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Gateway GT5674

Gateway GT5674Gateway GT5674I purchased one of these and have been running it for a while.The Good:This machine has a LOT of processor. The Bad:The power supply it comes with will not handle any hardware upgrades. I.E. Extra drives or peripherals.The GPU is underpowered and has no memory of...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Processors, Gateway GT5674, Gateway Inc., CPU fan

Discussion threads 2009-02-14

Don't forget the fan

I've long wondered if it makes more sense to build your own desktops or buy them from an OEM. Both approaches have their merits, but for Linux shops, a lot of money really can be saved by rolling your own. As many readers pointed out, I could have...

Tags: CPU Fan, Computer, TigerDirect, Linux, Productivity, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-06-16

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Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. The Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 bears a striking resemblance to a young teenager trying too hard. With its oversized, canted case, it's easy to...

Tags: ASUS

Product reviews 2009-11-24

For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple

Spiders and dust on a slippery slopeWorst inside of a computer I've ever seen was a spider infestation. Must have been a million of them. But what I wonder is where does voiding the warranty stop?A generic abuse statement may not be sufficient in the world of EULA's....

Tags: Manufacturing, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., manufacturer, smoker, First-time, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Spice up your power management

InterestingChecking out the plug-in. Nice article. Harry should take notes.Power management messed up my laptop.Long, long ago in a land far, far away (Win 98) I had a laptop that I upgraded to Win XP. After upgrading the laptop and installing SP2, Laptop performance went in the...

Tags: Notebooks, power management, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Netbook/notebook reliability study shows that technology breaks ...

Cheaply made partsWell, look at the parts they all are stampedwith 'Made in CHINA'...Quantity over Quality.People are now geared towards a Wal_Mart mentality they do not want to pay for quality and they do NOT care where it is made.Therefore, you will see a lower standard of living because the...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Policies and procedures, notebook, netbook, accident, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

CoolBook 2.16 (Mac)

CoolBook lets you monitor CPU frequency, voltage and temperature. Registered users may set voltage and frequency manually. This can dramatically reduce heat dissipation, and fan noise. Use your MacBook with full performance without battery. This will reduce battery aging.

Tags: Frequency, Apple Macintosh, Battery, Voltage, Magnus Lundholm, Engineering

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Worm inflicts Rick Astley wallpaper on jailbroken iPhones

But... but... but... OS X is Unix! It is immune!Hmm, guess not.Now, let's list the "attacks" and then cue the double standards...1. iPhone must have the [b]worst[/b] security model out there because hackers only go after the low hanging fruit.2. I don't care [b]why[/b] no one attacks Windows Mobile, all...

Tags: Smart phones, NonZealot, Apple iPhone, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-08

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Nov/Dec 09

These are consistently your most useful columnsI really look forward to these, especially since I'm thinking about building a new video editing machine. One that can handle full frame 1080 24p h.264 video. I can transcode it with cineform but unless you're doing a lot of color work, it's...

Tags: Processors, Nov/Dec 09, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Best Kit List, Hardware 2.0, CPU, hardware, Intel Corp., motherboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

The perfect computer?

Do we have the technology to build a perfect computer? Would it be perfect for a specific purpose or is it possible to build a perfect general purpose computer? Small Business Computing's Mark Beckley has some answers. Do we have the technology to build a perfect...

Tags: Motherboard, Computer, Machine, Chip, Small Business Computing, Watt Power Supply, Productivity, PCs, Mark Beckley Small Business Computing, Special to ZDNet, Mark Beckley Small Business Computing, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-02

A visit to Microsoft's first store

I missed an explanation as to why...I should shop there."Three rows of tables displayed hardware from Dell, HP, Sony and Lenovo."The big chains sell those already. Why would I go to a Windows store to buy Dells, HPs, Sonys and Lenovos, when there are several sources for those same computers...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, computer, GPU, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Intel seeks new 'microserver' standard

Why bother with a new standard?What Intel needs to do is use the pre-existing motherboard form factors like Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Why can't they just design a board in the Mini-ITX form factor for a single-socket Xeon 3400-series processor with ECC RAM and dual-GBe ports with the standard fare...

Tags: Servers, MicroServer, server, Mini-ITX, Intel Corp., HP MediaSmart

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Intel's Otellini: Strong second half; recovery coming in 2010

Recovery is already starting up...Around us, I've noticed construction is starting back up, which means jobs are starting to appear again, which means people won't be losing their homes, which means our local economy is restarting after the craziness. It's about time!RE: Intel's Otellini: Strong second half; recovery coming in...

Tags: Intel Corp., Otellini, patent, recovery

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Benchmark performance showdown

iTunes? Quicktime?Let's see--- his tests were largely based on running two Apple apps. And imagine this! The Apple apps did better on Apple hardware. What a surprise!Not.Come on, guys. That's not a benchmark. That's an ad.Of course it is an adwhat else did you expect from a fan boy?Seriously, iTunes...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple-hardware, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, performance

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loom

Flash 9 is already availableThe web browser is called SkyFire and Flash on it works very nicely.RE: Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loomI'll try not to do my banking on my cell phone.Problem solved!RE: Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loomWhat...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Flash 9, Apple iPhone, Flash Lite, smart phone, security headach, monoculture, Adobe Systems Inc., security

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Adobe Flash for all smartphones ... except iPhone

I agreeI think its funny so many people get mad at their smartphone companies and providers for not making Flash for the phone when A) It is Adobe's responsibility to do that and B) All the security issues you pointed out. I'm not worried about flash on my phone...

Tags: Smart phones, Adobe Systems Inc., Apple iPhone, Flash Movie, smart phone, Adobe Flash, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

MS Security Essentials test shows 98% detection rate for 545k malware samples

I have to defend Microsoft on this...I have to defend Microsoft on this because Symantec is probably the [i]last[/i] company to be complaining.I can't tell you how many computers I've "fixed" simply by removing any and all Symantec/Norton products from a computer, then installing Avast or AVG.Symantec makes some of...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., heuristics, security, detection rate, malware

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Annual cost of IT failure: $6.2 trillion

I'm not buying their claims.. It looks like they're declaring all IT activities as a failure which is patently ridiculous.. The companies I support rarely experience a failure. I do the product evaluations up front and determine if a product is worthy of purchase and deployment. I use...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, software, CPU, information technology, IT Failure

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

Build a high-performance gaming PC for under $650!

Nice post but ..What about the Intel side of the house? I myself am not much of an AMD fan they run hot. Go $2 over budget...And get a WD Caviar Black 500GB HDD instead of the discontinued Samsung.Mostly good choices..but lately, Foxconn boards tend to have a really bad...

Tags: Corporate governance, Microsoft Windows 7, Games, PC, DDR2-1066, high-performance, Foxconn, ASUS, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Does it matter that "Linux is bloated"?

well compare to what compare too its former self ... ultra thin but lack finessecompare to win 2k compare to win xp compare to vista /win 7 will all there crapware compare to Mac and its hardware lock in Its easy to state Linux is bloated but...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, kernel, hardware, Haiku, BeOS, Linux IS

Discussion threads 2009-09-22