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– It’s a problem.
– It’s not a problem.
– I don’t care.
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Sorry for the downtime. I had to get the hell off of Godaddy.
Now hosted at DreamHost.
I’m not a big fan of caching plugins but I am trying out W3 Total Cache.
Please let me know if you have any issues.
Thanks for hanging in there!
Still trying to get web hosting sorted out.
Sorry for the lack of posts, downtime, and site being slow. I’m still looking for the right web host for this site.
Obviously Godaddy isn’t up to the task.
Thanks to folks who wrote in suggestions. The web host I choose needs to be big enough to have redundant servers (I would prefer those servers be on the East Coast U.S.A., Virginia if possible). The server should run on SSD’s and support should have live chat with folks who actually know WordPress AND SSL. Help should be available during migration. “Here, go read this article” that doesn’t really apply to my question isn’t support.
Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas.
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I Know, Comments Still Broken
Some get through, some don’t. Nothing I can do about it. WordPress needs to fix Jetpack.
Sorry.
Comment problems
I am aware of the problems with the comment system. My web host is looking into it.
Googling the issue myself I think the latest WordPress update screwed the pooch.
I am sorry.
***Update 14:59:16 12/11/2015
Might be fixed? Give it a shot and let me know.
***Update 2, 18:02:36 12/11/2015
Looks like it is fixed. Contact me if not.
It’s Done
Tweaking Windows 10 is finished!
It hasn’t been much fun this last week. I hope you all find it useful.
PLEASE, I need your help to spread the word.
Post it on social media, submit it as news to websites, let your friends and family know.
I’m going to have a beer or two…
Tweaking Windows 10
************ This version is now expired. Updated version here: https://www.tweakhound.com/2021/05/19/tweaking-windows-10-version-21h1/
TweakHound’s
Tweaking Windows 10
Windows 10 April 2018 Update
A guide to tweak and optimize Windows 10.
Updated for Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Lasted edited 05 June, 2018
***Note, 15 November 2018. Guide will not be updated for the October Update.
Release 1809 does not have enough significant changes to warrant a rewrite.
tweak – to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct.
optimize – get the most out of, make optimal – modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
“TweakHound.com – Home Of The Original Tweak Guides”
Table of Contents
Introduction
Mobile-First, Cloud-First, Touch-First
Bad Tweaks
Notes & Ramblings
My Desktop Pet Peeve
First Things First
Get Your Control Panel Icons Back
UAC
God Mode
Tips For This Guide
Settings For User Accounts
Account Types
Local An Microsoft Accounts Defined
Switch To A Local Account
Using The Windows Store With A Local Account
How To Login Automatically
Libraries
Moving Your User Folders
Adding A Folder To A Library
Show Libraries In Windows Explorer
Customize The Desktop
Start Menu Settings
Start Menu Groups
The Win + X Menu
3rd Party Start Menus
Display Settings
Personalize
The Taskbar
The Search Box
The Task View And Touch Keyboard Buttons
Toolbars
The Clock
Disable System Sounds
Customize Folder Options
Folder View Options
Optimize Folders
The Page File, SuperFetch, and ReadyBoost
The Page File
SuperFetch
ReadyBoost
Miscellaneous Tweaks
Turn Off App Recommendations
Turn Off Autoplay
Remove Ads From Windows Explorer
Windows Defender
Shortcut Keys For Windows 10
Windows 10 Power Options
Power Plans For Laptops
Windows 10 Fast Startup
Disable Fast Startup
Windows Mobility Center
Add a Windows Mobility Center shortcut to your desktop
Windows 10 Networking
Sharing
Home Networking Tips
Windows 10 Network Tweaks
Windows Backup And Recovery Options
Reset this PC
System Restore
Accessing Windows Recovery Settings Offilne
Windows 7 Backup
File History
Recovery Media
Uninstalling Unneeded Stuff
Optional Windows Components
Windows Apps
Maintaining Your Computer
Receiving Updates When Available
Checking for problems and fixing them
Windows 10 Troubleshooter
Administrative Tools
Reliability Monitor
Event Viewer
Generate A System Health Report
Task Manager
Clean, Defrag, & Optimize
Disk Cleanup
Advanced Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup Freeware
Manage Startup Items with Autoruns
Defrag & Optimize
Windows 10 Privacy Settings (part of the guide but in different location)
Soon…
Windows 10 Services
Yeah, I know Win10 fires up a lots of services. Lots of folks are in a hurry to disable services. I get it. Back in the Windows XP days this could make a big difference. With todays wicked fast PCs and Win10s fantastic memory management, this is no longer the case.
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