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I remember my first computer as a child being a Commodore 64. When I think back to how easy it was to use a Commodore 64 I remember not using a mouse, but using a joy stick controller. I used it to maneuver that tiny little dot back and forth in a game of pong™. Pong™ ranked higher than any other game in the world at that time. It was what everyone in the neighborhood came over to play. I would spend all my free time in front of the computer trying to master that addictive game. And yet, it did not fulfill all for which my heart yearned. Little did I know what another would show me. Little did I know all that I was missing.

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If you were a child of the 80's I am sure that Pong™ and others were on the top of your list. The simplicity of those games, were enough to entertain a child for hours on end. It was what you talked about on the play ground at recess, and what you discussed at the lunch table. “What level did you get to last night?” was the first question you were asked as you took your seat on the bus in the morning. These were the games a child could find joy in playing. They were simple enough for anyone to play, but challenging enough to draw you back until you could beat your highest score. However, something extra kept drawing me back.

Today, children hear the word computer games and they are presented with hundreds of thousands of games, varying in levels of intensity and variation. Many games come with a ‘Mature' label on them. Under a certain age “Material contained in this game is not suitable for children.” Violence has taken over a big part of computer Games. What used to be so simple as hitting a dot back and forth with a joy stick or trying to get a guy to eat as many dots as possible has been turned into guns, bombs, and destruction. Before Nintendo™, Super Nintendo™, Playstation™, and X-Box™ came into our lives, we lived in a world of Pong™ and, of course… Pac-Man™.

Of course pong™ was fun for a while, but I was turning into a woman. I yearned for that male presence in my life since my father had left us. Pong™ could only take me so far before I had to move on to bigger and better things. That is how I stumbled upon Mr. Pac-Man™™. I remember when he first came to live with us. At first it was a struggle for everyone in my family. It had taken a considerable amount of time for us to leave behind the childhood of Candyland™ and Operation™ for Pong™. Now it was as though our mother had re-married. We had a whole new set of rules with which to accustom ourselves.

Most computer games today can be downloaded straight from the Internet. Additionally, you can play computer games with people sitting on the other side of the world by pressing just a few buttons. What once was a game played with nearby friends and family is now a game that can be played with virtually anyone in the world. As I occasionally pick up a controller and play whatever is in the machine, I remember a simpler time. I can recall hours of intimacy where all that mattered was Mr. Pac-Man™ and me… and the occasional ghost. Games today don't hold the same reward that teaming up with him did.

I still look back to those days when my world consisted of hardly anything except for beating my score at Pong™ and Pac-Man™. That time is long and forgotten in today's world. I may not have wedding photos, a marriage certificate, or even something as simple as a ring. But as long as I live, I'll have the memories. It was not so long ago that I was Mrs. Pac-Man™.

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You might also need to buy networking software. A networking operating system differs from DOS and Windows applications and if your computer does not possess a networking operating system, you may be forced to invest in one. There are two primary network operating systems: client/server and peer-to-peer networks. If you are looking to establish a small, but simple networking system then you will most likely benefit from a peer-to-peer network. For larger systems, however, a client/server is your best option.

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When you have a peer-to-peer network, you will not require a dedicated server to share information between computers. Conversely, a client/server requires the use of a dedicated server and this can result in additional expenses for you. Plus, a peer-to-peer network can adapt easily to a Windows Operating System and a knowledgeable individual can easily configure your existing computer to work with your peer-to-peer software.

Before you decide to set up a networking system, you should most definitely research the process. Networking can be a complicated business and if you are unsure of what you are doing, you can actually damage your existing equipment. Again, if you want a networking system established and you are unsure of how to go about it, your best bet is to spend the extra cash to hire someone who can get the process working for you properly as well as advise you about what options are available.

Ultimately, setting up a home network is meant to make your work easier, not harder. Therefore, when considering your network options, do your research, price comparisons and definitely talk to a professional about the best way to set up your system. Once your home networking system is established you will find that you can share information between computers with ease. In the end, that is your goal - to make your work easier, and you don't need more complications than those that already arise on a regular basis!

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The registry is made up with a lot of folders and more subfolders. "Hives" or keys also constitute a registry. These hives are the following:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. You know why Windows know that a .doc file is from a MS Word document? It's because of this registry key.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER. This key records the information of the user currently using the computer.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. This contains hardware, security accounts manager or SAM, security, software and system information.
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HKEY_USERS. This key registers information on all the recognized users.

HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG. This computer registry key contains more hardwore information.

HKEY_DYN_DATA. This is under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key that deals with Plug and Play devices.

When you are in the registry, you will also come across with these files: the string value that enables you to add a version number, the binary value for specific attributes, and dword which bears a semblance with binary value.

Is windows registry important? Of course, yes. Take note: if you uninstall a program, the registry conks down and needs immediate troubleshooting to get back in shape. Once your computer slows down, you may chalk it up to the registry. But never worry, because we've got lots of solutions to keep your windows registry in first-rate condition.

Here are some ways to fix windows registry:

1. Utilize System Restore.

When something has been done to computer registry, there is one way to fix it quickly and effortlessly: System Restore. System Restore makes it possible to undo all the changes and to go back to the system's original condition.

2. Use available software for backup.

Every computer user must know that backup is not an option, it is a mandatory step. There are utilities that can be used to backup your registry files.

3. Use Registry Checker.

Windows is equipped with Registry Checker to scan registry problems. Registry Checker will be optimized if you reboot regularly.

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