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How To Speed Up Opening Linux Terminal & Running Linux Commands October 10th, 2008 Most techies and developer prefer using the terminal on Linux. If you are like me a heavy command line interface (cli) user than you will find these simple tips useful. Tiny Core Linux: Smallest OS(10 MB), Fast Internet with X Desktop [...]

The Break-In process of the new Linux kernel takes time. There is a significant change in Video Performance as the kernel break in. There is still a perception that Linux kernels have a short break in time or worse yet, don’t require break in. Some hackers used a second computer to break in the Linux [...]

CPU speed is not a reliable indicator of CPU performance. Many factors inside and outside of the CPU exert a significant impact on CPU performance, and on overall system performance. The CPU CPU speed is measure in megahertz. A 1MHz CPU can accomplish one million CPU cycles in one second. Does this mean that a [...]

Hacking CPU Voltage to Speed Up Your PC As Goes Voltage, So Goes Speed Hack #26 from PC Hacks by Jim Aspinwall (O’Reilly Media). Adjusting the power supply voltage to your CPU can make all the difference between an erratically performing speed-hack and a stable screaming demon. Overclockers love to tweak every available parameter in [...]

Good question UM… Also, you have to be associated/log in to Facebook to use this (i see its temporary but I cant log in to FB at the office)? Are we sure this person isnt a spammer with applicable content? lol.. I removed my post as I wanted to check something my original post stated [...]

I have just solved an issue on my Dell inspiron 1520 (C2D T7300 Vista) which had me going for a couple of weeks. I was about to ask for advice on this forum but now find myself in a position to offer some instead. Reading discussions on Speed Step allowed me to at least find [...]

Have a computer in your home that is put to use often? Why not take the time to fully understand the terms, the components,and software used to make it work. To understand your PC is not hard and you’ll be rewarded greatly. How you ask? By upgrading your own system as well as repairing those [...]

The System Properties tab To view the CPU speed on the System Properties tab, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. Click the General tab. CPU information is listed in the first or second line of the Computer area. The CPU information that is listed in the Computer area is retrieved from the ProcessorNameString entry [...]

If you’re in the market for a new computer, it’s necessary to understand the function of a CPU. Also known as the Central Processing Unit or processor, the CPU is essentially the “brains†of your computer. Without the CPU, you wouldn’t be able to play games, type research papers, or surf the Internet. Your computer [...]

Are you wondering why is my computer so slow? Looking to speed up laptop computers overall performance? Well you have come to the right place. All computers and especially laptops slow down when they get a little wear and tear on them. Unfortunately instead of adjusting a few things, people believe they need to buy [...]