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Millions of people suffer from a slow computer. Understanding what causes these issues is the first step to making a difference to your performance. Consider driving a stick shift, without knowing how to use the clutch.
What you notice about the performance is it can fall under two categories: hardware and software.
Computer hardware is made up of all of the physical components that go into a running, working, computer. Imagine you have a four car race, in the line up you have a Ferrari, an SUV, a 1974 Beetle, and a farm tractor; which one will be the fastest? Which one can haul the largest load? Which one has the best MPG? The comparison here are to the different types of computers: a gaming computer, a solid desktop computer, the old computer you have in your basement, and a file server. The 1974 Beetle might be able to get you from A to B, but will probably lose in almost every other category. If your desktop computer is older than 6 years or your laptop is older than 4 years, your hardware has already started to break down, and the system might crash, but in the meantime it might be able to handle some of your basic needs. I would highly suggest backing up your important information at your soonest convenience. Chances are good using a computer that old, is like driving a car with over 175K miles on it, you can expecting major problems to pop up out of the blue.
Computer software could be compared to a car without a steering wheel, gas pedal, brake pedals, radio, or any other dashboard control. You need an OS (operating system) to interact with your computer hardware. Making the most of the equipment you have, is about minimizing problem areas:
RAM (Random Access Memory) - This is your computer's has a short-term memory. You could compare it to a office desk, for every program you run, every file you open, gets placed on this desk. The more RAM you have, the bigger the desk you can work from. Where things slow down the most is when your PC automatically starts running too many smaller programs. Every program operating in the background is like a desk toy, sometimes helpful, but often more than you really need.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) - This is your computer's long-term memory. You could compare this to a filing cabinet in our office analogy. Every time you want to load a program, picture, song, or file, your computer gets up from it's chair, walks over to the filing cabinet, and looks for the file(s) you're asking for, it then carries it over to the desk space, where you then use/preview your file.
Sometimes though, a group of files can be split up, and the filing cabinet becomes disorganized from so much use. When you hear someone "defrags" their computer, the computer is taking a few hours to reorganize all the files in storage, in order to find groups of files a bit faster.
Another problem that can lead to a slow computer is running low on storage space. If your hard drive is almost full, it can make storing files take longer. Imagine having to stuff files into an already crammed filing cabinet. Removing needed programs or files to give your computer some breathing room would be suggested.
Registry errors - The computer's registry is a system wide settings for personal and system applications. The registry houses many behind-the-scenes configurations that much of the system structure rests on. Because of its importance, minor changes can cause major difficulties, and conflicts can arise while: installing updates or adding new applications. It's never advised to make most of these changes by hand, because of the sensitivity of its structure.
Spyware, malware, and viruses - Don't worry about catching these, you probably already have several sitting on your computer as you read. Like mentioned earlier, your desk space (RAM) is valuable, and when spyware, malware or viruses enter the scene, they start to take up desk space. They also force your computer to do things, and to look at things that aren't on your agenda. The trickiest part is that most malware and spyware are invisible. These problems are like a cold or flu, that builds up as you pick up other unwanted programs. There are ways to avoid them, but that's enough for another guide.
Now you've learned some of the major snags your computer comes up against, click here for more information on specific tools to speed up your computer.
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Of all the MP3 8GB Players we have to start with the beautiful Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, with a backlit display and aspect ratio of 16:9 on a 3.5 inch 480 x 320 pixel screen the beautiful iPod is impressive. With a battery life of 22 hrs of audio listening and 5 hrs of video you know there will be enough time for just one more movie. The amazing feature of this iPod is the built in Wi-Fi support with integrated iTunes.
Next up is the Cowon iAudio D2 8GB MP3 Player with DAB Digital Radio, this is an impressive MP3 8GB Player with an FM radio receiver built in and the ability to view txt files on the 2.5 inch screen as well as record audio directly to MP3. An alarm clock is also included. You can also use this 8GB MP3 player as a USB storage device, now thats pretty neat.
Now we have the Cowon iAudio D2 MP3 8GB Player which does not include the radio, but still offers the voice recorder, 10 hrs of battery life when playing video files and a totally fantastic 52 hrs of audio playtime, 4 days of audio on one battery charge thats very impressive. MMC & SD expansion sockets are available and you are going to need them with 52 hrs of playtime to fill.
