How to disable and re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows Vista

                 The Hiberfil.sys hidden system file is located in the root folder of the drive where the operating system is installed. The Windows Kernel Power Manager reserves this file when you install Microsoft Windows. The size of this file is approximately equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed on the computer.

                 The computer uses the Hiberfil.sys file to store a copy of the system memory on the hard disk when the hybrid sleep setting is turned on. If this file is not present, the computer cannot hibernate.

                 Hibernation is made unavailable when you set the value of the Hibernate after setting to Never by using the Power Options item in Control Panel.

                 To make hibernation unavailable, follow these steps:

1) Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

2) In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.

3) When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.

4) At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off, and then press ENTER.

5) Type exit, and then press ENTER.

                 To make hibernation available, follow these steps:

1) Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

2) In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.

3) When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.

4) At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate on, and then press ENTER.

5) Type exit, and then press ENTER to close the Command Prompt window. 

Note:- The same process should also work for Windows 7.

Source: Microsoft site

Your computer needs more memory????

                           There comes a time when you just don't have enough memory. In the very beginning, everything was perfectly fine. Then after a few years of use, your desktop or laptop computer starts running slower and slower. Sometimes you are simply surfing the Internet, doing word processing, or listening to your music collection while running other applications, and suddenly your computer can’t keep up.
                          If your hard drive's activity light is blinking furiously, it means the drive is way too busy and, it is about time to install more memory (RAM). To understand why, just think of the computer's CPU as a chef, its hard drive as a refrigerator, and the RAM as a kitchen countertop. To cook a meal, the chef (CPU) has to take out the necessary ingredients (data) from the refrigerator (hard drive), and works with cooking gadgets on the countertop (RAM). As orders (applications) increase, more working space is therefore required.
                          So what takes up the most countertop space (memory) on your computer? Take Windows XP for example. Entering the desktop will take up 300 to 500 MB of memory, while opening a popular Flash game on FACEBOOK will need at least 250MB more. Even two Flash games can eat up 1GB of precious memory! It's lucky that you don't have to upgrade your whole computer to get more space, though. Instead, adding more RAM to your computer is much easier and more cost effective.
                          Usually a desktop computer has two to four memory slots, and a laptop has two. For most of users, 1.5GB to 2GB of memory will be sufficient. Before you install extra RAM, make sure that the memory you add is identical to that already in your computer. Lastly, be smart and choose a trustworthy brand.

(source: Transcend ePaper)

Five Reasons Why Solid State Drives (SSDs) Are Right for You

                        It is a well known fact that solid state drives are an emerging technology that has huge market potential. But how do SSDs differ from regular hard disk drives (HDD), and why do they deserve a place in your notebook or desktop PC?

Reason # 1: Lightning-fast data transfer
Speed matters when it comes to business and entertainment. With virtually instant access times of less than one millisecond, SSDs enable operating systems and commonly used software applications like web browsers to open faster and run more smoothly, thus creating an overall more enjoyable and lag-free computing experience.

Reason # 2: Lower system temperatures
Imaging working on your laptop in comfort, without the heat. In contrast to regular hard disk drives that are constantly in motion within the drive, which creates plenty of heat, SSD's cool-running stable operation equates to lower temperatures within the computer.

Reason # 3: Longer battery run-time
Still carrying a laptop AC adapter around in case your notebook battery runs out unexpectedly? Now you don’t have to. Compared to old-fashioned hard drives, SSDs consume roughly much less power when transferring data, and require less than 1W when idle. In short, an SSD will make your computer consume less power overall, which can significantly improve battery life when used in a notebook computer.

Reason # 4: Resistant to shock and vibration
Never underestimate the potential data corruption caused from excessive vibration, shock, or impact. Unlike regular hard drives, SSDs contain no spinning disks, spindles or any other fragile mechanical components. Therefore, there is nothing to break loose, get misaligned or become unreadable in case the drive is accidentally bumped or dropped. Your files will finally get the thorough protection they deserve.

Reason # 5: No more annoying hard drive noise
Sometimes you just need a quiet place to concentrate on your work. At times like these, any possible tiny noise will drive you crazy. While traditional hard drives tend to make a buzzing sound because of the vibrations when the spinning disks resonate through the case of your computer, SSDs can be 100% noise free since there are no mechanical moving parts inside.

(source: Transcend ePaper)