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Has your PC started showing it’s age, and is feeling slow?  Here’s a few things you can do to get some additional speed.

First let’s make sure how much memory you have.  If you’re not sure, click on Start, then right click on My Computer, and choose properties.

On this information page you will see how much RAM you have in your PC.  If you have less than 1GB of memory, the best thing you can do is upgrade your RAM.  For Windows XP the sweet spot for memory starts at 1GB.

For Windows Vista, you’ll want to have 2GB or more.  Adding memory to your PC is very easy, and will give you a great boost in speed. Read the rest of this entry →

Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply open up your brain and add more space so you could remember everything? Oh well, you can’t do that but you can add more memory to your PC or laptop if the need arises.

When you buy a computer, it comes with a certain amount of memory already loaded on. This storage is where you can save files, applications, music, videos, pictures and anything else you’d like. It would be great to have unlimited memory but that is not always the case.

Maybe you have noticed that your computer is running slower than usual. You have used Disk Defragmenter to combine files and get rid of others that you don’t need. A computer that still runs slow may need a memory boost. Read the rest of this entry →

Looking for the best desktop processor on the planet?  Then, take a closer look at Intel Core i7 Processor that delivers a great breakthrough in quad-core performance.

Intel Core i7 Processor features the following:

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Intel Virtualization technology
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology
• Execute Disable Bit
• Intel 64 architecture

Using Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the processor maximizes the speed for demanding applications.  With this technology, you can experience a greater performance when you need it the most.

It comprises of processor numbers i7-940 and i7-920.  The only difference between the two is the clock speed.

The i7-940 has 2.93 GHz clock speed while i7-920 has 2.66 GHz.  Both have 8 processing threads with Intel Hyper-Threading technology and 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache.  These are quad core processors that have 3 channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory.

With this processor, you can multitask applications faster.  You can convert a video for your iPod while you are encoding a video for You Tube.

This processor enables you to create spectacular slide-shows, 3D images for animations or games, or even create your own movie without suffering PC performance.

People who like gaming, graphics, video editing, video streaming and photo gallery can benefit from the incredible breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i7 Processor.

Used computers are still useful.  They can help you save money and with that, you can spend your money wisely on other things.

If you are planning to buy a computer for personal use at home or for your kids, and want to consider buying a used computer, this article is for you.

You might want to consider the ten tips below on buying a used computer.

1. If you are not a tech-savvy, ask your tech-savvy friends to shop with you.  They can help you choose the right specifications for your computing needs.
2. Search online computer stores that sell used or second hand computers.  Make sure to search to at least 3 or 5 stores for price, specifications and warranty comparison.  Read the reviews to help you give ideas in choosing and buying wisely.
3. If you are buying a used computer at a local computer store, make sure to give a thorough physical inspection on the used computer unit.  This is to ensure that the computer is not damage and all functions are working.  Insist on testing the computer yourself rather than watching the seller to do it for you.

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Computer memory is a very essential part of a computer system.  It is commonly referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory).

When a user opens an application or program and any files opened on that application, they are loaded into the RAM.

But once these files are saved and closed, the files are written into the specified storage device.  The files and the application are then purged from the RAM.

RAM is the temporary or volatile storage area utilized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit).  With RAM, you can both read and write data.

SIMM and DIMM are the two commonly types of computer memory.

Single In-line memory module (SIMM) is dedicated to store memory chips while Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) is used to hold memory chips.

DIMM has a 64-bit upgrade path because of the Pentium processor requirements.  With this, DIMMs can be installed one at a time unlike SIMM.

DIMM provides twice as much data as a single SIMM.  Command address and control signals are buffered on the DIMM.

To determine the type of memory that fits your computer is to verify first the requirements of your computer system’s motherboard.

If your motherboard supports DDR 400/333/366, then you can choose the memory speed and capacity you prefer.

1 Gigabyte is the recommended computer memory capacity.  It would be excellent if you can install 2GB or greater.

Higher memory capacity can help increase the speed in loading and opening the computer and applications installed.

With most people utilizing digital cameras today, technology has surged in providing newer and larger memory capacity.

Transcend has come out with an 8GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card that plugs into the USB port of most of the newer model cameras.

If you know anything about memory cards, you will agree that an 8GB card can store thousands of pictures.

Moreover, the card can hold an entire DVD movie; it can be used as a backup for files on your computer; and can store thousands of music files in your MP3. Read the rest of this entry →

Just because there is a supercomputer displayed on a computer showroom doesn’t mean you have to buy it.

A computer can last longer but since technology advances quickly and software requires new technology that after four or five years, your new computer is considered outdated.

So what should you?  Upgrade?  Replace? Sell it?  It is not funny if you will still keep your old computer.  You can still use it for testing purposes, word-processing and internet surfing.

If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace your computer, think again.  There are things that you still need to consider with this kind of decision especially if you have a tight budget for a new computer. Read the rest of this entry →

The windows Microsoft vista is designated two levels of compatibility for the Windows Vista release. These two levels pass on to hardware that will hold up Windows Vista to changeable degrees.

These levels are chosen Windows Vista Capable and Windows Vista Premium.

1. Windows Vista Capable Computer Requirement

The Windows Vista operating system personal computer should be capable, with the means that your present hardware meets the complete bare minimum necessities to install and sprint Windows Vista.

A modern computer processor is required at least having a speed of 800MHz.
The computer should have 512 mega bytes of system memory.
A graphics processor, which is DirectX 9 capable, with a bare minimum of about 64mb of RAM is also required.

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