The iRiver Clix 2 MP3 8GB Player does not have a bookmarking facility but does offer 24 hrs battery life MP3,WMA,OGG file support, an FM radio recorder and is one of the few MP3 players that still suppports old Windows versions like Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 and also XP or Vista.
With the new Nano out we must not forget to cover the Apple iPod nano MP3 8GB Player with a 2 inch LCD display and the weird blue-white LED Backlight these multi-colured Nano's look the business. Unfortunately they don't come with Firewire or a FM radio tuner, but you do get ID3 MP3 title/artist tag support and support for the following codecs AAC, MP3,VBR, WAV, AIFF, Audible. An aspect ratio of 4:3 offers a decent picture on the 2 inch screen.
The Samsung YP-S5 8GB Bluetooth MP3 Player with Slide Out Speakers is impressive and you can read about the 4GB Samsung MP3 Player here. The 8GB MP3 player version offers 24 hrs battery life and a USB charger capable of recharging in 5 hrs. This model support USB 2 for fast data transfer but will also work in the older USB 1 ports. A great feature of this player is Bluetooth support for connecting to external speakers.
We arrive at the Sandisk Sansa View 8GB MP3 Player and see it offers 35 hours battery life from a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack and MicroSD memory expansion slots a jpeg picture viewer and bookmarking support.
Cowon iAudio 7 8GB MP3 Player offers a huge range of codecs including MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV and MPEG4 video playback and can be used as a 8GB USB data storage device. A very decent 95 dB signal to noice ratio means you won't hear any buzzing like you find on some cheaper units. A point worth noting is that this unit has a 3.5mm line-in jack plug for auxiliary device connection. Rock guitar connected to your MP3 anyone?
The iRiver L Player MP3 8GB Player also offers 8GB of USB data storage and folder navigation so there will be no excuse for not keeping your MP3 files organised. The built in photo viewer supports JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF I mean GIF who will be watching GIF files on their MP3 system. With a SRS Wow 3D Sound system the dynamic sound output of this unit has to be heard to be believed. With USB 1.1/2.0 this unit will suite older computers that don't support high speed USB.
We are over half way now, so we better cover the iRiver E100 8GB MP3 Player this offers every conceivable version of ID3 tag support known to man ID3 V1 Tag, id3 v2 2.0, id3 v2 3.0 and id3 v2 4.0 and a MicroSD slot I'm assuming for all that tag information. This unit also displays JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF with PNG support should you ever have a need to view website graphics on your MP3 player!
Samsung YP-T10 8GB Bluetooth MP3 Player supports text only bookmarking and a FM recorder which sounds nice but does anyone ever use the recorder on their player. This 8GB MP3 player comes with special effects called street mode, clarity and sound feedback, I thought sound feedback was to be avoided!
The Creative ZEN 8GB MP3 Player uses secure digital cards for extra storage and a very good range of video playback MJPEG, WMV9, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5 and XviD with DivX being especially welcome.
Meizu Mini Player SL 8GB MP3 Player this one is fun with a 2.4" TFT screen and some cool extras including e-book facility, alarm clock, calculator, calendar & games.
Netac A210 8GB FM Transmitter MP3 Player offers Linux support a 2.4.2 kernel will be required also supported is Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac 9.x/X.
Finally we have the Sumvision Ice 1000 Touch Screen 8GB MP3 Player with a touch screen 7 Mode EQ and a not bad 10 hrs audio playback.
There are 15 MP3 8GB Player devices currently available and if you have read this far we have covered them all.
This full breakdown of all 15 MP3 8GB players should be a good basis for you to decide what you are looking for and which models to exclude.
Watch your media come to life on the Trio T4300 High Definition 4.3 Inch Touch Screen Media Player. Tons of storage with 8GB of memory, it can hold up to 20 hours of video, 4,000 songs, or 8,000 pictures. A built-in voice recorder and included remote control creates the perfect entertainment companion. At home or on the beach, the Trio T4300HD lets you enjoy all your digital entertainment in the palm of your hand and provides a substantial 4.3 inch LCD screen for comfortable viewing. At less than 1/2 inch thick, it doesn't take up much space and can easily fit in a pocket or backpack. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to eight hours of continuous playback. MicroSD card slot lets you expand your media storage with ease. With an easy to follow user's manual you will be listening to your favorite digital music within minutes of opening the box. Everything you need to get listening and viewing is in the package, including: the Trio T4300HD media player, earbuds and a USB cable to transfer your files. Mach Speed continues to focus on offering the latest technology and even opens the door to new and creative devices.
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