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Set Up a Virtualization Server Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:58PMIf there's one technology that can greatly improve computing environments of any size, it's virtualization. By using a single physical server to run many virtual servers, you can decrease operational costs and get far more bang for your buck. Whether your company is a 2-server or 2000-server shop, you can benefit from server virtualization in a variety of ways. The best part? You can do it ...
Multi-touch options for Apple's new desktops Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:45PMApple Inc. unveiled the latest update to its line of desktop computers Tuesday, promising faster speeds and offering the option of multi-touch controls similar to those used on the iPhone. Apple said its new line of iMac desktops, with new processors from... Apple - iPhone - iMac - Desktop computer - Multi-touch
Apple iMacs get upgrade Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:00PMApple Inc. unveiled the latest update to its line of desktop computers Tuesday, promising faster speeds and offering the option of multitouch controls similar to those used on the iPhone .
Fake Computer Virus Disguised As Anti-Virus Software Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:58PMIt starts as a warning message to update your anti-virus software, but its a rouge program aimed at stealing your bank account information and freezing your computer system.
Apple updates desktops for power users Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:13PMCUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. unveiled the latest update to its line of desktop computers Tuesday, promising faster speeds and offering the option of multi-touch controls similar to those used on the iPhone.
Why Ubuntu Linux Is a Good Business Choice Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:48PMPC World: "But, did you know that you have a choice of something other than Windows for that computer on your desk, and that you have the same choice for the servers in your data center?"
The Miseducation of Windows 7 Starter Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:35PMWhen Windows Vista was launched in in 2007, it was the first operating system that had a Starter edition which was the most affordable Windows Vista. It was only released in developing countries which the Philippines was also included. Not to be sold as a standalone, Windows Vista Starter edition was only sold pre-installed. Unfortunately, just as Vista Starter edition is cheap, it is also very ...
Apple releases OS X updates for new iMacs, Magic Trackpad Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:27PMIf you already rushed out to purchase a Magic Trackpad or one of the brand new iMacs Apple announced on Tuesday morning, then it's time to do the Software Update dance. The company has rolled out a pair of updates for Mac OS X 10.6.4 and Mac OS X 10.6.4 Server installations running on the new desktop models, as well as software updates for those who want to use the Magic Trackpad with their ...
Refurb HP Pavilion s5310f AMD Dual Core 3GHz PC for $292 + free shipping Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:20PMOfficeMax offers the refurbished HP Pavilion Slimline s5310f Athlon II X2 3GHz Desktop PC, model no. AY643AA#ABA, for $292.12 with free shipping. That's a $93 overnight drop and $138 less than the best total price we've seen for a new unit. Sales tax is ad...
KELLNER: New HP printer evokes yearnings of yore Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:09PMFor most of the 27-plus years that I've reviewed computer products, going back to a 1983-vintage AT&T-branded desktop with (woo-hoo) a 10-megabyte hard drive, it's been my operating philosophy that newer is generally better. If Microsoft Windows version 1.0, circa 1986, was interesting, then 2.0 had to improve, and so ...
5 ways to use bootable Linux live discs Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:59PMIn the almost 20 years since Linux was first released into the world, free for anyone to use and modify however they like, the operating system has been put to a lot of uses. Today, a vast number of servers run Linux to serve up Web pages and applications, while user-friendly versions of Linux run PCs, netbooks, and even Android and WebOS phones.
Security Gurus Scream for Microsoft Shell Patch Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:55PMA Windows Shell flaw for which Microsoft released a security advisory Friday could lead to widespread attacks, security experts fear. The vulnerability attacks through Windows shortcuts, icons for which are displayed on users' computer screens. It can be exploited through removable drives or over computer networks.
Use Chat Services for Remote Access Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:07PMWhen you need remote access to one of your Macs, there are tools built into OS X, as well as dedicated software and services, that will help you do the job. Remote access - Operating system - Networking - Mac - Virtual Network Computing
Asus Tablet: Hello Android, Bye Windows? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:07PMA migration to Google's Android OS in the burgeoning tablet market may be good and bad news for business users. Google - Operating system - Android - Microsoft Windows - tablet
10 tweaks to make Office 2010 work the way you want Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:59PMOffice 2010 has a lot going for it -- including better customization options. Deb Shinder looks at some tricks for making the new version work the way you want it to.
HP strengthens focus on mobile systems, thin clients Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe computer industry has more surprises in store—including new categories of mobile and even desktop products—according to a chief technology officer for Hewlett-Packard's personal computing group.
Use chat services for remote access Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:24PMIf Back to My Mac doesn't work for you, you have another simple alternative for remotely accessing a Mac: using a chat service like iChat or Skype to share screens.
BDNA Deepens State and Local Public Sector Channels; Signs Western Blue, an NWN Company, to Partner Program Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:53AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.----BDNA Corporation:
FileMaker unveils FileMaker Go app for iPhone, iPad Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:27AMThe iPhone may fit and your pocket, and the iPad may not be much larger than a hardcover book, but FileMaker thinks it can squeeze an entire database application on both devices.
