Archive for the ‘Other - Hardware’ Category

Do all updates tax your computer memory and performance?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Marsika asked: How much memory do all this constant updates take of your laptop or PC? My DeskTop has tons of memory but my laptop only has 2GB, which is sufficient for what I use it for. So I was just wondering.ARNOLD

I have a stupid question about computer memory?

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Billy B asked: I wanted to add more memory to my desktop, but I am new to this, and I don't understand the process. The website listed the memory in my computer as follows: 512MB DDR (1x512MB) (PC3200) Expandable to 2GB Toatl: 2 DDR Slots | Available 1 DDR Slots What should I be ...

What does a computer’s memory refer to?

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

xoanathema asked: I have a new Macbook Pro with 4GB of memory. As I finished transferring my pictures from my old computer, I noticed that I have over 8GB of pictures on there now. How is that possible? Is the computer's memory not related to files like pictures and things? ...

How does computer memory work?

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

stelcha asked: How does the ROM, RAM, CMOS and such store memory without using moving parts? I can understand how a head on a tape recorder can read and write on a tape that moves across it, but without any moving parts in computer memory I find it hard to ...

How to reduce extreme humidity to protect computer memory?

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

sulaiman V asked: i"m living in place where extreme humid (75%) whether exists which damaged my 8-9 computer-RAM over the yrs. Any one has a clue to how to protect RAM from extreme humid, or how to reduce it?GAIL

How do I erase my computer’s memory and reinstall Windows?

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

sillygooseberry asked: I have an older computer that is running really slow. I would like to erase the computer's memory, and reinstall windows, so it is restored to it's original running speed. Can anyone help guide me through the process of how this is done?ARMAND

How do i backup my computer memory?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Felliph3 asked: The operating system(windows xp home edition) is corrupt. Ive tried repairing it with no luck. However i know that the memory is still there. I could fix the computer but i would loose all memory. Is there a way to back it up so that when i erase ...

How to reduce extreme humidity to protect computer memory?

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

sulaiman V asked: i"m living in place where extreme humid (75%) whether exists which damaged my 8-9 computer-RAM over the yrs. Any one has a clue to how to protect RAM from extreme humid, or how to reduce it?BENJAMIN

is it possible to safely wipe out a computer memory chip?

Saturday, April 14th, 2007

eyepopping hideous female troll asked: lets say I found a old computer at a garage sale that had a 1GB compatable memory chip inside it to my current computer. if I buy that computer and take the memory chip out of it , can I wipe it clean & install ...

How can I increase my computer’s memory?

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

DK asked: My computer says that it only has 10% memory left. Most of the memory is being used in my Windows folder, but I can't begin to know what to delete. I purchased RegCure and everytime I scan, there are three path reference problems. I have ...