UPGRADE YOUR LAPTOP COMPUTERS

If you are bored with using the same old technology of your laptop, and disturbed by its day by day decreasing speed, then it is the right time to have your laptop upgraded. But before you proceed with upgrading, you should search for all the criteria that needs to be upgraded to give a new look plus more capacity to your laptop. Several things can be upgraded in laptops such as, memory, the video card, the processor, the hard disk etc. Therefore it is essential for you to be sure of your motive for upgrading your laptop.

You can upgrade the memory or the RAM very easily by opening a partition in the laptops bottom. Here you can add to or remove the memory. The RAM can be decided by you at the time of the purchase of the laptop. However, there is a similar RAM contained in the laptop so that you can utilize it when you feel you need to upgrade your laptop memory. Apart from that you can buy the RAM from a number of stores. These are available in a variety of bytes and can be installed in the laptop very easily. You may be able to install it yourself, but if you are not sure of how to do it seek the help of a skilled technician.

Along with the memory you can upgrade the video card of your laptop too. The newly manufactured and hi tech laptops offer these options to the user. However, this was not so easy or not available in the earlier designs of laptops. For upgrading laptops with their video cards you will have buy a new and better chip to replace the old one As it was said before, not all types of laptops have such facilities for replacement. if you are not sure about yours, you should consult your manufacturer about this issue

Like the memory and the video card you can enhance the hard disk drive too. Based on the manufacturer, you have the opportunity of upgrading the hard disk size. You can choose to change the hard disk by going for the larger sizes and in that respect the best thing will be to consider the external drives first. The external drives are the USB drives and though this may hamper the portability of the laptop, it is still considered to be good.

Based on the information above, it is very clear that upgrading laptops is not a very difficult task. However it is true that in certain instances the help or the suggestion of the manufacturer is a must. Otherwise if you are familiar with the type of laptop you own, then nothing should prevent you from upgrading it by yourself.

UPGRADING YOUR LAPTOP IS EASY

If you are bored with using the same old technology of your laptop, and disturbed by its day by day decreasing speed, then it is the right time to have your laptop upgraded. But before you proceed with upgrading, you should search for all the criteria that needs to be upgraded to give a new look plus more capacity to your laptop. Several things can be upgraded in laptops such as, memory, the video card, the processor, the hard disk etc. Therefore it is essential for you to be sure of your motive for upgrading your laptop.

You can upgrade the memory or the RAM very easily by opening a partition in the laptops bottom. Here you can add to or remove the memory. The RAM can be decided by you at the time of the purchase of the laptop. However, there is a similar RAM contained in the laptop so that you can utilize it when you feel you need to upgrade your laptop memory. Apart from that you can buy the RAM from a number of stores. These are available in a variety of bytes and can be installed in the laptop very easily. You may be able to install it yourself, but if you are not sure of how to do it seek the help of a skilled technician.

Along with the memory you can upgrade the video card of your laptop too. The newly manufactured and hi tech laptops offer these options to the user. However, this was not so easy or not available in the earlier designs of laptops. For upgrading laptops with their video cards you will have buy a new and better chip to replace the old one As it was said before, not all types of laptops have such facilities for replacement. if you are not sure about yours, you should consult your manufacturer about this issue

Like the memory and the video card you can enhance the hard disk drive too. Based on the manufacturer, you have the opportunity of upgrading the hard disk size. You can choose to change the hard disk by going for the larger sizes and in that respect the best thing will be to consider the external drives first. The external drives are the USB drives and though this may hamper the portability of the laptop, it is still considered to be good.

Based on the information above, it is very clear that upgrading laptops is not a very difficult task. However it is true that in certain instances the help or the suggestion of the manufacturer is a must. Otherwise if you are familiar with the type of laptop you own, then nothing should prevent you from upgrading it by yourself.

CINDY MARGOLIS IS A COVERGIRL

Cindy Margolis has been around on the Internet quite some time now and she’s still got it going on! If you haven’t picked up the July 2008 edition of Playboy Magazine yet, you’re missing some damn good articles if ya know what I mean!?

