You may already have had a bad experience with a computer viruses. If this is true then you may have been due to opening an email from some one you didn’t know, or from downloading a ton of different files off the internet. Either way, if you want to ensure this doesn’t happen again, the you should read this article to guard yourself against the annoying computer bugs.

I have put together 10 tips that you can follow in order to avoid being infected by a nasty virus that could potentially turn your PC into a disaster zone.

1. Purchase and install a well respected antivirus software program and be sure to set it up so that it automatically runs when the computer starts up.

2. Ensure that the antivirus software is kept up to date. Most software has a feature that warns you when it is going to expire.

3. Set your antivirus program to scan for potential viruses each time you open a word-processing document like the ones that get sent through email. Viruses found in word-processing documents are called Macro Viruses.

4. You should only download software from the internet if it is really necessary. There maybe some great programs available online, but there are also many bad viruses too.

5. There are many ways to swap data between two different computers. I don’t recommend you do this unless it is unavoidable, and even then you must scan the storage device you are transferring from for viruses.

6. When transferring data using a floppy disc, the disc must be formatted first.

7. Only use trusted vendors when you are buying new software for your computer.

One of the most common ways of catching a virus is to install pirate software. This is illegal and should never be done.

9. You must scan all programs you download of the web, BEFORE you open and install them on your computer.

10. Back up your files on regular basis so that if you do get infected, you can delete the corrupted files and replace them with clean ones that were saved earlier.

I can’t guarantee, if you follow the step that I advise, that you won’t get a computer virus, but I can promise you that it will be a less likely occurrence by far.

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Over the last 10 years more and more people had to make sure that their home computer was safe to use and secure to prevent any major problems. As more and more people are connected to the internet the need of having home computer security increases. However, this risk can be minimized if you have the right tools and the right planning to ensure your computer runs smoothly. This article will explore how you can prevent your personal computer from having any problems and the best ways to prevent those problems.

One of the major security issues that we are faced with to do with our computer is confidentiality. For example, there are several things people do when they are online - online banking, communicate with people through instant messaging, email and through social networks. The more we are in contact with different people on the internet the more the risk of being faced with danger. Therefore, it is important to protect your confidentiality online through installing software and firewalls so that other people cannot get hold of your data.

More and more marketing companies are “spamming” users with their special offers by tracking people’s cookies on their personal computer. To ensure you do not have problems like these it is important to delete all of your cookies whenever you have finished using the internet. In addition, when you buy online with your credit card make sure you write down the order number at the time of the order because confidentiality is important and you would not like to have your credit card details or personal details in the hands of third parties or unknown people.

Another area that is of concern for your computer is authentication. This is when someone pretends to be someone else on the internet. For example, there have been recent emails by scam Lottery companies who promise you that you have made $1 million or “Nigerian” scam emails who ask you to deposit money in their bank account. All of these types of examples are the general problems people are faced with on the internet. Therefore, to protect yourself from these kind of problems always make sure you report them to your ISP.

Finally, always make sure whenever you open documents or receive information through email, run your Anti-Virus software to minimize the risks of viruses. More and more people are faced with computer hackers who manage to send people viruses through emails. The best way to prevent these problems is to ensure you have the most up-to-date anti-virus software installed on your system.

Always stay safe on the Internet as the risk of problems increase everyday unless you are fully prepared. Only you can prevent home computer security breaches.

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When a computer starts to run slow the first thing that pops into the mind of most people is “I need more memory”. Upgrading your systems memory is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades to perform, but before you upgrade you need to find out a few things about your system.

How to find your current memory/RAM information If you have no idea what kind of memory your system is currently using then go download and install CPU-ID.

CPU-ID will show you the type of memory you are using, how much of it you have, as well as more advanced information. For now we are just interested in the size, i.e. the amount of RAM in your system.

To Upgrade or not to upgrade

If you have 2GB of RAM or more you probably have enough as it stands. In that case you may want to try other alternatives to speed up your PC, such as:

Defrag your hard drives

Either use Windows built in defragger, or a third-party defragger. The windows one can be found in the (Help and Support -> Tools -> Disk Defragmenter) on WinXP systems.

Run a Virus/Spyware/Trojan scan

Disable background programs/services

Start -> Run -> type “msconfig” -> Start up tab -> uncheck programs you don’t need on start up.

Use windows performance monitoring to diagnose the problem.

This can be found in Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Performance. You can add counters by right-clicking on the chart. You should probably seek out a tutorial on how to use this.

Format your drive (The last resort, so try everything else first)
On the other hand, if you have 1GB or less you will most likely benefit from upgrading, especially if you are running Windows Vista. Vista seems to thrive at 2GB and it wouldn’t hurt to have 2GB in a Windows XP or Linux system as well.

Things you should know beforehand

When upgrading your memory you should be aware of the following

All the RAM in your system should be identical, in other words all your RAM sticks should be of the same type, brand, and have the same timings. Using identical RAM will provide you with a more stable system than mixing RAM from different vendors.

In most cases the RAM currently in your system will be replaced by your new RAM.

Make sure your motherboard can support the RAM you are planning to buy. It’s a good idea to check your motherboard manual or website regarding supported memory types e.g. DDR, DDR2, DDR3, Rambus, etc…

For 32-bit operating systems there is no point in having more than 4GB of RAM. In actuality only about 3GB of the 4GB is used with the remainder reserved by the OS. If you want a system that can run more than 4GB of memory you need to install a 64-bit version of the operating system.

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Nowadays desktops and laptops are much more durable and dependable that they were just five years ago. Therefore, buying a used or refurbished computer is becoming more of a trend.

Suppliers replace their computers on average every 6 months and companies frequently upgrade their equipment. Buying one of these used or refurbished computers can save you a lot of money while still using a quite up to date technology. This is even more relevant if you are not a heavy user (i.e. most of your time on a computer is spent online, you may use a few standard applications once in a while). Even modestly priced computers will more than suffice for these types of demand.

Thinking about buying a used or refurbished desktop or laptop?

Buying a computer is not at all an easy job, one has look get detailed information of the available computers of good and reputed brands. One must take into consideration the size, color, configurations, features etc… While your computer should correspond to your personality and lifestyle, you should always keep in mind the reputation of the brand in the market. Brand counts a lot; you can render good service by the manufacturer if your computer is damaged.

Important handy Tips before buying a computer…

Verify if the brand is reputed and always buy a good reputed brand. Read about customer service experience for that specific computer issues

Check the warranty/guarantee of the computer (seek out computers which still have warranty/guarantee remaining)

Compare the price of the new model in the market with what price your buying your used computer, try to get the best bargain. i.e. a two year old computer should not be bought for more than half of its original price.

