Question: I have a Compaq with a 486 DX33 processor that I’ve been meaning to upgrade with an overdrive or Pentium 133 upgrade CPU. Recently I’ve noticed a number of used DX2-66 and DX4-100 processors for sale. If I cheaped out and bought one of these, would I be inviting some compatibility problems? I only […]
Question: I read your article on “system resources.” You mention that one of your favorite Windows 95 cleanups is to re-install Windows completely. I had Windows 3.1 with a Windows-95 upgrade. If I uninstall Windows 95, would Windows 3.1 still be loaded? And do I re-install 95 over 3.1? I also have low memory. I […]
Question: I recently came across a web page by a guy calling himself Big Ron that claimed to be able to display all the files on my hard drive. I was quite alarmed to discover that it was indeed true. How is this possible, and what can I do now to protect my computer? I’m […]
Question:What’s the difference between “baud” and “bits per second” when it comes to my modem speed? –G.B.S. Answer: The modem speed measurement baud is different from bits per second. “The word baud is no longer relevant when describing throughput of modern modems, and was largely misunderstood by the computing masses, even in the days of […]
Question: I am considering upgrading my 14.4 modem to a faster model, but have a 486DX 100 mhz processor. Is the speed a modem can operate at influenced by the processor speed? Would I need a faster processor to handle the increased transfer capability of the upgraded modem? I have 16 Megs of RAM installed […]