Q. I've been looking around the internet, trynig to find the best processor for me to use in building a desk top computer. There are A TON of different processors between AMD and Intel. And I just don't know what to pick. The ideal processor would be one that can run advanced video editing software like Sony vegas pro 10 or what not, and has the capability of playing games like BF3 or skyrim. Oh, and my prefered budget would be around $50 to $100.
A. I like referring to these value lists that judge Passmark benchmarks by sale price:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_value_available.html
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_value.html
In the CPU list, the Phenom II X4 955 is the top contender (topped by less powerful Athlon IIs and Intel Celerons, and by more expensive FX eight-cores). Intel's better i5 and i7 series are also more expensive.
If by chance you were looking for graphics cards, the Radeon #750 models (the first digit is the series, while the next two numbers describe where within the tier they sit). Not sure how the GeForce numbering works⦠Here are some videos:
Radeon HD 7750 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1TCn7CJhLc
GeForce GTS 450 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUlIISMbWM
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_value_available.html
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_value.html
In the CPU list, the Phenom II X4 955 is the top contender (topped by less powerful Athlon IIs and Intel Celerons, and by more expensive FX eight-cores). Intel's better i5 and i7 series are also more expensive.
If by chance you were looking for graphics cards, the Radeon #750 models (the first digit is the series, while the next two numbers describe where within the tier they sit). Not sure how the GeForce numbering works⦠Here are some videos:
Radeon HD 7750 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1TCn7CJhLc
GeForce GTS 450 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUlIISMbWM
How to improve my memory re: details at work?
Q. I am a secretary for a big company and I'm constantly being handed new projects that I have to learn on top of my other duties. My head is so full of small details and it seems that I am always forgettting to do something and my boss is always telling me I've forgot this and done this wrong. It's really frustrating to come in to work every day not knowing if I'm going to get in trouble for something that day. I really need some tips on organization and remembering all the small details. Thanks!
A. Post it notes are my saviour. Even if you think you will remember something you are told about a project, write it down anyway and stick it with the project! Chances are, you will forget. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. It is better than messing up and having to do something over again.
The cool thing? You can even download the Post-It note Software, so if you use your computer a lot, you can use post it notes right on your desktop screen!
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? If there are papers and pens and files everywhere and no desktop, you have a problem. Taking the extra second to put something in its proper place will save you 10 minutes in the long run.
Use a calendar. Put it write at your desk so you see it at ALL times.
Don't stress. The more you stress and worry, the less room you have in your mind for the details of work. Finally, don't take work home with you, phyiscally or mentally. You need to relax after a long day in order to be reenigerized for the next one. This will help your memory, for sure.
The cool thing? You can even download the Post-It note Software, so if you use your computer a lot, you can use post it notes right on your desktop screen!
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? If there are papers and pens and files everywhere and no desktop, you have a problem. Taking the extra second to put something in its proper place will save you 10 minutes in the long run.
Use a calendar. Put it write at your desk so you see it at ALL times.
Don't stress. The more you stress and worry, the less room you have in your mind for the details of work. Finally, don't take work home with you, phyiscally or mentally. You need to relax after a long day in order to be reenigerized for the next one. This will help your memory, for sure.
How can I set up my laptop to automatically connect to nearby routers?
Q. I'm on vacation for a little while, and the hotel offers Wi-Fi. The router is no less than 10 feet away and working. The problem being sometimes my laptop disconnects from the network. This never happens on my home router.
Solutions please?
A step-by-step procedure would be great.
Solutions please?
A step-by-step procedure would be great.
A. There may be more than one network in wifi range, and you're system is loosing signal from the unintended wifi base.
Ask the desk what the SSID is (or what they've named the wifi connection).
If you're using Windows to configure your Wifi, go to Control Panel> Wireless Network Connections> Wireless Networks tab; here you'll need to identify all wifi networks your system 'sees'.
Then for your own hotel (or preferred) network, highlight it, then 'move up' to the top of the list: then, go to 'Advanced' button, tick 'access points only' and uncheck 'Automatically connect to non-preferred networks'>close> OK
Also note that using these 'away' networks has several potential issues.
For starters, using Public 'Hotspots'
can be trouble if you don't use extra precautions.
Because 'open' networks have no encryption between your unit and the router, everything you send or receive is in plain text. Meaning that a hacker, with a commonly available application, can intercept and log all of your traffic 'packets'; and with commonly available software, can run "brute force" programs that crack passwords.
So the best advice is: do not visit sites that are private, or require 'log-in', or credit cards, banks, etc.
The only secure method to use, over a 'hotspot' is a VPN, or SSL website, unless the hotspot uses a gateway, which can log all traffic.
Also, when you use a "hotspot" you are by definition in that LAN; and as such, default Windows settings open certain ports which can be used to access your computer, by the bad guys.
So for laptops, turn off (aka 'unbind') printer & files sharing, via:
Start> Control Panel> Network Connections> right click 'Wireless Network Connections> Properties> General tab: here, uncheck "File & Printer sharing..."> OK out.
Ask the desk what the SSID is (or what they've named the wifi connection).
If you're using Windows to configure your Wifi, go to Control Panel> Wireless Network Connections> Wireless Networks tab; here you'll need to identify all wifi networks your system 'sees'.
Then for your own hotel (or preferred) network, highlight it, then 'move up' to the top of the list: then, go to 'Advanced' button, tick 'access points only' and uncheck 'Automatically connect to non-preferred networks'>close> OK
Also note that using these 'away' networks has several potential issues.
For starters, using Public 'Hotspots'
can be trouble if you don't use extra precautions.
Because 'open' networks have no encryption between your unit and the router, everything you send or receive is in plain text. Meaning that a hacker, with a commonly available application, can intercept and log all of your traffic 'packets'; and with commonly available software, can run "brute force" programs that crack passwords.
So the best advice is: do not visit sites that are private, or require 'log-in', or credit cards, banks, etc.
The only secure method to use, over a 'hotspot' is a VPN, or SSL website, unless the hotspot uses a gateway, which can log all traffic.
Also, when you use a "hotspot" you are by definition in that LAN; and as such, default Windows settings open certain ports which can be used to access your computer, by the bad guys.
So for laptops, turn off (aka 'unbind') printer & files sharing, via:
Start> Control Panel> Network Connections> right click 'Wireless Network Connections> Properties> General tab: here, uncheck "File & Printer sharing..."> OK out.
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