung maizena
- 100 nangka masak dipotong dadu jika suka
- sedikit garam
Cara Membuat :
1. Campur tepung terigu, tepung ganyong, dan kuning telur. Tuang air sedikit demi sedikit sambil diaduk rata.
2. Kocok putih telur sampai kaku lalu tuangi adonan tepung sedikit demi sedikit sampai habis, aduk rata beri garam.
3. Panaskan wajan dari tanah liat, tuangi adonan lalu ditutup, api jangan terlalu besar, setelah masak angkat dan sisihkan.
4. Buat kuah
Rebus santan dengan gula merah dan daun pandan, masukkan tepung maizena yang sudah dilarutkan dengan sedikit air, aduk rata, masak hingga mendidih sambil diaduk, beri potongan nangka setelah mendidih angkat, dinginkan.
5. Serabi dihidangkan dengan kuah nangka.

BAKPAO GULUNG TEPUNG GANYONG
Untuk : 10 buah
1 buah : 165 kalori

Bahan :
- 150 gr tepung terigu
- 50 gr tepung ganyong
- 30 gr tepung thamien
- 1 sdt yeast instan
- 80 ml air es
- 1 sdm susu bubuk
- 1 btr putih telur
- 25 gr gula pasir
- 15 gr mentega putih
- ½ sdt baking powder
- ¼ sdt garam
Bahan isi :
- 50 gr bawang bombai cincang
- 3 siung bawang putih cincang
- 150 gr ayam giling
- 100 gr wortel dipotong dadu kecil
- 1 sdm tepung ganyong untuk pengental
- 1 blok kaldu instan
- garam merica secukupnya
- 2 sdm minyak untuk menumis
Cara membuat :
1. Buat adonan isi
- Panaskan minyak, tumis bawang bombai dan bawang putih cincang hingga harum, masukkan daging ayam giling dan wortel, aduk rata.
- Masukkan kaldu instan, garam, dan merica, aduk rata kembali.
- Tambahkan larutan tepung ganyong untuk pengental, aduk, masak hingga matang, angkat, sisihkan.
2. Semua bahan dicampur, aduk dan uleni sampai kalis, lalu tutup dengan plastik, biarkan selama ± 30 menit.
3. Adonan bakpao dirol melebar, letakkan adonan isi di atasnya lalu digulung, padatkan, potong menjadi 10 bagian.
4. Gulungan bakpao diletakkan dalam kertas mangkok/paper cup lalu kukus hingga matang selama ± 15 menit, angkat.
5. Hidangkan.

Source : Kompas.com - kompas cetak

Building a Website : 5 Things you need to know

Every business needs an online presence today. How to build a website that will bring in new customers -- and keep them coming back.
By Julia L. Rogers - Posted 5/ 10 10 at 3:30 PM

We no longer live in a world where entrepreneurs can stay offline and still be competitive in the marketplace. Every business, no matter how small, must have a professional Internet presence, starting with a well-designed, easy-to-navigate website that communicates its brand and is consistent with other marketing materials. No matter which type of business you own, prospective customers are going to get a very distinct impression of your business based on your online presence. Your website is essentially your online storefront or business card, so you need to ask yourself, "What does my website say about my company?" Want to build a new website or improve the one you already have? Here are five things you need to know.

1. Choose your domain name carefully.
Ideally, you should select your domain name at the same time you are naming your business, because you want it to match your company name exactly -- so people can find you easily online. The experts at IT consulting firm Catalysoft agree that a domain name should be intimately connected to your company's brand. The next best option is a domain name that is related to the key product, service, or benefit you provide. When you follow these rules, your site will be more likely to appear at the top of Web search results, because potential customers will be searching specifically for what you offer. Previously, the three-letter extension after the domain name or "top level domain" was very important, because each type -- ".com," ".org," or ".net" stood for a different entity. Now that the Web has exploded as a business medium, these domain names have essentially become interchangeable and can be used for any purpose.

2. Keep it simple.
One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when setting up their websites is getting too fancy with design and using large images that slow down loading times and make navigation impossible. Simple navigation and graphics can let more visitors view Web pages and keep them on your site longer because the pages load faster. To simplify your website layout:

•Create the content first, which can often be the most difficult part of creating a website
•Use small-but-striking graphics that can be reused on multiple pages
•Make the navigation of your website easy to understand
•Use the same template to create the layout of each page of your site so you can cut production time and make the site easy to read.
Often, the most simple websites are the most effective. Clever visual design, animation, or other surface features will never impress as much as simple language and to-the-point statements about the benefits the company provides.

3. Pay attention to search engine optimization, or SEO.
SEO is a way of analyzing and creating individual Web pages and entire sites so they can be discovered, analyzed, and indexed by search engines like Google. SEO is critical for small-business websites, because it makes the content of pages more relevant, more attractive, and more easily read by search engines and other indexing software. Paying attention to the keywords your potential customers will use when looking for your company and the services or products you provide is critical to creating the right text for your website. Without SEO, a site can become virtually invisible. Optimizing your site means creating a site map and paying attention to details like title tags, headers, and site description. Improving your search ranking -- whether on your own or with the help of a hired SEO consultant -- should be an ongoing part of your marketing efforts. In today's complex online world, ignoring SEO is like failing to put a sign on your storefront.

4. Design is important, but content is still king.
When setting up a website, the overall appearance is important, of course. People coming to your site will be enticed to stay if the look and feel is appealing -- just as they will be turned off by an unprofessional looking website. However, content is what will get potential customers, clients, and partners to stick around. Once visitors are convinced to stay, the content of your site, and particularly the copy, needs to keep their attention. It has to be relevant and answer questions they have. Copy on the site has to lure visitors to your marketing message and products, and give them "calls to action" that will engage them.

5. Your site should reflect your company's personality.
Small businesses are not faceless corporations -- and that's a big advantage they have in the marketplace. Your website should convey your company's unique story, without generic business jargon and stock photos. Try using straightforward language, starting a company blog, and including real photos of your company and staff, to help enhance your online persona. You want to keep it professional, but authenticity resonates with customers, and anything you can do to spread that is bound to be good for the bottom line. Creating Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts, and including links and widgets on your own website, can also help create a personal, one-on-one connection with customers.
 
Source : aol.com - small business

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