Does adding more RAM to your computer make it faster?

Up to a point, adding RAM (random access memory) will normally cause your computer to feel faster on certain types of operations. RAM is important because of an operating system component called the virtual memory manager (VMM).

When you run a program such as a word processor or an Internet browser, the microprocessor in your computer pulls the executable file off the hard disk and loads it into RAM. In the case of a big program like Microsoft Word or Excel, the EXE consumes about 5 megabytes. The microprocessor also pulls in a number of shared DLLs (dynamic link libraries) -- shared pieces of code used by multiple applications. The DLLs might total 20 or 30 megabytes. Then the microprocessor loads in the data files you want to look at, which might total several megabytes if you are looking at several documents or browsing a page with a lot of graphics. So a normal application needs between 10 and 30 megabytes of RAM space to run.

How Can a Windows Virus end up on an Apple iPod?

In October 2006, iPod ran into a bit of a snag regarding its Windows support, considered by many in the industry to be crucial to iPod's near-complete dominance in the portable media player market. One might think that because iPods are Apple devices, they're not susceptible to the viruses that plague Microsoft's Windows operating system. Apparently, not so. If you bought an iPod video between September 12, 2006 and October 18, 2006, there is, according to Apple, a 1 percent chance it contains aworm called RavMonE.exe.

The worm is of the sort that opens a "back door" on a PC so that a remote user can start controlling the infected computer. The iPod shuffles and iPod nanos shipped after September 12 are not infected with the malware; the worm does nothing to harm the iPod device itself; and people who only connect the iPod video to a Mac running Mac OS X will never activate the worm. The malware is in the Windows-support programs that live on the iPod.

The worm jumps into action when you connect an infected iPod video to a machine running Windows that is set to automatically run iPod applications when it detects a connected iPod. So the easiest way to make sure your PC doesn't get infected is simply to disable the autorun/autoplay capabilities in your iTunes interface. That way, you'll be prompted to approve each application the iPod software wants to run. If your computer asks you to run something called RavMonE.exe, also known as Win32.RJump.a, Troj/Bdoor-DIJ, WORM_SIWEOL.B, Backdoor.Rajump and numerous other names, just say no. In fact, it's probably best to put e-mail rules into effect and just say no to running anything that looks unfamiliar.

For futher reading; http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ipod-virus.htm

Kingston DataTraveler Reader (USB Flash drive + Card Reader)

Now you can store, transfer and read files all in one affordable, convenient device. DataTraveler® Reader from Kingston® is a standard USB Flash drive with an onboard expansion slot to read SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus™ and with adapter (not supplied), miniSD, microSD, RS-MMC, MMCmobile™ and MMCmicro™ cards. The all-in-one form factor of USB Flash drive and card reader makes DataTraveler Reader ideal for users wishing to minimize the amount of devices they carry. Come in 1GB and 2GB.

Sources : http://www.kingston.com/flash/dt_reader.asp

Ranking of Antivirus Software

TopChoiceReviews Website 2007

1. BitDefender
2. PC-cillin
3. Panda Antivirus
4. McAfee VirusScan
5. AVG Antivirus Pro
6. Norton Antivirus
7. F-Prot
8. Kaspersky Antivirus

Sources : http://antivirus-software.topchoicereviews.com/

Using 'Ctrl+Enter' on Internet Explorer

To save time when entering URLs in Internet Explorer, use the 'Ctrl+Enter' shortcut. Just type the name of the the webpage in the address bar, and then press 'Ctrl+Enter'

IE will automatically fill in the 'www' and 'com' in the address bar. For example, if you type 'yahoo' in the address bar and press 'Ctrl+Enter', IE will fill in www.yahoo.com

PIKOM PC Fair 2007

6 - 8 April 2007, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Penang International Sports Arena - Jalan Tun Dr Awang, 11900 Relau
Mahkota Parade Melaka - Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Bandar Hilir, Melaka
Dewan Masyarakat Sandakan - Jalan Leila, 90000 Sandakan
Dewan Masyarakat Tawau - Jln Bakau, 91000 Tawau
Level 5, Permata Car Park Building, Kuching - Jalan Padungan, 93100 Kuching

13 - 15 April 200711:00 am - 9:00 pm
KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50888 Kuala Lumpur City Square Johor Bahru - Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru
Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh - Jalan Stadium Perak, 31400 Ipoh
Summit Shopping Complex, Batu Pahat - Jalan Bakau Condong, 83000 Batu Pahat
Berjaya Megamall, Kuantan - Jalan Tun Ismail, Sri Dagangan, 25000 Kuantan

20 - 22 April 200711:00 am - 9:00 pm
Dewan Milenium, Kepala Batas - Bertam, 13200 Kepala Batas
Dewan Perbandaran Taiping - Jalan Taming Sari, 34000 Taiping
Sibu Trade & Exhibition Centre - Power Road, 96000 Sibu
Miri Indoor Stadium - Jalan Sukan, 98000 Miri
Dewan Dato' Hormat, Tanjong Karang - Tanjong Karang, Kuala Selangor
Dewan Jubli Intan, Muar - Jalan Arab, 84000 Muar

For futher information, please visit : www.pikom.org.my

Love Poem

Marriage Morning

Light, so low upon earth,

You send a flash to the sun.

Here is the golden close of love,

All my wooing is done.

Oh, the woods and the meadows,

Woods where we hid from the wet,

Stiles where we stay'd to be kind,

Meadows in which we met!

Light, so low in the vale

You flash and lighten afar,

For this is the golden morning of love,

And you are his morning star.

Flash, I am coming, I come,

By meadow and stile and wood,

Oh, lighten into my eyes and heart,

Into my heart and my blood!

Heart, are you great enough

For a love that never tires?

O' heart, are you great enough for love?

I have heard of thorns and briers,

Over the meadow and stiles,

Over the world to the end of it

Flash for a million miles.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson