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Excessive heat damages electronics. Monitoring the temperature of your CPU and other computer components can help you keep them running at their optimum performance .
Why CPU Temperature has increased
When the first affordable computers were offered to the general public in the early eighties , system engineers and designers took in consideration what heat was emitted by system components and ensured their case and cooling designs handled the appropriate amount of heat so system damage or instability was a rare occurance . Most peripherals were external, so they didn’t really add heat issues to the base system, and those that were internal were low power, and low bandwidth technologies. This was acceptable to the public at the time, since not many people felt the need to add to their PCs .
In the late 90’s , the temperature bubble burst. Heat was increasing by leaps and bounds in newer systems that were far more complex than their predecessors.
Monitoring CPU Temperature
Heat sensors are generally added to systems that are most prone to getting heated up. For example, most CPUs, video cards, and hard drives will have heat sensors. Often times you can monitor the temperature of your hardware in the BIOS. However, it is usually helpful to be able to see the temperatures when you are in Windows. For this, you can download 3rd party software such as
Motherboard:
- PC Wizard 2005
- MBM 5
- SpeedFan (which can be downloaded from http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php )
- Intel Active Monitor
- Hmonitor
- Everest Home Edition
CPU:
- PC Wizard 2005
- MBM 5
- SpeedFan (now has 64-bit support) (which can be downloaded from http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php )
- Intel Active Monitor
- Hmonitor
- Everest Home Edition
Case:
- PC Wizard 2005
- MBM 5
- SpeedFan (which can be downloaded from http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php )
- Everest Home Edition (labeled as AUX)
Video Card:
- SpeedFan (which can be downloaded from http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php )
- built in nvidia card
- built in ATI card
The easiest and cheapest thing to do is to make sure that your computer case is clean and organised . Making sure that all fans are clean and running well can solve many overheating problems and can lower temperatures even if you don’t have an overheating problem. Another easy tip is to turn off the PC when it is not in use . This can prevent overheating when you are not around to monitor the computer . There are many cooling techniques that are used besides the ones that the system comes inherently with. You can add fans to the computer case to increase airflow. You can also place the computer in a cooler part of your house. If you still need more cooling power, you can upgrade your PC case to a case which is better designed for cooling. Last, you can upgrade your CPU fan and heatsink to a bigger and more powerful cooler.
The system temperature monitoring tools included with Windows XP will probably meet most of your needs. But I find that they have two limitations. First, they can’t monitor certain low-level hardware functions like processor temperature or whether the chip fan is functioning properly. Monitoring such features can help you anticipate some hardware failures before they arise . And second, Windows Vista system temperature monitoring features aren’t tightly integrated with each other. So if you want a fully integrated health monitoring and reporting tool, you may want to look at what 3rd -party vendors provide in this area.
Check out what other vendors offer in this area. For example, if your motherboard is from Intel, you can install the Intel Active Monitor and view your processor temperature, fan speed, and other useful information in real time. If you have a different motherboard, you may be able to find a similar utility for it. Or it may have been included on a CD when you bought your system. And there may already be a similar tool installed if you purchased an OEM system.
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Overberg offers whale watching from the long golden beaches, and plenty of accomadation for the holidaymaker to walk along the “cliff paths” or follow the coast all into Hermanus small town, or, in the opposite direction, walk along kilometres of pristine beaches to the lagoon and beyond.
There is paragliding off the Olifantsberg, vineyards tours that include sampling their wines, and shopping for art and crafts bargains in Market Square . Whatever your vigor level, Hermanus offers it all in the sun and “champagne air”.
Some activities include arts and crafts, there are numerous artist owned studios and galleries to view.
Grotto Beach is Hermanus’ most celebrated beach, As the coastline dotted with coves ends, so Grotto Beach begins, extending past the magnificent lagoon at the mouth of the Klein Rivier all the way to De Kelders. Other beaches include Voelklip, Kammabaai, and Langbaai.
Bird watching is an ornithologists dream with mountain, coastal, river and estuarine avian habitats. De Wets huis photo museum offers a over-the-top photographic documentation of the history and development of the town and dolphins are often seen in the region. Species include the endemic Heavisides dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin and Common dolphins.
