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- CPU
- Central Processing Unit The computing part of the computer. Also called the "processor," it is made up of the control unit and ALU. Today, the CPUs of...
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- Process Lasso 3.60.7 (Windows)
- Process Lasso will make your PC run more smoothly by prioritizing which programs should be run. Process Lasso also offers an assortment of ways to take full control of how your CPUs are allocated to running programs. You can choose what priority and what CPUs any process should be given....
- Tags: CPU, Bitsum Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-28
- CPU Speed Accelerator 4.4 (Mac)
- You want to increase the power of your Macintosh? At very low cost? You want to increase by 20% to 30% the speed of your applications without spending money in new hardware? You want to automatically always make the most of the power of your CPU to the foreground application...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, CPU Speed, CPU, AlphaOmega Software, CPU Speed Accelerator, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-27
- CPU Speed Professional 3.0.3.0 (Windows)
- CPU Speed Professional is an application that measures the real speed of your Intel or AMD central processor unit CPU. It features a stunning interface with elegant animations and screen transitions. Click the Test My Speed button and watch as CPU Speed ramps up your computer's processor to full throttle....
- Tags: CPU Speed, Microsoft Windows, CPU, Wizard Software, CPU Speed Professional, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-26
- SysResources Manager 10.3 (Windows)
- System utility for watching the current state of the system and optimzimg performance. Futures: -Watch CPU Usage (Support 4 CPU cores). -Watch RAM and Virtual Memory Availability. Defrag Physical Memory. -Show information for all system disks and drives. -Task Manager (Show detailed information about Modules and Registry Keys used by...
- Tags: Screensaver, Window, Microsoft Internet Explorer, CPU, Fotis, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Construction, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Internet
- Software downloads 2009-06-25
- Process Lasso x64 Edition 3.60.5 (Windows)
- Process Lasso is a unique new technology that will, amongst other things, improve your PC's responsiveness and stability. Windows, by design, allows programs to monopolize your CPU without restraint - leading to freezes and hangs. Process Lasso's ProBalance Process Balance technology intelligently adjusts the priority of running programs so that...
- Tags: CPU, Bitsum Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-25
- BurnInTest Standard 6.0 build 1010 (Windows)
- Society's reliance on computers means that the cost of hardware failure can be enormous. BurnInTest can thoroughly exercises PC hardware in the shortest period of time so intermittent or hidden problems are found before they turn into a disaster. BurnInTest is an easy-to-use software tool that simultaneously exercises all of...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Hardware, PassMark Software, CPU, Computer, BurnInTest, Productivity, Construction
- Software downloads 2009-06-24
- BurnInTest Professional 6.0 build 1010 (Windows)
- BurnInTest can thoroughly exercise PC hardware in the shortest period of time so intermittent or hidden problems are found before they turn into a disaster. BurnInTest is an easy-to-use software tool that simultaneously exercises all of the major components of a computer to test for endurance and reliability. The user...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, PassMark Software, CPU, BurnInTest, Productivity, Construction, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-24
- iStat pro 4.9 (Mac)
- Stat pro is the ultimate System monitoring widget, consisting of 9 sections which can be minimized, expanded or closed. It features detailed information on CPU, memory, hard drives, IP and external IP, bandwidth, CPU temperature, battery, uptime, temperatures and fans. You'll know exactly what's going on inside your mac! ...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Pro, CPU, Temperature, iSlayer, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-24
- App_Pauser 2.1 (Mac)
- App_Pauser was developed to let a Mac user pause and resume running applications and processes based off of their current cpu needs. Like the Activity Monitor, App_Pauser lets you view all the currently running applications and processes on your computer. App_Pauser, however, gives you the control to pause and...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple iDVD, CPU, Mosaic Interactive, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-22
- Big Meter Pro 1.0 (Windows)
- A free CPU meter for your desktop, with high resolution graphics! It displays three dials: a big one for the computer's CPU usage and two smaller ones for the memory and disk partition usage. This is a simple and nice utility allowing you to monitor and easily read a few...
- Tags: Usage, Microsoft Windows, CPU, Computer, Productivity, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-22
- Process Priority Observer 2.1.1.3 (Windows)
- Process Priority Observer boosts the agility and responsiveness of a Windows Operating System when running multiple applications. On a single desktop for example you can run multiple applications (backup, CD-burning, video encoding) consuming many CPU resources in the background. At this moment other application, you are trying to run, are...
- Tags: CPU, Fleisoft, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-06-20
- Samsung Jet 'fastest full touch handset'; has 800MHz CPU, 3.1 in. AMOLED
- Not content to just release four new OMNIA handsets, Samsung also unveiled today its Jet smartphone, which it says is the fastest full-touch handset on the market today. Why so fast? The Jet pairs an 800MHz application processor with a slick 3.1-in. 16M...
- Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Handset, CPU, Jet, Cellular Phones, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMax
- Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMaxLatest AMD AM3 Phenom II CPU - Video ReviewIf your not sure to get Intel or AMD, and want the best performance for the price point then you should look into AMD.Take this latest Phenom II video review for example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1BHR8AY2DsCheers
- Tags: Corporate communications, Wi-Fi, Notebooks, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., WiMAX, notebook, chip
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- So what's new with the new Core i7 CPUs?
- So what's new with the new Core i7 CPUs?And the need?Where, exactly is the need for these super fast CPU's? Unless you're doing some serious video codec conversion or video editing, what is the point?Do you not believe we have reached a point with the Core2Duo that these chips are...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Core i7, CPU, new Core i7 CPU, Core i7 CPU, video
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- So what's new with the new Core i7 CPUs?
- Since I mentioned the new Core i7 processors in an earlier post, several of you wanted to know how the new Core i7 parts differed from the old ones. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, CPU, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Blog posts 2009-06-03
- Intel Core i7 950/975 CPUs on the way ... anyone interested?
- Intel Core i7 950/975 CPUs on the way ... anyone interested?... by your own petard.No divine worship here. While you offer up your '$350 gaming system' and 'performance PC' recommendations ... I simply buy a stock PC for much less from a royalty OEM. Unless one has specialised needs (as...
- Tags: Games, Processors, game, USD, CPU, Intel Core Microarchitecture
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- Intel Core i7 950/975 CPUs on the way ... anyone interested?
- So, BFG Technologies let the cat out of the bag about Intel's upcoming Core i7 950 and 975 CPUs. But priced at between $5,000 and $8,000, does anyone need such a system? Can anyone afford them? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: CPU, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2009-06-03
- New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMD
- New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMDMeh, quad cores are overkill......for most consumers, including me. I mean, last time I checked we didn't have Minority Report type touch-holographic applications, right? Why do I need a quad core system if I'm only using Word, Final Draft, Firefox...
- Tags: Processors, Operating systems, Network technology, CPU, operating system, overclocking, quad-core, quad-core CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-02
- New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMD
- We see four new desktop processors unveiled by AMD at the COMPUTEX trade show. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Quad-core CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2009-06-02
- Asus Eee PC spotted running Android, Qualcomm CPU
- Asus Eee PC spotted running Android, Qualcomm CPUNiceEncode and decode 720p video, embedded GPS and cell modem. Can't wait to see what will be coming in the next few years. Time for the big pushIf ever there was a time for chipmakers to break the market away from the x86...
- Tags: cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, Processors, PC, Qualcomm CPU, virtualization, Qualcomm Inc., ASUS, CPU
- Discussion threads 2009-06-01

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