Maximize Your Laptop's CPU Speed

I just discovered that by having a different power scheme in your Power Management Settings, with Intel's SpeedStep setting set in your BIOS, that your laptop will run slower than it's rated speed. I have a laptop and used CPU-Z to check its specs- it was running at 1.6GhZ, but the core was a 2.8GhZ! Geez, what a loss of power! So I read up and discovered that the power scheme needed to be "Always On" or "Home/Office PC".

If you're using a laptop with WinXp, download CPU-Z, and see what the speed is, or just make sure your scheme is set to one listed to get the most from your CPU. However, make sure you monitor the temperature and/or use good cooling options.

ComicLife 1.3 (Windows)

from plasq.com

Here’s a really cool program that you can make Comic Book/Sequential Art pages real easily. From the developer’s site:

Be the Hero You Are!

Comic Life lets you create astounding comics, beautiful picture albums, how-tos... and more!

The easy-to-use interface integrates seamlessly with your photo collection. Drag in your pictures, captions, Lettering text (‘KA-BLAM!’) and speech balloons and your work is done!

You can even use your webcam within Comic Life to make a comic on the spot!

Here’s some examples on Flickr

It’s Fast
Comic Life gives you fun and professional templates for instant, impressive, photo layouts. Tweak your creations to your hearts desire!

Super-Shine
Looking for something special? Enhance the look of your photos with the many included filters like hand-drawn, painted and night vision.

Share your Life Stories
Comic Life makes it easy to share your creations with friends and family via the web and email.

Keepin’ it Real
Print your creations to share with Grandma (when her ’net is down). Laughter ensues.

Tried and Tested
Get your hands on the award-winning Comic Life, as used loved by millions of kids, grownups, schools and police forces around the world.

Download your copy