cpu

Build the ultimate quiet PC

Digital Living The graphics card is a major contributor of PC noise -- arguably more so than the CPU. For the ultimate quiet CPU, swap your desktop processing unit for a laptop model, as the latter have lower power demands and require less cooling.

Tags: efficiency, controller, supply, attached

7 September 2006, 16:49

Are slow dual-core CPUs better than fast single-core CPUs?

Digital Living Yes, quad-core CPUs are generally much faster than single-core CPUs -- even if the single-core CPU has a faster clock speed. Instead, we look at the architecture of the CPU to give us a clue as to how fast it is.

Tags: cpu, core, enabled, multi

4 July 2007, 15:35

Windows shortcuts

Digital Living From within the Task Manager, you can force an exit from a crashed program, see a list of processes or applications running on your machine, check performance parameters such as how hard your CPU is working, or track your network usage.

9 May 2005, 15:49

Transfer your VHS tapes to DVD

Digital Living Audio/video production takes a lot of CPU power, so close all other applications and disable your screensaver and any power-saving options. Fortunately, the job is easy. Aside from a PC and a VCR, all you need is a device to convert your VCR's...

8 August 2006, 16:54