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Software have upgrade options.. Why not Harware ?

Aug 27th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Has any one ever wondered about it ? That we buy PCs, let it be anything, Intel / AMD / ASUS / HP / Dell / Lenovo / Acer, coming with software and OS. We use these software or even we buy few of our own also.

We use these for a year or couple of years and we see there is a new faster and improved version of software coming from the company. All these software companies are kind enough offer something called upgrade. Where we get the new software at a real discounted price since we already had an older version of the same software.

Why not this same rule with hardware also ? Why do we have to pay the full to buy a new and faster hardware ?

I wish this rule or setup to exist in market where Intel or AMD takes back the older processor we have and gives us a new and faster one with discounted rate or rather HP or Dell or Lenovo takes older notebook from us and gives us a new one as upgrade with a discounted rate compare to the actual retail price of the new hardware.

Please do not mix it up with exchange policy where some individual store or shop offers ridicules low price for your once costly hardware.

Intel buys McAfee..

Aug 21st

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Rumors were there but it is now confirmed from Intel Press release that Intel has purchased McAfee for USD 7.68 billion.

According to Intel, till date, the primary focus of hardware development industry were on two “P”, Power and performance. But with network / connectivity and Internet penetration, one more “P” needs attention, that’s protection.

Intel always have been in forefront for leading and shaping the industry and at a time where most of the consumer devices / embedded systems, mobile and PC’s are depending and connecting to Internet for most of their work, its time that protection too gets more priority than any other factor.

Intel plans to keep the present McAfee staff and continue RnD to develop new means hardware embedded protection.

Slow PC (Windows) -> 5 Simple tips to speed up your computer

Aug 19th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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By following a very easy and simple guide line, you can maintain a fast and smooth Windows / Computer. This basic process applies with almost every version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7).

So how to speed up your slow PC / Windows ?

First of all, please do understand, speed is always a factor which is comparable hence this word is never static ,rather its always variable. Computer hardware is always getting updated and today’s PC hardware would be out perform soon by tomorrow’s PC hardware. Therefor do not compare your PC with one which is having a faster hardware configuration, rather to judge speed you should always compare it with a PC running similar hardware setup.

Still it is a common issue that with time a Windows setup may start to perform slow. 5 easy and basic steps can help you to troubleshoot the issue to make your slow and sluggish Computer / Windows up and running like new.

  1. Free up disc space and re arrange the data (defragmentation)
  2. Shift to NTFS platform and Check for disc errors.
  3. Keep a Malware free setup (AVS / Updates).
  4. Get rid of bloatware and unwanted software.
  5. Increase hardware power if needed.

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How many CPU do you have ? This guy for sure has more than you

Aug 1st

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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How many CPU you do have ?

This guy, who posted picture of his CPU connection is a Russian blog certainly has more than any one else. Infact even TomsHardware guys admitted that the collection definitely outrun their own.

Check out the pictures.

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Sun light is too hot for iPAD / iPhone ?? Users sues Apple for over-heating

Jul 31st

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The normal operating temperature of iPhone or iPAD is between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). So it could easily mean that while in a hot day, or under the sun, atmosphere around the device (Apple iPhone / iPad) is too hot for it to run and as an user you end up with a costly device showing this type of black screen.

It seems with global warming and all that, the half of the world is out of working temperature range for Apple iPhone and iPad.

Read more at CNN

Steve Jobs addressing iPhone 4 networking issue…

Jul 18th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Its been blown way out of proportion..

We are not perfect and every other smart phone has similar issue with their Network reception

Apple cares for every single customer, and we wont rest till every single one of them is happy.

  • Free bumper / case for all
  • Full (incl TAX) refund for those who bought it already
  • 30 Day no question asked money back for any iPhone 4

This was Steve Jobs, today at Apple’s press conference, trying to address the issue in a lighter way. Earlier Apple went on to post some videos, explaining, other brand’s smart phones to have similar reception issue, if they were held in a certain way.

Matter of fact, he also explains the issue was present in earlier iPhone’s too, but statistically speaking, over 80% users walked out with a bumper along with iPhone 3G or 3GS compare to 20% with iPhone 4. Steve Jobs also claimed that, even with present situation, the call drop rate of iPhone 4 is less than 1% (Network carrier stats) and 0.05% of iPhone users actually registered a complain with Apple help line about any network reception related issue.

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ConsumerReports.org nails iPhone 4..

Jul 15th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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One more blow for the Apple’s leading product, the iPhone 4. As one of the top review website, the ConsumerReports.org nails iPhone 4 with its signal reception issue.

ConsumerReports.org slams Apple for under mining the issue. Their tests indicate towards the flaw as being a hardware issue contradicting Apple’s claim of a software issue.

It also shows a simple duct tape can solve the reception issue compare to Apple’s USD 30 rubber band.

