Parkinson's Law in IT by Tim Bryce
"As computer hardware capacity increases, software becomes more bloated." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION Ever wonder why our computers typically last no more than three years? Many contend it is because of the fast pace of technological advancements. ... Hardware enhancements are primarily implemented to increase capacity in order to overcome software inefficiencies, and software vendors make their products more bloated as hardware enhancements are introduced. ... Make no mistake, computer hardware and software vendors are acutely aware of the role of Parkinson's Law.

Third-Party Hardware Maintenance vs Manufacturer's Warranty: What's Best For Your Business? by Clint Seagrave
When purchasing computer hardware for your business, system availability is a major consideration. While you hope it will remain reliable, you need to manage the risk that at some time a critical system component will fail, calling for hardware maintenance. ... A hardware maintenance service tailored to maximise systems availability, however, offers a lot more, including: taking ownership of the ‘grey’ areas -- such as operating system issues and other causes of hardware problems a first-call fix rate of over 95% -- which means you won’t have to wait for multiple engineer visits before...

How Do I Speed Up My Computer by Michael Baker
Speeding up a computer can be done in two different methods: software or hardware. When I say hardware, this would be a physical component, such as your hard drive or your memory. Software refers to some program, which is installed onto your computer. ... If you look at the hardware, there are only 2 main sources you can change yourself to speed up your computer: memory or hard drive. ... All programs will go through your memory first, before they load in your computer and you begin working on them.

Soft On Hardware Repair Knowledge? Resources That Can Help by Aldene Fredenburg
Maybe you're a whiz with Microsoft Office, or you can design a spectacular ad campaign with Photoshop, but when it comes to maintaining and repairing your hard drive. you're clueless. Installing more memory sounds like a great idea, but how do you get the tower open? ... Just be sure that you check the publication date; computer advances happen at top speed, and it doesn't take long for published material on hardware to become outdated. ... Spending some time and effort educating yourself on your computer hardware will pay off in many ways.

To Vista or Not To Vista by Jeffrey Mayer
Windows Vista is Microsoft’s new operating system meant to replace Windows XP. This software has an optional animated desktop with memory-intensive graphics. In addition, the large amount of software running in the background make speed and memory a serious issue if you are considering making... Have installed the necessary service patches and/or have allowed Window's automatic upgrades to occur However, if you are running a recent operating system on a fairly new computer and decide you want to upgrade, the key question you will need to answer is whether or not Vista will work on your...

Data Encryption by Matt Peterson
Computers give us a remarkable amount of convenience. With one machine, we can send mail and pictures to friends, go shopping, pay bills, make appointments and confirm any number of different pieces of information in our lives. But all of this convenience can be horribly misused in the case of... Most people don’t have a great deal of time to learn to use new software, or to spend hours installing and configuring new hardware. ... Ease of use – is the program or hardware simple to use? ... Some will encrypt files and folders on your computer, while others will encrypt an entire data drive.

Finding The Best Computers For Sale by Morgan Hamilton
Have you bought your personal computer already? And just don’t tell me you have a Tandy 1000! I am sure you have hurled it in an empty room. I am talking about a real up-to-date computer. Is it a computer with all Internet access capabilities? Is it one, which is the latest array of technology! ... Do you prefer to buy a simple desktop PC or you dream of a mini notebook computer? ... Using your computer, you are able to spend less to buy your favorite music. ... Moreover, your computer won’t cost very much.

Data Backup Solution: Why You Need a Backup Plan in Place – Part 2 by Joe Duchesne
In the first part of this article series, I talked about the three main threats to the data on your computer. I talked about the need for a data backup solution that protects your data properly. In this article, I'll outline the most common data backup solution options available to you. ... It will usually require the services of a computer hardware technician to setup. ... In House Hardware Data Backup Solutions Another data backup solution is to equip your computers with RAID compatible motherboards and install multiple hard drives in each computer.

Windows Vista - First Impressions by Alan Raimes
Well its been one month, and I've been putting Windows Vista through its paces. I was a reluctant user, but because so many of my clients were upgrading, I thought it best to try it out for myself. So how was my first months experience? This is one of the better operating system releases that... The problem is hardware requirements. ... Vista is a beast when it comes to hardware. ... I wouldn't bother with Vista unless I had a computer that was made in the last year or so that had at least 1GB of memory.

How To Choose The Best New Hardware To Upgrade Your Computer by Gregg Hall
The computer you bought in the store is quite nice and it will perform simple functions and allow you to access the internet. It is much better than the old days of paper and pen. Just jump on the computer punch in your data and let the computer do the rest. ... You can be basic with the extra hardware you get for your computer. ... Downloading and listening to music on the computer is great, but if you don't have a good system to listen to your favorite songs you might as well be in the car listening to AM radio.