What is JQS.EXE?

If you open the Windows Task Manager you might notice the process jqs.exe that is running with a low priority. Jqs.exe uses about 1.5 Megabytes of computer memory and 2 Megabytes of virtual memory while running. It also initiates I/O processes frequently if those columns are activated in the Task Manager.

Experienced computer users might guess that the process is related to Java and that is the case indeed. Jqs.exe is the Java Quick Starter which was designed to improve the startup time of Java applets and applications by prefetching Java Runtime Environment files frequently into memory. That’s mainly interesting for users who work with Java on a day to day basis. Everyone else might be better of disabling the Java Quick Starter. Think of a user who encounters one Java applet per month (or week), would it make sense to run the process all the time because of those few instances where it might start the application or applet faster?

Jqs.exe is definitely querying the Windows Registry for instance. The performance increase might not be huge but you will free up some computer memory and some I/O processes on the computer system.

Now, if you want to disable the Java Quick Starter process you can do that in the Windows Control Panel. You find a Java entry there which will open the Java Control Panel.

A click on Advanced and the selection of Miscellaneous will display the activated Java Qucik Starter entry. Uncheck the box to disable the process. This will be visible in the Windows Task Manager immediately.

You can enable the process again in case you would like to use it at a later time.

Activate Sun Cellular GPRS / 3G / MMS Settings

First, you have to activate your account by texting ACTIVATE to 2300

If auto config fails, here's how to manually input the connection settings for both GPRS/3G and MMS on the Sun Cellular Network:

For GPRS/3G Settings

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections [tab] > Connections
2. Under My ISP > Tap create new modem connection
3. Name it something easy to remember I use: Sun Internet
4. In the drop down select: Cellular Line (GPRS,3G) tap Next
5. Access point name: minternet
6. Tap Finish

For MMS Settings

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections [tab] > Connections
2. Under My Work Network > Tap create new modem connection
3. Name it something easy to remember I use: Sun MMS
4. In the drop down select: Cellular Line (GPRS,3G) tap Next
5. Access point name: mms
6. Tap Finish

MMS Settings under Messaging

1. Open your MMS application and go to Settings/Options
2. Under Server > add a new Server name it: Sun MMS
3. Gateway: 202.138.159.78
4. Port: 9201
5. Server address: http://mmscenter.suncellular.com.ph
6. Connect via: My Work Network
7. Tap Ok and set it as default

Starbucks 2009 Planner

It's November 4, 2008 red is out at Starbucks again! But I'm very disappointed with Starbucks' planner design this year. The paper quality is the same, the hardbound outer cover comes in three colors, black, blue, and red. Looks like its been bookbinded at Recto. However, its bookmark that comes with a little metal pendant at the end is cute. I planned to cut it and tie it onto my cellphone hehehe. This year it only takes you 16 stickers to complete and avail of the so called "Limited Edition 2009 Starbucks Planner". Limited edition but everybody has one hahaha. Because of this, the design and the lack of exclusivity makes me a lot less enthusiastic about collecting stickers for the planner.

One more disappointment, no Peppermint Mocha this year :( It's my favorite. Dark Cherry Mocha is fine but its no substitute for Peppermint Mocha, the drink I've been waiting for that comes only once a year :( I don't see any reason how/why I would collect stickers for the planner.

One nice thing this time are the mugs and tumblers, quality was lower but the designs are great. Very unique compared to the old traditional design that only change the theme of the tumbler/mug. I liked almost all of them.

Now, I'm planning to collect those tumblers, instead of wasting my money to get 16 stickers for a crappy Limited Edition Starbucks Planner!