Check if the computer is outdated (if out of production it is difficult to get spare parts)

Is the operating system current (Windows Vista/Windows XP). Earlier versions probably run slower (windows 2000) and would not be advisable unless your needs are limited (i.e. web surfing, Word…). In any event, stay away with computers running on Windows 98 (granted you don’t find many anymore). Also be aware of Windows Vista. Many users are reverting back to XP and that is even more obvious in the corporate world. Why? Vista looks nice but doesn’t bring many technical improvements; therefore IT managers are not willing to implement something new when what they have works just fine. Some domestic users just don’t like the new way of navigation within the Vista Operating System.

Check if the configuration of the computer you are buying is good.

Check the speed of the processor. If possible start the computer and see how long it takes to fully turn on. If its slow just turning on, imagine the lack of speed once you start adding software..

Additional Tips for laptops

Is the battery life good? (search for the computers with a very good battery backup (2 hours minimum).

Check for the screen size of the computer your buying and see to it that it is not exceeding the Normal (normally the screen size should be between 15-17). Less than that generally translates in older computers and increases the chance of age failure. Once the screen breaks, you are often better of changing the whole computer.

Review the connectivity of the computer (Network, USB, Video, Audio…) look to it that it has a good connectivity including wireless

Check out the weight. Ensure the computer is light enough for you to carry (light<4 pounds, medium 4-7 pounds, heavy > 7pounds)

Where to buy used computers:

Online auctions. Pro: Often offer the best prices. Cons: Cannot validate the accuracy of the described item. No warranty. Tip 1: Some companies will offer warranty for up to two years, the cost is about 12% to 18% of the purchase price. Tip2: Buy from sellers with great feedback, do not hesitate to contact the seller with questions prior to bidding

Online marketplaces: Pro: Set prices and quantities - Sometime warranty is available. Cons: Prices can vary a lot, do your homework

Craiglist.com Contacting sellers on Craiglist.com in your local area gives you a chance to meet with the owner and physically test the computer before the purchase

Where to buy refurbished computers:

Refurbished computers can be a great way to buy as they have warranties and are generally sold by manufacturers or companies affiliated with them.

Manufacturers websites will tell you how to buy directly from them or from their authorized sellers. Pros: Warranty, established companies. Cons: Prices are higher than regular auctions (you pay more for peace of mind)

Buying a used or refurbished computer can be a great way to save money. If you use some of the advice discussed above you can avoid many pitfalls. One last thing concerning laptops, make sure you have a good bag to protect your computer from a fatal accident. Your bag should be big enough for a 17 inch screen computer as it is rapidly becoming the norm, you will probably change your computer within a few years, the bag you may keep a lot longer.

Good Buy!

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One the hottest pieces of computer peripheral hardware today is a multimedia projector. You can use a multimedia projector for a multitude of tasks, such as: presentations at conferences, board room presentations, projecting videos on to a wall in your home to watch movies, and more. There are a several types of multimedia projectors on the market today. The major question is which projector you should buy? There are many brands and four major types of multimedia projectors.

Multimedia Projector Brands and Types

There are many brands of multimedia projectors to choose from: Panasonic, Optima, Epson, NEC, Infocus, and many more from which to choose. Multimedia projector types include:

Digital Light Processing (DLP): has deeper black background and more portable

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): better for color

TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix: a form of LCD

HDTV home theaters: 480i, 516i, 540p, 720p, 180i, 1080p, 1080i, 1125i (i = interlaced video and p = progressive scan)

Considerations and Features

The major consideration is the purpose of the multimedia projector and uses in home or business; this will help you select the features you need. Features to consider include:

Image Brightness: range 130 lumens to 6500 lumens

Desired Display Area 5 to 6 feet: 500 to 1000 lumens

Desired Display Area 8 to 10 feet: 1000 to 1500 lumens

Desired Display Area 12 to25 feet: 2000 lumens or more

Wireless: remote operation from computer

Digital Zoom: for large room projections

Keystone Correction: compensates for projectors position not being perpendicular to the screen

Slim Size: business portability

Projector Mount: needed for permanent installations, ceiling or wall

Bulbs: typical UHP, UHE, Halide lamps, 1000 to 4000 hours, chose long life

Business Use: movie clips, animation, photos

Home Theater: LCD, HDTV, high resolution, high contrast, brightness 1000 to 2000 lumens

Resolution and Contrast

Resolution is the number of pixels that the projector is capable of displaying. Projectors with greater the resolution produce a better quality projector image because there are more pixels per square inch. A projector with less resolution will have a grainier picture, since there are fewer pixels per square inch. Resolution comes in a variety of selections; your choice of resolution is based on your use of the projector.

For basic power point presentations only, you can use a low resolution projector. If you use a lot color and videos, you will need a high resolution projector. Projector resolution ranges from 854 x 480 to 1280 x 1024.

Contrast is the ratio between the lightest and darkest areas of a picture. You will want to select a multimedia projector with a contrast 400:1 or better. Contrast ranges from 350:1 to 6500:1.

Buying a Multimedia Projector

Once you have narrowed your multimedia projector choice(s) visit your local store and check out its features:

Projector Controls: ease of use

Remote Control: ease of use

Bulb: long life, bulbs are expensive

Connections: cables for PC or MAC, DVD Player, Cable box, Satellite box

Mounting Bracket: if needed for permanent installation

Wireless: compatible with your computer

Operation: salesperson demonstrate use and watch example projection quality

Sound: is the fan noisy

Size: size does matter when it comes to portability

Weight: permanent installations are not really concerned, heavier models are not suitable for portable uses

Carrying Case: provides protection when dragging through airports, etc.

Prices: range from less than $630 to $17000 and more

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Have you ever been in the middle working on your computer and suddenly it froze, crashed or came to a slow crawl? And you had to restart, lost your work, lost time and felt so enraged that if you had an axe STOP! DO NOT KILL the computer. Here are 6 tips on how to speed up a computer.

1. INCREASE VIRTUAL MEMORY:

Virtual memory is the space your computer uses when there is not enough RAM (Random Access Memory), which is the memory used when running programs like Microsoft Office.

Resetting the virtual memory usage on your computer, also referred to as pagination, is great way speed up a computer.

To access and reset the Virtual Memory:

On the Start menu,click My Computer. The My Computer window is displayed. Click View System Information. The Systems Properties dialog box is displayed. In the Systems Properties dialog box click the Advanced tab. Under Performance, click Settings. The Performance Options dialog box is displayed. In the Performance Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab. Find the Virtual memory area. Click Change. The Virtual Memory dialog box is displayed. There you can make changes to the custom pagination. You should not exceed the MB limit given by your computer.

2. STORING FILES ON THE MAIN DRIVE:

Do not store lots of data on the main drive, usually the C Drive, which is where you install your windows operating system. Storing software like games, finance programs and other software on another drive of your computer is another way to speed up a computer.

3. RESETTING START UP MENU:

To increase the speed with which your computer boots you can remove unnecessary programs from the start up process, and this is another effective way to speed up a computer.

