Do I Need a Registry Cleaner? by Bob Rankin
"My computer seems to get slower and slower. A friend told me to clean my registry. Will that really help, and how can I do that?" Cleaning the Registry Yes, your computer will run better if you occasionally clean your Windows system registry. But first, let's define exactly what the registry is. ... Especially on Windows 95/98 computers, it's common for the registry to grow very large over time, which tends to slow down the computer's startup and can make it unstable. ... Making Windows Faster I should also mention that there are lots of other things that can cause your computer to bog...

What's the Point for Computer Optimization? by Ted Peterson
I am sure you've heard a lot of things about computer optimization. Everywhere you look you see ads that invite you to "boost your performance" or "improve your computer". So, what's the idea? Is anything true about it? Does your computer really need optimization? ... As you know, each program uses some of your computer's memory. ... By hardware management I mean memory and hard-disk management. ... The same situation appears when you remove files from your computer. ... When you browse a webpage, you computer creates by default a channel with the page's server and starts downloading it.

The Upcoming Battle for Your Desktop: Microsoft Vs Google (Part 3) by Marcelo Reyes
Let’s move on to the last part of this series of articles and take a look at what google has to offer in this battle for the dominion of our computers… A lot has been written about google trying to develop a new operating system (known off the record as GooOS), which would be hosted by a super... All of this at a very low hardware cost, something that goes hand in hand with Google’s hardware policy which privileges a lower cost per CPU cycle over more specialized hardware that is therefore, more expensive.

Why A PC Is Better Than A Game Console For Online Gaming by Gregg Hall
Gaming consoles have taken over the gaming community. Companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have changed the way we play video games. It used to be common to play computer games, sometimes against another person via the Internet. Access to these games was only available through your... Some do have the option of purchasing additional hardware, making DVD movie playback the only other option. ... Once consumers began using game consoles online to play, companies feared the downfall of computer gaming.

6 Questions to Ask Every CAD Vendor by Saar Machtinger
Choosing cad software is quite a difficult task, where may parameters must be taken into account. Switching to a new cad software vendor carryies many implications for the fashion design company. In order to make this mission a little easier, I have put together a short list of issues a fashion... The ability to seamlessly import or export files from your existing cad system (software or hardware) is highly important in order to maintain your production abilities and keep them unharmed during the migration process.

Data and MP3 Compression: Why Do We Compress? by Matthew Bredel
In the last article (Data and MP3 Compression: Understanding "Digital"), I explained what a "digital" signal is. Remember, data can be stored as raw, or "analog" signals (like cassette tapes, VHS, or records) or they may be digitized (converted into a series of 1's and 0's) which we can later... I remember about 7 years ago having to buy a big internal computer hardware card to fit inside my computer to watch DVD's from my new DVD-ROM. ... 2) Storage hardware has increased into the 100s of GB range in a very small package.

Computer Network Management by Frank Hughes
Today it is almost inconceivable for a business not to have computers, whether it is a construction company or a high technology firm. When a business has more than one computer, they are almost always connected together in a local area network. These networks may be more or less advanced and... Computer Network Management: preliminary analysis phases The first phase of computer network management is to determine the source of the problem (a preliminary study that looks into several options of differing scope may be useful here) and defining it in a specification of requirements.

Personal Computer Buying Guide by Muhamad Fuad
Have you ever wanted to buy your dream computer? You had saved your monthly income to buy it but you did not know what specification you should choose since there are lot of choices in the market today. Beside budget, below are the important factors that you should look into when buying a computer. ... Choosing the hardware Now, we will look into buying hardware for your computer. ... Your computer hardware determines your computer speed. ... Ask your friends for some advices such as a good computer hardware shop in the town or their past experiences in buying their computer.

AMD vs. Intel: Which Chip Offers More Bang for Your Buck in Gaming PCs? by Jordan Hall
Computer enthusiasts have long known of the ongoing rivalry between Intel, the processing giant, and Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD. Since the early nineties, Intel and AMD have vied for technical dominance in the computer hardware field and in relation to computer gaming. ... Tom’s Hardware (www.tomshardware.com) has long been regarded as a reliable authority in the field of computer hardware reviews. ... Whereas Intel enthusiasts could always point to the performance discrepancy between the two different types of chips, AMD quickly became the processor of choice for computer gaming and...

Networking Structures Explained by Lee Asher
What happens to many people is that they're just about to purchase some wireless equipment, and then they have a sudden realisation -- they have no idea how their network layout is going to work with a wireless connection. Well, there are a few things you need to think about when you decide how... Essentially, this is the network's name, decided on the computer that was the first to connect to the network (yes, a network consisting of just itself). ... There are hardware access points and software ones, with either kind allowing you to connect your wireless device to a wired network.