How to check your computer for memory problems.

With Windows 7, Click Start button and type 'mdsched.exe' without the quotes in the Search box.

If you choose to restart your computer and run the tool immediately, make sure that you save your work and close all of your running programs. The Memory Diagnostics Tool will run automatically when you restart Windows. It might take several minutes for the tool to finish checking your computer's memory. Once the test is completed, Windows will restart automatically. If the tool detects errors, you should contact your computer manufacturer for information about fixing them, since memory errors usually indicate a problem with the memory chips in your computer or other hardware problem.

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How to plan your backpacking world trip

Before you start your world trip, you may need to look at Hello Backpacker to help you get a head start of the trip. The site is setup into several categories :

• GET INSPIRED - Contain materials from travel videos, screen saver, travel articles, books and movies.
• PLAN YOUR TRIP - Contain backpacker's toolbox that includes checklists, templates, FAQs and practical advice. Crowd recommendations to see where other people who picked those destinations usually visits. Compare price levels between countries. Informations on power plugs (voltage, frequency, plug type) from around the world.
• ON THE ROAD - Common hand gestures and what it means in those country, usually differs from one another. Create currency card for currency conversions. Emergency card that you can create for yourself.
• BACK HOME - Travel map to mark countries that you have visited and want to go. Profilling your travel preferences and be able to find out suggestions on where to travel next.
• DISCUSS - Forums to discuss your travel experiences and share with others.

It is quite a complete site for travelling despite of their site name. Organize your trip by going to their site here.

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