4. TURN OFF SYSTEM RESTORE:

System Restore is a function which keeps a backup of your computer’s scheme by date. Having the system restore option on takes a lot of space from the hard drive. If you turn off the system restore option it will free up a lot of physical memory and can significantly speed up a computer.

To access and turn off System Restore:

Click START, then click ACCESSORIES, then click SYSTEM TOOLS, then click SYSTEM RESTORE. Once there you can edit settings and then turn off the system restore option.

5. CLEANING INTERNET CACHE AND COOKIES:

Temporary Internet files affect browser speed. Regularly cleaning the cache and cookies will make your browser and computer perform at a faster speed.

To Clean Internet Cache and Cookies:

click Tools from your browser toolbar and click on Internet Options to delete and clear cache and cookies. This should be done on a regular basis to ensure ongoing improvement of computer performance and browser speed.

6. DEFRAGMENTING THE DISK:

Regularly defragmenting the drive will speed up a computer.

This tool can be accessed from the Start Menu then Accessories thenSystem Tools.

WHAT ABOUT SOFTWARE THAT CLAIMS TO SPEED UP COMPUTERS?:

There is software out there that claims to optimize computer speed and performance, but this type of software is often costly and does not provide an all-in-one tool necessary to speed up computers to the max. And so you wind up buying several software programs in an attempt to fix multiple computer problems.

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We Use Computers For Everything.

Whether you are a home user, home office owner, brick and mortar business owner, entrepreneur on the go, student, or vacationer - you rely on your computer to do so much for you. In today’s age of technology and the age of the computer generation we have integrated the ease of information at click of a mouse and touch of a button.

No longer are computers a novelty. On the contrary, I think the world would slow to a grinding halt should there come a time that the Internet went down permanently. The idea of this would stunt billions all over the world. It has become one of the worlds greatest achievements and affords us education, opportunity, ability, and availability to just about anything in the world we can imagine. Never in the history of the world has such a tool existed.

Think about it. How many friends, customers, connections, or tools you use come from all over the globe? You would never have been able to do that even a decade ago. Now, it’s so commonplace we take it for granted and expect it. Why not? It’s almost like the world is at our keyboard and we can do amazing things, find pretty much everything. And if you are in business, we have access to so much and can put ourselves in front of an audience that was never even there not too long ago.

Gone are the days of the typewriters and antiquated PC’s that allowed for spreadsheets and reports. We are connected. Hooked up. Logged in, and we Digg it this way. We StumbleUpon things everyday that we would never have found on our own. We have become addicted to our social networking and it has changed the face of the world forever. Hours a day we must be online. There is no if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. Give me access!Right?

We Don’t Just Watch T.V. Anymore - We Make It.

The cable companies, movie studios, and DVD stores are feeling the pull we all have to the Internet. We can watch most anything, create most anything, upload & download almost anything we want to see or be seen. From fun family videos to educational tutorials, from creative marketing for our businesses to newsworthy captures from our iPhones - we are on YouTube and dozens of other free sites allowing us the eyes of the world.

So what is it we are doing for our amazing tool, our computer that gives us access to the world? Why is it that we ignore this very Gate to the Internet, our opportunity in a box, our livelihood, our families, our ‘magic box’ that can spit out about anything we search for. Why is it that we only pay attention to it and do any maintenance on it when we are in panic mode? Why aren’t we doing routine up keep? All great questions and all ones that need addressing as the proud owner and computer dependent world we have become.

Do you own a car? How long have you been driving? I’ll bet it didn’t take long for someone to make sure they told you the necessary maintenance of checking the air in your tires, getting the oil changed every 3,000 miles, using good quality gas, washing off salt, sand, or oil from the roads, and so on. We all know that if we don’t do these things our automobiles will not work properly and will inevitably stop working all together if we forget to keep our fluids at their proper levels or change them out all together. It’s just a fact of driving a car, owning a car, and with our love of our freedom to go where the road takes us or just get to work or the store - you can not ignore the basic needs of your car.

The Importance Of Regular Computer Tune-Ups

The reality is that computers are the most ignored tool in their home and business by the average owner and they don’t understand why it is critical to their computer to keep it up and do regular care and maintenance on it just like a car. If you want it to work for you in the long run, you can’t abuse it or ignore it. It’s not the fairy Godmother of connectivity that just works because you plugged it in and turned it on. This amazing tool has parts, electronics, wires, and technologies that don’t just keep on ticking without proper care. I think that we as owners just expect performance because we bought and that should be enough. Was that enough to keep your car running when you drove it off the lot? No.

I’ll be you have a sticker in the upper left side of your windshield right now that tells you when you should get your next oil change so you don’t miss it and tax your car’s engine. I’ll bet that in your glove box you have all your vital information the law allows, but right there with it you might have an air gauge and possibly a rag for wiping things down. In your trunk you might have some necessities should anything go wrong so you can get moving again or get the help you need. Maybe you are one of those savvy people that have the handy AAA sticker on the back of your car so that you have help when you need it.

The facts are there that we need to step up and get educated on the needs of our most important tool, the computer, and start treating it like we do our car. For comparison sake, they both take us where we need and want to go, and in fact the computer can get us farther, faster, and to places a car can never go in a split second. It is our personal vehicle to massive travel, incredible distance, just look at Google Earth to know what I mean, vast knowledge, amazing community, and what are we doing to insure this continues day after day?

You need to be doing regular quarterly maintenance to keep that necessary piece of our lives in proper working order and working optimally for us and keep performing the way we need and expect it to. So what does that kind of quarterly maintenance include and what will it do for your prized computer possession? Let’s take a look at that.

Your Quarterly Check List

Every 3 months, just like the sticker in your car window is there to remind you, you need to make sure to do these things. Some you can do yourself, and others will need the response team of professionals unless you are a computer tech yourself that likes to do your own computer work, like the guy that likes to change his oil -there is always someone. But for the most part, we have the Jiffy Lube change our oil because they do it everyday, they do all the vital checks and maintenance, and we are on our way. Same goes for our personal computer experts. Time to move into the mentality that we have already adopted for the sake of keeping our cars running and apply it to our basic computer maintenance.

You can do this at the same time as your quarterly oil change if that works best to remind you or you could use a service that reminds you it is time to complete your computer care. They can send you out a reminders to help you stay up on this very important part of computer ownership with ease. Computer care has advanced and it is now easier than ever to keep your computer in tip top shape regularly.

If your personal computer experts are worth their salt they will include these items in your quarterly clean-up set up to do these.

