ARCHIVE August, 2009
What is Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
ICS or Internet Connection Sharing is an important tool that allows computer users to share one internet connection within a local area network. The internet connection is versatile because all the users can carry out different internet activities simultaneously. As one person checks e-mail, another can be browsing the internet or downloading information. This facility [...]
How to increase PC Speed with Defragmentation
Defragging is a utility program that is run through the system in order to better its performance speed and the end performance of the system. Defragging the computer should be done as a routine in order to enhance the performance of the system as a whole. The occurrence of errors within the system may cause [...]
Physical vs Software Speed Limitations
Ports provide a vital interface between devices and personal computers but they sometimes have their setbacks that curtail their speed when transferring information between devices, especially on an internet connection. Speed limitations may also come about as a result of defects with relevant software applications. In order for ports to work optimally, their designated [...]
Overclocking Phenom II Guide
The performance of a computer system can be improved by overclocking the processor. Novice as well as expert computer users can perform processor overclocking comfortably at no additional cost. Phenom II is one of AMD most outstanding products mainly because it utilizes the 45 nm DSL SOI manufacturing process. With the new Phenom II, users [...]
How DSL Internet Service Works
When connecting to the Internet, the connection might be via a regular modem, via a connection in the office or LAN (Local Area Network), via a cable modem or a DSL connection also referred to as Digital Subscriber Line. DSL is a connection that is high speed and utilizes similar wires like the normal telephone [...]
Bits, Bytes and Bandwidth Quick Conversions
In the world of data communication, there is regular use of a specific kind of metric system to describe particular components and rates of computing actions. When dealing with the rate of data transfer, the bit is the base unit and it is a single binary digit that is equivalent to 1 or 0. A [...]
Internet Connection Speed
Internet connection speed refers to the rate at which the amount of received and transmitted data by a specific user or computer spreads across the internet. This is all the inbound and outbound traffic in a computer. Bandwidth is commonly referred to as network bandwidth or digital bandwidth in computer science and networking and it [...]
How to improve Hard Disk Speed
When you purchase a new hard disk, you will usually see it operate with optimum efficiency. However, as time progresses and you continue to load files in your hard disk, you will notice that its performance is gradually deteriorating. This can be for many reasons. Your hard disk may be performing in a sluggish manner [...]
Why does Svchost.exe access the Net?
When you start up your PC running Microsoft Windows operating system, a number of DLL files need to be loaded one after another, to ensure normal functioning of a number of system services. However, DLL files cannot start by themselves and need some process to call and run those. The svchost.exe is a program that [...]
How to check Computer Speed
If you have purchased a state of the art PC with a powerful processor, oodles of RAM and a high capacity hard disk, then you will certainly be interested in getting the best possible performance out of it. You should check the working speed of your PC at times to make sure that your new [...]
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