New posts
-
Q&A Is a NVMe SSD better for running virtual machines?- Latest: SecurityNightmares
-
New threads
-
Firefox First look at Firefox's Multiple Picture-in-Picture video feature- Started by silversurfer
- Replies: 0
-
-
Latest Activity
-
shmu26 reacted to Vasudev's post in the thread Q&A Is a NVMe SSD better for running virtual machines? with
Like.
Even then, SSD or NVMe wasn't viable tech for consumer. I had LGA 775 with HDD maxing out at 120MB/s seq. R/W(4k perf. 0.001MB/s R/W on CDM 1 or 2.x.) and RAM was still faster with 2x 2GB DDR2... -
Vasudev replied to the thread Q&A Is a NVMe SSD better for running virtual machines?Even then, SSD or NVMe wasn't viable tech for consumer. I had LGA 775 with HDD maxing out at 120MB/s seq. R/W(4k perf. 0.001MB/s R/W on CDM 1 or 2.x.) and RAM was still faster with 2x 2GB DDR2...
-
Vasudev reacted to shmu26's post in the thread Q&A Is a NVMe SSD better for running virtual machines? with Like.
So my question is what makes a virtual machine feel less responsive. Is it because of IO? I am not talking about running heavy tasks in the VM, just typical light use.
Announcements
Official MalwareTips announcements.
- Threads
- 73
- Messages
- 2,397
Community Feedback
Suggestions to improve the community experience.
- Threads
- 446
- Messages
- 4,574
New Members Introduction
Introduce yourself to the forum.
- Threads
- 4,444
- Messages
- 55,900
Giveaways, Promotions and Contests
Get paid software for free through legitimate promotions.
Sub-forums:
- Threads
- 3,679
- Messages
- 47,515
Discounts and Deals
Software sales and coupons with at least 50% off RRP.
- Threads
- 1,025
- Messages
- 4,519
- Threads
- 9
- Messages
- 135
- Threads
- 3,352
- Messages
- 59,943
- Threads
- 292
- Messages
- 1,717
Computer Specifications
Showcase your computer hardware.
- Threads
- 361
- Messages
- 2,963
General Security Questions
Discussion topics about general security. For Security Product questions, visit Security Software. For Malware Removal, visit Malware Removal Help & Assistance
- Threads
- 745
- Messages
- 13,770
Threat Analysis
Discussions for threat analysis and malicious code. No direct links to malware or samples. For Malware Removal, visit Malware Removal Help & Assistance
Sub-forums:
- Threads
- 3,455
- Messages
- 38,972
- Threads
- 628
- Messages
- 7,911
- Threads
- 2,698
- Messages
- 23,492
- Threads
- 3,053
- Messages
- 23,764
Browsers & Add-ons
Discussions and Updates for Browsers and Add-ons.
- Threads
- 3,085
- Messages
- 31,943
General Software
Every non-security software app for Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS and iPadOS.
- Threads
- 3,084
- Messages
- 34,442
Security Software
Sub-forums:
- Avast
- AVG
- Avira
- Bitdefender
- BullGuard
- Comodo
- Dr. Web
- Emsisoft
- ESET
- F-Secure
- G-Data
- IObit
- Kaspersky
- Malwarebytes
- McAfee
- Microsoft
- Norton (NortonLifeLock)
- NoVirusThanks
- Panda
- Qihoo 360
- Quick Heal
- Sandboxie
- Shadow Defender
- Sophos & HitmanPro
- SpyShelter
- Trend Micro
- Webroot
- VoodooShield
- ZoneAlarm (Check Point)
- Other Security for Android and iOS
- Other Security for macOS and Linux
- Other Security for Windows
- Threads
- 8,554
- Messages
- 119,064
Battlefield for Security Programs
This forums contains discussions comparing features, value, support, quality and protection of security products.
Sub-forums:
- Threads
- 1,502
- Messages
- 36,566
Battlefield for General Programs
This forums contains discussions comparing features, value, quality and privacy of non-security related programs.
- Threads
- 46
- Messages
- 1,725
Software Troubleshooting
Help and Support for troubleshooting General software and Operating System errors.
- Threads
- 1,357
- Messages
- 15,231
Computers & Laptops
Open discussions, reviews and videos for computers and laptops.
- Threads
- 84
- Messages
- 1,034
Phones & Tablets
Open discussions, reviews and videos for mobile phones.
- Threads
- 57
- Messages
- 620
Hardware & Accessories
Open discussions, reviews and videos for other types of hardware and accessories.
- Threads
- 52
- Messages
- 543
Upgrade PC Help
Get advice and recommendations for upgrading your custom PC.
- Threads
- 41
- Messages
- 692
Battlefield for Computers
Get advice and recommendations for computers.
- Threads
- 29
- Messages
- 391
Battlefield for Phones
Get advice and recommendations for smartphones and tablets.
- Threads
- 23
- Messages
- 492
Hardware Troubleshooting
Help and Support for all hardware troubleshooting.
- Threads
- 327
- Messages
- 4,127
Malware Samples
This forum is contains malware samples and tests performed by the AV-Testers team. This is a restricted access forum.
- Threads
- 596
- Messages
- 3,045
Statistics and Reports
This forum contains discussions about statistics and tests for different security products.
- Threads
- 158
- Messages
- 2,490
Windows Malware Removal Help & Support
This forum is dedicated to cleaning infected Windows PCs from adware, malware, spyware, ransomware, trojans, viruses and more by tech experts.
- Threads
- 7,393
- Messages
- 69,688
Mac Malware Removal Help & Support
This forum is dedicated to cleaning infected Mac computers from adware, malware, spyware, ransomware, trojans, viruses and more by tech experts.
- Threads
- 135
- Messages
- 474
Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support
This forum is dedicated to cleaning infected Android or iOS devices from adware, malware, spyware, ransomware, trojans, viruses and more by tech experts.
- Threads
- 119
- Messages
- 522
Privacy & Security Guides
Improve your online privacy and security by following these guides.
- Threads
- 926
- Messages
- 7,407
Programming Tutorials
Improve your programming and develop skills. Tutorials are provided by members.
- Threads
- 29
- Messages
- 166
Malware Removal Guides
This forum contains malware removal guides for Trojans, Adware, Browser Hijackers and other types of Windows malware.
- Threads
- 355
- Messages
- 366
Lounge Chat
Nothing serious. No news. Rules apply.
Nothing serious. No news. Rules apply.
- Threads
- 2,096
- Messages
- 26,087
