RAM
When is the best time to buy a new PC? Should you wait until next month when the new processor speed or new graphics capabilities launches? Of course you could play this waiting game forever and you’d never get a computer. The only thing you should think about is what you want your computer to do for you and then get a computer that can do that. To help clarify what this means, let’s take a look at some of the aspects of a computer you should be looking for:
Sometimes it is the smallest tool that makes the biggest difference in our lives. A prime example is the humble memory key. They are surprisingly flexible and powerful additions to our digital lives.
Most of us have one, and usually we only use them as a temporary storage device, backing up a file or moving documents of photos from one machine to another. There is a lot more to these little devices than meets the eye however.
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Crammin', Rammin', & Rippin'
Season 4, Episode 21
Original air date: 02/05/2006
Sharing Knowledge
Steve takes you to two websites helping make the internet a vast community for sharing knowledge. Wikipedia.org is a dynamic encyclopedia whose content is written and edited by the online public – with no ads, copyrights, or fees. And Homework Helper is an interactive service that connects students with qualified tutors, available with membership through a growing number of libraries.
Portability
Want to know how to rip video onto a vPod? Steve shows you the ropes with the free download Handbrake. Caroline demonstrates the portable DocuPen RC800 from Planon System Solutions, and explains how to up the RAM if your computer just ain’t up to speed.
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