memory

Fri
05
Aug
Dennis Faas's picture

How to Fix: Make Firefox Faster; Enable Multi-Processor Support

Infopackets Reader Jesse T. writes: " Dear Dennis, A friend of mine told me that the new version of Firefox is a lot faster, but requires special configuration changes in order to get the speed boost. Do you know what she is referring to? How can I ... make my Firefox faster? " My response: Your friend is correct - the latest edition of Mozilla Firefox (version 48) includes a major overhaul to allow for multi-processor support, though it may not be enabled by default on some systems. That is because some systems may use older add-ons that may interfere with the multi-processor support feature, ... (view more)

Mon
04
Jul
Dennis Faas's picture

How to Fix: Unresponsive Script Error in Firefox, Chrome, IE

Infopackets Reader Mike R. writes: " Dear Dennis, Oftentimes when I visit Facebook.com, there are several ads on the right side of the screen such as 'The Top 10 Highest Paid Soccer Players', or 'The Funniest Billboards Ever', or something along ... those lines. Whenever these ads are displayed, the web browser locks up and I receive an error message that there is an unresponsive script on the page. I have three options: 'Debug', 'Continue', and 'Stop Script'. Why do I keep getting the 'unresponsive script' error? I use Firefox. " My response: This is a very good and frequently asked question. ... (view more)

Thu
26
May
John Lister's picture

Windows 10 RAM Requirement Doubles

Windows 10 will officially require more memory to run on many computers this summer. It's only a minor change but is the first time the official specifications for Windows have significantly increased in the past seven years. The biggest of the ... changes is the minimum memory specification for 32-bit computers, which is doubling from 1GB to 2GB. The specification for 64-bit machines was already 2GB and will remain unchanged. The change doesn't mean machines with 1GB of RAM will stop working. Instead, it means computer manufacturers will now have to include at least 2GB of RAM to be ... (view more)

Mon
24
Nov
Brandon Dimmel's picture

'Junkware Removal Tool 6.3.9', and 'Wise Memory Optimizer 3.32'

Junkware Removal Tool 6.3.9 This security utility is designed to help you remove adware, toolbars, and other programs from your system. Junkware Removal Tool is capable of eliminating all traces of undesirable programs, including their services, ... processes, and registry keys. http://thisisudax.org/ Wise Memory Optimizer 3.32 This freeware program can help you improve your system's performance by maximizing memory efficiency. It provides a real-time chart that shows users their memory status and makes suggestions for enhancing overall performance. http://www.wisecleaner.com/ (view more)

Mon
10
Nov
Dennis Faas's picture

How to View Active and Idle Processes in Windows?

Infopackets Reader 'mg_barrett' writes: " Dear Dennis, Is there a way to show a list of running processes (programs) in Windows? Also, how do I determine if a process is active or not? " My response: A process is said to be active if there is CPU or ... memory activity associated with the process. The opposite is also true; if there is no CPU or memory activity reported by a process, then it is considered to be an idle process. Process activity can be determined using various utilities mentioned below. How to View Active and Idle Processes in Windows You can use Windows Task Manager to view all ... (view more)

Fri
24
Oct
Dennis Faas's picture

Should I disable the Windows Page File or Swap File?

A visitor chatted with me on the web site other day, and he had a question about the Windows Page file. He wrote: " I have a question in regard to optimizing Windows and its 'page file'. I have Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) with a 1 terabyte (TB) ... hard drive, and 8 gigabytes of RAM. My system uses a newer generation Intel processor (Core i5 or Core i7). My question is: do I really need a page file when I have 8GB of memory? In your opinion, which is better: having Windows manage my page file, or should I define a custom page file, or use no page file? " My Response: The short answer is that ... (view more)

Tue
20
Nov
Dennis Faas's picture

'Free Internet Window Washer 3.1', and 'Remote Memory Info 1.0'

Free Internet Window Washer 3.1 Free Internet Window Washer is a privacy software utility for your Windows computer. As you work on your computer and browse the Internet, you accumulate traces of your visits and activity in hidden files on your ... computer. Windows makes no provision for protecting this personal information. Now, by using Free Internet Window Washer, you can securely erase your Internet tracks from your PC with a single click of your mouse. http://www.eusing.com Remote Memory Info 1.0 Remote Memory Info is a free utility that displays a remote network computer's memory usage and ... (view more)

Fri
31
Aug
Dennis Faas's picture

Firefox 15: Memory Flaws Gone; Performance Improved

The latest edition of Mozilla's popular web browser, Firefox 15, is getting solid early reviews. In addition to fixing a notorious memory problem, the new version offers better support for games and music, and eases the update process. For many web ... users, Firefox is the world's best browser. It built that reputation by offering usability features not seen in other browsers. It has also suffered fewer security problems than rival browsers like Internet Explorer, from Microsoft. Over time, however, Firefox has lost a lot of market share to a newer entry in the market: Google's Chrome. One of ... (view more)

Thu
02
Feb
Dennis Faas's picture

'MiTeC Mail Checker 7.1.1', and 'Rizone Memory Booster 1.7.9.1798'

MiTeC Mail Checker 7.1.1 This is a fully customizable mail checker that is able to retrieve emails from your Gmail account. Thanks to its architecture, you can run MiTeC Mail Checker from a USB drive or any other removable media as a portable ... application. http://www.mitec.cz Rizone Memory Booster 1.7.9.1798 Rizone Memory Booster enables Windows to clean the workspace of all computer processes not currently in use. This frees up a good deal of wasted memory and improves the system's overall performance. Once loaded onto your computer, it will perform clean-ups periodically. http://www. ... (view more)

Tue
16
Aug
Dennis Faas's picture

Microsoft to Offer $200,000 for Security Ideas

Microsoft is offering a huge reward to encourage tech savvy users to come up with new security ideas for its operating system. The company is running a contest for users to create "a novel runtime mitigation technology designed to prevent the ... exploitation of memory safety vulnerabilities." Put in simple terms, that means the winning entries have to halt malware that takes advantage of exploits in computer memory. An exploit of this nature is an extremely common source of security breach. It works by taking advantage of the fact that computer memory is used to serve multiple programs, often ... (view more)

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