This is an item I have heard about in passing many times, but never paid much attention to, because at the time, I didn't see why I would want one. However the notion struck me that it would be a convenient means of transferring data via a hard drive from one computer to another, so I quickly...
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I am casting about for a thorough, reliable memory test that can be left running for a while, stopped and then resumed from the address/position it was stopped at if I make my meaning clear.
Case in point: I have been recommended Memtest86+ and I assume it does the job well but for obvious...
I first acquired Windows 8 with a new HP All in One desk top back in November 2012. Then I had another computer crash it's hard drove and installed a new one along with Windows 8 Pro. I also set up a local network, of 3 computers, and spent a good deal of time with all versions of Win 8 coupled...
These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
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These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience.
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Today Microsoft released updates for the metro Mail, People, Calendar, Messaging and Xbox Music & Video. These updates bring some long awaited fixes and feature improvements to the platform apps.
The Mail, Messaging, Calendar and People app combo received the following improvements (pulled from...
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These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience.
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Hey guys, I have a problem with my system that started around the time I switched to a Intel 520 SSD. Not sure if that is the issue, but some whacky things started around that time. Could be coincidence.
At first my system would only crash when it was not in use (3-4 am) while running things...
Hello, I'm looking for a reliable system resource monitor that stays on the desktop. I don't want to use any gadgets due to the security problem with the gadget platform. Any suggestions?
Oddly enough, googling what I'm looking for isn't helping.
These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience.
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Let's Begin with a few things:
WINDOWS XP: This OS may be efficient but is quickly becoming obsolete due to windows 8, but Windows 7 is even MORE efficient and has a LOT more support!, it's faster and more reliable in the long run as long as you keep it current!!, if you own an old PC, and it...
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Hi everyone, I'm new here, so I don't know if I'm posting this correctly, but I have recently been getting a BSOD about twice per day. I use this computer for work and school and need it to function reliably.
Specs:
OS: 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
Type: Dell XPS 15 (L502X)...
I have been getting several BSODs.
After using "Whocrashed", here is the analysis.
The first time I got it, it was when I started up my computer.
It was a BSOD 0xA, Driver IRQL Not Or Less Equal
Parameter 1: 0x0
Parameter 2: 0x2
Parameter 3: 0x0
Parameter 4: 0XFFFFF800002E9AF74
Probably...
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i have to choose between these ssd's, which one should i get, it has to be reliable and very fast.
samsung 830 128
OCZ vertix 4 128
Sandforsk extreme 120
Corsair 120GB Force GT
crucial m4 128
Most of the changes in this update aren't really visible. Millions of people depend on SkyDrive to automatically sync files, so as with most updates, this one improves performance, reliability, and compatibility of SkyDrive.
You can see some of the changes here: Update to the SkyDrive desktop...
Bart De Smet is back and he's going to go deep into improvements made to Rx 2.0 RC (so, Rx 2.0 getting close to coming out of the oven!). As you'd expect, Bart and company have been very busy since Rx 2.0 Beta - lots of performance and reliability improvements and some heavy work in how Rx...
AMD have announced that their driver has received Microsoft certification. Unfortunately it looks like it won't be appearing until later this summer.
Reference:
AMD Catalyst receives Windows 8 certification | Game Blog
Preview Driver:
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I just picked myself up a used Thinkpad T410
with i5core at 2.4ghz and 4Gb of RAM with a
standard HDD & W7 x64.
I don't do VMs
I don't edit Video
I don't process stupidly large RAW files (not
again)
The machine is primarily for processing a small
work database that needs to be 'mobile'...