February 18, 2011
The CPU has been the heart of every PC since Intel’s x86 processors became popular over two decades ago. Yet the CPU does have weaknesses,the greatest of which is their relatively linear data execution. Graphics processors, by comparison, consist of many small cores that execute data simultaneously. This makes it easier for them to perform [...]
November 19, 2010
If you’ve thought about buying an Intel processor lately – or a computer with an Intel processor installed – you may have heard the term “Hyper-Threading” launched at your eardrums. You probably aren’t familiar with this term unless you stay up-to-date with the nitty-gritty of computer hardware. Understanding Hyper-Threading is important, however, because it’s a major [...]
November 18, 2010
What is your computer doing in there? On the exterior it is a mass of plastics and metals, roughly pressed together to provide your PC with a protective case. But is it protecting your PC from the outside, or is it protecting you from the strange and arcane things happening inside your PC? Perhaps it [...]
May 23, 2010
Normally the computer processor in your laptop or desktop has a standard clock speed which partially determines how quickly it performs. While the processor might lower its clock speed at times in order to conserve power, the clock speed which is stated when you buy the computer is the fastest clock speed you’ll receive unless [...]
March 29, 2010
Although most moderately tech-savvy people today know that a CPU is one of the components in their computers, not many people know what a CPU actually does. In fact, if asked, most people probably would not know what CPU stands for. But when searching for a new desktop or laptop, and typical CPU-related terms such [...]
December 24, 2009
Today, with the massive popularity of mobile computing, many people find themselves using laptops in locations and conditions that they might never have considered before. With more powerful Wi-Fi technologies, people can sit out on the deck on a warm summer day to cruise the net or chat on Facebook. With higher speed capabilities over [...]
November 11, 2009
Those who frequently work with portable Macs should really consider reading this article. I’ve been dealing with some internet connectivity issues at home recently and as a result, I’ve had to bring my MacBook to Starbucks where I get to leech off free wifi in exchange for a Chai Latté. Sure, that temporarily connected me [...]
October 30, 2009
If you own a Mac, you should know that one of the most useful tools is Activity Monitor, found in the Utilities folder. If you haven’t used it before, get introduced to it; it will help get you out of sticky situations when your Mac isn’t responding properly. Activity Monitor is basically Mac’s version of [...]
September 19, 2009
![What Are Computer Chips Made Out Of? [Technology Explained]](http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/0331-150x150.jpg?323f2c "What Are Computer Chips Made Out Of? [Technology Explained]")
If you’ve ever wondered, “What are computer chips made out of?” – That’s a tougher question than one might think. A computer chip is any small electronic device that contains an integrated circuit (IC). What that means is if you look at an ordinary electronic circuit, like the copper lines on the green boards in [...]
April 24, 2009
GkrellM is not a new app. In fact, it have been around for a long time, even before Conky has existed. Despite its old age, it is still a powerful app that is used and loved by many people. Simply said, GKrellM is a single process stack of system monitors that allows you to monitor [...]