You know I’m not bullshitting you when I say the articles are good. I once read an article on “How to be a Playa” and as you can see it’s paid off. Yeah ladies you know what I’m talking about…it’s business time!

NADINE VELAZQUEZ IS MAXIM COVERGIRL FOR AUGUST

You know I really have it tough with this job. I’m stuck at my computer at least 16 hours a day scrounging up great pictures like these of Nadine Velazquez. Sure I get to see these hotties wearing skimpy bikinis, but it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

First of all I get cramps in my hands and fingers, then I’m going blind having to stare at the computer screen all day. The job is tough, but there’s no one else that will do it, so I’m just stuck like Chuck!

CARMEN ELECTRA GOES WILD

She’s usually posing for photogs or prancing around in aerobic striptease videos, but over the weekend Carmen Electra was all about playing some cards.

The former Baywatch babe was spotted at the Seminole Hark Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood on Sunday as the first legal Blackjack table was unveiled. Carmen Electra is still one hot chick.

LINDSAY LOHAN GOES FOR SAM RONSON

Continuing to spark interest as to the extent of their relationship with one another, Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson were side-by-side in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (June 21).

The inseparable pair were first spotted out on a shopping trip to Kidrobot on Melrose Ave before LiLo headed off to get ready for a night of work - shortly thereafter making her way to the set of “Labor Pains”.

KATE HUDSON AND LANCE ARMSTRONG TOGETHER AND STRONG

There’s nothing like a loud heavy metal concert to really set the mood for a night of romance. And last night Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong were spotted rocking out together, following their return from Canada.

The “Fool’s Gold” babe and her cycling beau were seen heading over to Madison Square Garden in New York City to see Iron Maiden live in concert. And they didn’t look too happy to see the paparazzi waiting for them.

TOM BRADY AND GISELE BUNDCHEN ENJOY THE FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION

He became a daddy this past August 22nd, and yesterday Tom Brady celebrated Father’s Day with his son John Edward Brady and girlfriend Gisele Bundchen.

The NFL stud and his Brazilian beauty girlfriend looked like a picture of domestic bliss as they enjoyed time with the baby in Los Angeles, California. But all too soon, John Edward’s nanny arrived to pick up the child and return him to his mother Bridget Moynahan.

MEET THE BECKHAMS

David and Victoria Beckham take their three sons Brooklyn, 9, Romeo, 5, and Cruz, 3, for a fun-filled day at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday afternoon.

The Beckham clan spent over six hours there. The excitement of the day took its toll on lil’ Cruz who took a little nap in his stroller.

Becks recently replaced his pal Sir Elton John as one of the 10 most powerful celebrities in the world. The soccer star has jumped from 15th to 5th on this year’s annual Forbes celebrity list. Victoria,appears as part of the Spice Girls in 50th place.

KIM KARDASHIAN VESUS EVE LONGARIA

Celebrity Pictures source: SohhIt always interests when Hollywood stars end up wearing the same thing, like there’s many designers and many dresses and ensembles, how does that happen? Maybe great minds think alike, or maybe a hot dress is just a hot dress. So goes the case for both Eva Longoria Parker & Kim Kardashian who were both caught wearing this very chic Navy Ungaro gown. Eva donned it first at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards, while Kimmy was seen in hers just Wednesday night at the Monte Carlo Television Festival.

SOUVENIR SHOP

These hats are for sale. These hats are just some of the products that are being sold at the souvenir shop at Eden Nature park. Aside from the hats, there are also t-shirts, bags and other native products. The products that the souvenir shop is selling are very affordable and durable. During my visit there are some foreigners buying in the store.

SANDRA McCOY AND JARED PADALECKI - THE WEDDING IS OFF!

Rumors has been around the Hollywood entertainment world this love team is over. Sandra McCoy and Jared Padalecki have already broadcast their planned wedding. Maybe it's just too early for the wedding announcement. As they say nothing in this world remain constant except change.

