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Making a USB memory stick bootable is the best way to boot your computer in case of a crash. Make a bootable memory stick with instruction from an IT entrepreneur in this free video on computer accessories.
The TomTom GO 910 is a portable global positioning unit that you can use in multiple vehicles. It features a touch screen with an ultra-wide liquid crystal display and 3-D graphics. A formatting error with this unit has several possible origins, but basic maintenance and troubleshooting will help you deal with the problem and get your TomTom working again.
Casual computer users are usually only concerned with the high-level format of the individual files on a SD card, not the partitions and file systems that constitute the card's low-level formatting. However, if you are so inclined, you can make any number of changes to this low-level formatting. These changes, however, will cost you the files you currently have on the card and could prevent it from working with your portable multimedia devices.
Webroot Firewall is part of the Webroot AntiVirus software package. The firewall protection usually works to protect the computer system from viruses, malware, Trojans and other unwanted intrusions. However, issues with Firewall may result in the program crashing, leaving your computer unprotected and vulnerable.
The ViewSonic gTablet computer features a 10.1-inch, thin-film transistor, capacitive touch screen that some users have experienced problems with. You can fix some of these problems on your own, but some might require more drastic measures. The gTablet hit the market in December 2010 and earned a “Good” rating from CNET, a tech review website.
Advancements in removable storage and memory cards allow us to use memory media with greater storage capabilities, such as the SDXC memory card. Before using a memory card with your computers or devices, you must format the file system and enable it to store data. Because of the SDXC’s large storage volume, you can only format this type of card using the specialized exFAT file system.
First released in 2006, the Samsung SCH-930 flip phone can take pictures and video, as well as play music. Most owners of the phone don't have issues with its performance, but if your attempts to access your pictures through the device's My Pix feature cause your SCH-930 to reset itself, at least five possible explanations exist.
With the Nokia N70 smartphone, you can snap photos, record videos and download MP3s from anywhere. Anything you create or download to your handset is saved to the memory card. Connect your handset to your computer to transfer your files, or if your computer has Bluetooth capabilities, connect the two devices wirelessly. Connecting through Bluetooth frees you from the hassle of cords and lets you browse the memory card on your Nokia N70 from your computer.
Modern consoles, such as the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3, go beyond gaming by allowing you to watch videos, listen to music and chat with friends. When you mod your console, it is also possible to install new software and play homebrew or backup games. To mod your console, you need to install either a mod chip or files via an SD or memory card.
The basic input/output system serves four basic functions: it checks the status of the hardware at boot, initializes the hardware once confirming that each component is in a working state, starts the boot process, and serves as a comprehensive driver for all the hardware in the system. On some computers, pressing "F2" at start-up boots the computer into the BIOS.
In “Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories” for PlayStation, star chips are credits you earn by defeating opponents in duels. As you progress through the game, you can spend these star chips on new cards that will strengthen your deck. Building your collection of star chips can be a lengthy process. However, by swapping the data on your memory card, you can buy as many cards as you want -- without spending your current star chip savings. You can also use a more direct method, if you have a cheating device for your PlayStation.
NAND memory is the internal flash memory used by smartphones such as the HTC EVO. This internal memory is not typically accessible for use outside of the operating system functions and essential system files. You can root the HTC EVO using the Unrevoked program to unlock access to the NAND. Other advantages of rooting this smartphone includes using unofficial upgrades and operating system ROMs and tweaking system settings to improve the performance of the device.
Various remote access applications allow you to control one computer from another computer as long as both computers are connected to the Internet. However, you also must install the remote access application to both computers to establish a successful connection. If you have USB memory stick, you can copy a portable version of the application's viewer component to the memory stick. This lets you take control of a computer remotely by launching the viewing component directly from the USB drive.
Sony designed the DSC-F828 digital camera with support for Memory Stick and CompactFlash memory cards. When using the DSC-F828, you may experience problems with the camera not reading either type of card. If the camera can't read the card, you are unable to view pictures stored on the card or take new pictures.
Often, users access data from sources that offer continuous flows of information, such as streaming media or input that occurs over time, such as from a keyboard. In these cases, a buffered stream of information allows the computer to handle this information smoothly for the user. The size of the buffer dictates how smooth the flow of information is for the user. A larger buffer will allow the temporary storage of more incoming data, at the cost of using more memory.
The message checking NVRAM, NVRAM checksum or NVRAM test may appear when your PC first boots up. This message tells you that the PC is looking through its RAM or memory storage. When there is a checking NVRAM error, it may be that the computer memory has been corrupted or the computer's hardware is faulty.
Technically, you can combine different brands of memory in a computer, but you should consider several things before attempting to do this when adding RAM to your machine. Some types of computer memory can be used interchangeably, regardless of the brand. Depending on the brands and type of computer, installing RAM to a computer can be a complicated and painstaking process, but one that is doable if you are technologically astute.