Quarterly Maintenance List

15 Point Check-Up

Clean up Hard Drive

Delete Temp Files

Delete Temp Internet Files

Delete Internet History Files

Optimize RAM and VRAM

Optimize PC for Performance

Clean Out Start-up Programs (msconfig)

Clean Out Start-up Programs (Start Menu)

Check Calling Card

Install Defrag Script Icon

Check Windows Critical Updates

Check Anti-Virus

Check Anti-Spyware

Check Firewall

Check Alerts

And you should remove the panel and blow out the inside with a can of compressed air and make sure the internal fan is working well.

Maintain your connection to the world - maintain your computer and stay connected.

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Is your computer slow starting up? Does the desktop screen take forever to load?

Do you always have to wait and wait after Windows loads before you can begin to work? Slow computers are usually said to be a sign that your PC is underpowered and badly in need of some more RAM memory, though this is not always the case.

Very often the problem is not hardware related at all, but software related, and a few quick, simple adjustments is all that’s needed to get your computer back up to speed.

Best of all you don’t have to be an IT expert to use these techniques, these are simple little tweaks that any Windows user can do, quickly and safely.

1. Turn off your sound.

Windows sound files can take up a large amount of memory when played, like for example, on start-up. Turning these sounds off will have a dramatic effect on start-up times and system performance in general.

Setting your sounds scheme to “no sounds” does not disable your computer’s audio, it simply means that Windows will no longer play the welcome music on start-up, nor will it play all those blips and clicks when you click on or close applications.

2. Active Desktop and Themes.

First check to see if Active Desktop is disabled. If not disable it and disable any themes that are being used. If you wish to use a screen saver use one of the generic Windows ones rather than a third party one. Photo slideshow screensavers should also be avoided.

3. Performance Settings.

Your performance settings are under the Advanced tab in System Properties. (Right click on My Computer and select Properties) Click on the Settings button and under “Performance Options” select “Adjust for Best Performance”. This disables all the inbuilt scrolling and shadow effects and other graphical eye-candy that serve no real purpose.

4. Disable Automatic Updates.

Automatic Updates not only slow down system performance but also your internet connection. Disable them via Control Panel and install Windows Updates manually instead.

5. Uninstall unnecessary programs.

Go into your Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel and have a look down through the list. Is there anything there you could get rid of? I bet there’s at least one program you haven’t used in months. I bet there’s even one or two that you installed once and never used since.

6. Disc cleanup.

Launch the Disc Cleanup tool. Select the drive or drives you want to clean then follow the on-screen instructions to free up space and clear out unnecessary files.

7. Defrag it!

How long has it been since you defragged your hard drive? Never? Well then it’s about time you ran the Disc Defrag tool. This tool will then go through your hard drive or drives and tidy up all the files and put them all together so it can read them from the disc quicker and easier.

Don’t expect it to be done in a hurry though, you’re best off to set the computer to defrag overnight, or, failing that, you’ll want to put on several cups of strong coffee.

These techniques can be used in either Windows XP or Windows Vista, though the exact location of certain tools or menus may differ. Additional information can be found in your Windows help files or via a quick Google search.

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Blu-Ray is not only the latest but, since Toshiba withdrew its HD-DVD competing product from the market, the greatest replacement for DVDs and CDs. The HD-DVD versus Blu-Ray battle had close parallels between the VHS versus Betamax contest of the video age in the early 80`s.

This type of battle between mega-corporations is not only interesting for business analysts. The emergence of a clear winner in this battle allows the industry standard to be clearly defined and allows consumers to invest their hard earned cash with confidence.

Without going into too much technical detail, the new Blu-Ray technology is really quite similar to CDs or DVDs. One main difference is that, instead of using a red laser beam to read and write information, it uses a blue-violet beam. It is from this that it derives its name.

The blue laser beam has a shorter wavelength than the “traditional” red one and this allows the laser to be focused on a more precisely defined point on the disc. This allows the information to be packed more closely together and effectively increases the storage capacity of the disc.

The end result is that all of the extra information required for new high definition television (HD TV) can be fitted onto one disc and the consumer can enjoy high quality movies on their lovely big LCD TV set. The extra disc space will also allow lots of room for the cut scenes, alternative endings, interactive games, interviews and “the making of…” type of bonuses which have now become expected since the advent of “special edition” dvds.

A dual layer Blu-Ray disc can store around 50 GB of information - which is approximately six times more than a dual layer DVD. Four layer Blu-Ray discs capable of holding 100 GB of information have already been demonstrated and TDK announced that they have created a working experimental disc with a capacity of 200 GB. 250 GB discs are currently under research.

In order to play Blu-Ray discs a special Blu-Ray disc player is required. Whilst not compulsory, most manufacturers have been producing Blu-Ray disc players which have the capability to play both audio CDs and standard DVDs in addition to the Blu-Ray format.

It is interesting to note that the most popular Blu-Ray disc player is undoubtedly the Sony PS3. Ten million of these have shipped to date and it seems as if Sony’s decision to make their new console not just a gaming machine but a home entertainment system has paid dividends.

Considering that Toshiba shipped approximately one million HD DVD machines, the tenfold difference in potential customer base is so large that Sony’s triumph was more a matter of time than a great surprise.

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Here are a few general tips on some things you can do to improve your game individually and as a team:

*Watch Demos: One thing that will help you and your team to improve is to watch demos. Before a match, it is always helpful to watch a demo of a top team. By doing this you can see how the pros play the CT position you would be playing and how the pros approach Terrorist side. Also, after the match is over, it is also helpful to watch your own demo to see where you made mistakes and where you can improve.

*Improve Your aim with DeathMatch: Get into and play in deathmatch servers often. I would recommend doing this multiple times a week with all the weapon s you would use in competitive play. I would concentrate on the AK, M4, AWP, deagle, USP, and glock. However, if you have some time, it is not a bad idea to work on your MP5, TMP, SCOUT, and maybe even the Shotgun.

*Scrim often: This is obvious and the best way to improve as a team. Work on your teamwork, communication, and execution of strats.

*Learn the maps: Knowing the maps can give you a huge advantage over the other team. Know the angles and the timing to choke points. Also, try to find creative ways to flash and smoke certain parts of the map. By knowing the maps, you will also know where some good places to hide are and where some the Counter-Terrorist might be hiding as well.

*Learn the money system: Knowing or suspecting when the other team has to save or eco could help your team avoid losing a round in which the other team has only pistols.

*Buy as a team, save as a team: You don’t want to have 3 guys on your team with pistols and the other 2 with M4s. Coordinate so you can all buy at the same time, save at the same time, or deagle save at the same time.

