computer hardware and software

Intel Core i3 microprocessor family  Core i3 line of entry-level Core-branded microprocessors was introduced on January 7, 2010 at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Performance and price-wise these are middle-class CPUs, positioned between more expensive and more powerful Core i5 and Core i7 microprocessors, and budget Pentium and Celeron processor families. Based on Westmere (enhanced Nehalem) micro-architecture, Core i3 CPUs integrate dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, separate DMI interface to peripheral devices, HD-capable graphics controller, and incorporate all basic and some advanced micro-architecture features, such as per-core 256 KB level 2 cache, large level 3 cache shared between two cores, SSE4 instructions, and support for Virtualization and HyperThreading technologies. As common with entry-level and budget families, Core i3 line doesn't include advanced features, or have some of its features crippled:   Currently (February 2010), the processors include only t

In the last few years, Information Technology (IT) has embarked on a new paradigm — cloud computing. Although cloud computing is only a different way to deliver computer resources, rather than a new technology, it has sparked a revolution in the way organizations provide information and service. Originally IT was dominated by mainframe computing . This sturdy configuration eventually gave way to the client-server model. Contemporary IT is increasingly a function of mobile technology, pervasive or ubiquitous computing, and of course, cloud computing. But this revolution, like every revolution, contains components of the past from which it evolved. Thus, to put cloud computing in the proper context, keep in mind that in the DNA of cloud computing is essentially the creation of its predecessor systems. In many ways, this momentous change is a matter of "back to the future" rather than the definitive end of the past. In the brave new world of cloud computing, there is room for i

We knew Microsoft is working on Windows 8 operating system and is planning to release it in 2012 . Word on internet has it the latest version of Windows OS installs faster than the current version, and offers couple of interesting features. Windows 8 has a "factory restore" feature which returns the computer to its factory state in under 2 minutes. So in case something goes horribly wrong and you cannot even recover the system to previously known good state, factory restore feature will save your day. And no, you're not required to install a disk. The upcoming OS also has an app store and lets user log-in using Windows Live ID. The "source" also reports that he was able to install Windows 8 OS in just 8 minutes -- a pproximately 2.5x faster than Windows 7 . It is another matter that his computer has an 8-core processor, 24GB memory, and 2TB hard drive. So normal users will not be able to install Windows 8 in flat 8mins, but it should certainly take less time