Diference between ARM and x86 based cpu's (advantages and disadvantages)

ARM and x86 are two primary architectures for computer processors, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article we do a comparative analysis between ARM vs x86. In short ARM adopts a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) philosophy, whereas x86 is based on a CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) approach. These divergent strategies influence the efficiency and performance of processors and their application in various computing environments.

ARM (Advanced RISC Machines like Apple M and Qualcomm Snapdragon)

ARM was officially founded as a company in November 1990 as Advanced RISC Machines Ltd, which was a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) and VLSI Technology (now NXP Semiconductors N.V).

Advantages

Energy Efficiency: Designed for low-power consumption, making them ideal for mobile devices.

Scalability: Can be scaled to a wide range of performance levels, from low-power microcontrollers to high-performance servers.

Cost-Effective: Lower manufacturing costs due to simpler design.


Disadvantages

Software Ecosystem: While growing rapidly, the software ecosystem is still less mature than x86.

Performance Ceiling: Historically, ARM has been less powerful than x86 for demanding tasks, though recent advancements have narrowed the gap.

x86 (Advanded SISC Machines like Intel and AMD)

The x86 architecture was released by Intel in 1978. It was first released as a 16-bit architecture. It was called "x86" because the last two digits in the names of early processors that used it ended in "86." In 1985 it was expanded to be a 32-bit architecture. x86 is now commonly associated with the 32-bit form but all the modern CPU's supports also 64-bit systems (with a huge gain in speed).

Advantages
Performance: Traditionally offers higher performance for demanding tasks like gaming and content creation.

Software Ecosystem: A vast and mature software ecosystem with a wide range of applications and games.


Disadvantages
Power Consumption: Higher power consumption compared to ARM, especially for mobile devices.

Complexity: More complex architecture, leading to higher manufacturing costs.

Difference between RISC and SISC architecture

RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) and CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) are two primary architectural approaches used in computer processors. They differ significantly in their design philosophies and performance characteristics.


RISC Architecture

Emphasis on software: RISC relies heavily on software optimization to achieve high performance.

 
Simple instruction set: A limited number of simple, fixed-length instructions.

 
Single-cycle execution: Most instructions can be executed in a single clock cycle.

 
Large number of registers: More registers reduce memory access and improve performance.

 
Load-store architecture: Memory access is limited to load and store instructions.

Pipelining: Efficient instruction execution through overlapping stages.



CISC Architecture

Emphasis on hardware: CISC relies on complex hardware to execute complex instructions.

Complex instruction set: A large number of complex, variable-length instructions.

Multiple-cycle execution: Many instructions require multiple clock cycles to complete.

Smaller number of registers: Fewer registers compared to RISC.

Memory-to-memory architecture: Instructions can directly access memory.

Microcode: Complex instructions are broken down into simpler microcode instructions.


A full analyse of the differences between RISC and SISC architecture.

Brands and their current processors

Apple M1 to M5 processors

Apple's M-series chips are based on the ARM architecture and have revolutionized the performance and efficiency of Mac computers. Each generation brings significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance, as well as advancements in AI and machine learning capabilities. The M5 series, in particular, offers groundbreaking performance and efficiency, surpassing many traditional x86-based laptops.


Qualcomm Snapdragon processors

Snapdragon processors, also based on ARM architecture, power many Android smartphones and tablets. They offer strong performance and energy efficiency, especially in mobile devices. However, they may still lag behind high-end x86 processors in terms of raw performance for demanding tasks.

Intel processors

Intel has been a leader in the x86 processor market for many years, and their processors are found in a wide variety of devices, including laptops, desktops and servers. Intel's current lineup of processors includes the following:   

Core i3: Budget-friendly processors for everyday computing tasks.   

Core i5: Mid-range processors for mainstream computing, including gaming and content creation.   

Core i7: High-performance processors for demanding applications, such as gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.   

Core i9: Top-of-the-line processors for extreme performance and multitasking.   

Core Ultra 100 and 200 series: Since 2024. These processors have improved CPU and GPU performance for demanding tasks, AI Acceleration: Dedicated AI hardware for faster AI-powered applications abd Energy Efficient, optimized power consumption for longer battery life.

