As the name implies, virtual memory is non-physical memory. Windows uses virtual memory when it doesn’t have enough "regular" physical memory to perform a task. When it does this, Windows uses your hard drive to store information that normally would be put into your Random Access Memory or RAM . Virtual memory is simulated RAM. When you have used up all your physical memory, your computer will shift data to an empty space on the hard drive. The computer swaps data to the hard drive and back to your RAM as needed. If you don’t have a lot of hard drive space left and you’re experiencing lots of problems, lack of virtual memory may be why. When Windows runs out of memory (virtual and non-virtual), it just doesn’t run all that well. Why bother to add extra RAM to your computer when you can use hard drive space instead? Main reason – RAM is much faster. Whenever you’re using a lot of virtual memory, you’re slowing your computer down. The best work around is to get more physical memory. Minimum requirement for a computer with Windows XP as its operating system is 512MB and 1GB at least for Vista. RAM price has gone down nowadays and having a 1GB or 2GB for your computer is not that expensive anymore. The more physical memory the faster the processing of your computer will be and the more programs you can run simultaneously. How to Increase Virtual Memory If you find yourself running out of virtual memory, or keep getting messages telling you that you are, you might want to change from the default setting of “System managed size” or “No paging file” to a “Custom size” to [...]
Useful tips to get faster speed from your broadband connection
A fast, efficient broadband connection is becoming increasingly important every day. Whether you use your computer for business, entertainment or a combination of the two, you need and deserve a high speed internet connection in return for your hard earned dollar. An internet service provider, or ISP, is only a provider. It is for that reason that preparing the computing space, whether it be a home or business, is the sole responsibility of the individual. The truth is that there is a wide range of problems within your own home that could be wreaking havoc on your broadband connection. Luckily we have devised a list of 10 steps that can have you on your way to the blazing fast internet connection that you pay for in minutes. Move Closer to the Router: If you are using a wireless broadband connection, simply try moving closer to the router. In many cases this is one of the best ways to boost your connection speed for free. Lose the Line Extensions: One of the most common problems is the line extension. A line extension is a length of phone line used to allow the placement of phone jacks all throughout a building. The problem is that they are often faulty and cause significant losses in broadband connection speed due to interference. Connect the Router Directly to the Master Socket: Another easy way to boost your connection is to make sure that your router is connected as closely to the master phone socket as possible. To accomplish this situate your router as near as you reasonably can to the master socket and then use the shortest operable cable to connect the two. Check for any Interference: A variety of [...]
Protect your blog from spams
If you are sick of deleting spams, use yaCAPTCHA and forget spams. yaCAPTCHA is a CAPTCHA plugin for WordPress that helps you block comment spam from automated bots. In order to post comments, users will have to write down the characters that are part of an image. Since it is relatively hard for automated programs to figure out those characters, this will help prevent comment spam from those programs. Requirements WordPress 1.5 or above. PHP 4.0.6 or above with GD2 library support. Theme must support the ‘comment_form’ action. Strengths vs other solutions Easy to install Does not require Javascript to work Broad WordPress version support How to install? To install the plugin, you must first copy the directory yacaptcha in your WordPress plugin directory which must be /wp-content/plugins/. If you are using WordPress 2.7 or above, you can simply use the plugin installer in your site admin section, search for yaCAPTCHA and click on install or upload the zip file. After the installation, you need to go in your site admin, in the Plugins section and activate the yaCAPTCHA plugin. It should works flawlessly with the default theme. Download yaCAPTCHA; http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/yacaptcha/ Homepage yaCAPTCHA: http://www.remyroy.com/yacaptcha
