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Something about Computers 2a - Tips and simple advices in your computers' speed!!!
In my previous post, we talked about putting in security software into your computer to help prevent malicious programs like viruses, worms, trojan, spywares, etc. from getting into your system and corrupting it in some sort.
In this post we will talk about maintaining your computer's efficiency. So what does it take to maintain your computer's speed?
We have to understand that your computer's efficiency or speed depends on various factors. Some of these factors are your RAM memory, Harddisk capacity, Processor, Video card memory, Network speed, and Internet Speed.
a. RAM memory - RAM or Random access memory is what people usually think where the computer's speed is based. Well that is not so true because this is only one factor contributing to the whole speed of your PC. The logic here is RAM memory is used by the computer for its processes that run in the background while you use your computer. This is also used for applications or programs while in their running mode. A basic illustration of this is, for example you are using your MS Word and MS Excel and at the same time streaming radio through your media player. Think of this, where is your unsaved document being written? Where is the file buffered by your media player stored? - the answer? yes, RAM memory. So to put it simply, one must understand the capacity of his RAM memory to take full advantage of it. It may be said that when you use 100% of your RAM then your computer will hang. This is not surprising because aside from the User's applications, RAM is also being used by the O/S (Operating System) for its basic functions. So like for windows explorer it uses RAM for its browsing functions and so if RAM being used by another program at its 100% capacity then the windows explorer cannot run properly as it should be.
For a basic user, I will advice that if you are using Windows Vista, you must have at least 2gb or RAM in your computer if you want to be able to use it normally. As to Windows XP users, 1gb of RAM is acceptable.
I will talk about how Harddisk capacity, Processor, Video card memory, Network speed, and Internet Speed, affects your computer''s speed in my next posts so keep posted! Cheers! :)
In this post we will talk about maintaining your computer's efficiency. So what does it take to maintain your computer's speed?
We have to understand that your computer's efficiency or speed depends on various factors. Some of these factors are your RAM memory, Harddisk capacity, Processor, Video card memory, Network speed, and Internet Speed.
a. RAM memory - RAM or Random access memory is what people usually think where the computer's speed is based. Well that is not so true because this is only one factor contributing to the whole speed of your PC. The logic here is RAM memory is used by the computer for its processes that run in the background while you use your computer. This is also used for applications or programs while in their running mode. A basic illustration of this is, for example you are using your MS Word and MS Excel and at the same time streaming radio through your media player. Think of this, where is your unsaved document being written? Where is the file buffered by your media player stored? - the answer? yes, RAM memory. So to put it simply, one must understand the capacity of his RAM memory to take full advantage of it. It may be said that when you use 100% of your RAM then your computer will hang. This is not surprising because aside from the User's applications, RAM is also being used by the O/S (Operating System) for its basic functions. So like for windows explorer it uses RAM for its browsing functions and so if RAM being used by another program at its 100% capacity then the windows explorer cannot run properly as it should be.
For a basic user, I will advice that if you are using Windows Vista, you must have at least 2gb or RAM in your computer if you want to be able to use it normally. As to Windows XP users, 1gb of RAM is acceptable.
I will talk about how Harddisk capacity, Processor, Video card memory, Network speed, and Internet Speed, affects your computer''s speed in my next posts so keep posted! Cheers! :)
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