Q. My desktop is just sitting there on the desk and not doing anything. I want to use Windows Network Sharing to be able to back up my other computers data onto this ones. It is currently running Windows 7 and has plenty of space for storage. How can I turn it into a server that other computers can put their data onto?
A. If it just for you self , no reason why you just can't store on it? But there is always the chance of a hard drive failure, so if you thinking of trying to make a few dollars with others personal data you need to be able to guarantee it won't be lost? SSD's are hard to wipe, or a RAID configuration, chances of more than one drive failing is remote, plus it has to be secure, then it would need a backup? A waste of money to have a redundant system? Banks seem to think so , but when there system fails we all suffer? I have a spare PC that run Identical software to my main desktop,and I back up to that. It is not on the net, but I also backup to an external, so I have 3 generations of backup, 1,2 and 3 months old, not to mention a daily. I hope this helped, because this is what you would haveto do with other peoples data, but if it is just for your house, then you can be little more lax?
What problems do I face upgrading to Windows 7 from Vista XP?
Q. what conflicts can I expect with software, hardware, etc? just want to prepare myself because I know this isn't going to be a piece of cake!
A. 1) Windows 7 still has all the security of a drunken teenager in a sports car. From Windows for Workgroups and NT 3 until today, Windows is a security joke. It used to be that running Windows just put your head into the noose. Now, millions of lazy Windows users are the reason why the Internet is a mess. If you already do all the right things to keep XP running safely, you're not going to get any safer by buying Windows 7.
2) Windows 7, no matter how you buy it, is expensive. Does your budget have the extra cash to buy a new and improved taskbar!?
3) Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 will require that you do a clean install. That means everything on your hard disk gets vaporized during the 'upgrade." Vista users have it easier. So long as they're moving from equivalent version to equivalent version or to Windows 7 Ultimate they can update without needing to rebuild their systems.
There are lots of ways, like Microsoft's own Windows Easy Transfer and I'm sure there will be many more, to migrate your data from your old system to your new one, but all of them take work. If you have a business with dozens to tens-of-thousands of Windows PCs you can count on a honking, huge upgrade bill.
4) Did you notice what I didn't say above? I didn't mention transferring your old programs and device drivers from XP to Windows 7. For that, Easy Transfer and most of the first generation of migration programs are of no help at all. You'll need to reinstall your old programs and device drivers. Then, you'll need to update all those programs and drivers. Doesn't that sound like fun? Doesn't that sound like hour after hour per PC of migration work?
5) XP already works. I can tell you chapter and verse on why you'd be better off running desktop Linux or put a Mac on your desk. Most of you though are happy running XP. If that's you, I'll be darned if I can think of a single, significant change that you'll get from running Windows 7 instead of XP.
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2) Windows 7, no matter how you buy it, is expensive. Does your budget have the extra cash to buy a new and improved taskbar!?
3) Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 will require that you do a clean install. That means everything on your hard disk gets vaporized during the 'upgrade." Vista users have it easier. So long as they're moving from equivalent version to equivalent version or to Windows 7 Ultimate they can update without needing to rebuild their systems.
There are lots of ways, like Microsoft's own Windows Easy Transfer and I'm sure there will be many more, to migrate your data from your old system to your new one, but all of them take work. If you have a business with dozens to tens-of-thousands of Windows PCs you can count on a honking, huge upgrade bill.
4) Did you notice what I didn't say above? I didn't mention transferring your old programs and device drivers from XP to Windows 7. For that, Easy Transfer and most of the first generation of migration programs are of no help at all. You'll need to reinstall your old programs and device drivers. Then, you'll need to update all those programs and drivers. Doesn't that sound like fun? Doesn't that sound like hour after hour per PC of migration work?
5) XP already works. I can tell you chapter and verse on why you'd be better off running desktop Linux or put a Mac on your desk. Most of you though are happy running XP. If that's you, I'll be darned if I can think of a single, significant change that you'll get from running Windows 7 instead of XP.
For More Information and help related to windows 7 issues http://windows7.iyogi.net/
What would be the best processor to use while building a good gaming computer?
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
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