http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/articles Latest articles, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/feature/85 The new iPhone is finally (almost) here, and not a moment too soon, as the original models have all but disappeared. Although iPhone 2.0 makes good on promises like 3G data speeds, Assisted GPS, and stereo Bluetooth, it's still a work in progress. Here are five things we'd like to see in iPhone 3.0. 1) More Memory 8GB and 16GB? Still?! This may have helped keep the iPhone's price down, but we are definitely ready for a 32GB version. Adding a microSD slot would be a nice touch too, though that raises som... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145581 Troubleshooting Canon lens problems, recovering photos from corrupted memory cards, megabytes versus megapixels, and printing this newsletter. Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145644 Looking for the ultimate high-def experience? With these outstanding components, you can build the HD computer of your dreams. Wed, 14 May 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/talk/237 The looming arrival of solid-state hard drives (SSD) for notebooks seems like a rather exciting development at first blush. Unlike their mechanical counterparts, which have spindle motors, rotating platters and read/write heads, solid-state drives typically consist of flash memory chips and have no moving parts whatsoever. The benefits that these drivers offer compared to a mechanical drive are numerous, and include lower power consumption, improved performance, increased durability, less chance of data loss (no heads to crash into the platters), no noise and no heat output.That all sounds remarkable, and it seems quite clear that solid-state drives represent the future of data storage - at least in notebooks. Since hard drives... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/102 Are you looking for a memory card for your new camera? Don't have a clue about what to buy or how not to get ripped off? We've got some simple tips to educate you and save you a lot of trouble and money. Here are the important points to consider: 1) Compatibility -  There is no universal memory card to fit all digital cameras - not yet, anyway. Based on internal politics, design considerations and financial reasons, individual camera manufacturers typically adopt a particular style of Flash Memory card for their cameras. Some manufacturers will even split their alliances - one type of memory card for professional-level cameras, and another type of memory card for consumer level cameras. When b... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-10165_7-6784681.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video Use RAMBooster to make your PC's memory work even better. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/137733 Take advantage of the portability and increased capacity of flash drives by storing applications on them. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/feature/80 With the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) EXPO Show finished for another year, one can’t help but sit back and wonder what the event was all about. (Personally, I'm still wondering.) Unlike previous installments, many products were debuted prior to the show. And while there were certainly new products introduced this year, they were trotted out in much smaller numbers than in recent memory.  It’s a surprise, frankly, given that CEDIA attendance seemed just as strong to passing observers as it did in 2006. Even more so, when one realizes the just-debuted official press release reveals that the gathering actually played host to an impressive 29,000 attendees,... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-10165_7-6760642.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video Give a sluggish, old laptop new life with a bit more memory. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/134993 A memory tester, a right-click cleaner-upper, a bullet-fast app launcher, a file-name case fixer, a PowerPoint highlighter, and a file annotator top my must-have utility list. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/132788 These tricks can pep up your computer; plus, download a free Mac OS X skin. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/131546 Newsletter #16: Fast Memory on the Cheap Mon, 07 May 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/131317 Newsletter #15: Memory Tricks Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/82 With the overwhelming popularity of digital cameras these days it is easy to take hundreds of digital photos at a time and then not know how to share them with others. Emailing batches of photos or snail mailing memory cards aside, an easier option exists in the form of online photo sharing and storage web sites. These sites usually offer for free or a very small charge, the ability to store quite a few photos as well as letting you set up public or private folders with which to organize and share your pictures with others. We’ve picked out some of the more popular sites and listed them for you here in no particular order along with a basic overview of features to help you get started in choosing the best photo site for your needs.... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-10165_7-6717472.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video Three great tricks for making Firefox suck up less of your memory and more importantly, run faster. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/129177 Follow our step-by-step guide to installing memory. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/talk/157 With the entry of AMD’s Quad FX processors into the market and Intel clearly pushing the future of quad-core, let’s talk about why you might want one.It wasn’t too long ago that we were chasing the almighty MHz and the faster the processor the more we thought we could do. Of course for those of us a bit more experienced, we’ve known that for some time PCs have been bottlenecked with slow memory, slow drives and often with low performing integrated graphics solutions.  Over time, memory speed has improved a lot... Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/18693 If a computer's CPU is the thinking portion of your PC, the hard drive is its long-term memory--the nonvolatile place where data is stored. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/126815 Buy new computer equipment and peripherals with an eye on the future. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/125815 Do two smaller memory modules offer better bandwidth than one large one? Mon, 22 May 2006 17:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-10165_7-6511862.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video Whether you use your computer for Word or World of Warcraft, the longer you have it, the slower it seems to run. Speed things up by adding more memory. We show you how. Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/125353 First aid for memory cards and digital cameras, plus a look at the espionage all around us. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/124865 Plus: A powerful, low-cost tool for editing and converting digital videos. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/tl/13468/ One great way to get more out of your PlayStation Portable (PSP) is to transfer music onto it and use it as an MP3 player. The process is easy to follow and doesn't take very long to complete. It is important to understand that in order to listen to music, it must first be placed on a small memory stick that is inserted into the side of the PSP. Sony calls this a... Sun, 19 Feb 2006 11:14:35 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/124157 Zap your PINs, passwords, and other sensitive information. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 04:00:00 -0500