CAREGIVER

I am a caregiver. My forty-year-old husband, David, has a little known genetic disease called Huntington’s disease. He can do almost nothing for himself.

I can tell you that caregivers experience a wide range of emotions, depending on the largely upon the person whom we are caring. Lately, I have to admit; I’ve been feeling there’s really no reward for what I am doing.

David has difficulty feeding for himself, and swallowing is accomplished only with great deal of effort. One day, with more food landing on his shirt than in his mouth, David and I were going through the usual “ change the shirt” game.

“David lift up your arms,” I pleaded. And then, “if you do, we can go and have ice cream.”

David’s garbled speech made his response to my urging impossible to comprehend. I did figure out, however, that he had no intention of lifting his arms or cooperating as I changed his shirt.

I felt myself tense up, and I sighed in frustration. I didn’t need this today. Try as I would, I simply couldn’t understand what he was saying. And we weren’t moving any near our goal-getting him into a clean shirt.

‘David,” I finally said, “my job is to feed you, make sure you take your medications, and help your doctors and nurses. Your job is to help me help you. You need to lift your arms, please.”

With an endearing smile so like that of the man I had married before the ravages of Huntington’s disease took him away, David said, “No. My job is to say ‘I love you’ in as clear voice as possible.”

Care giving is not something I would ever choose to do. Imagine most people would not choose what is usually an almost thankless job-especially without pay. Still, there are rewards. Remembering David’s smile and his comment about his “job” is a nice memory I can pull out on days when things get really tough. We all have our Jobs, and David’s job is to say, “I love you.”

David, I love you too.

JESSICA SIMPSON WILL BE THE NEXT COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION

A few weeks ago she began her transition from the pop music genre to the world of country music. And last night Jessica Simpson took another big step.

The “With You” songstress made a surprise appearance at the CMA Music Festival, showing up at the VAULT Concert Series at Nashville’s LP Field.

ADWARE,S SPYWARES AND ANTI-VIRUSES

Adware, spyware and computer virus share some similarities, one of which is that all three are major nuisances for computer users. Let's differentiate the three.

Spyware is software that does not intentionally harm your computer. What they do is that they create pathways wherein someone else aside from the computer owner can communicate with the computer. Normally spywares record the various types of web sites you visit which are later used by web advertisers to allow them to send you unwanted emails and pop-ups.

This is why spyware are usually frowned upon and greatly avoided. They are more intrusive than adware. Spyware have their own separate executable programs which allow them to record your keystrokes, scan files on your hard disks and look at other applications that you use including but not limited to chat programs, cookies and Web browser settings.

The spyware then will send the information that it had gathered to the spyware author. The agent will then use this information for advertising and marketing purposes. They even sell the information to advertisers and other parties.

Adware, on the other hand, are more legitimate form of freeware. Similar to spyware, adwares are advertising materials which are packaged into a software or program and are installed automatically once that particular program or software is added into the computer system.

Some forms of adware, on the other hand, download advertising contents as a particular application is being utilized. It is quite unfortunate that most of the adware programs take the form of spywares that is they track and report user information to program authors.

Some signs of spyware infections include pop-up ads that seem to be not related to the site you are viewing. More often than not, spyware pop-ups are advertisements about adult contents. Also if you notice your computer slowing down, there's a big chance that spywares and its other components have found their way in your operating system. When the Windows desktop also takes a longer time to load, its best to scan your computer for possible spyware infections.

Meanwhile, viruses are destructive form of software. They were purely designed and created for one purpose alone: to wreck havoc to your computer. They destroy whatever they come in contact to and will initiate self replication and infect as many components of the computer's operating system or network as possible.

Nowadays, a lot of anti-virus software also provides spyware and adware scanning and removal utilities. Some programs, however, are focused on located and deleting or destroying spyware and adware programs. Whether is an anti-virus software or a anti-spyware dedicated scanner, they both search your computer and identify any spyware and virus installed on your system.

They then remove it as well as their components located in the system registry among other places in your computer. It is therefore, good to regularly update your virus or spyware scanner to ensure that your computer is protected from the thousands of spyware and viruses in the internet. Never be fooled from ads that claim that their products only contain adware.

