There are many terms to get your head around when dealing with computer memory. One of the least well-documented is the term “Composite Memory Module.” There are two big reasons for the lack of documentation on the subject. The first is that the terminology has been irrelevant since the mid-1990s. The second reason is that Apple almost exclusively used the term. … [Read more...] about What Are Composite Memory Modules?
What Is a Memory Cartridge?
Modern computers tend to store all the data they need on their internal storage devices. These can be SSDs or HDDs. In some cases, external or removable media will be used, such as an external HDD, external SSD, USB thumb drive, or CD/DVD. Even video game consoles now prefer internal storage rather than optical disks. … [Read more...] about What Is a Memory Cartridge?
What Is Shadow Memory?
In computing, the term memory is somewhat loosely defined. Most of the time, it will refer to RAM. In some cases, however, storage devices may be referred to as memory devices. In a technical sense, this isn’t even wrong. Storage devices are a form of non-volatile memory. To maintain clarity, however, they are typically distinctly referred to as storage rather than memory. Any … [Read more...] about What Is Shadow Memory?
How to Sign up for Google Home Public Preview
As the best smart home products continue to get even better, it's important to have a reliable app to control all of your lights, smart plugs, and other accessories. Many of the manufacturers of our favorite smart home products offer an accompanying app. Giving you the necessary controls and making it easy to set everything up. But then, there are a few different apps that can … [Read more...] about How to Sign up for Google Home Public Preview
What Is Shared Memory?
Modern computers have a lot of memory. Each CPU has its cache, and each running program gets assigned its portion of system RAM. There are many different ways this memory can be used and assigned. Shared memory is a concept that affects both CPU caches and the use of system RAM in different ways. … [Read more...] about What Is Shared Memory?
How to Turn off Step Reminders on Pixel Watch
One of the most annoying things about any smartwatch is the nagging of reminders to stand up throughout the day. But some smartwatches, specifically those that feature Fitbit integration, will also remind you to make sure that you get enough steps in to reach your goals. That's not to say that these aren't helpful for some people. But others rely on other apps. Or even those … [Read more...] about How to Turn off Step Reminders on Pixel Watch
Microsoft Edge: How to Manage Favorites
Everyone has sites they visit frequently, and when you have to revisit them, you want quick access to them. Sure, you could type out the address and click on the correct suggestion. But, by using favorites in Edge, you can save various sites you consider your favorite and access them without taking your hand off your mouse. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge: How to Manage Favorites
What is Tag Memory?
Computers are really fast at doing things. One of the things you may not know, however, is that computers try really hard to hide how slow memory is from you and themselves. The CPU in a computer operates at a clock speed approaching 6 billion ticks per second. On each clock cycle, the processor can complete multiple instructions on each of its processing cores. Keeping those … [Read more...] about What is Tag Memory?
What Is Traffic?
Network traffic – or any computer traffic – is the amount of data sent across a connection. That means that whatever data is sent across, for example, an internet connection or from a hard drive to a CPU, is the amount of traffic on that particular connection. … [Read more...] about What Is Traffic?
What Is a Microprocessor?
A microprocessor is a computer processor that consists of only one integrated circuit (sometimes, a minimal number of them clustered together). The single-unit microprocessor has all the logic, control, and arithmetic elements needed to function as a standard PC CPU. An integrated circuit can perform programmed instructions. … [Read more...] about What Is a Microprocessor?