Saturday, March 20, 2010

How to Upgrade Laptop Memory?


Many of us want to improve the overall speed of their laptop drastically. For that they will need to consider a ram memory upgrade. Before you set out to upgrade your current memory, you need to do some basic research prior to it to insure that you make the right choice. Because there are so many type of memory available. That is why it is crucial to purchase the right type and size for your laptops needs to gain the most benefit. By investigating your laptop manual or via the manufacturers website you will be able to find the type of memory your laptop accepts as well as upgrade possibilities.

Finding out how much memory your computer laptop currently has.

There are 2 ways to check the amount of memory you have installed on your laptop. The quickest way is to check through the bios of your laptop. This is usually accessed when the laptop boots up and requires to press the appropriate key to enter setup. Bios setup menus vary from laptop to laptop so just have a quick browse through the memory settings to get a clear idea on what your system currently has.

Another method to check your memory is via your system menu in the control panel. This can be accessed if you have windows xp or later by clicking on the control panel option in the start menu then locating the system icon. From there you will find other specifications such as processor speed and memory currently installed.

How much memory is needed?

This all depends on your speed requirements. If you find your computer is not running as smooth as you would like then its advised to essentially double the amount of memory by purchasing another of equal amount. This will usually suffice for many and it is often rare to go further than this unless you have an older model of laptop.

Underneath your laptop you will find a panel labeled in many cases with a little engraving of a memory module. These panels are usually attached via 1 screw or clip function and can be removed to access the memory bay of your computer. If you are not sure where the ram panel is I advice you consult the manual of your laptop to find it's exact location.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Car Mp3 Player:

Car MP3 audio systems are an easy way to connect your iPod to your stereo. With their built in connection ports, it's very quick and easy to access your music. Moreover, integrated Bluetooth makes connecting to your iPhone virtually effortless - streaming music and answering the phone in the car has never been this easy!

Car MP3 players are the most appropriate for those wanting to replace their stereo, however, MP3 stereos are still relatively expensive and can cost up to £500. So, if you are interested in purchasing an MP3 player, I recommend you add extra security options into your car as well as take out insurance.

Download Games on Your PSP

PSP Game Download Sites

There are quite a number of psp game download sites on the internet. Some are legal and some are not. Be careful when loading games from such sites as you may be violating copyright laws.

There are a few that are legal psp game download sites. Most require a one time membership fee that allows you to download unlimited PSP games.

I highly recommend if you are interested in such sites to use these legal sites as they are safer and usually provide better support and download speeds. They have many download games for psp as well as movies, mp3 as well.

Reverse Lookup a Cell Phone Number

When do you need a reverse phone service?

If you want to find the name and location of the owner of a specific phone number (cellular or landline) and this number is not listed in whitepages or phone books, you will need a specialized reverse phone lookup service. These services operate by purchasing access to subscriber databases of various mobile operators and phone companies. By combining multiple sources of information, they provide users with a capability to search through a huge database containing almost all phone numbers in the USA. This database includes land line numbers, unlisted numbers and cell phone numbers.

Reverse phone lookup services are bound by agreements with phone companies, which prohibit them from providing this information for free (primarily for the reasons of privacy). This is the reason why you need a valid credit card or paypal account to register and use these services. This ensures that they cannot be utilized for illegal purposes (e.g. stalking.) Besides, phone companies charge for access to their databases in the first place, so reverse lookup services try to recoup some of their costs by requiring a subscription fee.

Are there any free alternatives to paid reverse phone lookup services?

If you don't feel like using paid services, there are a few alternatives that may help. You may look up the number in publicly available whitepages or phone books, or use an internet search engine, such as Google or Yahoo. However, if the number in question is cell phone or unlisted, you search will most likely provide no results, because such information is not publicly available. It won't hurt to try, though.

What kind of information you can expect to find using a cell phone lookup service?

You can expect to find the owner's name and address. Some services also provide additional information such as the list of household members.

How to use a reverse phone lookup service?

Simply enter the phone number which you are researching into the online form. Most services will immediately provide the following information for free:

  • Whether the phone number in question is cellular or land line.
  • The precise location (city and state) where the number is registered.
  • Whether any additional information about this number is available.
To find the name of the phone's owner, you will need to purchase access to the service (a nominal yearly fee is usually required). As mentioned above, the registration requirement is a way of ensuring the service will not be used illegally.