Description : Notebook gaming: How can I lower CPU usage?
Last Answer : Games, even very old games, can be very CPU heavy. Your CPU only has one core to run everything, is an ultra low voltage model and is running at a pretty low clock speed on so I'm not ... produce much heat anyway. As long as you're having regular breaks where you stop gaming you should be fine.
Description : How durable is farberware cookware under normal usage conditions?
Last Answer : Faberware cookware is very durable under normal usage conditions. However, they are not your best option for commercial purposes.
Description : How long do these cartridges last aproximately with normal usage ?
Last Answer : It depends on your usage and printing requirements, but they will usually last about three to six months.
Description : Windows 10 and Photoshop CC are not mixing well with the disk usage?
Last Answer : I’ve used photoshop with Windows 10 with no problems. My guess would be you don’t have enough RAM and Photoshop is having to store the active image in virtual memory ie on the hard drive.
Description : Adobe Pro Won't let me E sign in enabled usage mode?
Last Answer : See if THIS helps.
Description : Why do people complain so much about CG usage in movies?
Last Answer : I think they just have nothing else to complain about.
Description : What is or what would be your policy regarding your kids and computer usage?
Last Answer : I'd let my kid have their own computer but usage would be dependent on maintaining grades and positive people interactions. There would be restrictions as far as any gaming goes. Once an adult ... efforts for them to experience as many IRL activities as I can expose them and offer opportunity to.
Description : Is there a significant difference in energy usage between shutting down a computer overnight and putting it on sleep/standby?
Last Answer : i have always wondered the same. GQ Trustinglife!
Description : Can a CPU use multiplication instead of adding?
Last Answer : Multiplication is addition.
Description : Is it okay that my CPU temperature more than 50 Celsius at low load/idle?
Last Answer : answer:50C is roughly 122F. That's a tad warm for a Clarkdale i3 (mine idles around 43C/110F), but ice-cold for an old Northwood Pentium 4 (my old P4 idled around 57C/135F). Phenom II's tend to ... every once in a while to knock out the dust bunnies. FWIW, my video card reaches ~88C/190F under load.
Description : What affects the speed of a computer more: Cores or CPU Speed?
Last Answer : Processing speed also includes RAM which affects the speed when doing videos or other heavy processing items. Daily activities ( internet browsing or word processing ) don't need speed. Number ... items transaction per second, may be different but not significant in performance for daily activities.
Description : Why would my laptop Bluetooth device monitor use 100% of one CPU with no bluetooth devices connected?
Last Answer : answer:Possibly scanning the area for devices? Personally, I have never had a use for the bluetooth on my laptop, and thus leave it off at all times. My mouse has it’s own USB receiver, my phone hooks up via US or wifi, I don’t use a headset, my printer is wifi…. basically useless to me.
Description : How does a CPU work?
Last Answer : It’s pretty advanced stuff, but here you have a pretty good article about the inner workings of a microprocessor.
Description : Is it harmful to turn your computer off using the glowing blue on/off button on the front of the CPU?
Last Answer : I would never just kill it with the switch unless it was totally frozen. I agree with the old guy. There is a reason it takes a little bit of time to shutdown. It needs to clean stuff up.
Description : Why does my CPU have two cores disabled? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
Last Answer : Four cores gives you double the parallel processing power of two. Processor manufacturers test each processor for their maximum speeds, then set the clock speed accordingly. However, if they get a really ... it as a dual core and locked off two cores to maintain their reputation. Just guessing.
Description : Computer Help! My cpu is pegged at 90+% use at idle ?
Last Answer : BTW; here is the link for Process Explorer if you want to add it to your toolkit..
Description : Is an Intel i5 cpu a quad core?
Last Answer : Doesn’t have to be, they have (2) and (4) core versions of it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_i5 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i5_microprocessors
Description : How can I override fan cpu warning on startup?
Last Answer : replace the cooling fan or else
Description : How do I update my laptop's CPU?
Last Answer : answer:Generally, the notebook cpus are soldiered to the board. I am not sure it can be done. Which CPU do you have now and what do you want to upgrade to?
Description : Is it normal for the Macbook Pro screen to be flinching?
Last Answer : Your screen should not “flinch” unless it is related to some sort of video you are watching that has the flinch embedded in it. If you are just on the internet you wouldn’t see it go black at all. Not even a millisecond.
Description : How can I fix this booting up problem with my old Macbook?
Last Answer : Sounds like the screen is toast. You can transfer files to another using the other computer and powering up the Macbook.
Description : Sound on my macbook is not working, with or without headphones?
Last Answer : answer:What happens if you Option click on the sound menu item? Does it look anything like this? You might also want to reset your PRAM if a restart didn’t help. Info on that is here.
Description : What replacement parts do I need for my MacBook?
Last Answer : I think that the guides from iFixit on replacing the hard drive and optical drive may be of assistance.
Description : Macbook Pro running Snow Leopard won't accept login credentials.
Last Answer : Important question. – - – Apple updates or , . . someone else?
Description : Troubleshooting: MacBook Pro Screen went black after system update. What can I do?
Last Answer : First, can you plug in an external monitor? If you can then you can see if the computer is still running and doing things. If you can't then maybe you can log in via ssh? If you don ... . If the external monitor stays black then at least your video hardware is toast, and possibly the whole computer.
Description : Why do these faded files appear on my flash drive when I remove it from MacBook?
Last Answer : Check trash on the macbook and see if they’re there. If so, delete them.
Description : Computer and Audio Gurus: I need help upgrading my sound card for MacBook Pro Early 2011?
