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Is it worth upgrading the memory in my Apple Mac?

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:25:45 BST

Memory upgrades are one of the most common upgrades performed by computer users; but is it worth upgrading your computer's memory (RAM)?

For this article, we upgraded the memork in an Apple MacBook Pro from 2Gb to 4Gb. This involved removing the two 1Gb memory chips which came with the MacBook Pro, and replacing them with two 2Gb RAM chips from Cruical.

Apple announces new Macbook and Macbook Pro laptop models

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:47:14 GMT

Multi-Touch Trackpad Comes to MacBook Pro

CUPERTINO, California - February 26th, 2008

Apple today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory as standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air. All Mac notebooks include a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple’s MagSafe Power Adaptor that safely disconnects when under strain, and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g**.

Apple releases update to Leopard operating system

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:19:39 GMT

Apple have today issued an update to their new Leopard operating system.

The new version, 10.5.1, contains various updates and bug fixes for applications such as iCal and Mail.

Run the Software Update option to download and insall the update.

Laptop Accessories You Can't Live Without

no@spam.com (Mike Pelligrino) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:34:35 BST

Now that you’ve spent several hundred Pounds or more on your laptop, it’s time to look into accessories and add-ons that you shouldn’t be caught without Some are necessary for your computer’s well being, while others simplify your life through ergonomics or another means of simplifying things

Tips In Finding The Right Computer Online

no@spam.com (Mark Jackson) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:50:17 BST

You don’t have to be a computer expert to find the right computer online As long as you know what you want from a computer, that knowledge is already good enough to help you find a reliable computer online

Architect of the home computer revolution receives engineerings most prestigious medal

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:12:51 BST

Professor Steve Furber, one of the leading developers of personal computing, has been awarded the Faraday Medal, the IETs (Institution of Engineering and Technology) most prestigious award, for his ground breaking contributions to engineering and technology.

Review Of HP, Toshiba, And Dell Computers

no@spam.com (Ajeet Khurana) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:47:56 BST

Whenever you are in the market for any common consumer good, you find your self inundated with advertising slogans and marketing messages So, how do you find out what is best for you

Proper PC Maintenance Using A Windows Registry Cleaner

no@spam.com (Wesley Atkins) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:05:59 BST

The Windows registry is a crucial part of the operating system where various software configuration parameters and system-wide settings are stored, values that are constantly being accessed for reading and writing in order to permit the proper functioning of all Windows features In such a large database of information constantly growing because of erroneous software installations, incomplete application uninstalls and various other system faults, fragmentation does not fail to arise, bringing great instability and unreliability of your computing resources

The USB Data Storage Strategy

no@spam.com (Simon Peters) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:33:25 BST

The cutting-edge USB data storage devices make data storage easier and more portable While the contents of everyone’s computer are unique in nature, the need to store, transport and archive data is almost universal

Data Backup Systems Can Save Transaction History

no@spam.com (Simon Peters) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:37:20 BST

Software used to run your business can be reloaded either locally or through your business network in the event of a crash of your system However, daily transactions or business correspondence will be lost unless you have data backup systems that will save that information daily