How Does A Router Protect My Computer? by Phil on October 17, 2006
Q: How does a router work to protect my computer and is a router better than a software firewall?
A: Don’t focus on whether routers are better or worse than software firewalls, ask yourself what does it add to your security posture. One of the tenets of Information Security is “Defense in depth”. This means adding [...]
What Processor Is Equivalent To The Intel Pentium IV by Mark on October 14, 2006
Q: What processor is considered equivalent to the Intel Pentium IV chip; the AMD Sempron, Intel Celeron or AMD Athlon?
A: The phrase “Pentium IV or equivalent” is thrown around a great deal, especially in the system requirements listed on the back of PC software boxes. Unfortunately, with Intel and AMD both rolling out new lines [...]
Laptop Processors - Intel vs. AMD by Mark on October 13, 2006
Q: Cost aside, what is the difference between Intel centro duo and AMD 64X2? Which is better?
A: Reviews of laptops running these CPUs seem to indicate that the Intel equipped laptops are getting higher marks both in battery life and overall performance. The newest Intel mobile CPUs available right now which Intel calls “Intel Centrino [...]
Trouble with AOL Software by Mark on October 13, 2006
Q: My computer keeps slowing down drastically and when I check the task monitor “aolsoftware.exe.” is using all the memory. I uninstalled AOL, but when I search my computer I still find “AOLtpspd.exe” which won’t delete. I need AOL, but would like to know what is going on before I reinstall.
A: Both .exe programs you [...]
Dual Video Cards In Workstation Computers by Mark on October 12, 2006
Q: I just completed animation school and would like a serious computer setup for animation. Is it possible to get two video cards (the advantage of two GPUs working together instead of just one!) on a computer with one monitor to increase graphics processing for computer animation programs like Maya? If I am able to [...]
Difference Between A Portable Hard Drive And A Flash Drive by Guest Geek on October 8, 2006
Q: What is the difference between a portable hard-drive and a flash drive? What are their pros and cons?
A: A portable hard drive, sometimes called an external hard drive is capable of storing the entire contents of your computer’s operating system, programs and other data. Portable hard drives have become quite popular because file [...]