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Added for You - Make Your Computer Faster - Don't Buy Into The Marketing Hype
The following 'difficult' questions are common to most tricky or adversarial interviews. In order to convince the interviewer that you are the best person for the job, you must prepare and rehearse your answers meticulously. Study the job description and the candidate profile; research the company; and match your skills and accomplishments to the employer's requirements.When preparing your answers, consider what each question is designed to find out about the candidate's suitability for the position on offer.1. Why are you leaving your current job?The employer is seeking to identify problems you have had in the past that you may carry over into your new job. Always cite positive reasons for joining and leaving a compan
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
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There are three basic forms for adjectives and adverbs: the basic form, the comparative form, and the superlative form. There are two basic rules to remember when using adjectives and adverbs in the comparative and superlative forms.Rule One: For positive comparisons, to form the comparative, –er and more are used, and to form the superlative, –est and most are used. For negative comparisons, to form the comparative, –er and less are used, and to form the superlative, –est and least are used.Rule Two: When comparing two items with one-syllable words, use –er . When comparing two items with words of more than one syllable, use
I can't count how many times I have heard this phrase. Here is the problem: Computer manufacturers, or should I say assemblers, need to be able to give you numbers in order to make you buy another computer every 2 or 3 years. They don't want you to upgrade because they make less money like that. If they say that a 3ghz processor will make your computer run faster than a 2ghz processor, you will probably take the bait.
Guess what! It ain't that easy.
Let's talk about how a computer works and then we can talk about how to make yours faster.
Boot up:
1. the fans turn on and start cooling stuff before it gets too hot. approximately 2 - 5 sec. 2. the motherboard does a Power On Self Test of all the hardware components it can or wants. about 3-8 sec. 3. the motherboard checks for an operating system on the partitions of the drive. no time 4. the OS kernel is loaded into memory. The amount loaded depends on the amount of ram you have, so yes more ram makes it load more into memory of the kernel. The kernel BTW is the main part of the OS that it needs to run at all times, the core functionality. [Depends on the speed of the hard drive and the amount of ram, but usually between 10secs to a minute] 5. the user interface is loaded (in windows this is explorer.exe) 6. services are started, print spooler, wireless zero, wins, etc.. [about 5 - 10 sec] 7. programs you have installed that start at windows startup are loaded into memory [depends on # of progs] 8. wireless network connection attempts to connect to nearest router. [depends on network card etc, but usually about 3 - 10 secs]
Notice that the kernel loading takes the most time. This is dependent on the amount of ram and the speed of the hard drive, as well as the amount of fragmentation. Fragmentation is when a file is broken into pieces and spread out among the sectors that make up the hard drive.
Your hard drive has a seek time that tells you an average of how long it takes to find a chunk of a file on the hard drive. Slower hard drives have about 12ms seek time and faster ones have as low as 4 ms seek time.
Once the hard drive has found the file it has to load that file into ram and then the CPU can do what it needs to that file or chunk of data, this speed depends on the hard drive bit rate or mbps or mega-bits per second. Most hard drives have a speed of between 30 -40 mbps, if the data is not fragmented.
As far as speed goes, the hard drive is the single biggest bottleneck, but before we talk about that, let's talk about exactly what part of your computer is being used for common applications.
A. The most common, of course is a web browser.
1. Static html, first your internet connection is the limiting factor, because we have to wait for it to download the images and html and THEN the browser can render the content it downloaded. needless to say your CPU can process this a lot faster than it can be pulled in from the web.
2. HTML + javascript - same limitations as #1, except depending on the complexity of the javascript, the performance can depend on the speed of the CPU and it's ability to run the javascript because this a 100% CPU operation once the script has been downloaded.
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
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Success is not always something you necessarily find when you arrive. It may be the journey that gets you there.It seems as though people make career management more difficult than it has to be. When something threatens to make it simple, they almost invariably find a way to make it more complicated. For example, in recent years there’s been much more activity in the small to mid-size companies, yet the majority of people looking into a job change or career move continue to scour the newspapers for the classified advertisements, all the while complaining that there are so few meaningful opportunities. If they had the resources to scan the 300 leading newspapers and publications in the U.S. they’d still find relati
Notice that the kernel loading takes the most time. This is dependent on the amount of ram and the speed of the hard drive, as well as the amount of fragmentation. Fragmentation is when a file is broken into pieces and spread out among the sectors that make up the hard drive.
Your hard drive has a seek time that tells you an average of how long it takes to find a chunk of a file on the hard drive. Slower hard drives have about 12ms seek time and faster ones have as low as 4 ms seek time.
Once the hard drive has found the file it has to load that file into ram and then the CPU can do what it needs to that file or chunk of data, this speed depends on the hard drive bit rate or mbps or mega-bits per second. Most hard drives have a speed of between 30 -40 mbps, if the data is not fragmented.
As far as speed goes, the hard drive is the single biggest bottleneck, but before we talk about that, let's talk about exactly what part of your computer is being used for common applications.
A. The most common, of course is a web browser.
1. Static html, first your internet connection is the limiting factor, because we have to wait for it to download the images and html and THEN the browser can render the content it downloaded. needless to say your CPU can process this a lot faster than it can be pulled in from the web.
2. HTML + javascript - same limitations as #1, except depending on the complexity of the javascript, the performance can depend on the speed of the CPU and it's ability to run the javascript because this a 100% CPU operation once the script has been downloaded.
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
1.