Extreme sports are also on offer in the area such as, hang-gliding, paragliding, mountain biking, powerboat racing. Fernkloof in the saddle between Lemoenkop and Olifantsberg, Fernkloof Nature Reserve hosts one of the richest flowered kingdoms in the world. It has 50 km of hiking trails and a mountain biking track.
The Hawston Sea fete (December) and the Food & Wine Fair (July) are a must for a cultural education, with
sea fishing and lagoons full of galjoen, steenbras, kob, red roman, silver fish, red stumpnose, John Brown, and many more, Hermanus attracts fishermen from all over the country. In addition, the New Harbour is a working fishing harbour where you can buy fresh fish, live crayfish, oysters and other quality seafood direct from the sea in the New Harbour.
Hiking on the fynbos-covered mountains, Fernkloof Reserve offers unparalleled beaches on a variety of walks above the town. Hermanus boasts all manner of spas and beauty salons that offer the very with-it treatments all aimed at ensuring you relax and de-stress. Passion play is held in the Old Harbour every year PERLEMOEN, ABALONE or VENUS EAR is up for your taste buds, Hermanus is regarded as the principal centre of the perlemoen industry with a plethora of excellent restaurants that offer a delicious variety of local and international cuisine with stunning vistas.
Rock lobster eating and fishing tours, along cage diving with the Great White Shark in the cold Atlantic. Let’s not leave all the shopping for the ladies with charming boutiques, markets and shops galore. And for the young and adventuresome, water sports, windsurfing or water skiing on the lagoon, or diving, fishing and boating in the sea.
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Winsor Pilates
While researching for exercise programs, I found this wonderful article that provides some excellent information about Winsor Pilates. It discusses the development of the program as well as explaining the moves in great detail.
If you turn on the television after midnight you’ll notice that the infomercials for diets, fitness equipment and exercise tapes are becoming more and more popular. Do any of these systems really deliver what they promise?
Winsor Pilates is one of the many exercise systems advertised through infomercials, and one of the biggest sellers. With celebrity endorsements from the likes of Daisy Fuentes and Madonna, it’s hard to resist the infomercial and not pick up the phone.
Pilates was developed as a rehabilitative program for injured dancers by Joseph Pilates. The basic premise is that by strengthening the core muscles and increasing flexibility the body will become toned and more coordinated. Dancers have used the system for years, and it is now catching on with the rest of the fitness community. Most users report increased flexibility, coordination, a lengthening of muscles and a much stronger “core”.
The floor exercises featured in the tapes all work together to strengthen the abdominal muscles and back, called the “core” in this system. Each movement involves these important muscle groups, and the results are fantastic. Not only do the abdominal muscles become more toned, but the entire midsection is strengthened. The results are less likelihood of injury and increased performance in other fitness activities. A stronger back is a less painful back. The pilates moves are also good for toning the legs and buttocks.
The moves are slow and deliberate, requiring not only physical exertion but concentration as well. Ensuring that you are performing the moves correctly actively involves the mind, causing us to focus on the movements of our bodies. This inevitably reduces stress. In this way, pilates is similar to yoga. Many users report feeling refreshed and relaxed after the workout, not tired.
Mari Winsor’s presentation of the pilates system is excellent. She is careful to explain each move in great detail so that the beginner can follow along and do the movements in proper form. Most beginners will be discouraged after their first session, but after the second or third the movements will not seem so difficult.
The exercises are useful and effective for core strengthening. You won’t see pounds just melt away, however, unless you combine the workouts with a sensible eating plan. Mari includes one for your reference, but you can use this system with the weight loss program you’re already on to help accelerate results.
Of course, you may want to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. However, Winsor Pilates is non-aerobic but effective in toning and strengthening the core of your body and may help you lose inches as well. Winsor Pilates is well worth a try.
About the Author
Jay Moncliff is the founder of http://www.pilatesreviews.info a website specialized on Winsor Pilates, resources and articles. For more info visit his site: Winsor Pilates
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