Windows 7 installation: Each Toshiba laptop recently purchased from us may be eligible for the update by submitting information to Toshiba directly. For more information please let us know.
Windows 7 installation (hopefully) will fix the glitches, quirks, errors, UFO sightings, and rare, but other paranormal activities.
Based on reports of how to install..
PCs with XP Operating System - A completely fresh installation must take place. Ensure that you backup the data on your computer. Any application software (programs) that you wish to use on the new Windows 7 platform will be lost, so ensure that you have the Installation CDs or DVDs that you will need after the installation of Windows 7.
PCs with Vista Operating System - An upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista may work. Ensure that you backup the data on your computer. Any application software (programs) that you wish to use on the new Windows 7 platform may be affected by the upgrade, so ensure that you have the Installation CDs or DVDs handy in case you need them after the installation of Windows 7.
As in the past, a complete, fresh installation of a new operating system always works best, from what we have experienced. In this case, we suggest that you may wish to perform a completely fresh installation.
If you feel more comfortable with an Information Technology professional performing this task, please contact our offices on 203/908-3155 or via our website at http://www.riotcomputertechnology.com
PLEASE NOTE: We are not responsible in any way for the loss of your any and all data on any and all of your computer(s). Please backup your data prior the installation of Windows 7.
***PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL WINDOWS 7 ON A NEW OR EXISTING FILE SERVER AS IT IS NOT MEANT FOR FILE SERVER INSTALLATION***
24 September 2009
13 September 2009
Speed of laptop CPU (chip) & Warranties
SPEED OF LAPTOPS
When we spoke about laptops, retail versus professional (computing), we did not mention the fact that when you look at a laptop to purchase, you should keep in mind that the lower-priced laptops have slower processors. Even with a less expensive laptop, you may even be getting a PENTIUM chip, not even a Core chip!
Our advice is this; look at the price. Look at the chipset. If you see a Core 2 Duo Centrino, check the speed of the Core 2 Duo.
Many laptops are sold with slow speeds. I personally have a Toshiba and wanted to remain conservative on price without skimping on quality or the fact that it is a professional PC. It is a fairly new model, and I suggest it to my clients. Mine has a T6670 processor. That's ok! It's fast enough. Now, Toshiba makes one that is approximately P8400 and inexpensive (under $1000.00) but it is so heavy, it really could be used as a desktop replacement. We have sold them but, again, they are so heavy.
High end laptops have P8400 and P9400 speed processors. These are great, and you barely need to hit the key and the computer knows what you are typing!
For further information send an email to info@riottech.com
Warranties
Many laptops come with only one year warranties. What drives the price of the computer up is the length of the warranty. You may want to look carefully and choose the best warranty for you. Sometime manufacturers offer 3 years as a promotion. I would say it is almost worth the price in purchasing the extra warranty!
When we spoke about laptops, retail versus professional (computing), we did not mention the fact that when you look at a laptop to purchase, you should keep in mind that the lower-priced laptops have slower processors. Even with a less expensive laptop, you may even be getting a PENTIUM chip, not even a Core chip!
Our advice is this; look at the price. Look at the chipset. If you see a Core 2 Duo Centrino, check the speed of the Core 2 Duo.
Many laptops are sold with slow speeds. I personally have a Toshiba and wanted to remain conservative on price without skimping on quality or the fact that it is a professional PC. It is a fairly new model, and I suggest it to my clients. Mine has a T6670 processor. That's ok! It's fast enough. Now, Toshiba makes one that is approximately P8400 and inexpensive (under $1000.00) but it is so heavy, it really could be used as a desktop replacement. We have sold them but, again, they are so heavy.
High end laptops have P8400 and P9400 speed processors. These are great, and you barely need to hit the key and the computer knows what you are typing!
For further information send an email to info@riottech.com
Warranties
Many laptops come with only one year warranties. What drives the price of the computer up is the length of the warranty. You may want to look carefully and choose the best warranty for you. Sometime manufacturers offer 3 years as a promotion. I would say it is almost worth the price in purchasing the extra warranty!
05 September 2009
The Search Engine Google is taking over something we never imagined..
Recently, Google, "the Search Engine Giant," has been ramping up a new offering. Google voice; that's right VOICE! Think about it - no charges within North America, and a robust configuration for customizing rings, location of rings, and more!
Check out Google Voice here!
Check out Google Voice here!
02 September 2009
Questions about sharing an unsecured wifi network: a potential debate
Some might debate whether sharing open wireless networks (aka unsecured) with someone totally unknowing of this act is a crime.
Here are two questions that might be asked and debated about.
1 - Some software developers create applications that actually find and locate a wireless network in the vicinity in where a computer is located. Once this wireless network is found, is it a crime to connect to it if it is unsecured?
2 - Wireless signals are merely radio waves, most of which travel at 2.4Ghz. Many people are aware of the term "freedom of the airwaves." Does this mean that using another unsecured wireless network is legal?
...and the debate continues...
Personally, we, at RIOTTech suggest, recommend, and promote the security of a wireless network; both for performance reasons, for anti-hacking, anti-viral, and potentially loss or compromise of the data on the computer network.
Here are two questions that might be asked and debated about.
1 - Some software developers create applications that actually find and locate a wireless network in the vicinity in where a computer is located. Once this wireless network is found, is it a crime to connect to it if it is unsecured?
2 - Wireless signals are merely radio waves, most of which travel at 2.4Ghz. Many people are aware of the term "freedom of the airwaves." Does this mean that using another unsecured wireless network is legal?
...and the debate continues...
Personally, we, at RIOTTech suggest, recommend, and promote the security of a wireless network; both for performance reasons, for anti-hacking, anti-viral, and potentially loss or compromise of the data on the computer network.
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