Author: adamgrantUsing a computer, one can store large volumes of data in very less space. It is one of the most important advantages of making everything computerized. Also, when the information is stored on a computer, it is very easy to access it and find whatever we want from it. But when it is stored on paper, to search from large volumes of data becomes very difficult. As most of the operations are getting computerized nowadays, the need...more
Author: David MayerOne of the things we value is certainty and predictability. It would be good if everything stayed the same so that, once we have put everything in place, we could just lie back and let life pass us by. Unfortunately, life has a nasty habit of waking us up. If we are lucky, the plans we laid cover the emergency. If not, it's a case of picking up the pieces, working through the problems and putting new plans in place for the next...more
Author: ShaneWant to build a gaming PC, but you're not sure where to start? Well, there are a few things to consider when you're building your first gaming rig. Budget and the right assembly of parts are obviously two deciding factors, but it's also a good idea to do your research ahead of time. Building the best custom gaming PC requires thorough knowledge of each component: motherboard, video card, DVD/CD drive, sound card, etc. It's vital to make sure they'll all work with each other - and on top of that, that they'll fit in your chosen PC case to begin with. Gaming PCs come in all different shapes and sizes depending on your needs. Hardcore gamers playing high-requirement games like Crysis will need a very good video card, while those who play lower end games can get away with a less expensive one. A good processor is another important component of a gaming PC. Gamers who tend to run multiple applications at once or do any video editing will most likely want a quad core processor. Dual cores are still very good and solid, but not as great at multitasking as quad core CPUs. Where budget is concerned, $400-600 is the minimum you'll need to look at spending, more than...more
Author: Al.O.At the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) you will see all the upcoming technlogy for this year as well as future years. If your planning on upgrading your aging laptop computer you should really pay attention to this convention and what companies are debuting. There are a bunch of new things that you should now expect from any new...more
Author: Trevor JohnsonImproving memory can positively impact quality of life for all sorts of people. Most areas in school, work or personal life that require any thought process can benefit from this. There are a lot of different ways to increase memory power.While some people have naturally good memories, this ability relies largely on...more
Analyst extraordinaire, Cameron Haight conducted a session at the Gartner Data Center show on, "After the Dust Settles: Maximizing Your Virtualization Investment".Virtualization is easy to get into but hard to get right.Cameron shared a not-yet-ready for prime-time virtualization maturity model which I respectfully won't share here, but beyond that he had a lot of nuggets to share for an audience that was full of no virtualization dummies. And as always, he asked some great questions.AUDIENCE POLLS & CommentsWhere is your IT organization in terms of x86-based virtualization deployment?Still primarily in test/dev 6%Less than 10% production virtualized 17%Between 10 and 25% virtualized 22%Between 26 and 50% virtualized 34%Between 51 and 75% virtualized 11%More than 75% virtualized 10% (wow)[Julia's note: of course there's an element of self selection here - the people going to Cameron's session are typically those more committed to virtualization]What application types are not yet considered candidates for virtualization within your org? (select all that apply)Email/Collaboration 36%ERP/CRM 38%Databases ...more
Author: BrigetteThe regular use of a printer in an office or home can result in the ink cartridges becoming clogged with dried ink. After a period of time, this clogging can affect the quality of the documents produced and eventually the printer...more
If you work on a computer for the majority of your work day, or otherwise are engaged in a fair amount of computer work, back pain is something which should be taken into account. Whether or not you have experienced back pain in relationship to your...more
No matter what happened to your last computer, you can easily avail a laptop or computer under easy financing options. Depending upon your need, you can either avail new, configured or used computer for your home or office. Thinking the world without...more
The superb performance of a Canon printer is best paired with regular cleaning and maintenance. The following are some easy-to-follow tips that can guarantee your printer long life.Place a cover on your printer when not in use. This will prevent dust...more
Author: Pankaj SnvA laptop is a battery or AC powered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary s. A laptop typically weighs less than 5 pounds and is 3 inches or less in...more
Author: Lynne SaartePoster printing is a great thing to do if you need to advertise something or get an important message across. While you may think that only businesses make use of poster printing for advertising, you can easily adopt it as well...more