PC-3200 is a form of double data rate SDRAM that runs at a bus speed of 200 MHz. Because DDR-SDRAM transfers data on the rising and falling edges of each clock signal, its effective bus speed is 400 MHz. For this reason, PC-3200 DDR-SDRAM is also known as DDR-400 SDRAM.
The GDP utility is a program used for C++ and low-level programs that checks for memory leaks. Memory leaks are a program phenomena that happens when your program does not "let go" of memory used while the program runs on the desktop. You use GDP to check memory issues for your program, so your program does not cause slowness issues on your users' computers.
A PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH camera memory card locking problem usually involves the card lock tab you manually reposition to write-protect the card. Often people don’t know how to use the tab or the tab breaks. Other card locking problems involve the card slot or the battery and memory card slots cover. The card won’t lock into the slot or you can’t lock the cover. To use any of these locks, you must learn how each works and troubleshoot or repair as needed.
A file error on your DSC-W55 can be panic-inducing; it causes you to wonder what happened to the picture you are supposed to be looking at, why it is not displaying properly and whether the picture is permanently lost. While a file error is sometimes caused by a damaged picture, a file error may also be caused by a simple issue that impacts your photos. Knowing the likely source of the file error will help you avoid the same error in the future.
VHS-C was a camcorder format that recorded analog video to miniature VHS tapes. These tapes could be played back in a standard VCR by using a VHS-C converter. However, if you want to convert VHS-C footage to a digital file that can be stored on a memory card, you will need a video capture device and a computer with a memory card.
Interleaved mode refers to a method of arranging data in an attempt to increase performance. When data is stored in an interleaved environment it is written in a non-contiguous fashion, and specifically arranged so that the data most often requested is accessed the fastest. Interleaving mode is commonly used with computer memory, but also has applications in telecommunications, disk storage and error correction.
One step to fixing the F572US entails replacing its memory modules. Sometimes, laptop memory modules become corrupted. The only option then is to purchase a new, compatible memory module, after which you must manually remove the old memory module and replace it with the new one.
IPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S models allow you to "multitask" or keep multiple applications running on the device at the same time. If you experience slow operation of the iPhone, or even freezes, when multitasking, troubleshoot the device to overcome memory shortages that lead to such operational deficiencies.
If you receive an error message while attempting to format your BlackBerry's memory card, you may need to hard reset the phone or format the card using your computer. In some instances, continued error messages received while formatting may be an indication that you need a new memory card.
The T-Mobile Sidekick offers several megabytes of on-board memory, but with all the phone's features, you may need a memory card for additional storage. Inserting a memory card in a Sidekick allows you to store hundreds of photos, songs and videos, depending on the card's capacity. The Sidekick also lets you back up data on the memory card when you connect the phone to a computer.
Double data rate II synchronous dynamic random access memory (or DDR2 RAM) modules are used in motherboards designed in the early-to-mid 2000s. Although one memory module might look identical to another, you can't add or swap modules like you can with most hard drives. Motherboards have specific requirements when it comes to RAM; if you don't do check which type your motherboard requires, you might select the wrong module.
The many types and sizes of Secure Digital, or SD memory cards, can make shopping confusing. If you own multiple devices, some may be compatible with miniSD cards while others require microSD cards. Although these memory cards have the same function and most of the same features, their physical sizes make them incompatible with certain devices.
Kernel memory in a computer provides storage space for the essential parts of an operating system needed to perform the duties of the OS. This memory must be fast and always accessible by the microprocessor. It differs from other computer memory because of requirements, usage and form.
In Windows, an I/O device error indicates that Windows is having difficulty reading or saving data on a storage device. With a memory card, you may receive this error immediately upon inserting the device in a card reader or only when attempting to access a specific file. Although an I/O device error may indicate a severe problem that requires you to replace the memory card, troubleshooting steps may enable you to recover lost data or resolve the issue completely, depending on the root cause.
The LG enV2 cellphone was released in 2008 for Verizon Wireless. LG designed the enV2 with microSD and microSDHC card support. If you used the memory card in another device prior to using it with the phone, you may need to format the card to work with the phone. You need to enter the phone's lock code to complete the formatting process.
When the Memtest86 program that ships with Ubuntu tells you that your memory has failed an integrity test, it isn't talking about your hard drive. It is referring to your computer's physical memory, also called RAM, that the CPU uses to store software data as it executes both applications and the operating system. When this test fails, it means you need to replace your memory sticks before your programs start crashing.
The Cisnet Ci33-S33-C90 desktop computer is an older model owned by the ZT Systems computer and technology company. Because the model is an older one, ZT Systems no longer offers support for the Ci33-S33-C90. Thus, if your computer needs replacement or upgraded RAM, you will need to do it yourself or take it to an authorized computer repair center for service, and you will need either DDR PC2700 or DDR PC3200 RAM sticks.
