What Is 32 Bit & 64 Bit? The Difference Between 32 Bit & 64 Bit Windows.

Microsoft Windows is the world’s most popular operating system for computer systems worldwide. The operating system is used on over 80% of computers throughout the world but it comes in two different versions, a 32 bit and a 64 bit version. Both versions are sold in retail stores, online stores, and via computer resellers. To the average consumer the choice of a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows is a question that needs to be reviewed carefully as it makes a huge difference in the computer system you own.

The 32 bit Windows operating system is the most common version of Windows sold throughout the world. It can be run on most home computers, laptops, and office systems. It is the version that is run on most computers throughout the world as most systems are store bought systems that perform routine tasks and can do most operations. A typical processor such as ones by Intel or AMD is behind the computations and is able to run this version of Windows.

The 64 bit Windows operating system is an entirely different operating system that is focused on higher end processor and is mean to handle more difficult tasks. The 64 bit version of Windows handles high amounts of computations and requires a special higher end processor that is capable of running these calculations and processes. Most systems that require this 64 bit version of Windows require CAD drawings, video editing, audio editing, and server applications versus normal home operations. Typically, these systems will have large amounts of system RAM and hard drive space along with a more expensive graphics card that can power these types of operations. A typical home user won’t need the 64 bit version of Windows at home unless they perform these types of tasks mentioned.

The main differences between the 32 bit version and 64 bit version of Windows is the ability to process high volumes of calculations, the amounts of processes the system can process, and the types of applications you need to run. To tell which version of Windows you are running, you can go into the Control Panel of your system, click on the System and Maintenance button and then clicking system. You can view the type and version of Windows there and see which version fits your needs. The home user will most likely use a 32 bit version and the higher end business user or specialized professional will use the 64 bit version.

SSD vs HDD

Most people now buy laptops for their computing needs and have to make the decision between getting either a Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as the storage component. So which is best to get, an SSD or HDD? There’s no straight-forward answer to this question; each buyer has different needs and you have to evaluate the decision based on those needs, your preferences, and of course budget. Even though the price of SSDs has been falling, the price per gigabyte advantage is still strongly with HDDs. Yet, if performance and fast bootup is your primary consideration and money is secondary, then SSD is the way to go. We’ll make a comparison of SSD and HDD storage and go over the good, the bad, and the ugly of both.

What is an SSD?

We’ll make no assumptions here and keep this article on a level that anyone can understand. You might be shopping for a computer and simply wondering what the heck SSD actually means? To begin, SSD stands for Solid State Drive. You’re probably familiar with USB memory sticks - SSD can be thought of as an oversized and more sophisticated version of the humble USB memory stick. Like a memory stick, there are no moving parts to an SSD. Rather, information is stored in microchips.  Meanwhile, a hard drive uses a mechanical arm with a read/write head to move around and read information from the right location on a storage platter. This difference is what makes SSD so much faster. As an analogy, what’s quicker? Having to walk across the room to retrieve a book to get information or simply magically having that book open in front of you when you need it? That’s how an HDD compares to an SSD; it simply requires more physical labor (mechanical movement) to get information.

What is an HDD?

Hard Disk Drives, or HDD in techno-parlance, have been around for donkey's years relative to the technology world. HDDs were first introduced by IBM in 1956 - yes folks this is nearly 60-year old technology, thank goodness vacuum tubes for TVs didn’t last so long! An HDD uses magnetism to store data on a rotating platter. A read/write head floats above the spinning platter reading and writing data. The faster the platter spins, the faster an HDD can perform. Typical laptop drives today spin at either 5400 RPM (Revolutions per Minute) or 7200RPM, though some server-based platters spin at up to 15,000 RPM!

DOTA 2

Dota2 is an multiplayer online battle arena video game developed by Valve Corporation, and the stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancientsmod for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its expansion pack, The Frozen Throne. Initially announced on October 13, 2010, via Game Informer, the game is currently available for early test access and will utilize a free-to-play business model when released in summer 2013. Dota2 is exclusively available via Valve's content delivery platform Steam. The Dota2 client is currently compatible only with Microsoft Windows, though an OS X release is anticipated in the future.

Dota2 combines the real-time strategy elements of a traditional top-down perspective, while also incorporating the leveling and itemization functions of a role-playing video game. Players are pitted against each other as two factions called the Radiant and the Dire. The Radiant faction is based at the southwest corner of the map, while the Dire faction is based at the northeast corner. Utilizing one of six hero selection modes, players select one of 101 "heroes" – strategically powerful units with special abilities, who, through combat experience, may progress to a maximum level of twenty-five. The heroes' methods of combat are heavily influenced by their primary property, which can be strength, agility, or intelligence.

The basic setup of Dota2 places two strongholds containing critical structures called "Ancients" at opposing ends of a geographically balanced map. These bases are connected by three main paths (referred to as lanes), which are guarded by defensive towers and groups of units commonly referred to as "creeps" which traverse their lanes, attacking enemy units and structures upon sight. Players are split into two teams, each consisting of up to five players, to compete as the primary defenders for each Ancient. The overall objective of each match is to battle through the opposing force's defenses, and destroy the opponents' Ancient. Because Dota2 is highly team-oriented, players must coordinate with their teams in order to achieve victory. The towers and stronghold defenses are invulnerable to attacks, so long as the towers nearest to the enemy side still stand, and must be destroyed sequentially – a team cannot destroy the enemy's Ancient without first destroying all towers leading up to it in any one lane.

The currency of the game is gold, which is granted steadily at a slow rate. Gold can be accumulated at a much higher rate by killing enemy units, destroying enemy towers, or killing heroes. Killing units grants gold solely to the player who killed it; killing heroes grants gold to the killer and any nearby allies; and destroying towers gives gold to all players on the team. Killing enemy creeps, heroes, and towers also provides experience, which allows the player's hero to level up, granting access to more powerful skills and abilities. "Denying" is a feature of the game which allows players to inhibit the enemy's ability to accumulate gold and experience by killing an allied unit or destroying an allied structure before an enemy can do so. Denying reduces the amount of experience and gold the enemy faction can receive for the kill. Allied heroes may also be denied if they are on critically low health and have a fatal spell applied to them.

Featured across the map are units referred to as "neutrals", which are not aligned to a faction, primarily located in the forests. Located on the southeast side of the river is a boss called "Roshan" who typically requires multiple team members to be killed. Following his death, Roshan will drop a powerful item which allows for a hero to instantly respawn at the location of their death if they are killed

reference from http://blog.dota2.com/