Category: Computer

So here we go, the best 10 movies about ‘magic’ of ‘all time’. That’s a tall order and will of course become a list that will be challenged by many. What I have tried to do is collate a list of movies that feature films which have magical themes or very obvious magical references […]

When I was in school science class, I was taught that nerves under the skin sensed pain, such as touching a hot stove, and sent the signal to the brain, which then sent back a signal to react, like pulling the hand away. But that’s not the way it happens. “We don’t have pain […]

Given their portability, increased performance, and lower cost, laptops have become the computer of choice, gradually replacing desktop systems. Need a new laptop? Here are the key items and features to look for before you make your next purchase. RAM / Memory Every computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory (how much […]

The new Dell XPS 27 all-in-one features a vivid 4K display and crisp-sounding speakers. This colossal 27-inch display is also available as a touchscreen version. With an articulating stand, it can actually lay flat on its back. If you don’t want to use it as a giant tablet, you can save money by ordering […]

Unfortunately for a number of applications, Windows 10 tends to have a problem with excessive CPU usage (often caused by a memory leak). In the case of IAStorDataSvc (Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service), the issue resides in the way the application is continually running in the “background” of Windows. The tell-tale sign of a […]

Everyone has heard how Bitcoin and other crypto currencies have made millionaires of those who bought as recently as a year ago. Gains of 1,000% or more are not just possible, they have been common place with many of these crypto currencies. Someone who bought Bitcoin in May 2016 at less than $500, would […]

For ages, man has hammered against rock to obtain precious materials from the earth’s surface. This can coal, ore, diamonds and other minerals but during that time, metal detectors were both crude and primitive. It is only by hitting the ground and listening to the sound that will determine if there was something underneath. […]

The goal of the Software Project Tracking and Oversight Key Process Area (KPA) is to provide sufficient insight into project performance so that the project manager can detect variances between performance and the plan and take preventive or corrective action. This KPA influences all PMBOK knowledge areas and is most closely associated with the […]

Thesis Writing should identify 3 aspects of the thesis: the {topic}, the {issue} and the {scope}. Once these aspects are determined, the researcher should synthesize {Type} {Topic} {Modifier} {Issue} {Scope} to generate the thesis title. Note that {Type} and {Modifier} are available available and not specific to any particular research. Following this, the title […]

Throughput Fundamentals Packet throughput is the number of bits per second (bps) or packets per second (pps) sent and received between source and destination. There are three primary types of throughput that affect network performance. They include network, device and link throughput. Throughput is often expressed as a 5 minute average and fluctuates with […]