These adware maybe spyware in disguised and are just waiting to be deployed for them to gather your information. Learn to setup firewall systems and always block pop-up blockers to minimize computer infection and ensure the security of all your computer files.

ADWARE, SPYWARES AND ANTI-VIRUS

Adware, spyware and computer virus share some similarities, one of which is that all three are major nuisances for computer users. Let's differentiate the three.

Spyware is software that does not intentionally harm your computer. What they do is that they create pathways wherein someone else aside from the computer owner can communicate with the computer. Normally spywares record the various types of web sites you visit which are later used by web advertisers to allow them to send you unwanted emails and pop-ups.

This is why spyware are usually frowned upon and greatly avoided. They are more intrusive than adware. Spyware have their own separate executable programs which allow them to record your keystrokes, scan files on your hard disks and look at other applications that you use including but not limited to chat programs, cookies and Web browser settings.

The spyware then will send the information that it had gathered to the spyware author. The agent will then use this information for advertising and marketing purposes. They even sell the information to advertisers and other parties.

Adware, on the other hand, are more legitimate form of freeware. Similar to spyware, adwares are advertising materials which are packaged into a software or program and are installed automatically once that particular program or software is added into the computer system.

Some forms of adware, on the other hand, download advertising contents as a particular application is being utilized. It is quite unfortunate that most of the adware programs take the form of spywares that is they track and report user information to program authors.

Some signs of spyware infections include pop-up ads that seem to be not related to the site you are viewing. More often than not, spyware pop-ups are advertisements about adult contents. Also if you notice your computer slowing down, there's a big chance that spywares and its other components have found their way in your operating system. When the Windows desktop also takes a longer time to load, its best to scan your computer for possible spyware infections.

Meanwhile, viruses are destructive form of software. They were purely designed and created for one purpose alone: to wreck havoc to your computer. They destroy whatever they come in contact to and will initiate self replication and infect as many components of the computer's operating system or network as possible.

Nowadays, a lot of anti-virus software also provides spyware and adware scanning and removal utilities. Some programs, however, are focused on located and deleting or destroying spyware and adware programs. Whether is an anti-virus software or a anti-spyware dedicated scanner, they both search your computer and identify any spyware and virus installed on your system.

They then remove it as well as their components located in the system registry among other places in your computer. It is therefore, good to regularly update your virus or spyware scanner to ensure that your computer is protected from the thousands of spyware and viruses in the internet. Never be fooled from ads that claim that their products only contain adware.

These adware maybe spyware in disguised and are just waiting to be deployed for them to gather your information. Learn to setup firewall systems and always block pop-up blockers to minimize computer infection and ensure the security of all your computer files.

THE WOMAN IN 10-C

I made my way to the back of a small commuter plane, thirty-seat twin-engine propeller jet. I plunked into seat 10-A, grateful to see there was an empty seat between me and a woman in seat 10-C. I was looking forward stretching out and relaxing during the hour-and-a-half flight home to Madison from Cincinnati.

I smiled and nodded to the woman in seat 10-C. She appeared to be in her late fifties and had salt-and-pepper hair. She nodded back. As I buckled my seat belt, I felt her looking at me expectantly, as if she wanted to chat, so I asked pleasantly, “Have you heard how the weather in Wisconsin?”

“No, I haven’t,” she replied.
“Hope it’s not icy,” I said. She offered no response.

Maybe I read her wrong, and she doesn’t want to talk. Rather glad that I wouldn’t have to keep up a conversation, I closed my eyes to rest. Within a few moments, I heard her say something softly.

“Pardon me?” I asked.
“I said you have a lovely skin,” she repeated.
“Thank you.” I smiled. She half smiled and nodded but didn’t say any more, so I closed my eyes again.
“You have to take care of you skin like yours.”

I opened my eyes. “Pardon me?” I wasn’t sure I had heard her correctly.

