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		<title>Part Seven: Building a PC &#8212; Configuring the BIOS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This article is the seventh and final in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version or part seven, click here . Configuring the BIOS is going to be one of the final steps to setting up a new PC. The BIOS is software built on to the motherboard that manages the installed hardware. On first boot, you'll likely receive an error message. That's because BIOS settings need to be configured. Our EVGA motherboard uses Phoenix AwardBIOS, and we have categories called Standard CMOS Features and Advanced BIOS Features. Selecting Standard CMOS allows the time and date to be set. It also presents us with a list of connected hard drives and optical drives. If one of your drives is missing you may want to check your connections. At the bottom it also displays how much RAM is installed. If the actual installed RAM and this number differ, then check and make sure the memory is seated properly on the motherboard. Advanced BIOS Features will allow us to pick the order in which our drives are checked on startup. For the initial setup of Windows, we're going to set the CD-ROM drive to boot first because that's where our Windows 7 setup disc will be. After Windows is installed, change this setting back to your primary hard drive. The other categories in the BIOS will vary by motherboard. The BIOS will let you adjust more advanced settings ilke your RAM timings or the voltage to your processor for overclocking. We won't be discussing that, though because every configuration is different. When done with the BIOS settings, insert the operating system setup disc into the CD-ROM drive. Save your settings and exit the BIOS. Your computer will then restart and the Windows installer should load. After installing the OS, enjoy your new PC! (Justin Meisinger in Boston contributed to this report.) Nick Barber covers general technology news in both text and video for IDG News Service. E-mail him at Nick_Barber@idg.com and follow him on Twitter at @nickjb . ]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A little over a year ago, many people talked about Apple's diminutive Mac mini in the past tense: As of the beginning of March 2009, it had been 19 long months since the previous update to Apple's most compact computer, and that update itself came after 11 months of waiting. Two updates in two and a half years? It was easy to believe that the Mac mini had become just as much of a "hobby" as the Apple TV . But then we saw the March 2009 update to the mini line--the most significant update the mini had ever received. Seven months after that, the mini received another welcome, if minor, update . And here we are, just eight months later, with a new Mac mini in our hands. But whereas last March's Mac mini dramatically improved the guts of the computer and significantly enhanced its connectivity, this one, officially called the Mac mini (Mid 2010) , offers more modest upgrades while revamping the mini's design for the first time since the line's debut. In place of two non-server Mac mini models, priced at $599 and $799, the new Mac mini comes in a single $699 non-server configuration that offers a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM, a 320GB SATA hard drive, and nVidia GeForce 320M integrated graphics. Apart from the new graphics chip (the previous models used the nVidia GeForce 9400M), the specs of the new model fall somewhere in between those of the previous two models, which included a 2.26GHz processer, 2GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive, or a 2.53GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive, respectively. (As before, the mini ships with Snow Leopard and iLife '09.) But these minor spec changes don't tell the whole story. Heavy metal The most outwardly obvious change to the Mac mini is its new enclosure. While every previous mini sported a 6.5- by 6.5- by 2-inch case, the new model slims down, widens out, and gets a makeover. While still square, the mini is now 7.7 inches to a side but only 1.4 inches tall--almost the exact same size as the Apple TV ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ), but with rounder corners. And instead of using a multi-piece body made of white plastic and aluminum, the new Mac mini adopts the all-aluminum Unibody design of Apple's current MacBook Pro line. With the exception of a black-plastic panel on the back for ports and connectors, and a circular, black-plastic door on the bottom, the body of the mini is machined from a single piece of aluminum. This makes the new mini enclosure slightly heavier than that of the previous models, but the new enclosure also feels much more solid--this is the sturdiest-feeling computer I've ever used. To match the black-plastic pieces, the Apple logo on top of the Mac mini is now glossy black. (You can see more images in our Mac mini slideshow .) Thanks in large part to this aluminum enclosure, Apple claims the new mini is "one of the most material-efficient desktop computers available." The company also states that the new mini is the most energy-efficient desktop computer on the market, using just over 9W of power when idle but awake, and less than 1.5W when sleeping. It's also a bit quieter, and runs at least as cool--at least in my testing--than the previous model. Notably missing from the new Mac mini's box is the bulky, heavy power brick of previous mini models. As part of the computer's redesign, and thanks to its lower power usage, Apple was