As much as we like to multitask, there’s only so much a processor can handle at once. And some processes, like games, monopolize CPU clock cycles, making it inconvenient to run other processor-intensive utilities in the background. That’s why we keep our home PC powered on while we’re at sleep or at the office. Forget about energy savings–a powerful PC is meant to be utilized!
From scheduled FTP downloads to converting digital photos and more, here are the ten best ways to keep your PC busy so it won’t miss you when you’re gone. Downtime be damned!
Read more here: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/10_best_ways_use_your_pc_night_or_while_youre_office
As much as we like to multitask, there’s only so much a processor can handle at once. And some processes, like games, monopolize CPU clock cycles, making it inconvenient to run other processor-intensive utilities in the background. That’s why we keep our home PC powered on while we’re at sleep or at the office. Forget about energy savings–a powerful PC is meant to be utilized!
From scheduled FTP downloads to converting digital photos and more, here are the ten best ways to keep your PC busy so it won’t miss you when you’re gone. Downtime be damned!
Read more here: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/10_best_ways_use_your_pc_night_or_while_youre_office
Whether you are looking into building a new computer or just like to keep up with the latest in computer hardware, the internet provides a whole smörgåsbord of options when it comes to computer hardware reviews. Here, you will see some of the better, more reliable sites on the internet.
A few things must be considered when looking at computer hardware review sites. First, quality. Are the reviews useful and balanced? Second, quantity. How much of the current hardware does the site review? Third, method.
Does the review give evidence like benchmarks and comparisons, or does the reviewer go on their feelings?
Most people’s first instinct would be to just Google the name of a component when they want to see what people think of a it. This method works fine if you just testing the waters or you already know which sites know what they are talking about and which don’t. However, if you don’t have a component in mind and are just starting out, or are new to the computer hardware review world and don’t know which sites have good reviews; this list should get you started.
Let’s get to it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-computer-hardware-review-sites-for-the-pc-enthusiast/
Whether you are looking into building a new computer or just like to keep up with the latest in computer hardware, the internet provides a whole smörgåsbord of options when it comes to computer hardware reviews. Here, you will see some of the better, more reliable sites on the internet.
A few things must be considered when looking at computer hardware review sites. First, quality. Are the reviews useful and balanced? Second, quantity. How much of the current hardware does the site review? Third, method.
Does the review give evidence like benchmarks and comparisons, or does the reviewer go on their feelings?
Most people’s first instinct would be to just Google the name of a component when they want to see what people think of a it. This method works fine if you just testing the waters or you already know which sites know what they are talking about and which don’t. However, if you don’t have a component in mind and are just starting out, or are new to the computer hardware review world and don’t know which sites have good reviews; this list should get you started.
Let’s get to it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-computer-hardware-review-sites-for-the-pc-enthusiast/
Can Windows 7’s new fast-boot capability and BIOS optimizations to get to the desktop in less than 30 seconds?
If you’re the kind of person who fumes at the microwave because it takes so long to nuke popcorn, you probably can’t stand the plodding boot of your PC, either. And who can blame you? Time spent waiting for first the BIOS and then Windows to come to life is time that could have been spent working, gaming, or surfing the web.
Read more here: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/search_sub30_second_boot?page=0%2C0
Can Windows 7’s new fast-boot capability and BIOS optimizations to get to the desktop in less than 30 seconds?
If you’re the kind of person who fumes at the microwave because it takes so long to nuke popcorn, you probably can’t stand the plodding boot of your PC, either. And who can blame you? Time spent waiting for first the BIOS and then Windows to come to life is time that could have been spent working, gaming, or surfing the web.
Read more here: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/search_sub30_second_boot?page=0%2C0
Check out smart phone applications that make us go huh?
If you have an iPhone or iPod touch, then you know how helpful some apps can be—like the one that makes navigating public transportation easier than navigating through your own house! Well, these aren’t those kind of applications. These are the ones that do little more than give us a good laugh. Poke around our picks for the best of the worst.
Read more here: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/10-Pointless-Mobile-Apps.html
Check out smart phone applications that make us go huh?
If you have an iPhone or iPod touch, then you know how helpful some apps can be—like the one that makes navigating public transportation easier than navigating through your own house! Well, these aren’t those kind of applications. These are the ones that do little more than give us a good laugh. Poke around our picks for the best of the worst.
Read more here: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Family-Lifestyle/10-Pointless-Mobile-Apps.html
With many industry watchers speculating about a jobless economic recovery, IT job seekers could find work in a few key technology areas.
1. Security specialist/ethical hacker
2. Virtual systems manager
3. Capacity manager
4. Network engineer
5. Open source specialist
6. Service assurance manager
7. Electronic health records systems manager
8. Sourcing specialist
9. Service catalog manager
10. Business process engineer
Read more detailed descriptions here: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/020110-best-it-jobs.html?page=1
With many industry watchers speculating about a jobless economic recovery, IT job seekers could find work in a few key technology areas.
1. Security specialist/ethical hacker
2. Virtual systems manager
3. Capacity manager
4. Network engineer
5. Open source specialist
6. Service assurance manager
7. Electronic health records systems manager
8. Sourcing specialist
9. Service catalog manager
10. Business process engineer
Read more detailed descriptions here: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/020110-best-it-jobs.html?page=1
Here we take a look at exactly who is using the Internet the most, how they are using it and how much the amount of usage is increasing. At a glance, we can see that there are the same number of men and women who use the Internet. However, their age, educational background and level of income may influence how much time they spend online.
Source: http://www.focus.com/fyi/information-technology/state-internet/
Here we take a look at exactly who is using the Internet the most, how they are using it and how much the amount of usage is increasing. At a glance, we can see that there are the same number of men and women who use the Internet. However, their age, educational background and level of income may influence how much time they spend online.
Source: http://www.focus.com/fyi/information-technology/state-internet/
Will the iPad flourish or fail? On the eve of the tablet’s release, consider Apple’s fallen fruit before making up your mind.
Apple has a history of hit and misses. Foxnews has a nice slide show of them. View the slide show here: http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/us/2010/01/29/rotten-apples-history-apple-misses?test=faces
Will the iPad flourish or fail? On the eve of the tablet’s release, consider Apple’s fallen fruit before making up your mind.
Apple has a history of hit and misses. Foxnews has a nice slide show of them. View the slide show here: http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/us/2010/01/29/rotten-apples-history-apple-misses?test=faces
The current issue of The Economist continues an irreverent tradition
Image: The Economist. 1/30/2010
What is it about Apple’s (AAPL) CEO that inspires art directors to reach for their Bible?
Case in point: The cover of the Jan. 30 issue of The Economist, in which Steve Jobs appears as Jesus and Moses combined — wearing a halo and carrying a tablet computer.
Read more and view the funny pictures here: http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2010/01/30/sacrilege-steve-jobs-as-jesus/?section=money_topstories
The current issue of The Economist continues an irreverent tradition
Image: The Economist. 1/30/2010
What is it about Apple’s (AAPL) CEO that inspires art directors to reach for their Bible?
Case in point: The cover of the Jan. 30 issue of The Economist, in which Steve Jobs appears as Jesus and Moses combined — wearing a halo and carrying a tablet computer.
Read more and view the funny pictures here: http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2010/01/30/sacrilege-steve-jobs-as-jesus/?section=money_topstories