“Skin like your…you’re so fair-skinned. You have to use sunscreen.”
“Right. Of course, with the crummy weather we’ve been having lately, I don’t have to worry about the sun these days!” Then I thought. Why is this lady so interested in my skin? Is this the best she can do to strike up a conversation?

“Do you have children?” she asked.

Well, at least she’s moving on to a topic I enjoy talking about, I thought. “Yes, I do. Three.”
“Do they have skin like yours? Fair?”
“Uh, yes they do, pretty fair.”
“Do you put sunscreen on them?”

Aha! I’ll bet this lady is trying to sell me some kind of skin-care program! I knew she wanted to talk! Not only is she going to try to sell me products, I’ll bet she’s going to try to talk me into joining a network marketing scheme before we land!

“Yes, I do,” I said aloud. “I always use sunscreen. In fact, I have a whole cupboard full of sunscreen: waterproof, sensitive skin, you name it, we’ve got it. We are always ready for any skin-care emergency!” I closed my eyes again, hoping she’d gotten the message that I sensed she was looking at me. I opened my eyes and she quickly looked away, her face tensed. I noticed her hands clenched in her lap, her knuckles white.

“Excuse me,” I asked. “Are you…alright?”
She looked as if she was trying to speak. “I…I…”
“Ma’am?” she seemed ill. “Ma’am, are you feeling okay?”
“I - I’m sorry. I just…I just came from…my daughter’s. My daughter just passed away.”

I gave a little gasp. I felt ashamed. Here I was thinking the poor woman was trying to sell me something, when she needed was to talk. “I’m sorry,” I said softly. I didn’t know what else to say. After a long pause I asked, “Your daughter…she lived in Cincinnati?”
The woman nodded.

“I’m sorry,” I repeated. “I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through.”
She nodded. I wanted to say something to comfort but had no words.

“She and her husband have two children. Boys. They are a blessing.”
“I’m sure they are. How old are they?”
“Nine and eleven.’
“Do you have any pictures of your grandsons?”
“Yes.” She smiled and took out her wallet, which was filled with school photos of the boys.
“They are blond like their mother. Suzanne was fair. She…she died of sin ca She smiled and took out her wallet, which was filled with school photos of the boys.
“They are blond like their mother. Suzanne was fair. She…she died of skin cancer. That’s why I hope you…take care of your skin.”
I swallowed hard, but my eyes filled and tears overflowed.
I wiped my eyes and extended my hand. ‘My name is Cheryl.”
She took my hand and. “I’m Louise.”

We talked for an hour. About the recent months she had spent with her dying daughter. About the unfathomable pain-and the sweet moments of surprising joy. About her grandsons, her family, and her two dogs. About my children. Sometimes we laughed.

“Well be arriving in Madison in about ten minutes,” the pilot announced.

I noticed you have a guitar,” Louise remarked.
“Yes, I sing a bit.”
“What kind of songs do you sing?”
“Mostly songs I write.”
“You write songs! Would you sing something?”
“Well, I…” I looked around. At least we were in the very last row of seats. Perhaps I wouldn’t be heard over the roar of the engines.
“If you don’t mind a cappella, I’ll sing you the chorus of a song I’ve been working on.”

Drop a stone into the water, and in a moment it is gone,
But a hundred ripples circle on and on and on and on.
Yes, a hundred ripples circle on and on and on…
A hundred ripples circle on and on and on…

She squeezed my arm. “That was beautiful.”
“Thank you,” I answered, feeling a little embarrassed.
We would be landing in a few minutes. I was glad that the whine of the engines made it nearly impossible to talk. I looked out the window as we approached the runway. The plane came on a stop, and the lights came on. We got our bags from the overhead bins, chatting about the rain while we waited to get off the plane. As we entered the terminal, I warned Louise to drive carefully in the freezing drizzle.

“My neighbor is coming to pick me up. There is she.” Louise said, pointing
“Well, take care, Louise.” I gave her a quick hug.
She nodded. “You know,” she said, squeezing my hand. “Your song…the ripples…Love is like that, isn’t it? It goes on and on and on. Love never dies.”

