ClearType tuning and other mini-aids

First It is known that the ClearType setting for Windows the fonts "smoothed" (especially important for laptops and other "flat" screens). Meanwhile, Microsoft is an improved version available, which gives a richer contrast: the "ClearType Tuner" (IE required or download PowerToys). Second Both Winamp and Media Player need forever to start (if you do not just have the latest hyper-PC). This is annoying if you just want to listen to a quick mp3 file. But many are already on your system, the graphic indicators "IrfanView", the system can play MP3 files. If you have set the appropriate link ...