fastcury
04-05-2011, 12:42 AM
The term netbook, coined by Intel, conveys little useful information about this category of machines. Sure, they all have wireless networking, but so does every other laptop. What the term originally helped to identify was a class of small, ultralightweight, cheap-as-dirt mobile PCs.
Although it has some advantages but that doesn't mean a netbook is for everyone. These are basic computing devices that will meet only basic computing needs. If you're looking to do a little bit of word processing, maybe edit a few simple spreadsheets, and want to surf the Web, a netbook will suffice. But if you're looking to edit high-resolution photos or work with video, a netbook isn't for you: These systems have seriously limited processing power. You can listen to some tunes, but don't expect first-ratesound. And you might be able to watch a few online videos, but you'll be looking at a relatively tiny screen.
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Laptopspark
Do you find your netbook is not quick engough to deal with the tasks? Don't worry, you can speed up netbooks with setting some free softwares in your netbook.
There is no shame in having installed lots of software on your PC. After all, Windows was designed to run thousands upon thousands of applications on a familiar platform. The problem is that every application occupies space on your hard drive, and many take it upon themselves to open at startup, clogging system RAM whenever your PC is on, whether you use the program or not.
Visit the 'Programs and Features' control panel, and uninstall any application listed there that you're sure you don't use. Not using an iPod anymore? Apple alone accounted for six applications on our test PC. Watch for toolbars and device drivers for products (such as printers, WWAN modems, cameras, keyboards, and mice) that you no longer use. Click Uninstall to remove each one. You'll likely have to reboot multiple times.
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Laptopspark
Although it has some advantages but that doesn't mean a netbook is for everyone. These are basic computing devices that will meet only basic computing needs. If you're looking to do a little bit of word processing, maybe edit a few simple spreadsheets, and want to surf the Web, a netbook will suffice. But if you're looking to edit high-resolution photos or work with video, a netbook isn't for you: These systems have seriously limited processing power. You can listen to some tunes, but don't expect first-ratesound. And you might be able to watch a few online videos, but you'll be looking at a relatively tiny screen.
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Laptopspark
Do you find your netbook is not quick engough to deal with the tasks? Don't worry, you can speed up netbooks with setting some free softwares in your netbook.
There is no shame in having installed lots of software on your PC. After all, Windows was designed to run thousands upon thousands of applications on a familiar platform. The problem is that every application occupies space on your hard drive, and many take it upon themselves to open at startup, clogging system RAM whenever your PC is on, whether you use the program or not.
Visit the 'Programs and Features' control panel, and uninstall any application listed there that you're sure you don't use. Not using an iPod anymore? Apple alone accounted for six applications on our test PC. Watch for toolbars and device drivers for products (such as printers, WWAN modems, cameras, keyboards, and mice) that you no longer use. Click Uninstall to remove each one. You'll likely have to reboot multiple times.
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Laptopspark