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Question from Sue: This morning someone told me about a website called Download MORE GHz that claims to speed up your computer by making the CPU run faster.
Do you know anything about them? I was wondering if you recommend them or not. Any guidance would be much appreciated. [Read more…]
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Let’s face it, times are tough these days, and the last thing we need is to do is spend more money than we have to when it comes time to shop for a new computer.
The key to getting the computer that best matches your needs at the lowest price possible is knowing exactly what those needs are and what you’ll need in order to adequately fill them.
And it also helps to know which common pitfalls to avoid.
Here are five things that could cause you to waste money when you’re out shopping for your next computer: [Read more…]
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Have you ever been using your computer and had it start acting strange for no apparent reason?
I’m sure you probably have because it happens all the time.
For example, just the other day my Internet connection shut down and it simply refused to re-establish a connection.
A couple of days later my earbuds just stopped working right in the middle of a video I was watching, and they refused to start working again even after I loaded a different video. They worked fine when I tried them with phone.
When those things happened I didn’t immediately jump into troubleshooting mode and start checking drivers or verifying system settings. I did this instead… [Read more…]
The IT industry stands as a beacon of opportunity in today’s economy, with unparalleled growth and lucrative career paths. As of May 2023, the median annual wage for IT professionals soared to $104,420, more than double the $48,060 earned by the average worker across all industries!
From software development to cybersecurity, IT professionals are shaping the future in a rapidly advancing digital world. Yet, with its growing appeal, the industry has also become fiercely competitive. Breaking into IT and thriving requires more than passion—it demands a clear strategy, a commitment to learning, and unwavering confidence.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or transitioning from another field, this guide will help you navigate the journey to a successful IT career. [Read more…]
Within the last decade, deep learning has revolutionized research in most fields, from voice recognition to self-driving cars. However, building a successful deep learning model is only the first step.
Knowing how to optimize these models will substantially affect the performance of any deep learning system in terms of its accuracy, speed, and resource efficiency. [Read more…]