The Different Levels Of RAID & What They Do

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Short for Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks, a category of disk drives that employ two or more drives in combination for fault tolerance and performance. We list all the RAID levels available and explain what they do.

TheTechZone

TechReport's CPU decoder ring updated

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New in this hefty update is a column delineating the number of CPU cores onboard each processor, so you can navigate the multi-core madness with confidence. All of the new dual-core processors from AMD and Intel are now present, as are AMD's Turion mobile chips, the low-power Opteron HE lineup, and Pentium M models up to 780. If you somehow have failed in your geekly duty to memorize every model of processor so you know 'em stone cold, TR's CPU decoder ring has you covered.

Picking hardware for Media Center

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Have you got the Media Center bug? We've spent some time investigating the best components with which to build a home theatre PC for use with Microsoft Media Center. In the first of a new series on home theatre, we talk you through the component choices you need to make to build your own box.

Bit-Tech

Overclocking the AMD Athlon X2 3800+ Processor

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A few weeks ago Legit Reviews brought you the premier of AMD's newest processor, the Athlon 64 X2 3800+. While many appreciate the dual core performance at a budget price, we didn't have much time to really put Manchester core to the test for our overclocking readers.

ASUS PEG Link Mode Guide Rev. 2.0

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It's been just over a year since ASUS was forced to officially announce the PEG Link Mode. Unfortunately, very little is known about it till today. That's what we intend to correct today. After digging deeper into the mystery of PEG Link Mode, we are proud to present our report on what it actually does!

Adrian's Rojak Pot

Gaming System Buyers Guide August 2005

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Confused about what to put into your next system? Or just want some general buying advice? In this article we at Zombienexus.com share our advice on buying the best parts for a good gaming system.

ZombieNexus.com

Windows Vista Beta 1 vs. Mac OS X ''Tiger'' (Part 1)

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In part one of my comparison of Windows Vista Beta 1 and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, I examine the look and feel, desktop search, and data visualization and organization features of both systems!

Make great panoramas with your digital camera

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I was a bit skeptical when found Autostitch, but I downloaded and tried it. The result is awesome and I'm impressed with the ease of creating panorama pictures with it. You just make a bunch of pictures, open them with the program and it takes care of the rest. If you have a digital camera you have to try this ;)

See AutoStitch in action here

Trialling Microsoft Windows XP x64

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John set up the new Microsoft Windows XP 64 bit version recently on his work PC. There were no hardware driver issues but he did come across some nasty email issues.

Windows 64bit Compatibility Guide

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We will endeavour to update this list as often as possible. If you can help us with details on software that works, works partially or doesn't work at all we'd appreciate hearing from you with details of the software name, version number and, if it doesn't function or doesn't function correctly, a brief description of the problem and, if you know it, the cause.

3DVelocity

Recording and Producing Your Podcast

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Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last year, you've probably at least heard the term "podcasting." While the term refers to sending downloadable MP3 files to portable music players such as the iPod, you don't need to own an iPod to listen to or even create your own podcasts.

Black Viper

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The very well-known and trusted Black Viper's Windows XP Services Configuration Guide is back on line!

Windows XP x64, Promise and Reality

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Though not yet available in retail channels, Windows XP x64 is a tempting solution for enthusiast users. We discuss its pros and cons and compare how it and conventional Windows XP handle 32 bit applications.