Xeon: High-performance processors for servers and workstations. 

Xscale processors, a ARM based CPU by Intel, view more on Quora.com

AMD processors

AMD has been gaining market share in recent years, thanks to their competitive pricing and strong performance. Their processors are also found in a wide variety of devices, and their current lineup includes the following: 

Ryzen 3: Budget-friendly processors for everyday computing tasks.

Ryzen 5: Mid-range processors for mainstream computing, including gaming and content creation.   

Ryzen 7: High-performance processors for demanding applications, such as gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.   

Ryzen 9: Top-of-the-line processors for extreme performance and multitasking.   

Threadripper: High-performance processors for workstations and servers. 

A CPU is not a GPU!

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):
A GPU is specialized in parallel processing, making it ideal for tasks involving large amounts of data, such as graphics rendering, video editing, gaming, Aritificial Inteligence, Crypto-mining and machine learning.

CPU (Central Processing Unit):
General-purpose processor that handles a wide range of tasks, including system operations, application execution and data processing.

More about GPU's are better than CPU's for AI  and mining crypto's like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Will the future be x86 or ARM bases

The future of computing is likely to be a mix of both ARM and x86 architectures, rather than a complete dominance by one. Here's why:


ARM's Rise:
Mobile Dominance: ARM already reigns supreme in mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Expanding Reach: ARM is increasingly entering the laptop and server markets, driven by its power efficiency and performance gains.
Key Players: Companies like Apple (with its M-series chips), Qualcomm, and Nvidia are pushing ARM boundaries.
x86's Strength:

Legacy and Software Ecosystem: x86 has a massive software library and a long history of gaming and high-performance computing.
Continuous Innovation: Intel and AMD are constantly improving x86 architecture with advancements in power efficiency and performance.
Gaming Dominance: x86 remains the dominant platform for high-end gaming PCs.
The Likely Future:

Both architectures will likely coexist, each finding their niche.
ARM will likely gain market share in areas where power efficiency is crucial, such as laptops, servers, and edge computing.
x86 will likely maintain its dominance in areas requiring maximum performance, such as high-end gaming and data centers.

In essence, the future may not be about one architecture "winning" but rather about both evolving and finding their ideal applications.

Conclusion

Both ARM and x86 architectures have their strengths and weaknesses. The best choice depends on the specific needs of the device. For mobile devices, ARM's energy efficiency is crucial, while for high-performance desktop and server applications, x86 still holds an edge. However, with the rapid advancements in ARM technology, the lines between the two are blurring, and ARM is increasingly becoming a viable option for a wider range of devices.

Setting up an Exchange account in iPhone iOS for your mails and calendar

These settings allows you to retrieve your mails and calendar from an exchange account in to your iPhone iOS. This is useful if you want to set up a business account on iPhone for example.

Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account to Microsoft > Exchange

Fields to fill in for the exchange account

E-mail: name@companyname.com

Server: This can be found in Outlook under > File > Account settings > double click on the relevant account > under server settings you can the right information under server. Type this fully address.

Domain: Not always necessary to fill in , if you do not know the domain-name, do not fill in

Username: Username

Password: password of the user

Description: Something that can identify this account

This way you can connect your exchange mail account on your iPhone and view your agenda and mails on your smartphone without the need of a computer, laptop or tablet.

This settings are compatible with all iPhones van Apple.

Exchange mail account instellen in iPhone iOS

Hiermee kunt u uw mails en agenda van een exchange account op uw iPhone mee opvragen. Dit is handig als je bijvoorbeeld een bedrijfsaccount wilt instellen op up iPhone.

Ga naar: Instellingen > E-mail, contacten, agenda's > Voeg account toe > Microsoft Exchange

In te vullen velden

E-mail: name@companyname.com

Server: Dit vindt je in outlook terug onder bestand > accountinstellingen > dubbel klik op het betreffende account > bij serverinstellingen kun je dan bij het server: de juiste gegevens vinden. Dit adres tik je hier volledig in.

Domein: Niet altijd nodig om in te vullen, als je dit niet weet, niet invullen.

Gebruikersnaam: Naam van de gebruiker.