able to reduce the size of the Mac mini's power supply and hide it inside the computer itself. Like the Apple TV, the Mac mini now requires only a thin power cord that plugs directly into the back of the computer. Because of this change, even though the new mini is slightly heavier, at 3 pounds, than the previous model's enclosure, once you take into account the weight of the the previous model's external power supply, the new mini is actually about a pound lighter overall. Media-friendly connections The smooth-metal front of the mini is interrupted only by a slot for the 8x SuperDrive; on the right-hand end of that slot is the infrared receiver for Apple's Remote , which remains an optional ($19) accessory. The mini's back panel hosts all other ports and connectors, and there are some nice additions here, as well as a couple losses. Perhaps the biggest change is that while Apple has kept the Mini DisplayPort connector that debuted last year, the company has dropped the mini-DVI port in favor of an HDMI output--in some ways an acknowledgment that many people use their Mac mini connected to a TV in a home-entertainment center, but also a reflection of the fact that HDMI connections are becoming more common on computer displays. Apple includes an HDMI-to-DVI video adapter that passes the HDMI port's digital video signal (but not audio) to a standard DVI display; a Mini DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter is again a $29 accessory . As with the 2009 Mac mini models, you can connect two displays simultaneously and use either extended- or mirrored-desktop mode. The HDMI port supports displays up to 1920 by 1200 pixels, and the Mini DisplayPort connector supports up to 2560 by 1600 pixels. (Apple and other vendors sell Mini DisplayPort adapters for connecting to VGA, DVI, or Dual-Link DVI displays.) And, as mentioned above, the Mac mini's graphics are powered by the same nVidia GeForce 320M integrated graphics as Apple's current MacBook line; this chip, which uses up to 256MB of your system RAM, offers notably better performance than the integrated graphics in the previous mini line, and it's also optimized for HD output. When you connect the new Mac mini to a TV via HDMI, the Displays pane of System Preferences and the systemwide Displays menu automatically show available TV resolutions for that TV: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and so on. In addition, Apple has tweaked the Displays pane of System Preferences to let you adjust the underscan level so the mini's video output better fits your TV screen. These are welcome features for those who use the mini in an AV system, although the included Front Row software continues to provide only the most basic of media-center functionality, and you'll need to look elsewhere for Blu-Ray playback. The other big addition to the Mac mini's back panel is a built-in SD-card reader. According to Apple, the slot works with standard SD (Secure Digital) cards of 4MB to 4GB capacity, SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards of 4GB to 32GB capacity, and SDXC (Secure Digital Extended Capacity) cards of 32GB or higher capacity. As anyone with a recent MacBook Pro can tell you, it's quite convenient to be able to stick a memory card directly into your computer for easy transfers of photos and video. However, by putting the card reader on the rear of the Mac mini, Apple has made accessing the slot at best inconvenient; if your Mac mini is in an AV cabinet, hidden under your desk, or otherwise less accessible, you may end up not being able to use the slot at all. (To be fair, Apple told Macworld that the compact design of the Mac mini limits where ports and connectors can be placed. Check out the teardown photos of the new mini , from our friends at iFixit, for a good look at the engineering required just to fit everything inside the Mac mini's tiny enclosure.) The rest of the Mac mini's crowded back panel is filled with a power button, a power-cord jack, an auto-sensing gigabit ethernet jack, a FireWire 800 port, four USB 2.0 ports (served by two buses), auto-sensing analog/optical-digital audio input and output minijacks (both of which support Apple's current iPhone headset with remote and mic), and an exhaust vent for the mini's cooling system. (The air intake is near the front of the mini, on the bottom, providing what should be an improved, front-to-back cooling system.) Especially attentive readers will notice two back-panel absences compared to the previous Mac mini: a fifth USB port and a security-lock slot. These were apparently eliminated due to space constraints. Internally, the new Mac mini provides Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless--Apple didn't officially support 802.11a on the previous model. As I noted in my hands-on , Apple says the new model should provide better wireless performance thanks to the placement of its two antennas: one in the rear behind the plastic back panel, and the other on the bottom, near the front of the mini, also behind a plastic cover. Easiest. RAM. Upgrade. Ever. The new design of the Mac mini has one other benefit, and it's a huge one: easy RAM upgrades. The RAM-upgrade procedure for previous Mac mini models was such an undertaking--requiring putty knives and producing nerve-racking cracking sounds--that we've written at least half a dozen articles on the topic over the years. With the new mini, not only do you not need putty knives, you don't need any tools at all. The mini's round, black-plastic base sports two small indentations. If you place a thumb in each one and rotate the base a