Increasing the CPU priority for a program boosts the CPU's focus on that program, increasing its productivity. For a small business, designating CPU usage can help you save time. For example, ...

Is your chip fast enough? Is it too fast? Systems engineers might be paying for more chip than they need, or they may be dangerously close to over-taxing their current processor. Take the guesswork ...

The key metric used in data processing management is system utilization - and that same metric has been adopted to push the idea that consolidation through virtualization makes sense. The key factor ...

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Choosing the right interconnect for high-performance compute and storage platforms is critical for achieving the highest possible system performance and overall return on investment. Over time, ...

A senior Netflix software engineer says one of the most fundamental performance measurement tools we all use when evaluating a system may be completely incorrect. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

All major components in a system, like the graphics card, RAM, etc., rely on the CPU’s instructions. So, it is critical to keep the CPU usage under check or increase or decrease it as per requirements ...