*Crush the other teams economy: Their are a few things you can do that can help you win the money battle. Obviously, winning rounds is the best way to do this. However, you can even do some damage to the other teams economy or help your own teams economy with the things you do in a losing round. One thing you can do is to save your weapons when you know you can’t win the round. A good example of this is when it is a 2V5 situation and their is no way the 2 alive on your team can win the round. It is better to have them save their guns then to try to win and end up only killing 2 of the Terrorists. If they live, the next round they will have guns, and may also be able to drop a weapon for another one of your team members. Also, to go along with this, these two guys can try to get an easy kill before saving their guns. The key is “easy kill”. They don’t want to put themselves in a situation in which they good easily die. A good example of this is when the Terrorists plant the bomb with 5 members left and only a few members left on your team. Your remaining players can wait for the Terrorists to try to exit the site and then get an easy kill on one or a few of them. On the other side of this, if you are winning a round, you want to try to win the round with as little deaths as possible. If you have a huge advantage like a 5V2, expect the other team to be saving or trying to get easy kills on your team. Try to exit a site with the bomb planted together to avoid deaths.

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World of Warcraft leveling guides are written by experienced players who spend a lot of time leveling characters.

Using leveling guides is one of the fastest, and most exciting, ways that you will ever be able to level your character up in WoW. Leveling in World of Warcraft can be very time consuming, and at times very difficult and frustrating. Super fast leveling while playing World of Warcraft is the primary goal of many players, whether they are new or experienced veterans.

WoW leveling guides range in quality from detailed step-by-step walkthroughs to being very general and basic in nature. They are available and tailored to help you level your characters whether you are Horde or Alliance.

So why use a guide? Why not just grind, you say?

Grinding is known as going to an area for an extended amount of time where you can find a lot of enemies to kill quickly. Grinding is very boring, extremely time consuming, and worst of all, strips the fun right out of the game, making you want to quit quickly. Some people like to spend numerous hours grinding on enemy mobs for experience in order to level themselves up. Those people are what we call “noobs.”

Leveling guides use quests to level you up, instead of grinding. This makes for a much more fun gaming experience. They usually instruct you to play solo because that is when you are able to level the fastest. Doing quests in a group is only really efficient if you all are doing quests that are red, which is very difficult to keep doing steadily. You can usually to any green or yellow quest completely solo without much of a problem. Leveling guides have become very popular for that reason alone.

The question you really need to ask yourself is do you want to waste many hours of your time grinding away, bored out of your mind? Or would you like to spend your time wisely by completing quests until you reach the high levels in WoW?

Leveling your characters in World of Warcraft has become a science and it is no longer impossible for many casual players to reach the max level easily with the help of a leveling guide.

It’s up to you to choose. Grind away your sanity, or get to the high levels quickly? I would pick the latter any day. Good luck!

John M. Cook is the author of an Alliance Leveling Guide and Horde Leveling Guide. Both are top quality 1-70 leveling guides, making Zygor Guides your one-stop-shop if you’re looking for a WoW Leveling Guide.

Hello readers,

What have you been doing? Have you been naughty? Upgraded your PC already?

Well, here is the Quest for Gamers Gaming PC for 2008-

CPU

For CPU, the suggestion goes to get a core 2 Duo Processor so that all games run. In today’s time the CPU is not SUCH an important factor but yes, it is advisable that you get a Core 2 duo so that all the games Run fine. Besides games such as Supreme Commander are quite heavy on the CPU.

Quest for Gamers Recommendation-

* Intel Core 2 Duo E660 (240.45 $ approx) -BEST CHOICE

* Intel Core 2 Duo E670 (320 $ approx)

RAM

RAM.. hmm. The thing which you always crave for. And why not? All games now require more and more RAM. 2007 also saw the first documented case of a game requiring 2GB - by John Woo’s Stranglehold. Even if you see that it says you need 1 GB of RAM to run, make sure you have 1.5 GB RAM to “play”. So, how much RAM is good? I Suggest you get as much RAM as possible. Why? It always does you good. And now that the memory monster Vista has been launched, dont even think of playing a “good game” with 1 GB of RAM. Yes, you might have more RAM than your next door neighbor, but that just doesn’t cut it anymore.Make sure you check how much RAM your motherboard can support before going out to buy some RAM sticks.

Quest for Gamers Recommendation-

* 2 GB Kingston RAM (50$)

The GRAPHIC CARD

So, what is the last game you played? Claw? FIFA 2002? If yes, then you need to dish out some dough and get yourself a good graphics card. It is Crisis time baby! Don’t expect to play that game with a 6600GT even. Quest for Gamers recommends that you equip your rig with a 8600 GT minimum to play this game. Besides, who doesn’t like good graphics. Gone are the times when you could play your games on a 5500. Now, most games require a minimum Shader Model 3 card(Nvidia Series 7) up to play the game. If you can buy your card AND overclock it, then that is it the icing on the cake. And, by the way, with DirectX 10 games being launched, it IS better if you can get your hands on a 8 Series or above Graphic Card. Just make sure your cabinet is properly ventilated.

Quest for Gamers Recommendation-

Nvidia 8600GT (80$ maximum)

The Nvidia 8800GT (Around 200$) -BEST CHOICE

Nvidia 9600GT (Little higher than 200$)

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When buying a laptop, you need to consider factors beyond performance and weight. There are many additional things like screen dimensions, battery life, and keyboard and connection options which you have to think about.

Let’s look at some of the factors one should consider when buying a laptop.

1. Processor
One of the first things you need to consider in a laptop is the CPU. The latest laptop CPUs include Intel’s Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors which outperform older single-core Intel processors (e.g. Pentium M). Other laptops use the AMD Athlon Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor - which is also a good performer. In general, however, if you’re looking for a laptop, I’d advise you to look for one with an Intel Core Duo processor. You can also read this guide to find out more.

2. System memory
The amount of RAM in the laptop is very important. If you’re not short of cash, my advice is to get at least 1GB of RAM - that is the minimum you need to get newer PC applications to run fast. Also remember that you can always add more memory to your existing laptop. You may be interested in this short guide on how to install new memory modules into a laptop.

3. Graphics memory
Laptop graphics are another feature you will want to consider. Typically, I’d say you should go for 128MB of dedicated video RAM. Also, ensure that the graphics memory is used solely for graphics use and not shared with the main memory. If you intend to play games on the laptop, then look for advanced 3D graphics chips with about 256MB to 512MB of dedicated graphics memory. Be prepared to fork out a lot more cash though.

4. Screen
You will also want to take a look at the laptop screen. Laptop screens have recently become bigger. Most of them have gone widescreen so you can watch movies or edit spreadsheets more comfortably.

If you intend to use the laptop from home a lot, then I’d go for a 17-inch wide screen. If you are more concerned about portability or if you travel a lot, then laptops with screen sizes of 12.1 or 13.3 inches might suit you better. There are also 14.1- or 15-inch screens for laptops, but I believe manufacturers are shifting away from these models.

5. Battery
Here’s another critical factor - laptop battery life. I personally find it very frustrating to have my notebook power run out after 15 minutes at Starbucks. What you need to do is to buy a laptop that has about 3.5 hours of battery life, running on a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor. Make sure you question the retailer on how long the battery can last - a short battery life is usually a deal breaker for me.