I swallowed hard and nodded. Her neighbor approached us, and we exchanged greetings. As I walked away, I thought about the stone in the water. I thought about Louise’s remark, how love never dies. And how every act of love we express can have ripple effect.

You never know what ripples your word or actions might make in the lives of others.

Offer one small act of kindness and in a moment it is gone
But a hundred ripples circle on and on and on.
A hundred ripples circle on and one and on….

Such a wonderful story to tell. This story is from the book of Cheryl Kirking, Ripples of Joy.

CHARLIZE THERON SAYS MARRIAGE ISN'T FOR HER

Despite having been with Irish-actor boyfriend Stuart Townsend for seven years, Charlize Theron feels no seven-year itch to wander – or to get married, either.

“I think if you are in a one- or two-year relationship, love is enough. You can thrive on that,” the Monster Oscar winner, 32, tells Glamour for its July issue.

But, adds Theron, “when you hit years three and four, you realize that if you’re going to live with somebody … you have to be nurtured emotionally and spiritually, and you have to be intrigued. Because if that intrigue runs out, you’re not going to want to go home anymore.”

As for why Townsend is the special one for her, Theron says, “He’s got beautiful feet and hands.”

Only what if he should feel a seven-year itch? “I’ve always said that I worry about being with a man who doesn’t flirt,” she says. “I love that Stuart can watch tennis and tell me that he’s got a crush on a tennis player. We’re not meant to just like one person. But [that] doesn’t mean you go and build a life with another person.”

Echoing her previous sentiments, Theron, who costars with Will Smith in the upcoming Hancock, notes she is not ready for marriage. “Even when I was a little girl I never dreamed of the white dress and all of that,” she says.

“I want to be clear: I am not judgmental about [the institution of] marriage. I am judgmental about how our government doesn’t want to see the reality of gay and lesbian marriages.”

NICK CANNON MADE OUT WELL WITH HIS WIFE

According to the National Enquirer via MNSBC, the recently wed Nick Cannon has been having the time of his life with his newfound wealth courtesy of Mariah Carey. Most recently, Nick was seen test-driving a $120,000 Maserati Quattroporte. A vehicle he may add to his armada. Nick currently owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Cadillac Escalade along with four other luxury cars.

“Nick’s having a field day with Mariah’s moolah!” a friend of the diva told the Enquirer. “His head is spinning with the possibilities her black Amex card affords. For now, Mariah is being indulgent with his spending spree, but at the same time, it’s sent up a red flag.”

Another Mariah pal points to Nick’s wedding bling, a heavily bejeweled band, as the sort of thing he expects Mariah to provide. “It’s garish and tacky - and yet another example of Nick’s extravagance at Mariah’s expense,” the source told the magazine. “It’s as if Nick is trying to spend as much as he can as fast as he can - because deep down he knows the gravy train could stop at any time.”

Nick will probably deny these claims saying it’s merely a coincidence. He was about to buy another $120,000 car anyway as we are all apt to do. In fact, if you want to know what’s really going on, just ask Nick himself. You can find him next door swimming in his vault of gold coins or on his golden bidet, drying his ass with $100 bills.

KATHERINE HEIGL LOOKS UGLY IN BLUE

Katherine Heigl films with Gerard Butler on the set of their upcoming movie The Ugly Truth filming on location in a hot air balloon in Temecula, California on Tuesday.

Katherine, 29, attended the Chrysalis Awards, held Saturday night. Katherine joked, “[Married life] is great, except that I’ve lost my husband, so it could be over now, I guess!”

On starring in Grey’s Anatomy and a busy movie schedule, she said, “It’s a real blessing because I love both and so I can do them both and not be completely ready to blow my brains out.”

LOHAN PREFERS TO DO HER SHOPPING AT NIGHT

She’s a self-professed shopaholic, and it appears that Lindsay Lohan has replaced her nighttime barhopping with some late night spending excursions.

The “Mean Girls” actress and her BFF Samantha Ronson were spotted at the Mayfair Market combing the racks and walking away with bags full of hot finds.