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Using Hardware Performance Counters on Windows

This paper describes how drivers can safely use hardware performance counters on Windows 7 platforms. Today's processors expose hardware performance counters that count many different events. Performance tools - the typical consumers of these events - uses these counters to measure retired instructions, cache misses, and other hardware events. However,...

Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Hardware Performance, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

White papers 2009-03-12

Windows 7: What's coming for business users

Windows 7: What's coming for business usersLa Vache qui RitHonestly, why in the world would you believe anything from Microsoft? Did any of the "features" they promised make it into Vista? No.I'm underwhelmedIf these are the features MS is going to be touting to their enterprise customers, there...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

Linux cluster firms attract new funding

Linux cluster firms attract new fundingHow About A Microsoft Cluster?I'm sure that a group of 100 computers clustered together running Windows XP Professional or 2003 would be the pinnacle of the IT world and set a shining example for stability, reliability, and security.Then again, I'm high on crack right now...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Linux cluster company, clustering software, Linux cluster, hardware, Linux, Microsoft Does, Microsoft Corp., software, Hardware Performance

Discussion threads 2004-11-05

Additional Resources

PCMedik 6.11.9.2009 (Windows)

The all-new PCMedik 6 sets the standard for PC optimizing software. It increases overall speed and squeezes out every last bit of performance your computer is capable of. PCMedik also locates and repairs problems with software and hardware incompatibilities which lead to computer performance issues. Very easy to use, fully...

Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows, Computer, PGWARE, Productivity, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-09

PcBoost 3.11.9.2009 (Windows)

PcBoost is a tool for all that allows you to modify your computers settings to increase performance and speed. No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. Most other CPU/computer enhancers promise that...

Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows, Computer, PGWARE, PcBoost, Productivity, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-09

GameGain 2.11.9.2009 (Windows)

GameGain is a tool for all that allows you to modify your computers settings to increase gaming performance. No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. No more frame rate glitches or slow...

Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows, PGWARE, GameGain, Performance Management, Games, Productivity, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-09

GameBoost 1.11.9.2009 (Windows)

GameBoost is a tool for all that allows you to modify your computers settings to increase gaming and internet speed performance. No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. No more frame rate...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PGWARE, GameBoost, Games, Internet, Productivity, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-09

Throttle 6.11.9.2009 (Windows)

Throttle is a tool for all that allows you to modify your modem settings to increase internet performance up to 200% or higher. No modifications to your hardware are made and all adjustments and settings are done in an easy to use interface that a child could use. Most other...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PGWARE, Modems, Internet, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-09

HSTracker 1.3.9 (Mac)

HSTracker is a simple to use asset management application that helps you keep track of hardware and software in your business and stay on top of software licensing. Among its features: Manage key data such as serial numbers, MAC addresses, hardware configuration and software licenses Import Apple Remote Desktop...

Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Software License, Computer, Gal Consultancy, HSTracker, Asset Management, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations, Management

Software downloads 2009-11-08

Max Registry Cleaner 6.0.0.040 (Windows)

Computer's registry is the nerve center of a PC. It stores all the hardware, software, and user settings.which keeps growing when you use Windows. As it does so, it attracts obsolete and unnecessary information and gradually becomes cluttered and fragmented. This growing cluttered registry degrades the performance of the system...

Tags: Software, Registry, Performance, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Registry Cleaner, Max Secure Software, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-11-08

Fresh Diagnose 8.26 (Windows)

Fresh Diagnose analyzes and benchmarks your computer system. It can handle many types of hardware, including CPUs, hard disks, video systems, and mainboards. Use this free software to learn more about your computer and its components, detect or diagnose problems, and increase performance. Features sensors module enhancement that will support...

Tags: Monitor, Microsoft Windows, Video, Freshdevices, PCI, Corporate Communications, Productivity, Monitors & Displays, Storage, Hardware, Marketing, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-08

NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit

Editors' note: As the NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a gaming networking accessory, we didn't put it through the same testing process we use for wireless routers.While home wireless products continue to invade the marketplace, the demand for high-speed wireless performance increases. At this point,...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Netgear Inc., router, wireless, network

Product reviews 2009-11-05

Is Nvidia planning to add X86 compatibility to its chipsets?

I hope soNVIDIA with x86-64 technology would be Next Big ThingTM, although I'd rather see a new architecture replace the aging x86. 64-bit is just a tack-on feature set of x86. I'd rather see something in line with IA64 from NVIDIA to shake up Intel. I'm sure...

Tags: Processors, Video Decoding, chipset, Intel x86, CPU, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., GPU, graphics, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Smart System Informer 2.1 (Windows)

How do you get the PC features quickly? You may surely use special tab or panel, but the data will be located in different places. Smart System Informer will make it for you swiftly. Specific information includes computer ID, processor, BIOS, memory, disks, video, motherboard, monitor and other. This information...

Tags: Performance, Memory, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Smart PC Solutions, BIOS, Performance Management, Productivity, Flash Memory, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion

Normally I'd say this is just another NY AG trying to run for higher officebut this seems to have legs. I hope Intel didn't do it - but if they did, they need to be repremanded.Great to see some justice against InhellI can hardly wait to see the M$...

Tags: Video cards, Corporate law, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., antitrust, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

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

Berkeley UPC 2.10.0 (Mac)

Unified Parallel C UPC is an extension of the C programming language designed for high performance computing on large-scale parallel machines. The language provides a uniform programming model for both shared and distributed memory hardware. The programmer is presented with a single shared, partitioned address space, where variables may be...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Programming, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Unified Parallel C, Berkeley Unified Parallel C, Apple Mac OS X, Development Tools, Operating Systems, Processors, Software, Apple Mac OS, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-03

Internet performance management makes data center consolidation possible

There are many more advantages to consolidation... Virtual switch technology... Virtual switch technology, is far faster than anything Ciscoor other hardware router vendors can push through your INTRAnet.... In the era of mashups... and multi database applications, you want internet connections that are at memory transfer speeds, not...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, data center consolidation, data center, hub/Switch, IP, hardware, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Maingear unleashes Shift desktop, child-sized 'personal supercomputer' for $2,199 (or $13,394)

Without demonstrated Linux or OSX support......what's the point? Who does video stuff on Windows?Plenty do.....You just don't get out much. My XP system with cakewalk software did me just fine and that was on a P4 system that couldn't keep itself cool, ever. But my audio quality...

Tags: Desktops, Maingear, personal supercomputer, supercomputer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-11-02