6. Keyboard and Pointing Device
Some people believe that the keyboard and pointing device on a laptop is important. If you have big fingers, you might be more comfortable typing on a larger notebook keyboard than a small one. Make sure you try the laptop out - get the feel of typing and navigation before you buy the laptop.

7. Optical drives
I’d usually recommend getting a laptop with a rewritable DVD drive as a minimum. One thing you need to know is that some laptops sacrifice a DVD drive in exchange for a lighter weight and portability. If you don’t think you need a DVD drive all the time, then you might want to get a model that doesn’t have one.

8. Hard drive
In the laptop hard drive department, what can I say? More is better. These days, you can get a notebook hard drives coming in sizes of 160GB or more. You can also get SATA hard drives if you have more cash.

9. Weight
Another thing to note is the weight of the laptop. Now, when you buy a laptop, always remember that the total weight includes the notebook AND the AC adapter, any external modules, and their cables. These can add up to quite a bit of weight.

10. Communications
These days, you will find that most laptops come with at least two USB 2.0 ports - I’d recommend that as a minimum. If you do a lot of video editing, then a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port also becomes essential.

You should also check for good network capabilities. Make sure your new laptop has built-in ethernet capability, a built-in wireless connection and also built-in Bluetooth (if you need to transfer data between your mobile phone and the laptop).

Some of the laptops also include card slots for removable media such as CompactFlash, Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard. If you take a lot of digital photos, then this feature might matter to you.

11. Laptop Shopping Tips
Whew! That sure is a long list of features to consider when buying a laptop. In addition to understanding the features, there are three important laptop shopping tips you should bear in mind.

Tip #1: How will you use the laptop? One of the problems when you buy a laptop is that you pay for features you don’t really need. One of the best ways to avoid paying too much is to consider how you will use the laptop. If it is mostly for word processing, then settle for a cheaper machine. If it is for gaming, then you need a more powerful one.

Tip #2: Think of features you will not compromise You should also be aware that there are some basic features in a laptop you should NOT sacrifice. For example, for me, if I were buying a laptop, I’d choose (as a minimum) - an Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, 160GB of hard drive, a very small screen size and a super long lasting battery. Your list of critical feature may vary.

Tip #3: Remember you can pick and choose Most vendors will let you custom-build your own laptop. This is a good thing, because you can just pick those features you need and not pay any extra. You can easily purchase a faster notebook by accepting a smaller hard drive or DVD drive, for example.

Conclusion
I hope this article has shown you that ins and outs of buying a laptop. Remember, a laptop is an expensive device. It will also be something you bring along anywhere you go. Hence, it is critical that you do proper research and find the correct laptop to suit your needs. Remember the above tips the next time you’re in the market for a laptop, and happy shopping!

Gary Hendricks runs a website about laptops. Visit his website at Best-Laptop-Guide.com to learn more about selecting the best laptops and accessories to suit your needs.

About twenty years ago when your computer used DOS and carried around cell phones the size of luggage the idea of wireless internet was something saved for sci-fi and spy movies. Now, we see laptops being transported cable free while their users Google the latest sports scores or work on projects in coffee shops, parks, and their homes. Thanks to this the world is at our finger tips almost anywhere. If your considering getting wireless internet here are some commonly asked questions that make help you decide whether it’s for you.

What is wireless internet?

Wireless internet is just what it sounds like. Internet without wires. The advances in communication have made it possible to bring internet to your computer without the cables, boxes, and wires that used to go along with it. Through a system of signals, terminals and transmitters/antennas your computer’s modem will pick up a signal connecting you to a wireless internet network. The system is much like that used in other wireless forms of communication like cell phones.

Why should I equip my computer for wireless internet?

Being an active part of society often requires you to travel near and far with little lag time in between. Society as a whole is so dependent on communication that it seems impossible to go more than a few hours without emailing or using the internet. Unfortunately, there isn’t always a computer that is wired and ready to access the internet. The daily commute can be a boring expanse of time where no work gets done. However, the accessibility of wireless internet allows those who ride buses, trains or subways to work while traveling. Essentially, this makes wireless computing a major benefit if not necessity to the working man or woman who is constantly on the go.

Is it expensive?

Wireless is generally a lot more affordable than service that depends on a phone or cable line. You will be able to get a plan specifically for your lap top where as before you may have had to change your phone service or switch from satellite to cable to cash in on the still expensive bundle package. If price is your concern this is quite possibly your best option although ultimately it depends on the carriers in your area.

How reliable is wireless internet?

Wireless communications have come a long way and wireless internet is relatively reliable and shouldn’t cause you any major losses of service. However, much like other forms of wireless there will are a few things that may interrupt your service.

Out of Range: While this is definitely becoming a honed communication tool it’s not flawless. Much like a cell phone, there are areas where you will not get a signal which will limit or terminate your service. This makes it hard to use the wireless internet at or in tunnels, under ground, remote locations, or inside some buildings.

Interference: Wireless internet can be excellent when it works, and it usually does, but there are various things besides range that can limit your internet access. Too many users can slow service or leave you unable to get service at all. You may also have a problem securing service if trees or other objects obscure the line of vision.

Is wireless internet secure?

Security presents a major issue for some individuals. While there some concern does exist, networks are becoming more secure as time goes on. There are however programs you can use and actions you can take to help create a more secure network. By taking simple precautions like enabling encryption you decrease the likely hood of a security breech.

For great accessories for your laptop or other wireless forms of communications like cell phones and discount PDA’s shop at SFPlanet. SFPlanet offers quality products including discount cell phone accessories.

Part 1
WebCam & Virtual Office; For Who–Me?

The first thing I’d like to share with you is how this review came into being.

I’d been doing a review for another company (which review is presently in its’ own review status and waiting to be accepted through www.ezinearticles.com for publication) that specializes in so much, what I would always consider to be, new technology. Stuff that I’d heard about many times, like in-one-ear and out-the-other, if you know what I mean.

The name of that article was called ” Virtual Office, Wiki, & Webconferencing! Also Called; Keeping In Touch With The Family Or Your Business Office

Hey, don’t let the length of the name throw you. First off, the name wasn’t my choice. Sometimes we all have to work with what we have. Still, the article opened me up in that I had never realized that I could have a “virtual office” my own self at such a ridiculously low cost. You can understand how most times in life one thing leads to another.

Well somehow, stuck in my brain was that webcams and all that stuff were for the richy-rich and the geeks; those who were so well-fed with computer-talk that computer-talk leaked out everytime they opened their mouths. (I know that you know those that I’m talking about now.)

But then, because of all the research that I ended up doing for that article I began to see uses for a virtual office of my own, so I started paying attention to the costs.

Part 2
Under A Hundred Bucks

So here I am, never bothering to check prices or anything; just going about life assuming that well… how the heck does anybody think that I could afford a VIRTUAL OFFICE. A big name like that certainly told me something!