Wachtwoord: Wachtwoord van de gebruiker.

Beschrijving: Iets waarmee je dit mailaccount mee kan identificeren.

Op deze manier kunt u uw e-mail account op uw iPhone activeren en uw agenda en e-mails op uw smartphone bekijken, zonder een computer, laptop of tablet in de buurt te hebben.

Deze instellingen zijn compatibel met alle iPhones van Apple.

The thought alone is not enough (The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D.)

You may have a thought of what you want in life and what you want to be. You should also take action to get there. Many people want to get rich but they can't because they do not know how. The book "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles can help in forming what you really want in your life and how you want to achieve it.

But it will not happen as long as you do not act. You need more than just a thought.

You need determination.
You have to believe in it.
You should never give up unless you see that you must strike a different path.
You must be positive and stay positive.
You need to displace and go out of the way of negative things or try to forget them.
There is only one way and that's in the right direction: forward.
You must come out of your sofa if you know what you want. Go for it.

So with these tips we now can help you on the way to wealth or whatever you want.

The vision and the successes of Steve Jobs
A great example of how to achieve what you want, only from the thought, is Steve Jobs, the chief of Apple. You definitely should see the movie 'Jobs'. In this movie you see the evolution of how Steve Jobs saw his vision and what he wanted to make to how he made it. His vision was to make a computer that needs to feel like a normal human don't need any knowledge of how a computer was made. He wanted that every man could have a computer that was as user friendly as it could be and it most have natural beautiful design. He wanted to make computers with the maximum of capacity fitted into a beautiful design. That wasn't easy to achieve but he did it because he never give up. He always stuck to his plan, even if the company was loss making. He held his dream and he got it.

Het gedacht alleen is niet genoeg (De wetenschap van rijk worden door Wallace D.)

Je mag dan een gedacht hebben van wat je wil in het leven en wat je wil worden. Je moet ook actie ondernemen om er te komen. Veel mensen willen rijk worden maar het lukt hen niet omdat ze niet weten hoe. Het boek 'The Science of Getting Rich (De wetenschap van rijk worden)' door Wallace D. Wattles kan u helpen bij het vormen van wat je echt wil in je leven en wat je wil bereiken.

Maar het zal u niet lukken, zolang u er niet naar handelt. U hebt meer nodig dan een gedacht alleen:

Je heb vastberadenheid nodig.
Je moet er in geloven.
Je mag nooit opgeven tenzij je ziet dat je een andere weg moet inslaan.
Je moet positief zijn en blijven.
Je moet de negatieve dingen verdringen of proberen te vergeten.
Er is maar één weg en die is voorruit.
U moet uit uw luie zetel komen als je weet wat je wilt. Ga er voor.

Zo met deze tips willen wij uw op de goede weg naar rijkdom helpen of wat je maar wil.

De visie en het succes van Steve Jobs
Een groot voorbeeld van hoe je kan bereiken wat je wil, alleen al van een gedacht, is Steve Jobs, de bedenker van Apple. Je moet zeker en vast de film 'Jobs' eens bekijken. In de film zie je de evolutie van hoe Steve Jobs zijn visie zacht en wat hij wilde maken en hoe hij dat deed. Zijn visie was een computer te ontwikkelen waarmee de normale man kon mee werken zonder dat die daarom enige computerkennis voor nodig had. Hij wilde dat iedereen een computer kon hebben dat zo gebruiksvriendelijk mogelijk is en het moest er mooi uitzien. Hij wilde zijn computers voorzien van een maximum capaciteit passend in een mooi design. Het was niet altijd gemakkelijk om dit na te streven, maar hij deed het omdat hij nooit opgaf. Hij bleef altijd bij zijn plan, zelfs als het hele bedrijf verlieslatend wad. Hij hield zijn droom vast en hij is er geraakt.

Apple iSlate, de beruchte tablet-pc, komt in januari 2010 op de markt

Het zou voor 26 januari volgend jaar zijn, de lancering van het inmiddels beruchte 'tablet computer' van Apple. Na de iPod en de iPhone is het dan de beurt aan de iSlate (of iGuide?) om de wereld te veroveren. De iSlate is een minilaptopje, waarop je kranten en tijdschriften kan lezen, maar ook kan surfen en muziek beluisteren.

