How To Take Good Care Of Your Computer Even If You Are A Clueless Newbie by John Deprice
You know you should take care of your computer, but you don't know what registry is and what's the difference between hard-drive and memory stick is. Don't worry, these tools will do it for you and you don't even have to set them up. O&O Defrag Professional (O&O Software GmbH) The new O&O... Anyone can simply turn on your system and see exactly what you have been doing on your computer. ... A job is created and then executed, making performance improvements on your system noticably faster. ... Recovering this space can be very beneficial by improving the overall speed and performance of a...

Increase Your System Performance with a few Basic Windows XP Tweaks by Kristopher Mainieri
Windows XP is currently the most popular operating system for personal computers and comes in two broad categories--XP Home and XP Pro. XP home is designed for home users who do not need the more heavyweight corporate applications such as a web server but still require a scalable and reliable... The single most important thing you can do to ensure to WinXP performance is to make sure that your computer is free from viruses, trojans, spyware, and other pieces of software that could serve to slow down or otherwise compromise the functioning of your WinXP computer.

How to Choose a CPU by Gary Hendricks
So how do you make sense of all the CPUs out there? Well, let's start by splitting them into four broad categories: Obsolete Processors Budget Processors Mid-Range Processors High-End Processors Obsolete Processors These would refer to those processors which were around 5 or more years ago. ... These processors will still scream in performance and are very popular among current PC owners. ... High-End Processors Want drop-dead performance? ... While you may not get extremely good performance, these CPUs will give you the best bang for your buck.

How the "Firefox: How to..." Manual Helped Me by Garret Belisle
A few months back I really got sick of my computer always being slow and having system errors. So I started doing a bit of research and heard of a new browser called "Firefox". After a few months of going through it I started to see a huge difference in my computers performance and as a result... Murphy, "Firefox: How to..." This 82 page manual comes with complete screen shots to take you step by step through the Firefox browser. ... Answering a wide variety of "How to's" the screen shots quite literally show to go here, then go there, then go there...etc.

Smart Investment When Buying a Laptop by Scott Morris
Have you priced a laptop computer lately? Buying a new laptop is a big investment; and just how big of an investment you want to make is entirely up to you. Look in your Sunday newspaper flyers to see countless models on sale each week. Initially selections were made by looking at the... CPU is the main component which determines the performance of your computer and also the heating and the battery life. ... If you buy a RAM with 3.0 MHz clock speed, you will see the performance improvement it supplies to the whole system.

SCORM/AICC Standards Used in Web-based Learning Management Systems by David Boggs
Learning management systems can be very complex. Viable learning management systems are SCORM/AICC compliant. In this article, I will provide a basic explanation of the SCORM/AICC standard used in the marketplace today by many learning management systems. ... AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry. ... LMSs allow an instructor to create and deliver content, monitor learners’ participation, and assess...

SCORM/AICC Standards Used in Web-based Learning Management System by Dave Boggs
What is a learning management system? As a refresher from a previous article, learning management systems (LMSs) are web-based software application platforms used to plan, implement, and assess learning processes related to online and offline training administration and performance management. ... AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.

Xbox vs. PS2 Game Consoles by Bradley James
There has been a great deal of discussion regarding the two most popular gaming consoles currently on the market: Playstation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a Sony product, while Xbox is owned by the software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out,... The Xbox may be connected using a home LAN system, much like your home computers (here's another example of how the Xbox is more like a specialized gaming computer). ... Here we take a look at each gaming system and compare the specs and performance of each.

Network Monitors by Thomas Morva
The action of checking computers, systems and network systems is known as network monitoring. A network monitor is a part of the Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). Network monitors manage Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), servers, switches, applications and more. ... Network monitors allow the bringing forth of log files and charts of performance that are assigned to check a system’s responses and capabilities. ... Network monitors also takes correct action by rebooting the system or running a script.

Computer Components for Idiots by Ron King
There are many fancy add-ons for computers, but the basic components of the computer are simple and universal. If 1 of these main components is missing, it’s not a computer. The 4 essentials of every computer system are: a motherboard, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, and a hard drive. ... Computer Memory RAM (Random Access Memory) is the part of the computer that stores information the computer needs while it is operating. ... It holds the computer’s operating system. ... The motherboard is like the nervous system and skeleton of the human body -- it provides support for the...