The Release Candidate 1 of Windows XP latest service pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3 is now available for download for MSDN members. (Check download link below).

SP3 includes a ton of security updates, some Vista code, and a couple of brand spanking new features for Windows XP:

• There’s a new Windows Product Activation model that does not require you to enter a product key during setup.
• Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought over from Windows Vista.
• There’s a new module in the kernel that provides access to cryptographic algorithms.
• Windows XP can now detect routers that are discarding data.

Overall the update includes over a thousand patches to improve security, performance, and reliability.

Download: Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC1 (340MB)

This PDF explains how to get up and running with bit torrent technology efficiently. It shows how to battle ISPs throttling bit torrent speed and other ways to get the best optimization of your bandwidth.

This is a step by step tutorial guide on setting up uTorrent. It details all the steps from downloading to optimizing your settings. Many people have used Bit Torrent and think they are running with optimized settings, even then, it is advised to read through this guide and see what you may have missed to better optimize your settings.

Download: Increase Your Torrent Speed, A Practical Guide (pdf)