Recent Comments
Comment by MmeMoxie on Geekly Update - 20 June 2018 (June 22, 2018 03:35 AM)
For RichF and Jim - TYSM just might mean, Thank You So Much. It seems to fit for me, with what the article is all about. Now, I LOVE the 20,000 swarm...
Comment by MmeMoxie on Geekly Update - 20 June 2018 (June 22, 2018 03:34 AM)
For RichF and Jim - TYSM just might mean, Thank You So Much. It seems to fit for me, with what the article is all about. Now, I LOVE the 20,000 swarm...
Comment by Renaud Olgiati on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 10:31 PM)
Another way to improve the security of your home/small office LAN at a low cost is to dig out of your cupboard an old 486 or Pentium-1 computer, insta...
Comment by Turboprop Ted on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 09:47 PM)
John, head over to smallnetbuilder.com, there you can find tests on just about any consumer router or SOHO device. Plus there is a lot of info on netw...
Comment by Jim Rapp on Geekly Update - 20 June 2018 (June 21, 2018 09:26 PM)
As always, Microsoft confuses change with progress....
Comment by john on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 09:15 PM)
The OEM for my router has not issued a firmware update in 2+ years. Per Bob, this is a sign that the router is due for an upgrade. I am willing to sp...
Comment by Laurie on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 08:25 PM)
I’ve never used the ISP’s gateway (modem/router combo) for anything but the modem portion. Instead, I bridge and use my own choice of router. It...
Comment by Bill on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 07:56 PM)
Well I'm not great at routers/commo stuff but on my :Linksys Smart WiFi Router I have a very strong 12 digit password and have it set to only allow ip...
Comment by jimmieboy on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 07:52 PM)
But I did have a separate modem and router. My first desktop was not wireless and plugged into the modem provided by the ISP. I bought my first wirele...
Comment by Hill on [HOWTO] Protect Your Router Now (June 21, 2018 07:07 PM)
Check out Mikrotik for a quality, not so expensive router....
Memory Articles
Is Low Memory Slowing Down Your Computer?
Yesterday I forgot where I left my keys. Perhaps if my brain had more free memory available, I would have remembered that I set them down on the tool bench in the basement. Like your brain, a computer works better when there's plenty of memory available to execute tasks and process information. So let’s see how we can address a low-memory situation before it becomes a real problem...
...Will More Memory Speed Up Your Computer?
If your desktop or laptop seems sluggish, the problem may be too little RAM (Random Access Memory). But “add more RAM” is not the solution to every case of poor performance, and buying more RAM than you need or can use is just a waste of money. Read on to learn the ins and outs of RAM and how much RAM is the “sweet spot” is for most computers...
...[SOLVED] The Out of Memory Error
A reader asks: 'My computer is giving Out of Memory and Low Memory errors and I can't continue without restarting. Do I need to delete some files, get a new hard drive or is it something else?' Here's the solution to this common problem...
...Do You Need More Memory?
If your desktop PC seems sluggish, the problem may be too little RAM (Random Access Memory). But “add more RAM” is not the solution to every case of poor performance, and buying more RAM than you need or can use is just a waste of money. Read on to learn the ins and outs of RAM and how much RAM is the “sweet spot” is for most computers...
...HOWTO: Upgrade Memory to Boost Performance
Ask any geek how to speed up your computer and you will probably get the question, 'How much RAM do you have?' Adding more RAM memory is supposedly the panacea for sluggish performance, slow screen refreshes, thrashing hard drives, and most other symptoms of a struggling, overloaded computer. Here's what you need to know...
...Upgrade Your Memory for Better Performance
I'm often asked about how to add or upgrade a computer's RAM memory. If your computer doesn't have adequate RAM, it may be really slow when you open more than one program. If you want to upgrade your memory but you're not sure what kind to buy or where to get it, here's some practical help...
...Solving the Out of Memory Error
A reader asks: 'My computer is giving an Out of Memory error and I can't continue. Do I need to delete some files, get a new hard drive or is it something else?' Here's the solution to this common problem...
...How to Upgrade Your Memory
Adding more memory to your computer is usually the most cost-effective way to get a significant performance boost. But choosing the right RAM for your computer, and finding the right amount at the lowest price, is often a mysterious challenge. A memory configurator can help you get it right. Here's how...
...How to Fix 'Low Virtual Memory' Errors
Recently I installed a game on a friend's computer and when we tried playing it, we got a message saying 'Your system is low on virtual memory.' Does that mean I need to buy more memory, or could it be a software error? Can you please help us fix this problem?
...Do I Need a Memory Optimizer?
My system seems to be getting bogged down lately, especially when I have more than one program open. And the other day I got a 'low virtual memory' warning. I've been looking into memory optimizers for Windows, but there are widely varying views as to how effective they really are. What is your opinion?
...What Kind Of Memory Do I Need?
My computer only has 1GB of RAM, and is really slow when I open more than one program. I want to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but I'm not sure what kind to buy or where to get it. Can you help?
...How Much Memory Do I Need?
Whether you are buying a new computer or upgrading an existing one, memory or RAM is an important consideration. Buy too little memory and your entire system will be slowed down, overworked, and some programs may not run at all. Buy too much memory and you're wasting money. To determine how much memory you need, let's look at the hardware and software you have (or plan to buy) and how you intend to use it...
...Memory Upgrade
Adding more memory to your computer is usually the most cost-effective way to get a significant performance boost. But choosing the right RAM for your computer, and finding the right amount at the lowest price, is often a mysterious challenge. A memory configurator can help you get it right. Here's how...
...Virtual Memory
What's the difference between virtual memory and real memory? And how can I add more virtual memory to my computer?
...Vista ReadyBoost
What exactly does ReadyBoost do? Is it the same as adding RAM, or is it more like a disk cache? I've read varying reports as to whether or not it really boosts performance on Vista or Windows 7. What do you know about ReadyBoost?
...Adding Memory
If your computer seems to stagger under the burden of your commands, responding slowly, freezing or timing you out; if working at your system feels like bicycling uphill, consider adding extra memory. Adding memory to your computer isn't so hard -- here's a step-by-step guide to figuring out if you need more RAM, learning what kind to buy and installing it yourself...
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