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Does Ready Boost in Windows Vista Really work?

Windows Vista has a new feature called Ready Boost which allows you to use a flash drive as if it were system memory. That sounds like it would be a cool feature, but does it really work? I have found that using my USB 2.0 1GB drive that it gave a small amount of performance boost. Ready Boost works […]

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How fast can you type?

The faster of a typist you are, the faster you can get your work done! How fast can you type? Click Here to take a speed test. 

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Backing up Data

If you don’t back up your computer, you are asking for trouble. Hard Drives can fail at anytime, anywhere, and anyplace which translates you could lose all of your most important documents and pictures. You should backup your computer at least once a month to prevent potential data loss. Here are some common methods used to back […]

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Mac vs. P.C.

This past week I have read an article in Popular Mechanics that compared Macs and P.C. They compared a Mac Book to a cheap laptop… now first off that would not be fair because it would be like comparing apples to oranges. If they want to compare a Mac to a P.C. they should be fair and compare a […]

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Windows 7

Microsoft has dropped small hints that they will release Windows 7 earlier than planned. This could be a signal that Microsoft intends to cut its loses from Windows Vista. Most outsiders are expecting Windows 7 to arrive some where around 2010. Will Windows 7 cut all of the losses from Windows Vista?

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USB 3.0 in the future?

USB 3.0 offers speeds 10 times faster than USB 2.0. USb 3.0 technology will enable data transfers at 4.8 gbit/s. USB 3.0 is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and even USB 1.1.  USB 3.0 wiring will be optical which will enable higher data transfer speeds. 

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Tips for assembling a computer desk

Recently I had assembled a computer desk kit. Here are some tips to keep you from getting stressed.

 Keep track of ALL parts. There is nothing worse when you loose a small screw or part and you cannot assemble it without the part.
Slow and steady wins the race! Don’t rush through the assembly process just to get it done. […]

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Wireless - N

There is new wireless technology out and it is faster than ever. Wireless - N transfers data at a impressing speed of 248 MBPS. This is the fastest wireless technology ever. Routers that have “Extreme N” are now in stores. If you are thinking of getting a wireless router, make sure that it has Wireless N. 

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April Fools - Windows style

I know I am writting this post a little late. Anyway on April first windows played a little joke on me:I plugged in my flash dive and it made the whole OS lock up. I tried to go under the start menu and shut down my computer, but nothing happened. So I had to unplug […]

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I was Busy!

I was busy the past day or so. I will now be writing some more posts.