Most people who surf the Web are well aware that their browsers keep track of visited websites. Even after deleting the history, traces of the images you've viewed, the videos you've watched and the sites you've visited remain on your computer hard drive. This is done for your convenience, but if you find it disturbing, you can remove these traces.
Secure Digital memory cards make saving content to a mobile phone like the Samsung T279 Blast very convenient, but they can experience an assortment of problems. You can fix most of these problems without much trouble, but some problems can force you to take more drastic measures.
While computers continue to increase the capacity of built-in random access memory, memory-intensive programs continue to push a computer’s RAM to capacity. Every time you turn a computer on it uses available memory to start running numerous processes and applications. The more processes and applications running in the background, the more RAM a computer requires. Booster 1.03 is a software application designed to optimize how a computer uses memory.
SDHC cards are postage-stamp-sized storage media used in devices ranging from digital cameras to laptop computers. SDHC stands for Secure Digital High Capacity, and the format is the successor of the original Secure Digital, or SD, memory card format. Each SDHC card is assigned a class rating. Class 4 and Class 6 cards differ solely in terms of the speed at which they can transfer data.
In the late 1960s, Bell Labs research scientist Andrew Bobeck developed a form of computer memory that stored data bits as tiny bubble-like magnetic fields. This so-called bubble memory had a density comparable to semiconductor RAM at the time; but, unlike RAM, it retained its data without electric power. Though the technology had several applications, improvements in hard drives and RAM made bubble memory obsolete by the 1990s.
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module and Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Module are two terms that describe types of computer memory. While UDIMM is a generic term that applies to most memory modules, SO-DIMM modules are used almost exclusively in notebook computers.
The Playstation One gaming console usually stops reading and writing data on full or damaged memory cards. The Sony SCPH-1020 memory your gaming console uses contains 15 blocks of memory for data storage; it can be used to back up game levels, settings and options. However, if the gaming console won't read cards, Sony provides several solutions to maximize your memory cards to back up PS1 gaming data.
The term MIPS processor -- MIPS originally stood for Microprocessor without Interlocking Pipeline Stages -- refers to any of the reduced instruction set computer microprocessors developed by MIPS Technologies Inc., which has its world headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. The MIPS processor was originally designed by researchers at Stanford University in 1984.
SPSS is an abbreviation for Statistical Product and Service Solutions and refers to a powerful computer application used for a wide variety of statistical analysis in academia, business and government. In SPSS, a string variable is an alphanumeric variable that can be used for names or brief, open-ended responses. It can include letters, numbers and special characters, such as punctuation marks.
Computers use a variety of data-storage technologies, including random-access memory, tape, hard drives and optical discs. Seen as a group, these devices constitute a hierarchy organized by speed, capacity and cost, where the fastest and most expensive methods occupy the top levels, and the slowest, least-expensive and highest-capacity units take up the bottom.
The T2050 Intel processor in your Toshiba Satellite or Equium laptop works hand-in-hand with memory modules on the motherboard to process and complete data requests. Laptops containing this processor are compatible with Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random-access Memory 2, also known as DDR2 SDRAM, memory modules. Your laptop comes with at least one DDR2 RAM memory module in one of its two module slots.
Your digital device’s memory card stores data on a series of tracks like a computer’s hard drive. And like a hard drive, memory cards are susceptible to damage and corruption. When a memory card is not accepting new data or you can’t transfer data from the device to your computer, the memory card is unstable. An unstable memory card usually presents an error message on your digital device’s display or on your computer screen when you attempt to access the memory card.
The CPU ratio is the ratio of the speed of a personal computer's central processing unit with that of the computer's system bus. Semiconductor company Intel Corp. in particular refers to it as bus/core ratio, which is a combination of the speeds of the components involved: the core(s), or processing units, that comprise the CPU and the system bus.
Sandisk has, as of the date of publication, produced a trio of devices as part of its Sansa Clip family, and none of them come from the factory with preloaded content. However, that doesn’t mean preloaded content isn’t available for your Sansa Clip. In addition, some businesses have used Sansa Clips as promotional tools with their own preloaded content onboard.
The AT&T USBConnect Lightning connects computers to the Internet using AT&T's 3G network. In addition to providing Internet access on the go, the USBConnect also includes a Micro Secure Digital card slot. This slot, compatible with Micro SD cards up to 32GB, provides a bridge allowing your computer to read and write to the memory card.
The Nokia 6300 offers a memory card slot that holds a microSD card, allowing you to store data such as ring tones, text messages and photos. The Nokia 6300 does not recognize an incompatible, corrupted or incorrectly inserted microSD. In some cases, you may need to format the microSD card before the Nokia 6300 recognizes it.
