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Ram issues with XP32- A serious synopsis:
Basic limitations of the OS.
Video cards, dsp cards, and shadow-ram.
Pros & cons of the 3 GIG and Userva boot inits. + info on how to fully implement them.
A discussion of why PAE is worthless & even dangerous.
Possibly some quick guidelines for minimizing one's ram use. (smaller VSTi buffers, recording to disk / freeze commands, etc)
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2: BACKUP ROUTINES:
An overview of the various options for DAW users to have a comprehensive back-up system / routine. One which is safe (doesn't run in the background, doesn't mess with the registry, etc) yet keeps all new files protected. Discuss both software & hardware issues, as well as actual routines.
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3: Recommended diagnostic routines:
How often to reformat?
What diagnostic apps are considered safe, vs which are dangerous (some registry cleaners, for instance)
Why Norton s#cks.
Should you always update drivers, or don't fix it if it aint broke?
How to get / boot / run Memtest86+ and Microsoft memory Diagnostic.
etc, etc, etc.
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4: An introduction to overclocking:
Just a brief overview for those who've never been brave enough, or not had the time to learn. The benefits. The possible dangers.
-Then list the urls of a few choice forums dedicated to the subject.
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