few degrees counterclockwise, the base lifts off to reveal the computer's SDRAM slots. Pop out the two stock chips, snap in the new chips, and replace the base--you're done. Not only is this procedure dramatically easier than with the previous mini, but, looking back, I can't think of a Mac that's been easier to upgrade--at least for RAM. That said, the mini's stock 2GB of RAM will be sufficient for many Mac mini owners, and Apple charges only $100 at the time of purchase to bump up to 4GB--a very reasonable price --so you may never need to open up the mini. But it's nice to know that if you want or need to jump up to 4GB--or even 8GB, which is now an officially supported configuration--it's easy to do so. On the other hand, the procedure for replacing the Mac mini's hard drive, which was even more difficult on the previous model than upgrading RAM , doesn't get the same twist-and-pop treatment. It certainly requires just as much disassembly this time around, as iFixit's teardown shows. We'll have more on this after we get a chance to operate on our own mini. (As with previous Mac mini models, Apple has confirmed to Macworld that you're free to upgrade internal components [including the hard drive] yourself, provided you don't damage the computer in the process. Such damage would not be covered by the Mac mini's warranty.) Of course, as I noted with the 2009 models, it's debatable whether or not you'd even want to upgrade the hard drive: The mini ships with a 320GB drive, which will be large enough for many people, and those who need more storage will likely be better served by purchasing an external drive: Thanks to the Mac mini's use of 2.5-inch, 5400-rpm laptop drives, last year's models performed better when booted from an external FireWire 800 drive than when booted from the internal hard drive, and there's nothing that would make me think this has changed with the latest model. (The server version of the Mac mini now ships with dual 7200-rpm drives.) For similar reasons, I recommend against paying Apple $100 to swap the stock 320GB drive for a 500GB model. With 1TB FireWire 800 drives available online for roughly the same price, unless you're using the mini in special circumstances that prevent the use of an external drive, there's little reason to pay a premium for--or take the risk installing--a larger internal drive. New 2.4GHz MacBook: Speedmark scores Despite using a much better graphics chip than its predecessors, the new Mac mini falls squarely between the two Late-2009 Mac mini models when it comes to processor speed: 2.4GHz compared to 2.26GHz and 2.53GHz. As such, I didn't expect to see huge performance gains in most programs and, in fact, suspected the latest mini might not be able to match the 2.53GHz Late 2009 model at some tasks. And that turned out to be the case. As Macworld lab director James Galbraith reported in our benchmarks of the new Mac mini , the new mini bested both Late 2009 models in our Aperture import, iMovie import, iMovie export, Finder duplicate-a-folder, and Call of Duty tests. But it came in between the two Late 2009 models in our Cinebench render, Mathematica 7, Compressor encode, iTunes encode, Finder zip-archive, Finder unzip-archive, Parallels multi-task, iPhoto 9 import, and Pages open-Word-document tests. In only one test, our HandBrake DVD-rip test, was the new mini bested by both Late 2009 models, and that result was so dramatically different than the other numbers that we're doing further testing. It's worth noting that, despite these results, the new model's graphics performance was improved enough that it brought the 2010 Mac mini's overall Speedmark score, shown above, within a single point of the 2009 higher-end model, 117 versus 118, respectively. In real-world use, the new mini handled everyday tasks--Web browsing, e-mail, word processing, and Apple's iLife suite--without problem. Only when I had many of these programs open simultaneously did the stock 2GB of RAM become a limitation. If you do tend to keep many applications running simultaneously, I recommend upping the mini's RAM to at least 4GB. I also used the new Mac mini to play several games. In line with our benchmarks, the performance of Call of Duty 4 with recommended graphics settings was noticeably better on the new mini than on the 2009 models. This isn't a gaming rig, but for casual gamers who don't mind dialing back detail and textures, it will let you enjoy most games. In a somewhat challenging test, I also played Half-Life 2 via the newly-Mac-compatible Steam service while the Mac mini was connected to a 1920 by 1080-pixel (1080p) Dell display via HDMI. At the display's native 1080p resolution, video and audio were both choppy, but reducing the game's resolution to 1280-by-720 (720p) alleviated this stuttering dramatically. However, according to Valve, the developer of Steam, there's a known issue with nVidia graphics chips under Mac OS X 10.6.4 that adversely affects performance in some games, so take the results of this particular test with a grain of salt--it's possible that the new mini will perform better at this test once the bug has been fixed. A better mini, but a better value? As I've noted in previous Mac mini reviews, the mini line has always been about size and value rather than performance--last year's models were actually the first that were powerful enough to fully take advantage of Apple's iLife suite and provide respectable gaming performance. But while most Mac models--and, indeed, most computers in general--have gotten cheaper over the past five years, the price you pay for a basic Mac mini