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
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Resisting The Upgrade Itch My last major PC upgrade was back in 2018 when I went from AMD socket AM3+ to AM4 as detailed in this article, AMD Ryzen 2600X – An Essential Gaming Upgrade. During the intervening years, I’ve upgraded to the following: CPU
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This is the headline that’s currently doing the rounds. However, fear not my friends, for it is a typical mountain out of a molehill reporting. First off; it’s now official that there will be no Windows 12 and the next Windows version, with AI heavily
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Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Expired! Audials
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Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Running Now!
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No doubt you will have been hearing a lot about the new big thing in technology – artificial intelligence – but did you know that the advent of this rapidly emerging technology has led to the introduction of new hardware? Yep, NPUs (Neural Processing Units)
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