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OrganisePosted by Karmul on 18:58, 9 August 2008
NOTE: RAID 5 section is UNDER CONSTRUCTION!About RAID Configurations
NOTICE: In order to use the migrating option to convert a RAID configuration without losing data, your HD must initially be set up as a single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is loaded onto the drive.
This PDF provides the overview of of the RAID configuration you may have selected when you purchased your PC. There are several RAID configurations available in the computer industry for different types of uses. Most PCs support RAID level 0, RAID level 1, RAID level 5 or RAID level 0+1. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high performance programs, while RAID level 1 is recommended for users that desire a high l ...
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Posted by LHammonds on 16:40, 5 July 2008
Backups. A necessary evil?Backups: Seems like a necessary evil until the day we need it and then it becomes our savior and best friend. I use the word "until" because you WILL face a hardware failure at one point or another because all things mechanical will fail over time for various reasons.
There are many ways to backup your data and there are many times you can do this. You need to examine your environment to determine the best method with the least amount of risk that you are willing to take.
I use the word "risk" because that is what you are facing immediately after a backup occurs until the next time of your backup. The time between backups is your risk factor and it is up to ...
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Posted by bben46 on 12:00, 25 October 2009
Clean up your PCby Bben46
Many problems I see are related to overheating. Such as CTDs, video artifacts, sudden freeze which may or may not recover (not stuttering which is a very short pause)
The design of the PC contributes to this by sucking in dirty air through every small crevice in the case and depositing the dust on everything, especially fans.
To clean the pc, first power it off and UNPLUG it. There is power on your motherboard (5 volts)even when the power is switched off and a mistake can fry your motherboard and Power supply.
Most newer tower type PCs have a removable side, the left side when looking at the case from the front. Usually there are anywhere from one to three screws th ...
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Posted by gashie on 05:06, 8 July 2008
What is this article about?This article is inspired by Lhammonds' "How to Convert Images" section on his OBMM How-to site. As such, it can be seen as a niche extension of the information contained therein. This article will include simple written and visual guided steps on how to save your images in a good compressed state when you utilise your preferred commercial or free image editing software. More importantly, it seeks to inform you on the points and advantages of familiarising yourself with this "web-friendly" practice. Of note, it also contains a very small statistical research on TESNexus' imageshare section relevant to the topic.
Who should read it?
In essence, this article is unique in that ...
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Posted by bben46 on 16:36, 10 July 2009
Fixing a slow game?by Bben46
Note: this is a work in progress, so please feel free to criticize and make suggestions for improvements as well as to correct any bad information.
I see this for good systems as well as low end systems. There is no one answer to fit all.
First, Does your system meet the requirements to run the game? Here it is, right from the Bethesda site.
What are the PC system requirements?
Recommended:
* 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 1 GB System RAM
* ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-b ...
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Posted by LHammonds on 19:39, 11 July 2007
In order to enjoy Oblivion, your PC needs to be in top condition and that means keeping bad programs away from it. Here are some tips:1. Use a web browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer. I am not going into the "who is more secure" debate because hackers target whoever is "on top" and that is the IE browser. I personally use Firefox because I am a web developer and really like the custom extensions available.
2. Use a hardware firewall if you can afford one.
3. Even if you have a hardware firewall, use a software firewall. (use only one)
- Comodo Firewall Pro (FREE no restrictions)
- ZoneAlarm Firewall (FREE for home use)
- Windows Firewall (FREE, comes with ...
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Posted by Dark0ne on 18:47, 16 August 2006
Windows XP is a bloated operating system that contains inefficient coding and services that are rarely used by 99% of PC users. Couple this with spyware, adware, malware and software you no longer need on your system and even high-spec systems can run at extremely below par levels.Thankfully Microsoft have provided users with some ways to combat these problems and there are a number of third-party tools on the internet to help do general spring cleaning for your system. This guide covers Windows XP specific tools and performance tweaks.
1. First things first
How old is your current Windows install? When was the last time you reinstalled Windows or defragged your system? In an ideal world you should reinstall Wind ...
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