Last Answer : answer:As far as I know the sound subsystem is built onto the motherboards logic boards and not a separate card. This generally the case for all laptops and, more than likely, the Apple desktops. Your only re-course would be using an external sound device.
Description : Could you help me find an HDMI compatible cable for my Early 13" MacBook Pro 2011?
Last Answer : I think you need a mini DVI to HDMI like THIS
Description : I am very unhappy with Mountain Lion, how do I go back to Lion on my brand new Macbook Pro?
Last Answer : answer:Having not done this myself, I'd think you could use your last 10.7.x back up to restore after a clean 10.7 install + update. Obviously this could be problematic if you don't have a copy of the ... check I'm pretty sure I also saw a link to a youtube video about downgrading from 10.8 to 10.7.
Description : My macbook pro is running slow. How should I fix it? Do you know?
Last Answer : How full is your hard disk (right click on the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop and click get info-it will list capacity and available)? This is often the source of an older machine slowing down. ... space isn't available to it, so your machine ends up constantly paging things in and out of memory.
Description : What are your experiences with a refurbished MacBook?
Last Answer : answer:They have the same warranty as a new one. All the refurbished stuff I have bought (which is a lot) looked brand new. They must put the guts into a new case. The only real difference seems to be the ... them out. None of the refubs I have bought broke. I can't say the same for the new ones.
Description : How do I install this application on my MacBook after I already canceled an installation?
Last Answer : It will overrite them.
Description : Macbook air (2011) vs Macbook Pro (2011)
Last Answer : The MacBook pro will be the more versatile laptop. It has more hookups and is plenty quiet. Get a case to carry it and you’ll be fine.
Description : My volume controls (F10, F11, F12) are not working on my macbook pro, what can I do?
Last Answer : This page has a few troubleshooting tips and fixes.
Description : Macbook Pro shutting down after 10 min of use, then has to rest for hour before I can restart it?
Last Answer : There must be a problem with the fan I guess? I do not know if it’s worth fixing but I think you should take it to the nearest apple store and have them check it out? From the way I see it, I think you should get the new macbook pro. Good luck :)
Description : Macbook camera help --please?
Last Answer : answer:Applications—> Photo Booth if you want to take stills or movies. edit :: I should add that once you take a pic or video and it shows up on the bottom and you can drag and drop those to the desktop.
Description : How long will my MacBook Pro battery last if I keep the brightness turned all the way down and the computer unplugged?
Last Answer : Google pushmonitoroff, its an app that actually turns off the backlight and monitor when you press shift and F1, otherwise 0% is still going to have some light and power usage. Make sure you also ... need, everything. Charge your phone and what not now, and turn them off until the hurricane hits.
Description : Why can't I and how can I read files on my Macbook?
Last Answer : Install the program on your computer, otherwise you’ll have to export them at school. Not experience but just common sense,
Description : Is there really that much of a difference between a 2.3GHz and a 2.7GHz processor in a Macbook Pro?
Last Answer : I suppose it depends on what you’ll be doing with the computer. I tend to lean towards getting the fastest processor possible as computer technology changes so freaking fast. You can generally easily upgrade your RAM and HD but no so the processor.
Description : Can a Macbook send out wifi?
Last Answer : answer:If your connection is from something else like Ethernet or USB you can send that out over WiFi in the Sharing section of System Preferences. In the screenshot I am using a USB WiFi thing and sharing via ethernet to my Apple TV. But you can share with wifi to as long as wifi isn’t your source.
Description : Need help troubleshooting - MacBook Pro startup issue?
Last Answer : Is it one of the MacBooks that has a FireWire 800 port? If so, can you target boot it (hold down the T key at startup) and then plug it into another Mac so you can retrieve your data?
Description : What are your thoughts on the new MacBooks and MacBook pros with Thunderbolt Intel technology?
Last Answer : It’s pretty lame that their screens didn’t update to what the Airs have.
Description : 1 GB memory vs. 1.5 GB in Macbook?
Last Answer : answer:Let me just clarify, you plan on taking one of your 512MB sticks and putting in the 1GB your Mom had left over? If that's the case, then I do believe it is possible. However, in order to ... always very helpful!) and ask them about your issue to get a first-hand answer to your question. :)
Description : How much space is on my MacBook Pro?
Last Answer : Click on your hard drive icon in Finder. From the File menu, choose “Get Info” (command I) and it will be listed in the window that appears.
Description : How to transfer files from a MacBook Pro to an external harddrive?
Last Answer : answer:From what I can find, this is a Windows-formatted device; the Mac version is called “WesterDigital My Passport for Mac.” Check here for how to reformat the drive for your Mac if this is the case.
Description : Macbook won't sleep, help?
Last Answer : answer:Try resetting the SMC. Also make sure you’ve done all system updates, as there were several related to MacBook sleep issues. I presume you’ve already checked your sleep settings in System Preferences and they are OK?
Description : Why is my MacBook not starting up?
Last Answer : Are there any messages besides just the gray screen? May be a picture of sorts? A picture, such as a hard drive or a sad face may give a clue. Otherwise, your logic board (motherboard) is probably fried, and you’ll have a very expensive repair on your hands.
Description : Where is the best place to buy a replacement battery for my Macbook?
Last Answer : I would, but I’ll probably be in an “oppressed minority.”
Description : Can anyone help me ressurrect my Macbook Pro?
Last Answer : If you can’t boot at all, you can’t really avoid sending it in for repair. (You can’t start holding the Alt key, right?) Some people occasionally have luck with this trick or holding the power button until the mac maces a beep sound.
Description : "How do I fix this problem with my MacBook? Big letters, big icons, big EVERYTHING!
Last Answer : If it has a multi touch mouse pad tap it then pinch together on it.