I have a friend (let's call him George for this piece) who owns a number of fitness clubs in a suburb of a large city. He just loves January, just as everyone struggles back from the holidays, looking at the year ahead with lethargy and perhaps some angst, he prances into work as gleeful as can be. The reason is that for years he has benefited from what he calls the "New Year Resolution Syndrome".Every January thousands of well intentioned individuals make a new year's resolution to lose weight, become healthy and reap the benefits of a fit and healthy life style. Every January, hundreds of people sign up for new memberships at his clubs committing to a year or more. The first few days of January the clubs are packed from 5:00 am to
Notice that the kernel loading takes the most time. This is dependent on the amount of ram and the speed of the hard drive, as well as the amount of fragmentation. Fragmentation is when a file is broken into pieces and spread out among the sectors that make up the hard drive.
Your hard drive has a seek time that tells you an average of how long it takes to find a chunk of a file on the hard drive. Slower hard drives have about 12ms seek time and faster ones have as low as 4 ms seek time.
Once the hard drive has found the file it has to load that file into ram and then the CPU can do what it needs to that file or chunk of data, this speed depends on the hard drive bit rate or mbps or mega-bits per second. Most hard drives have a speed of between 30 -40 mbps, if the data is not fragmented.
As far as speed goes, the hard drive is the single biggest bottleneck, but before we talk about that, let's talk about exactly what part of your computer is being used for common applications.
A. The most common, of course is a web browser.
1. Static html, first your internet connection is the limiting factor, because we have to wait for it to download the images and html and THEN the browser can render the content it downloaded. needless to say your CPU can process this a lot faster than it can be pulled in from the web.
2. HTML + javascript - same limitations as #1, except depending on the complexity of the javascript, the performance can depend on the speed of the CPU and it's ability to run the javascript because this a 100% CPU operation once the script has been downloaded.
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
1.
If you are a potential homeowner in the market for a mortgage, knowing how much you can afford will keep you out of financial hot water. Planning your home purchase will help you avoid being turned down when applying for a mortgage loan. Here are several tips to help you determine exactly how much mortgage you can afford.Understanding Your Debt-to-Income RatioMortgage companies use your debt-to-income ratio to determine how much you can afford. This ratio expresses your monthly income and your debts as a percentage. Mortgage lenders typically do not want your mortgage payment to be greater than 33% of your monthly income amount. When your other bills are factored into the equation your total monthly obligation should not
As far as speed goes, the hard drive is the single biggest bottleneck, but before we talk about that, let's talk about exactly what part of your computer is being used for common applications.
A. The most common, of course is a web browser.
1. Static html, first your internet connection is the limiting factor, because we have to wait for it to download the images and html and THEN the browser can render the content it downloaded. needless to say your CPU can process this a lot faster than it can be pulled in from the web.
2. HTML + javascript - same limitations as #1, except depending on the complexity of the javascript, the performance can depend on the speed of the CPU and it's ability to run the javascript because this a 100% CPU operation once the script has been downloaded.
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
1.
According to credit card reviews, Discover is the third of four largest credit card providers after MasterCard and Visa. This is as Discover is widely accepted in the United States although the same cannot be said internationally. Thus, the best reasons for owning a Discover Platinum Card would be because of the high credit limit and the cashback reward program. In addition to that, this no annual fees are also applicable for the Discover Platinum Card, another attraction to consumers.Like most cards, the APR of the Discover Platinum Card for both balance transfers and purchases remain at 0% for a year after a successful application. After this period, rates will increase: balance transfers will rise to a rate of between 16% and 29%
3. Flash - same as #2, the flash engine's speed is CPU dependent
4. Video Streaming - internet connection speed, CPU, and video card dependent. The CPU processes the video, the video card renders into and pushes it to the monitor (note however that any computer less than 8-10 years old will handle non-hd video just fine). The internet connection determines how high of a bit rate video we can view. A 5mbps int. conn. can handle 500k video, etc..
B. Microsoft Word
*this application will not benefit much from a faster computer, it just isn't than intense
1. opening word - hard drive loads it into memory, cpu renders the user interface
2. continuous spell check and grammar check - cpu dependent, although your computer would have to be really slow to notice a difference.
3. loading large documents - hard drive speed determine the intitial loading time, and the ram + cpu determine how well you can manipulate the doc and whether is stutters when scrolling.
C. Video Games
1. loading the game initially can be slower or faster depending on the hard drive speed. 2. game play
a. frame rate depends on the hard drive providing the content, the ram gives the hard drive a bigger storage place for the current content and the video card + cpu handle the rendering and polygons etc.. ** no current game to my knowledge take advantage of dual core cpus whatsoever.
D. Photoshop
1. initial load - hard drive dependent
2. applying filters - cpu
3. opening and manipulating a large document - ram + cpu + video card
** not dual core optimized
E. Viewing digital photos in windows explorer
1. opening photos - hard drive
* If you ever wonder why sometimes windows explorer takes a while to show the drives and folders, this is 100% due to the speed of your hard drive and the percentage of fragmentation.
Conclusion:
Look at the chart and figure out which activities you do most to determine which components you need to upgrade. EVERYONE will benefit from a faster hard drive and more ram, it is just simple.
I highly recommend getting multiple hard drives and configuring them in a raid to increase performance across the board.
Press [windows button] + r. Type in msconfig. Deselect all of these options and restart.
DEFRAG your hard drive once a week. Did I mention getting more than one hard drive? You need to now. go to my computer->right click on the drive-> properties->tools->defragmenter.
Get as much ram as you can.
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