Het zogenaamde tablet - een draagbaar scherm - werd eigenlijk al veel vroeger verwacht, met name op 9 september, toen Apple-baas Steve Jobs de nieuwe - nu ja, nieuw? - iPod Nano kwam voorstellen aan de wereld. Op het internet wordt nu 26 januari naar voren geschoven als dé onthullingsdatum, in thuisbasis San Francisco, van wat de iSlate of iGuide zou kunnen zijn. Zoals gewoonlijk weigert Apple zelf alle commentaar, wat het aandeel van de firma de hoogte injaagde de voorbije dagen.

Nu al een hype
Het is traditie dat een nieuwe telg uit de Apple-familie een hype wordt nog voor die de eindgebruiker kan bereiken. Dat is met de (vermoedelijke) iSlate - 'digitaal schrijfbord' in een vrije vertaling - niet anders. Apple werkt al sinds 1990 aan zijn 'tablet computer'. Maar nu er al min of meer succesvolle e-readers op de markt zijn, zoals de Kindle of de Sony Reader Pocket, kan de multimediagigant uit San Francisco niet langer achterblijven én moet die het ook beter doen dan de concurrenten. Vandaar de mogelijkheid van draadloos surfen en de ingebouwde iPod.

iSlate.com domein geregistreerd
Dat het hebbeding de naam iSlate zou meekrijgen, maakt MacRumors.com op uit de registratie van de website www.islate.com door... Apple, weliswaar 'via via' om de verrassing erin te houden. Ook begin jaren '90 had het computerbedrijf overigens al een project lopen met de naam 'MessageSlate'. Het prototype daarvan kwam echter nooit op de markt. Maar ook de naam iGuide werd geregistreerd door Apple. Een andere mogelijke benaming dus, of is de iGuide een software-applicatie die samen met de iSlate gelanceerd wordt?

Verdachte lekken
Hoe zal het gadget eruitzien? Naar alle waarschijnlijkheid zal het veel weg hebben van de iPhone, maar dan met een groter scherm van 7 tot 10 inch (ofte tussen 17,8 en 25,4 centimeter). Maar met Apple weet je nooit. Gissingen rond de iPhone hadden het ook niet altijd bij het rechte eind. Denken we maar aan het uitschuifbare toetsenbord dat in werkelijkheid, op 9 januari 2007, een on-screen-keyboard bleek. Het lijkt alleszins tamelijk verdacht dat Apple een maand op voorhand al zoveel info laat lekken. Afwachten maar dus...

Hoe zal hij er uit zien
Op het internet circuleren tal van concepten op die de vorm moeten weergeven van deze tablet-pc. Op de bovenstaande afbeeldingen en het filmpje onderaan zijn een paar concepten te zien. Maar hoe hij er echt zal uitzien blijft nog altijd onduidelijk hopelijk weten we tegen nieuwjaar hoe hij eruit zal zien. Het zou een prima cadeau kunnen zijn voor met de kerst maar ik vrees dat het hiervoor nog even te vroeg zal zijn.

Wanneer komt de iSlate in de winkel terecht
Apple moet het hebben van de 'hype' toestanden en dat merk je ook aan Apple's aandelen want deze zijn deze weken ferm de lucht in geschoten. Het design mag er zeker zijn maar wat er onder de motorkap zit en hoeveel het eigenlijk zal kost, daar hebben we voorlopig nog het raden naar.
De iSlate zou naar verwachtingen het 3de kwartaal van 2010 in de winkel moeten liggen.

Natuurlijk weten we met z'n allen dat de iSlate nu de iPad wordt genoemd omdat ze niet meer weg te denken is in ons dagelijks leven.... de iPad .... een langverwachte tool die ons leven veranderde.

iPad 2 release date announcement by Apple

The debut of Apple's new iPad 2 tablet will begin at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). The event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for Performing Arts, the favorite center of CEO Steve Jobs. The new iPad 2 well be thinner, lighter and faster than the original iPad. It will include a camera and maybe it get's the Apple Retina Display (a high resolution screen like the iPhone 4 has). The iPad and it will be released on March 25, 2011.

