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The 2011 PC Market in Review @ Hardware Canucks
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 2011 was a busy year in the tech world as a whole but the PC market in particular was moving at a brisk pace. In this article we?ll take a look over our 150+ reviewed items from this year, pick out the most memorable components and discuss some of the hits and misses from that overflowing stack of hardware."
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How To Build A Windows Home Server @ HardwareHeaven.com
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How To Build A Windows Home Server @ HardwareHeaven.com This article documents the process of choosing components for the new Windows Home Server 2011 box, from the low wattage Intel CPU, through the motherboard, PSU, memory and drives before looking at the setup process and how the OS looks and works in day to day use."
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Deleted File Recovery: Disaster Planning and Avoidance @ TechwareLabs
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If data loss is not on your radar right now it should be. We show you why data loss is 100% avoidable and what free and low cost options you have to ensure the safety of your critical files. TechwareLabs covers everything from online options to physical hardware to backup and protect your data.,"
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[Tech ARP] Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 11.2
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There are so many CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various desktop CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete. Currently covering 789 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 19 different specifications for each and every CPU. Here`s the latest update in Revision 11.2 : - Added the Intel Core i5-2467M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i5-2430M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i5-2415M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i3-2394M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i3-2367M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i3-2350M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i3-2332M dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Core i3-2312M dual-core processor. - Removed the Intel Core i7-2640LM dual-core processor. - Removed the Intel Core i7-2630UM dual-core processor. - Removed the Intel Core i7-2620LM dual-core processor. - Removed the Intel Core i5-2530UM dual-core processor."
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Configuring a LAN party network @ LanOC Reviews
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Nearly five years ago when we hosted our first LAN party we had no idea what to expect or any idea on how much it would grow in the future. Research online as far as what other LAN?s were using was one of the most helpful things. Because of that, as we prep for our 10th event I wanted to give everyone a look behind the scenes at our network. This should help give you an idea of what to start with if you plan on growing in the future."
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How-To Build a Quiet Ultimate Gaming PC guide
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Building computer systems can be a slightly confusing to those that have never seen or worked with computer hardware. Bjorn3D has teamed up with AcousticPC to bring you a half-hour complete overview of what you will need to build your next quiet high-performance gaming system.
Today's How-To Guide will start off with a basic overview of all the hardware we will be using to put together our gaming system. Our goal was to build a gaming system that will have a very low acoustic level, meaning that while we will be using some of the latest and most powerful hardware on the market, we will also make sure that our system is as quiet as possible. Next, we will take a look at how to put together the complete gaming system. And finally, at the end of our how-to video, we'll take a look at how the system performs in some of the latest games on the market, including Metro 2033, which is one of the most demanding games even for new gaming systems. While we perform our testing, we will also test how loud the system gets during full load. But before we jump right ahead to the hardware and the installation, let's get a better understanding of proper cooling.
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Server Setup Guide
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"Hardware is one of the most important items in building a server, regardless of its overall purpose. Without enough power or memory to run the necessary applications, the server would subsequently be useless. Depending on its intended usage, however, the hardware may vary slightly. It is often a good idea to sit down and create a plan beforehand. Personally, I live by a rule of thumb that purchasing more than needed is better than having the server become congested or even fail when it is needed the most. For this guide, I will be putting together two different types of servers. The first will be a gaming server, designed to host multiple instances of LAN-based games. The second will be a file/web server, intended to back up data and make items accessible from any computer in a network. As always, hardware can vary depending on your needs; this is just a general overview of a configuration that I would use, based on the available hardware that I have on hand. Keep in mind that any computer can function as a server as long as the necessary software is installed. Therefore, you may even have old parts that can be reused for your server."
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TweakTown's Ultimate Guide to PC Cases eBook
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"We are very happy to announce that TweakTown's very first eBook is live and now on sale.
It is titled "TweakTown's Ultimate Guide to PC Cases" and was written by our very own case and cooling expert Chad Sebring. The extensive book goes into detail about all things cases and which is the best to buy and much more."
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How to Overclock Your Computer 101
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Even amongst computer hardware enthusiasts, overclocking is a subject that is not always completely understood. At the most basic level, overclocking is merely making hardware such as the CPU or RAM run at clock speeds that are above stock. This allows the user to achieve an increase in performance without spending extra money on faster parts. Follow our guide and learn the basics about overclocking.
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Beginners Guide to Installing Windows 7
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Have you wanted to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 7 or just do a fresh install and don't know where to start? Running Windows 7 can be a huge time saver, and, in many cases, will run much faster on the computer you already own, with not much required. Maybe a memory upgrade to give your computer a little more speed. The computer may not be the fastest one on the block, for more speed you need at least two GB of RAM for basic computing.
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Beginners Guides: 99 Performance Tips and Tweaks for Windows Vista
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Most of the following tips emphasize increasing the responsiveness and speed of Windows Vista, whether on a new computer or an old computer that has migrated from Windows XP to Microsoft's new operating system. Whether you are looking for desktop performance, quicker boots and shutdowns, better gaming or more battery life for your Vista powered laptop, there's something in this Performance Tips for Windows Vista Guide from PCSTATS to help.
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How to Change the Shutdown Button
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If you’re like me, then you rarely actually shut down your computer. Even though I have fast RAIDed SSDs that can cold-boot Windows in less than 20 seconds, I always have lots of tasks open at once to get my work done. It would be a severe pain to have to re-open all of my Excel spreadsheets, notes, graphic files, and web pages back to the state that I had them the day before, so I usually just put my PC to sleep.
Unfortunately, the default function of the Windows power button is to shut down the PC. Forcing Sleep mode requires a few extra button clicks. First you have to click on the arrow to the right of the “Shut Down” button and then select “Sleep”. That’s just a pain in the ass when I just want to walk away from my PC for a few hours without unnecessarily heating up my office.
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Everything You Need to Know About the SPDIF Connection
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"SPDIF, also written as S/PDIF, stands for Sony/Phillips Digital Interface, and is an interface to transmit digital audio. In this tutorial, we will explain everything you need to know about this interface, including when and how to use it."
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Futurelooks? Overview of INTEL Smart Response Plus Tips and Tricks For Successful Setup
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Futurelooks pops together an overview plus some very important tips and tricks for users on setting up INTEL Smart Response ... *Futurelooks? Overview of INTEL Smart Response Plus Tips and Tricks For Successful Setup (Video)* One of the coolest new features of INTEL?s Z68 Platform is called Intel Smart Response Technology (ISR). Found only on Z68 motherboards, ISR offers the benefits of SSD technology with smaller and more affordable drives. This is something that Intel will continue to offer in future chipsets. Our video above helps define what ISR is and how it works. * * *"
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Boxee Box 1.1 Update Woes
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I have a strong love/hate relationship with the Boxee Box. On one hand it is one of the best video appliances that integrates both online media with a great video streamer. Additionally it integrates well with social media such as Facebook and other online accounts, has Netflix support, and has a great interface.
When compared to a Home Theater Computer running XBMC or even an online-capable Blu-ray player, Boxee falls a little short in a few areas. The Boxee box has a few major problems for media enthusiasts. For one, it can be severely slow, and has been prone to more crashes than a HTPC (I have to reboot the unit once every few days). So I, like many other Boxee users, couldn't wait to install the new 1.1 firmware that was released a few days ago.
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| The best Guides by the best writers on the internet; PCstats Beginners Guides explain computers, software, and all those other wonderful things that cause you frustration.
Learn how to use your computer better, master the internet while protecting yourself, and know what to do when your hard drive kicks the bucket.
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