has crept up since the first model debuted in 2005. As recently as early 2006, you could get a mini for $499, with a higher-end model available for $599. Those numbers jumped to $599 and $799, respectively, in February 2006 and held steady for the next four and a half years. Now your only option is a single $699 model. Granted, today's Mac mini blows the doors off any Mac mini you could have purchased for $499, and easily bests all previous $599 models. And, in fact, thanks to performance and feature upgrades, the new mini gives you a computer that's better in most respects than last year's $799 model--for $100 less. But whereas the original Mac mini was a statement product--"a real Mac for under $500"--and legitimate switcher bait, the higher price of entry for today's Mac mini throws up a considerable mental hurdle, and, for some people, even a budgetary one. As Christopher Breen and I discussed on last week's Macworld podcast , $599 still felt inexpensive, as if you were still within range of that magical $500 price point. But $699 feels more like $700, and $699 is only a few hundred bucks away from a MacBook and $500 away from a more powerful, and far better-equipped, iMac. Would I spend $699 on this Mac mini? Probably. But I've always been a fan of a "real" Mac in a tiny package. For someone looking for an inexpensive Mac who doesn't care as much about the mini's miniature profile, the higher introductory price is a more difficult case to make than before, even if it does give you a better computer. I'd like to see Apple bring back the $599 (or, heck, the $499) entry point. Macworld's buying advice The Mac mini remains an impressive feat of hardware engineering and design, fitting decent computing power and a solid set of features in a tiny package. And apart from the slow stock hard drive, there's not much to complain about with the latest model--this is as full-featured a computer I've seen in a package this small, and the new enclosure looks great and is built like a tank. As with last year's models, the new mini makes for a great starter or switcher Mac, and it's a solid upgrade for those looking to replace an aging Mac. In addition, the new HDMI output makes the mini even more appealing as part of a home-entertainment system, and the improved graphics chip helps the mini perform well enough to enjoy most games. In other words, the latest Mac mini is Apple's most versatile desktop computer, and an appealing option for those who don't need workstation-level performance. If you've been considering a mini but passed on the 2009 models, now is a great time to make the jump. On the other hand, the new mini doesn't offer a major jump in performance over the previous generation--only AV enthusiasts desperate for a true HDMI output, or people who'd like to be able to play some of the more-demanding games without splurging for a Mac Pro, should consider upgrading from one of last year's models. The biggest negative about the new Mac mini is, in fact, its price. While you get a computer that's better than last year's $799 Mac mini for only $699, that's your only option--the price of entry is $100 higher this year than last, and it's now $200 higher than when Apple touted the Mac mini as the first Mac for under $500. [Dan Frakes is a Macworld senior editor.]   ]]></description>
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		<title>Intel Spotlighting Smarter Computers, Cars at Research Day</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At Intel's annual Research Day this month it will show technologies that read users gestures and respond to thoughts, and a cloud-computing ready "smart car" with accident-prevention smarts. The devices and ideas that will be on display are concepts unrelated to Intel's core business, said Manny Vara, director of technology evangelism at Intel Labs. However, some developments end up in future products like microprocessors, and also reach devices like smartphones, laptops, or even things that people wear, Vara said. The event will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, on June 30. Many ongoing projects research ways in which computers can better interact with humans by recognizing gestures, speech and thoughts, Vara said. On display will be a robot capable of recognizing speech, and mobile devices equipped with cameras that can recognize gestures. Intel will also show a computer that is able to recognize and respond to brain waves when a user thinks about controlling a particular device. Vara promised more interesting systems that attempt to analyze brain waves to gain insight into users' thoughts, but would not offer more information in advance of the research day. Machines have to learn how humans function and not vice-versa, he said. Human-computer interaction is also improving with the help of sensors that already exist, Vara said. For example, robots are being given a stronger sense of touch with the inspiration drawn from sharks, Vara said. Sharks can sense electromagnetic fields through their noses, giving them an idea of what they are biting into. Intel researchers are trying to equip robots with sensors on their fingertips so they can determine whether an object is plastic or glass and how it's shaped, so they know the force and strength with which to grab the object. Such technologies could help in industrial applications, as robots are good at tasks like welding, Vara said. Intel also has been doing a lot of research on car safety, Vara said. For example, cameras in a car could interpret if a driver is falling asleep, and help actively reduce the speed, or open up windows to improve air flow, which could wake a person up. "These are incredibly simple things that wouldn't require redesigning of a car," Vara said. A lot of the research originating from Intel labs has already reached devices. The company in December announced an experimental 48-core processor, and ideas from the research will be incorporated in the upcoming "Knights Corner" chip for high-performance computing. The chip scales up to 50 cores and will be made on Intel's 22-nanometer manufacturing process. The company hasn't announced when the chip would become available, but the company has said that a development chip with up to 32 cores would be available later this year. ]]></description>