The price for the iPad2 according to the Apple Store is $499 for a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G as starting model.

iTunes 10.1.1 now ready to be download

New iTunes logo

The New iTunes 10.0.1 is now available for downloading from www.itunes.com/download.

The famous Music player of Apple has now 64bit installers for Windows 7 and Vista.
iTunes has now a new logo (icon) and Apple's iTunes store has been updated with new futures.

Backup and copy your music on your iPod with the new and free SharePod 3.9.6. tool.

From which fruit do you get the most nutrition's and vitamins? The nutrients and vitamins in fruits.

Everybody is more or less concerned with his health. It is necessary to eat healthy. This means that our body daily needs to convert nutrients and vitamins to work properly. Fruit is an ideal nutrient.
Scientists concluded that two pieces of fruit a day is an ideal addition to a normal balanced diet to give your body the necessary vitamins and nutrients it needs. Most vitamins in fruits are: vitamin A, B, C and D.
So fruit is a kind of supplement between meals to give enough energy and vitality to our body. Yes you get more energy from eating fruits!
That's why we put the most important fruits in a list, each with their specific nutrients, vitamins and other healthful properties.

Benefits of eating fruits
- you live healthier
- less chance of excess fat
- less risk of diabetes
- you can think better because you give your brains a feast meal
- there are less toxins in your body
- you get more energy
- your senses will work better
- your body performs better
- you remain slim if you replace fatty snacks or sweets by a piece of fruit

Orange fruits
Contains approximately 50 milligrams of vitamin C as well as fiber, carbohydrates and bio-active substances. Orange fruit has many benefits for our body. You can also make orange juice from it to drink it easy.

Yellow Kiwi cut in half

Kiwi fruits

The kiwi fruit nutritional value, in percentage terms, includes the most vitamin C. A kiwi would correspond to 166% of our daily needs. A kiwi also contains potassium, cholesterol-lowering pectin, amino acids, beta carotene, folate, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, carbohydrates, protein, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin E. Two kiwis a day and you're good on your way to the give the right vitamins and other much needed nutrients to your body.

Banana fruits

Banana fruits
Contains several vitamins and minerals. Per 100 grams, there is approximately 88 mg of potassium, 8.7 grams of vitamin C, tryptophan, magnesium and selenium. A banana includes many carbohydrates. At the beginning of the growth converts the banana into sugar at the last of the growth is it just vice versa. Bananas provide mainly energy to our body.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Apple fruits
Contains vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, A, E and K. Apart from the vitamins contents an apple also: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, sodium and zinc. Just, like the saying 'An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away', is this a very healthy fruit full of different vitamins. And that's a fact.

Pear fruits
Contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, carotene (found in carrots), vitamin B1 and B2.

Lemon Fruits

Lemon fruits
A lemon contains about 53 mg of vitamin C and gives an energy value of 121 kJ. A citrus in turn could gave a good affect to lose weight. Please note that too much citric acid may cause heartburn, so eating lemon moderated, don't eat a whole pure lemon at once. 1 / 2 squeezed lemon to lemon juice per day, mixed with water, is already sufficient.

Source: Wikipedia NL, it's a translation of the Dutch article on this website: Uit welk fruit haal je de meeste voedingswaarde en vitamines? De voedingsstoffen en vitamines in fruit.

Is your Mac, iPad or iPhone infected with the first Apple-Trojan? The Boonana virus also known as Koobface. Get rid of it!

Keep your Apple healthy

Mac-users didn't have to care about viruses on their computers. Until the Boonana virus appear. It's a Trojan Horse Virus (one of the worst viruses around). A Trojan settle in your system and give access to unauthorized people to break in to your computer system. The virus spreads it's self via social networks.

Not only Mac, iPad and iPhone users have to be careful, it can attack Windows-users to. If you got messages like: 'Is this you in this video?' avoid it, don't click on it if you get such a link. Good to know is that the Boonana virus is also known as Koobface.

Luckily there is a free tool made by SecureMac to detect the Boonana Trojan and cleans it easily.
Download here the SecureMac security tool

Your computer can already be infected with this Boonan Trojan so it's wise to check the SecureMac tool.