Adding memory is one of the best things you can do to speed up your computer (PC or Mac). Generally speaking, a memory upgrade will allow you to: 1) increase the performance of a single, memory intensive program (like Photoshop or AutoCad) 2) increase the speed of your computer when running multiple applications or programs. It's important not to confuse the memory I'm … [Read more...] about Add More Memory to your Computer – A RAM Purchasing Guide
Windows Vista
Windows Partition Scheme Suggestion
Partitioning is one of the best kept secrets in the world of computing. For those of you who are new to the concept, partitioning is the idea of splitting a single physical hard drive into sections in order to keep files more organized, and to facilitate backups. In this article I'll talk about my personal partitioning system and my rationale behind it -- as well as a two … [Read more...] about Windows Partition Scheme Suggestion
Should I Buy the 32-bit or 64-bit Version of Windows 7?
Q: Should I buy the 32-bit version of Windows 7 or the 64-bit version of Windows 7? A: This is a question I'm often asked, and unless you are a computer enthusiast, I'd try to do everything you can to stick with the 32-bit version of an operating system (such as Windows 7 or Windows Vista). First I'll mention that the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit operating system, … [Read more...] about Should I Buy the 32-bit or 64-bit Version of Windows 7?
Commerical Antivirus Software vs. Free Antivirus Software? Should I Buy Antivirus Software?
I'm often asked which is better: free antivirus software (avg free, comodo, avira) or commercial antivirus software (norton antivirus, trend micro). The answer is: it depends. For advanced users or users that really have an interest in installing, monitoring and maintaining the software, a free program is great. One of the limitations of a free antivirus solution is that … [Read more...] about Commerical Antivirus Software vs. Free Antivirus Software? Should I Buy Antivirus Software?
How to Change the Mouse Sensitivity in Windows Vista (video)
In this tutorial video we will go over how to change the sensitivity of the mouse in Vista. We will also take a moment to explore the other mouse-related configuration options such as double-click responsiveness, and where to go to change the mouse pointers. … [Read more...] about How to Change the Mouse Sensitivity in Windows Vista (video)