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		<title>Remains of the Day: Hail to the IPad</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The iPad is huge at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, the dispute over the iPhone 4's display gets some resolution*, and Google fails to paint a pretty picture. The remainders for June 10, 2010 begin now. At the White House, getting in touch with the inner circle's inner iPads (Washington Post) The iPad is apparently a popular attendee at morning briefings of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and elsewhere in the nation's capital. Word on the street says a bill is in the making that would grant majority status to whichever party has the top score in Flight Control HD . Modded Mac Classic serves as iPad stand (Hirac) On Wednesday, we gave you an iBook hacked to contain an iPad --today we raise the stakes and go back in time to use a 1990 Mac Classic as an iPad stand. Where will the madness end? "Look, look, I just modded an iPad out of  ENIAC !" Resolving the iPhone resolution (Discover) There's been a bit of a donnybrook over Steve Jobs's claims that the iPhone 4's new display was so good that it exceeded the human eye's ability to perceive individual pixels. As you might expect, it's a complicated issue, but astronomer Phil Plait does an able job of breaking down why, for most people, Jobs is right. Spoiler: It's because of science. The art of a homepage (Official Google Blog) After recently introducing the ability to add pictures to its traditionally sparse homepage , Google created one of its trademark "doodles" to show off the feature with a random assortment of images. Unfortunately, the company also accidentally didn't explain that it was just a one-off, leading many to believe that Google had changed its default homepage and, as a result, flip out. Lesson: photos make people angry. That's why John McEnroe uses Bing . *See what I did there? ]]></description>
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		<title>The Netbook: a Perfect PC Companion?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ While the Apple iPad and other emerging tablets may ultimately shift the playing field, netbooks from the big corporate suppliers offer an interesting mobile alternative to big, bulky laptops. Don't confuse these solidly-built machines loaded with helpful tools for the mobile professional with the cheap, plastic consumer netbooks you find at Best Buy and other outlets. (See also " How to Buy a Netbook .") The recently announced 10-by-7-by-1-inch HP Mini 5102 , for example, has an all-metal case, a 10-inch screen, a great 95%-full keyboard and feels quite substantial, yet weighs in at only 2.64 pounds. I borrowed one from HP for a month to see what it was like to live with what HP calls a "companion PC." In a word: great. These aren't toys (this one is powered by an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB drive). While they don't boast the horsepower of a full-sized laptop, they are more than adequate for your average knowledge worker pounding on documents and spreadsheets and accessing e-mail and the Web (for a full review of the machine see here ). But if you're going to go this route look for machines with added value. The 5120, for example, comes with HP QuickSync, which synchronizes the contents on your netbook with your desktop over a wired or wireless link. To sync you start the password-protected programs on both machines and let them figure out what has been updated. This is a huge advantage if you are going to live with two devices. Two other interesting tools on the the Mini 5102 are accessible from dedicated buttons above the keyboard. QuickWeb launches an HP browser without starting up the operating system. I was surfing in 16 seconds, compared to about 40 seconds for a full Windows 7 boot. Similarly, QuickLook lets you access Outlook calendar items, contact info and stored e-mail (up to 1,000 cached messages) without booting the computer -- great if you're on the run. While the price seems right at $399 and road warriors will welcome the light weight and small form factor (you can actually use one of these things on an airplane tray table), what it comes down to is this: can you really afford to add another layer of hardware/OS/apps for mobile workers? That's a heavy price to pay. The same is true, of course, for the new tablets. If it isn't a one-for-one swap, you're just adding to device count and complexity, which aren't our friends. That said, if employees are going to start buying these things on their own anyway, at least you can point them in a direction that makes sense. Machines like this HP Mini 5102 with built-in tools for mobile workers make welcome travel companions. Read more about data center in Network World's Data Center section. ]]></description>
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