Category: Computers

  • You do not need more graphics memory

    Some of the graphics cards are available in different memory sizes (like the successful nVidia 8800 GT or 8800 GTS): 256MB, 512MB, 1GB. But how much RAM do you really need? Thanks to The Tech Report, you will know: “How much graphics memory do you really need?“. Summarized: 1GB: is worthless, the CPU of the…

  • AVG free AntiVirus up to v8

    The very good anti-virus software got a little better with version 8. But the free version (which made it so popular) is not yet available. For now, you’ll have to stick to the excellent v7.5.

  • DisplayFusion for your two displays

    DisplayFusion for your two displays

    If you have two displays on your Windows PC, you probably noticed that it’s difficult to get a nice background wallpaper cover both screens. Not two copies of the same wallpaper, but one paper stretching the full span of the screens. For this, I found a good little free utility: DisplayFusion. Highly recommended.

  • Graphics card shoutout

    When you’re searching for the best mid-range graphics card (200€ or $200, with the usual conversion rate for computer-software dollar), it is often difficult to find one’s way. This is why a big graphics cards comparison like the one from The Tech Report is more than welcome. But if you want to run for the…

  • AMD/ATI back at the top and bottom of graphics range

    AMD/ATI back at the top and bottom of graphics range

    I waited a little while before reacting and writing, but these recent last weeks we have witnessed an interesting move in the little world of graphics cards. While ATI (now AMD) has recently been relegated to the troublingly systematic position of follower or challenger in the competition for the pockets of PC graphics cards buyers,…

  • MacOS X (Leopard) on a PC

    LifeHacker gives you details about how to install OS X on your Hackintosh PC (No Hacking Required).

  • Dual boot Ubuntu and Windows

    A good 2-part tutorial from C|net. Dual-Boot Windows and Linux, Step 1: Get Ubuntu Dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu Linux

  • 13 dual core CPUs: AMD is loosing it

    13 dual core CPUs: AMD is loosing it

    According to a nice comparison article facing Intel and AMD on dual core CPUs (at XBit Labs), Intel is now the best supplier for processors: at the same price, its CPU are more powerful, except for games where the cheaper AMD ones are leveling the ground. AMD, wake up!

  • Canon color management guide

    A guide published by Canon to help you better manage colour with photo cameras and photo printers from this brand. Canon color management guide (2MB PDF file)