Well, I already had the computer.! What else did I need.

Turns out that all I had to do was grab a couple webcams and a headset and headsets with microphones and the rest was history.

Let me check my wallet. Let’s see, I’m out of minutes on my pre-paid phone, which is a real pain in the neck in itself. (The wife/ “The Lil’ Woman (she likes it when I use somewhat affectionate titles), well, her and I share the pre-paid cost (which really isn’t very fair to her) cause ever since I went down our finances aint quite like they should be, which explains why I sit here chattering on the computer all day.)

But then-WHAT?

I can get two webcams for under 50 bucks. Yeah, right!

And I can get free webconferencing (see the previous article I told you about) and then upgrade at my convenience.

I ended up with three webcams with microphones built right in (we’re just using the speakers that are built into our monitors), all three for not only under a hundred bucks, but well under. I’m not going to spew the numbers, but they made me feel like such the fool for assuming that only techies need this stuff.

Now me and “The Lil’ Woman” save all of our pre-paid minutes for the kids and “outsiders”. That’s what we call people ‘outside’ of our little conferening circle. In fact, we don’t even seem to need minutes anymore. We never really realized how much it was costing us just to talk to each other. (’Course it would have helped if she didn’t have her ‘contract-phone, ’cause then we’d both have been on pre-paid-nah, we thought of that along time ago.)

Ya-gots-ta-go through me or The Lil Woman ta get in!

Part 3
Third Camera

Well, it’s probably not hard for you to figure out that Judy and I used two of the camera to keep in touch between her job and my home office, but would you be curious to know why I bought three?

I saved this third part for all of you writers out there that get bothered like I do. Not everybody does bothered like this, but I’m like…”I’m in my office-don’t bother me!”

Granted, I may be at home so everybody thinks that cause I’m home, I need my door knocked on three or four times a day. Do you know what-and hear me when I say, “I think it is a real pain in the (fill in the blank yourself, okay?) to me, as a writer, to finally have a good story or even just a good sentence running through my head, and just about that time somebody wants to bang on my door to see if I want to buy some magazines or “These All New-Style Coat-Hangers With Built-In Moth Protection”.

Here’s what’s worse-there are always more knocks on the door when the wife and kids are gone. That is a factoid that can’t be avoided in this conversation. I don’t know why it is, but everytime the wife and kids are gone, all of their friends, relatives, acquaintances, and whoever-out-there I haven’t covered-somehow and or for some silly reason has to decide that now is the time to knock on the door. Up I get, and it’s the same thing all the time-”No, she/he’s not here right now.” (You know what I always hear back? “Okay, I’ll check back later.”)

Well, guess what I did with that third camera. Tired of guessing?

Okay, watch this… I set it right in the window-sill where they could all see it. Now they know that I’m home and that I can see them, but they bang away anyway. I don’t mean ‘just knock’, no, most that knock on our door know that my office is way in the back and they figure if they knock hard enough, I will hear them and come to the door.

Wrong!

The one I like to watch is my oldest sons’ buddy. I just know that sooner or later he will understand what that door is saying to him. In the meantime he just knocks, stares a goofy stare into the camera,…and then knocks harder-this time putting his ear to the door, and then positive he hears me coming, clasps his hands behind his back, slides his halo up over his horns figuring I didn’t see or hear the cuss words coming out of his mouth, so …well, when the door still doesn’t open I see him throw his little tantrum(which is fun to watch a fifteen year old do), and knock still louder.

You know what? The first knock was my pain. Already my mind is wishing my “Doorknocker” my best. (Yeah-right.) It’s the second knock dis-ka-boob-o-rated the whole sentence or story I that had been flowing so comfortably. Am I gonna get up?

Wrong again!

I used to.

Now I just wait. What the heck, he already ruined my direction of thought, but hey, the show is just starting. From this point on it’s my pleasure, for sure!

For all of you writers that can understand what I’m saying and so thoroughly enjoy it when the words just flow right on through I can only say that I wish you were all here with me. I just gotta tell you that I can’t help myself but to laugh as I watch him finally walk away rubbing his knuckles and cussing. Sooner or later, that solid wooden door and his knuckles are going to come to an understanding!

In the meantime, I’m enjoying. Let ‘em keep on knocking.

More info on obtaining a very affordable webcam and microphone can be found here Sewell Direct . And what is going on here? Are we going to need a traffic cop to control all of the sudden site traffic rushing to get more information about wiki-enabled online workspace (the virtual office), and webconferencing that can be easily obtained through Virtual Office…

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The video card in your computer is what gives you the ability to game and be able to see things. The video card or graphics card is what produces images and lets you play all those games that you want to play all the time. It is what lets you watch videos and things like that.

The video card that you need depends on what you use your computer for and what you are going to be using it for. If you are just going to be using your computer for business then you can usually use the stock video card, if you are going to be using your computer for gaming and watching a lot of videos then you should get a good one like a Radeon or an Nvidia. When it does come time to replace yours be sure that when you buy it or order it that you get the right interface, if your computer was made after 2000 then you most likely have pci express. AGP is the older type of interface and that is what I have on my gaming computer but it doesn’t let me play games anymore so I had to buy a newer computer and now all my games work flawlessly. If you are a gamer get an Nvidia card.

When you are just using your computer for normal things and typing and chatting you do not need an upgraded video card. You are just going to be typing and not watching any videos or playing games so you should be fine. People who are into digital and like to use the advantages of theirs will need to get something that allows them to do whatever they need to do with their computer.

If you are an editor then you are going to be using a computer and you are going to be watching a lot of videos so therefore you will need an upgraded one so you can watch the video on one screen and edit the video on the other screen, with a stock card you cannot perform dual screen that well. You can even add a TV instead of just having another screen but it is much easier just to add a second screen so you can just slide your mouse to the other screen and start editing. So if you need a video card for the job that you have then you need to go out there and look for one that you need. If you are a big time gamer then you might want to get a SLi ready motherboard so that you can run two at the same time. You will be using twice the power so your picture will be like plasma.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about computer graphics as well as computer graphic cards at www.nsearch.com

Investment in VoIP technology is on the increase. As a matter of fact, cable companies have been the latest entrants in the arena and are giving a tough competition to the Internet service providers in different parts of the world. The market for VoIP phone service is growing by leaps and bounds. The results of the latest research substantiate this industry trend. Increasingly, the circuit-based TDM networks are being replaced by IP-based architecture as more and more organisations are making the most of the operational efficiencies of voice over IP.

And the best part is that the broadband Internet phone service is becoming innovative with time. New and better protocol gateways are being introduced to enhance the quality of calls. The installation process has also become simpler - leading to a more wide-spread use of Internet technology.

