http://www.artipot.com/authors/10090/sandra-prior/ Latest articles by Sandra Prior from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/479564/quads-for-mods.htm What's AMD's up to? You'd assume it would use a high-end chip to launch its new AM3 socket. But here we are with this 2.6GHz quad-core model. AM3 is actually physically identical to the AM2 socket, which means this CPU will also slot into many existing AMD motherboards. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:10:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479564/quads-for-mods.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479559/head-to-head-45nm-deathmatch.htm The processor that marked AMD's return to form has grown even more impressive since launch, re-establishing AMD's processors as realistic starting points for building a new system. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:10:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479559/head-to-head-45nm-deathmatch.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479050/head-to-head-cheap-cpu-chips.htm Despite the arrival of the improved Phenom II, the lower end of the scale is where AMD still overwhelmingly operates. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:51:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479050/head-to-head-cheap-cpu-chips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479048/mad-men.htm What should you do when you're faced with an aggressive man? Here are some tips on how to handle a man when he manhandles you - or someone else. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:51:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479048/mad-men.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479047/if-your-love-life-has-hit-a-slump.htm If your love life has hit a slump, remind yourself what makes relationships work. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:51:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479047/if-your-love-life-has-hit-a-slump.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479045/whip-your-abs-into-shape.htm If your routine of crunches isn't giving you the midsection you want it might be time to revise the routine. Performing the same workout over and over doesn't challenge your muscles. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:51:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479045/whip-your-abs-into-shape.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479019/happy-meals.htm It's called comfort food because it's comforting to eat - but that's not much good if after eating it you're filled with remorse too. Many comfort foods are fattening - it's one of the reasons women put on an average of 2,5kg every winter, when they're hardest to resist. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479019/happy-meals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479017/design-changes-men-would-make-to-women.htm If a mad scientist in a white coat came up to you and said he could make you a better woman with a few bits and pieces from the graveyard and the scrapyard, you'd be well within your rights to be a little concerned. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479017/design-changes-men-would-make-to-women.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479015/we-take-a-look-at-windows-7.htm Unlike Microsoft's previous operating systems, Windows 7 received a massive public beta. Chances are you've already downloaded it, and if not, at least at the time of writing you could still get yourself a product key from the website, should a 'friend' happened to have downloaded it in time. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479015/we-take-a-look-at-windows-7.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479014/beat-the-heat.htm Save the 42.2km races for autumn, since the optimum marathon temperature is 12°C. Every seven degrees above that, your overall time slows by a minute or more. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479014/beat-the-heat.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479010/running-training-tips.htm When it comes to preparing for a race, the rule of thumb will be the more you train, the better you perform. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479010/running-training-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/478196/a-man-is-a-master-of-excuses.htm Picture this: you let yourself into your man's apartment to surprise him with chow mein from Mr Chan's, and find Mr Right on the couch shaking the pelvic champagne bottle. Seeing your face, he does what guys throughout history have always done: lie. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478196/a-man-is-a-master-of-excuses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477995/second-chances.htm If a race day disaster strikes, you can redeem the season with the right plan. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:57:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477995/second-chances.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477991/asus-xonar-essence-stx.htm It might not be a necessity but once you've used a proper sound card like this there is no going back. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:57:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477991/asus-xonar-essence-stx.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477524/microsoft-sidewinder-x8.htm The styling of the X8 is similar to that of the last Sidewinder but some of the sharper edges have been smoothed out and the round forward/backward thumb buttons have been replaced with sleeker, flat buttons. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:20:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477524/microsoft-sidewinder-x8.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477513/sometimes-he-feels-the-love.htm Sometimes he feels the love but can't bring himself to say it because it's a bit girly and men can be embarrassed like that. A real man won't tell you every five minutes he loves you, because real men understand that love goes much deeper than frivolous comments blurted out in a moment of weakness. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:20:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477513/sometimes-he-feels-the-love.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476232/how-to-manipulate-men.htm The unfortunate news is that most men can't read minds. Derren Brown, maybe. Uri Geller, perhaps. But the rest of us, not so much. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476232/how-to-manipulate-men.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476224/recover-like-a-pro.htm Hard exercise suppresses the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infection. Fend off post-race flu by regularly eating apples, garlic and onions. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476224/recover-like-a-pro.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476220/dell-studio-xps.htm It looks more like Dell is going for non-gamers with the Studio XPS. The ton of RAM and masses of hard disk space are great for high-definition video editing and billion-pixel photo manipulation - the inclusion of a 64-bit operating system seems to support this. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476220/dell-studio-xps.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474982/syncmaster-2233rz.htm A specific MagicBright mode makes full use of the dynamic contrast range at the expense of any user controls, not even brightness or contrast. The range is impressive from true blacks to eye-wateringly bright whites, but the colors are far too saturated and unnatural. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:15:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474982/syncmaster-2233rz.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474973/what-men-want-in-bed.htm Find out what men in their 20s and 30s want from their women. Sexually. Specifically, what exactly do men want in bed, what do women not do enough of, and what do women think feels good for guys that guys don't particularly enjoy? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:15:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474973/what-men-want-in-bed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474938/nvidia-geforce-3d-vision.htm Everything about 3D Vision shrieks pain. From the potential mind-splitting ache it can induce in your head to the wallet-splitting system specification required to get it to work. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:15:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474938/nvidia-geforce-3d-vision.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473487/what-guys-wish-we-knew.htm One of the great things about guys is they're generally uncomplicated creatures and most of the time it's not difficult to make them happy. The exception is when it comes to intimate-relationship issues. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473487/what-guys-wish-we-knew.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473483/stressed-or-mentally-ill.htm Most of us feel angry, stressed and depressed a times, and in today's uncertain, pressured climate these can be normal reactions. But if you have uncharacteristic or prolonged mood changes, and struggle to cope with daily activities, you may be crossing the line to mental illness. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473483/stressed-or-mentally-ill.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473464/picky-eater-or-eating-disordered.htm If you restrict your diet for any period you risk micronutrient deficiencies, which can develop into anaemia, high or low blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, osteoporosis, abnormal thyroid function, infertility and even cancer. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473464/picky-eater-or-eating-disordered.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473463/big-brother-is-watching.htm One of the first companies to pick up the Zii technology is GrandEye, who manufacture 180° CCTV cameras. Where GrandEye's cameras differ to conventional cameras is that they have no moving parts, and are capable of viewing entire areas at once. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473463/big-brother-is-watching.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473434/woman-on-the-verge.htm Do you really have everything control or are you on the verge of a substance addiction? Here are the warning signs to watch out for. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473434/woman-on-the-verge.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473427/creative-zii.htm The Zii chip includes all the codecs needed to display video and 3D graphics, as well as web pages and images. Creative hopes to put it in the hands of manufacturers, who will repurpose the chip as they see fit. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473427/creative-zii.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473419/ocz-pc3-14400-nvidia-sli-ready.htm RAM usually runs at its rated speed but if you possess the knowledge and determination you can get more out of it. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473419/ocz-pc3-14400-nvidia-sli-ready.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470335/the-long-dark-night-of-the-single.htm There's an art to keeping your spirits up when you feel like the last single girl standing. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470335/the-long-dark-night-of-the-single.htm