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Living for the Tweak Anyone who has followed me for any length of time knows that I live for tweaking computer systems. I try to get them to be all they can be. Software methods are one way. Via Windows settings, Registry settings, and countless
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What is a RAMDrive? Before I dig into moving files to and from RAMDrives, let me tell you a little about what a RAMDrive is. Its name perfectly describes what it is. It is a Drive that resides in RAM. In other words, with a
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Should You install a RAMDrive? RAMDrives (also called RAMDisks) use, uh… RAM (Random Access Memory). That means that if you don’t have enough to begin with then a RAMDrive is not for you. What is enough? If you’re running Windows 7 (64-bit) then the sweet spot
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What is CrossfireX? CrossfireX is a technology developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). It allows a computer user to connect 2 graphics accelerators in order to combine their resources. In effect, both graphics cards act as one unified device. Usually, and the best practice, is
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In 2002, Sony released the Clie PEG-SJ20 handheld computer. Priced at $199, the SJ20 featured 16MB RAM, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a backlit monochrome 320×320 pixel screen, Palm OS 4.1, and a memory stick slot. Learn more at http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/sony-cli-peg-sj20/4505-3126_7-20300828.html. In 1996, Netscape Communications released version
Geek Facts for August 19th – Clie, Netscape, AMD and SOHO Read More »
As mentioned in my other articles, I’ve recently returned from an extended trip to the UK and Spain, and with Argentina’s annual inflation being almost 300% during the last nine months, tech prices went through the roof. Buying anything tech-related in Argentina was out of
What Are Your Recent Gadget Purchases? Read More »
On my extensive shopping list during our recent trip to the UK was either a new GPU or a processor upgrade for my AMD AM4 gaming machine, but the cost was a major factor. I was hoping to replace my RX 5700XT GPU with an
I Just Upgraded To Ryzen 7 5700X3D Read More »
As I mentioned in Choosing A New Laptop on July 30th, I tasked myself with the delicious job of choosing a new gaming laptop. This also coincided with a five-week trip to the UK, which explains why DCT hasn’t seen much of me recently. As
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Back in June, I wrote Pocket-Sized Powerhouse: The Mini PC Revolution, knowing that I would be travelling to the UK in August and having compared the prices, it was a no-brainer – prices in Argentina are still through the roof and what I was after
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