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May 12th, 2008

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Put Certified for Windows Vista on your desktop

Last week I posted an update on Certified from Windows Vista products in which at the end of the post I mentioned I had something else planned in regards to Certified for Windows Vista. Here at Microsoft in Redmond, the Windows Vista Logo Team made a poster that was put up around campus showcasing the Certified for Windows Vista logo. I thought the poster was really neat so I asked Deryl if he wouldn't mind if we released it as desktop wallpaper here for you to add Certified for Windows Vista to your desktop.

Below are links to download the Certified for Windows Vista wallpaper for your desktop (depending of course on your screen resolution) courtesy of Windows Live SkyDrive:

Enjoy the wallpaper!

For those not really interested in this wallpaper - you might check out another wallpaper of mine I released last month. I also hope to create some more wallpapers for you here in the coming months.

Written by Brandon LeBlanc on May 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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Why Should You Overclock?

Overclocking in most computers is deemed as something to cheat the process and motherboard you have to optimize and get added performance for your computer. But the fact remains; is it wise overclock you computer?

If you are in your right mind, you would easily depict that it would be foolish to try and cheat your system. The added load may not sit well with the usual life span that processors are supposed to have. Furthermore, it would be wise to make do with the advised specifications for the reason that there is a primary reason why the standard speed of computers are given today.

Anyone would love to get something special from overclocking their system. Outside saving on cost, you can get added processes and load handling by doing so. But you just have to build around the bush. It is an abnormal procedure to which your entire system may breakdown and worst, bring you higher expenses since it may lead to purchasing and entirely new computer unit.

As a whole, you may wonder what benefits overclocking can give you. The techie freaks know how to deal with it but if you ask around, it is something that only the specialists

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Written by PC Freak on May 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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Getting Higher Computer Specifications

If people had a choice, they would go for the latest computer specifications available in the market. Now that would be neat. But the thing is, you should likewise consider the purpose of getting one. This is not to discourage people from getting the high performing computers on their laps. The thing is, technology evolves fast and with that comes better performing peripherals after some months of getting your new computer.

Some would debate that that is the main reason for getting new computers with high specifications. It will take some time for them to be called passé. But while that is true, cost is also a consideration. Higher specs means higher value and hence higher price. So with that in mind, you should also consider the potential use of your computer as far as you are concerned.

Technically, there are different reasons to which purchasing a high-powered computer will be justified. Some want to get it for boasting while others really aim to take certain potential outputs such as programming, video editing or even graphics designing. For these things to be achievable, there are certain computer specification that have to be met. Otherwise, programs that allow people to learn

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Written by PC Freak on May 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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