VoIP services are the best for quite a few reasons. First and foremost, this phone service come with superior voice quality - more so in high bandwidth. These services can be easily integrated with existing infrastructure of client companies. Moreover, the costs involved are significantly less as compared to the services of traditional phone operators.

Voice over IP services are reliable and the quality of service is comparatively better. There are minor hitches that the clients might face that include some voice quality problems and the need to reboot the DTA. Client organisations could tune their networks to identify and correct these problems. They could also get in touch with the VoIP Internet phone service providers.

In this new technology, the voice is digitalised and sent over the Internet. At the destination, the digitalised voice is converted into normal voice through facilitating technology. In VoIP business phone service, a high speed Internet connection is used for making telephone calls over the Internet. With the emergence of VoIP, the monopoly of traditional service providers over telephone services - especially the long distance phone services - has been eroded to a significant extent. The add-on benefits such as easy transfer of images, videos and texts on the same network have made these IP services all the more popular.

VoIP phone services come with some other functionality as well. Voice mail, 3-way calling, caller ID, call forwarding, and call waiting are some of the specialised services that are available. This fact holds special significance for businesses such as call centers and contact centers. They can now take care of their customers in a more efficient manner.

To conclude, one could reiterate the increasing popularity of IP telephony service. This technology is proving to be highly beneficial for business users - especially those having a global presence. The institutional users of this innovative technology are making the most of the situation. As a matter of fact, the future of VoIP services are being decided by the specific needs of the voice protocol users in this category.

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Already 9 million players are a part of this imaginary world. Have you ever asked yourself why? The game is so simple and interesting that it’s almost like a magnet. Now we all know that fighting against other players and the big bosses is hell of a fun, leveling sure isn’t in the same category. Leveling is very important because it consumes most of your time besides grinding for gold. It takes approximately half of our game time and that’s a lot!

The reason why I brought this up is because most of the people find leveling aggravating and just can’t stand it. Same with me here, every time I even think about leveling I rather do anything else than that. It’s explainable why is this so. Nobody likes doing one thing over and over again. That’s the reason why I started to search for various leveling guides on net. I sure did find numerous guides, free and paid. The word free can be very deceiving sometimes. The free ones were pretty illogical because you just couldn’t learn anything from them, the descriptions and directions are way too wide. The paid ones… well some of them are good but not all. The reason why I’m writing this guide is to make other players aware of the criteria that separate a good quality leveling guide from the bad ones. So let’s get to the point, what are the criteria?

The criteria are:
1. Difficulty of the guide
2. Speed and effectiveness of leveling
3. Picture and Video coverage
4. Frequent Updates
5. Bonuses
6. Price

1.Difficulty of the guide

We aren’t all of the equal knowledge of the game so this is a very important aspect of the leveling guide. Simplicity is the key to a successful and fast leveling. What would you do with a badly written guide? At the end you would spend hours for searching the right information. Everything must be in the right order, the pointers to the different quests and mobs must be clear and vivid, Chapters must be aligned with the levels from 1 to 70 and it is very helpful if the guide contains different character starting areas so that everyone can find their way.

2. Speed and effectiveness of leveling

Oh yea, that’s what we all want don’t we? Speed is what we all crave for but don’t get misled to quickly. The time to level to the highest point promised by the Guide owners is not always accurate. When I tried to level my character by the directions I was given, I didn’t always come close to that time. I only tend to believe them when they actually show me their footage (video), which is increadibly rare (you can find out which one exactly on my site).

3. Picture and video coverage

I love pictures, most of the time I learn more out of them than I would out of the words but when they are both combined, so much the better! As many guides I have seen I must say that most of them have a good picture coverage (common step by step fashion guide for leading you to the goal). On the other hand videos are quite rare, I guess they don’t want to show you exactly how they do it don’t they.

4. Frequent Updates

Updates are vital since World of Warcraft is a constantly changing game (thank god). You don’t want to be left behind don’t you. Every patch can change the course of the game. Many leveling guides often get updated, moreover I haven’t seen any that don’t. If the guide doesn’t offer updates than don’t even bother to purchase.

5. Bonuses

Not so important than above ones. Bonuses are many times useless. Usually they give you some kind of a mod or add on which you can get on the internet for free anyway. On the other hand bonuses can be “the decider” sometimes. If you can’t decide which guide to purchase just look at what they have to offer.

6. Price

Be careful on that one, you don’t want to get scammed quickly. If you see a leveling guide that is more expensive than 50$ then don’t buy it. I give you as many guides as there are fingers on my arm that are cheaper than that, it isn’t worth it.

Now that you know what you have to be careful on, start looking for your ideal leveling guide. But so that you wouldn’t have to search all over the web I have already compared one of the best guides on the internet on my website. I suggest you take a look ——> www.wowlevelingexpert.com

I’m a crazy game fan who can not live without games. So I download all kinds of possible games to my cell phone. Soon it’s stuffed with hundreds of games. I am so proud of my achievements that I keep playing these games in my spare time. I also show off my ability to my classmates by switching quickly from one game to another. They all admire at my “strong” ability and smartness. However, I know it doesn’t owe to me, but to my secret weapon- MemoryUp.

About one month ago, I was almost driven crazy by my BlackBerry because it kept running down when I was playing games. Till now, I still remember the day when I indulged myself in the games world, my BlackBerry Pearl suddenly became slow like a snail. Whatever I tried, it just ceased to work anymore. Finally, I lost my temper and closed my BlackBerry. Then in the following couple of days, I searched the information through the internet and I knew the reason caused my BlackBerry not to work any more was the memory can not be managed in a good way.

For a BlackBerry, there are dozens of JVM (Java Virtual Machine) based programs running in the front-end or back-end. When you run an application, the operating system will allocate certain space for it in the RAM. What is RAM? That’s short for the Random Access Memory, which is used to store the information quickly. Take an example, if you run application A, then the system gives it 20% space in the RAM. And 25% for the application B. Now it only have 55% RAM to run the other applications, which used to take 100% RAM to do. It is natural the system will become quite snow.

Then here comes my savior- MemoryUp (Blackberry RAM & Memory Booster). After I input the keyword “Boost Blackberry RAM” and searched with Google, MemoryUp jumped into my eyes. The introduction on eMobiStudio’s website says MemoryUp is a powerful Java virtual machine (JVM) management and RAM boosting application specially designed for high-end smartphones (including Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson etc) and BlackBerry. It is designed for taking control of JVM for each smart phone system, smartly analyze running programs (including hidden programs), automatically allocate and recover occupied RAM, and boost system to its best performance.

Yeah, that’s just what I need. In fact, I have not expected too much when I downloaded it from eMobiStudio. But after I installed it onto my BlackBerry, it really worked! My phone returned to normal again! In fact, my BlackBerry runs much faster and more stable than ever. I’ve never imagine a BlackBerry Pearl can be so fast and stable when running dozens of softwares at the same time.

Peter Liu