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[Last updated on 12/10/2009, Thu]

Increase space by reducing files sizes

Pictures/Images-

Save space by using VSO image Resizer to reduce files sizes. Set the resolution of the pictures to 920, 690 px and it will auto configure all the correct resolution for all images.

http://download.cnet.com/VSO-Image-Resizer/3000-2193_4-10529104.html?tag=mncol

Videos-

WMV is the smallest format but the quality is not so good as AVI.

AVI is like a compressed format. It is a container to contain video format inside. It has the highest, lossless quality and it converts well to other formats later should you need to.

Use Any Video Converter to convert video files between every format.

http://download.cnet.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10661456.html?tag=mncol

*When video size is smaller, the quality will also be affected. In order to retain the quality, the size of the video can only reduce to a certain extent. The best way to save space is to delete the videos after watching or maybe upload to online storage/ or save to a portable hard drive. You can also watch online videos instead of downloading.

Can’t play video format?

Download K-Lite-Mega-Codec-Pack to play all the different type of video formats.

http://download.cnet.com/K-Lite-Mega-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10794603.html?tag=mncol

Audios- Lossy formats are recommended. Lossy audio formats are smaller in size since they discard information it considers unimportant during the encoding process.

E.g. MP3, AAC, Monkey's Audio, OptimFROG

Use Switch Sound File Converter to change audio format. Mp3 is recommended as it is the best when considering saving space since it also has near CD quality and is widely supported by both computers and players.

http://download.cnet.com/Switch-Sound-File-Converter/3000-2140_4-10327491.html

Increase disk space by other methods

1. Delete unwanted files (Videos, Audios, Images, desktop shortcuts).

You may also compress files by using WinRAR if you are not using for a while.

http://download.cnet.com/WinRAR-32-bit/3000-2250_4-10007677.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap

2. Clean junk files, temporary files and other unused files.

Advanced System Care is an all-in-one cleaner to wipe out all the junk files.

http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?tag=mncol

3. Uninstall unwanted/useless software.

Sometimes, some program are not listed out in the “program installed” section. Use Revo Uninstaller to list all out and weed it of your computer.

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html?tag=mncol

You may refer to this website to determine:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/uninstall/Cat-A.html

4. Defrag all your files

Fragmented files are all over your computers with daily use.

Use Auslogics Disk Defrag to “tidy” out your computer and save space.

http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-Disk-Defrag/3000-2094_4-10567503.html?tag=mncol

References:

http://www.myformatfactory.com

http://simplevideoediting.com/howto/save_avi

Boon Heng

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