Mean while Mashable points towards few points on “What Apple Must Do to Stop the Bleeding“.

  1. Acknowledge That the Antenna Problem Is Real
  2. Go into the Technical Details
  3. Roll Out the Software Update
  4. Make the Bumpers Free
  5. No Matter What, Don’t Issue an iPhone 4 Recall

Couple of up-coming technology to look forward / Project Natal and AMD Fusion

May 18th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Microsoft getting a step closer to bridge the gap between virtual world and physical world. The Project Natal is going to change the way we use remote controls. Microsoft has set October dead line for the public release of the much waited project natal.

What is project Natal ?

Its a remote control unit where the user doesn’t have to hold any controller rather his/her/their motions are tracked via a motion scening unit to accept command based on the physical movement of the user.

The one of the very first implementations of the technology is going to be on the gaming platform via Microsoft XBOX 360.

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How to install / How to create a bootable installation USB / flash drive of Windows 7

Dec 11th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Computer

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Netbook computers are fast becoming mainstream products. To cut weight of the portable devices, its now becoming a common practice by vendors to ship portable computers (Laptop / Notebooks) with smaller screen and without any optical (CD / DVD) drive.

Ever since we have stepped in to the broadband edge, people are finding it easy to stream or download (purchase) movies / music / software online rather than buying physical copy of it. Hence lack of an optical drive is not causing any major issue for day to day computing.

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How high can you go – Intel demonstrates a processor with 48 cores

Dec 3rd

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Intel TeraScale Computing platform

Intel is working hard to push their terascale computer platform research to new limits. Recently Intel researchers demonstrated an experimental single die multi core platform, which allows them to run 48 cores under a single processor.

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Mobile (smart) phone to run Windows XP

Dec 2nd

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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According to a report published at TomsHardware, ViewSonic is currently developing a phone, which is suppose to run Windows XP as its OS.

It is supposed to be powered by Intel Atom long with 512 MB of RAM and a 8 GB flash drive.

Difference between Intel Core 2 Extreme / Quad / Duo vs Core i7 / i5 processors

Nov 28th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Computer

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Since its launch in late 2008, the Nehalem based Intel Core i7 processors are getting low on price and becoming mainstream processors. As a buyer, when you are searching for a PC or notebook, with Core2 range of products, now you may see Core i7 based systems are up for sale at a very competitive price.

They look very similar from their specifications, like both processors are Quad Core, operates at a similar frequency and shares almost same features like, both supports Intel VT, Intel 64, Execute Disable Bit, Speedstep Technology, Enhanced Halt State, 45mn technology and so on.

So what should you buy and why should you buy ?

Conroe (Core2) vs Nehalem (Core i7)

Core2 and Core i7 comes with a completely different processor architecture. All the available Core2 processors (Conroe, Allendale, Wolfdale) have evolved from the original Intel Core architecture Conroe where as Core i7 processors are based on a completely new architecture called Nehalem.

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Turn (Hack / modify) your Triple core AMD Phenom-II (X3) processors to Quad core AMD Phenom-II (X4) with the help of MSI motherboards

Nov 26th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Yearly this year AMD launched its triple core (X3) Phenom-II line up. It was not long before many overclockers around the globe discovered that Phenom-II tri-core processors were actually quad-core processors, in which the fourth core was just disabled.

It was not official till MSI came up with an official news bulletin this month.

X3_to_X4_01

MSI now allows X3 users to enable the fourth core with a (virtual) switch under its BIOS. All Phenom-II X3 users can upgrade their CPUs to X4 given they are using a supported board and BIOS. Below is the list of given motherboards, which supports the upgrade / hack.

Infact this mod / hack /upgrade / overclock works with most of the AMD 785 / 790 chipset based board. You just need to play with the option called “Advance Core Control” under BIOS option CPU features and control.

List of available motherboards for Intel Core i5 (Socket LGA-1156)

Nov 25th

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Intel Core i5 is a step down version of Intel top of the line Core i7 processors. The Core i5 comes under socket LGA 1156. Below is the list of available motherboards of all price range, which supports Intel Core i5 processors.

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Microsoft ZUNE 4.0 (Software upgrade for your old ZUNE)

Nov 22nd

Posted by Choto Cheeta in Hardware

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Microsoft Zune 4.0Microsoft have released an upgrade to its ZUNE player management and PC sync software. The ZUNE 4.0 comes with new features to help you discover more entertainment to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Also is comes with a free 14-day Zune Pass to browse, stream, and download millions of songs.

So lets take a look as whats new about this upgrade.

The ZUNE 4.0 is available as free download from Zune.net. It supports both 32bit (x86) and 64bit (x64) version of Windows. Make sure you download the right version for you as there are different version for Zune on x86 and Zune on x64.

Installation

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