How to Check if Your Computer is 64Bit OS Compatible

Disclaimer

1. I am not a tech expert. I just love solving my own tech problems with the help of research over the internet through blogs, forums, tips, Youtube, etc.
2. I recommend products because I have tried them myself, I find them easy to use, and I have no major issues using them.

Scenario

I've been wanting to upgrade my Windows PC to a 64 Bit version so that I can maximize the use of my 4GB memory. However, I wasn't sure if my computer was compatible with the OS upgrade. If you're not a tech person, you have to know that there are 32-bit and 64-bit versions of an OS. Take note that you can't install a 64-bit version of your OS if your machine is not compatible.

Read this for more info: 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions

There are a few software one can use but this is what I found simply useful: CPU-Z.

What is CPU-Z?

CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system :

• Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels.
• Mainboard and chipset.
• Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD).
• Real time measurement of each core's internal frequency, memory frequency.

Source: CPUID

Why I Prefer CPU-Z

CPU-Z is very easy to use. It's very lightweight and easy to download, just a mere 1.5Mb. It works fast and easy. After you've downloaded and installed it, run it and in a matter of seconds, you'll get your system information right in front of you.

Best of all, it is free and it doesn't install malicious stuff that you might mistakenly install because you weren't careful and weren't reading the descriptions during installation. Or you probably think that the additional software are necessary during installation. CPU-Z has none of that, so you don't need to worry about that.

If you have an Intel processor like I do, you should check for EM64T and that should tell you whether you can upgrade to a 64-bit OS. For AMD, it should say x-86-64.

Here's the system information generated by CPU-Z on my computer.

There you go. I hope this helps.

I'm On Twitter Now: Why It Took Me a Long Time

I'm not a big social media fan.

I don't upload tons of selfies. In fact, one time a friend asked for a solo photo, and I realized that I don't have that much solo photos. Most of my photos that I have posted in my albums are either with friends or family.

I don't update my status regarding what I had for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I don't post my gripes about the people I hate or argued with. In fact, I find this disdainful.

And the last thing that's on my mind is to join another social media where people post anything and everything about their lives out there without much thought and often with disregard for possible consequences.

What changed?

A few days ago, an oDesk project required me to join Twitter. I joined Twitter which I have shunned for a looonng time. I had specifically shunned the thought of joining Twitter as I saw it as just another senseless social media where people display their lives for the world to feast on. I'm having my fill of that on Facebook already.

But here I am. I am now on Twitter.

There are tons of tasteless, irresponsible and meaningless social media content being shared out there. On the other hand, when used properly, social media can be a powerful tool for information, education, connection and entrepreneurship.