Speeding up your computer!

I have been using computers since the past 15 years, both for work and for personal use. Over the years the bulky desktop computer has made way for sleek and light laptops and tablet computers. But advancement in technology has come with its own problems, memory issues, compatibility, software upgrades, new operating systems, etc.

In my previous PC the most frequent problem I used to face was shortage of memory. The moment I started multi-tasking by opening more than 5 windows the computer would become painfully slow. Those were frustrating days and the only way to fix the issue was to spend hundreds of $$s and expand memory. A few years ago Microsoft came out with, what it claimed to be a radical change in operating system. The Windows Vista was launched and the geek in me wanted it so I bought it and installed it on my computer.

The frustration began then, slow speeds, frequent crashes and painstakingly slow operating system. I was desperately trying to get it fixed and approached several technology professionals and the standard quote was that they would charge $50 just to look at and diagnose problems in my computer. I felt let down.

A few days ago I came across this fantastic solution online. This group offers a great software solution to improve our productivity. Their promise: 30 seconds is all it takes to increase power and productivity by 500%. Well even if they live up to their promise by half i.e. improving my productivity by 250% I'd be overjoyed.

The price for this is just $12.95 and there is a money back guarantee too. The next time I have a problem with my PC I know where to go to improve my computing experience without spending hundreds on memory. I can finish my work faster and accomplish more.

Creative way to make motorists drive slow, or is it dangerous and obscene?

I was always under the impression that Indian cities were the most notorious for speeding motorists and road rage. But then after seeing this video from Denmark, I am quite convinced that their motorists far outshine road users in India. But one must give credit and award the creative way in which Denmark's road safety council has reacted to curtail speeding motorists. They have made a short film featuring beautiful, young and sexy topless models holding up speed limit signs. The Danish Road Safety Council (DRSC) revealed that incidences of speed violations have decreased since broadcasting this film, but nevertheless 7 out of 10 Danes continue to drive over the speed limit on a regular basis.

The DRSC advertising film, scripted like a news report rather features young, sexy women holding speed limit signs and standing by the road, topless. The topless women accomplished what most stringent legislations couldn't. They made speeding motorists slow down and some even stopped to take pictures.

The girls who called themselves as Speedbandits are proud of their role in reducing road rage and deaths due to speeding accidents. But there are downsides to the concept too. At several places traffic jams occured due to motorists stopping on the road to oogle, gawk, stare and photograph the topless speedbreakers.

I have embedded the video here for you all to watch and enjoy. I wonder if something similar has to be done to make Indian motorists observe traffic rules. Your thoughts would be appreciated.