V-locity 2.0 Released with Support for VMware Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:25AMThe Only Way to Get Maximum I/O Performance on Virtual Servers
Verizon believes smartphones could take down Microsoft Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:31PMAt the Mobilebeat 2010 conference, Verizon director of new technology and development, Humphrey Chen, spoke publicly about how smartphones will soon encroach onto the home PC market. The provider is even considering offering a docking station complete with a keyboard, camera and monitor that could effectively turn a smartphone into a desktop PC. Chen also names the high-speed, next-gen 4G mobile ...
Cloud Computing - Evaluating Security-as-a-Service Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:30PMDoes outsourcing some security functions make sense for your organization?
Apple approves Mozilla's Firefox Home iPhone app Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:55PMComputerworld - Mozilla today announced that its Firefox Home iPhone application has been accepted to the App Store, and is available for downloading.
Firefox joins Microsoft in uncool kids class Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:23PMChrome hangs out, looks good Open...and Shut After more than a decade of slugging it out with Microsoft for supremacy, Mozilla's Firefox now claims 24 per cent of the global browser market, according to Net Applications .…
Dell, Liquidware Labs Team Up on Desktop Virtualization Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:15PMDell Services representatives will leverage migration and monitoring tools from Liquidware Labs to make it easier to migrate businesses to a desktop virtualization environment.
LapLink Simplifies Windows 7 Upgrade Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:59PMPCmover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant lets XP, Vista PCs move to Windows 7 without reinstalling apps, settings and data.
Fasthosts Debuts Virtual Server Range Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:25PM- New secure online storage platform enhances VPS with a scalable and secure solution. - Linux operating system now available for virtual servers. - Fasthosts selected as a finalist for Microsoft Hosting Solutions Partner Award.
Author Touts Artist Subscriptions to Fix Music Industry Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:21PMFred Goodman continues his chat with Wired.com about where the ailing music industry might be headed. How about having consumers subscribe directly to artists instead of to a music service? Oh, and drop those battling egos, too.
Windows Live Messenger (Wave 4 Beta) Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:20PMMicrosoft's latest update to its popular IM client adds a big window for social networking features, tabbed chat windows, and HD videocalling.
Research and Markets: Linux Bible 2010 Edition: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 Other ... Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:16PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Linux Bible 2010 Edition: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 Other Distributions" to their offering.
Add languages, keyboard layouts to Windows 7 PC Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:35PMQ: I've got a new desktop PC with Windows 7. Is there any way I can write e-mails in a language other than English? A: Si, oui, ja, da, and no problem. To make your computer multilingual, you only need to add an input language and a new keyboard layout. Here'... Keyboard layout - Microsoft Windows - English language - Windows 7 - Keyboard
Nvidia introduces sub-$200 DirectX 11 graphics card Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:16PMNvidia on Monday introduced a graphics card priced at US$199 that will bring high-end gaming and Blu-ray 3D movie playback to desktops.
Point and click GUIs: why are we still stuck with them? Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 10:24PMTechRadar: "It's said that during the early days of the opensource operating system's development, this fellow took to attending conferences in complete silence. All attempts to communicate via means other than hand gestures were refused. Instead, he pointed at things."
Death to TCO! Put this useless metric to bed Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:11PMConsultant Patrick Gray talks about the big inherent risks to basing your IT shop on TCO or its variants: Capturing intangible value and the "who cares" factor.
Entelligence: Time for Microsoft to once again embrace and extend Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:18PMEntelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide. A core part of Microsoft's ...
Firefox 4 picks up speed Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 6:28PMFirefox 4's first beta is 27% faster than Mozilla's more stable browser, Firefox 3.6.6, but still lags behind rivals including Chrome, Opera and Safari, benchmark tests show.
Mimo goes giant with 10-inch iMo Monster USB-driven monitor Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 5:03PMWho says the USB monitor fun has to end at seven diagonal inches? Not Mimo , that's for sure. The famed secondary display company has issued its latest device, and this one's a looker. The 10-inch iMo Monster is aptly named, offering 10 full inches of touchscreen real estate with a native 1,024 x 600 resolution panel. The whole thing weighs just 1.77 pounds and it fully supports both Windows and ...
Microsoft reboots mobile-phone efforts Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:11PMSoftware giant dominates desktop operating systems, but has had fading success in the smartphone field.
Analyst's View: Will Windows 8 Be A Business-Only OS? Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:14PMBolstered by the success of Windows 7, Microsoft is looking forward to the next Windows. Early signs are that it might be a business-focused release, much like Windows 2000.
Top 10 USB Thumb Drive Tricks [Lifehacker Top 10] Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:06AM# lifehackertop10 What can you do with a few gigabytes and a USB port? Quite a lot, with the right software. Learn how to encrypt your work, run whole systems, rescue Windows, and customize your thumb drive with these USB-geared tricks. More »
Firefox 4 Beta 1: First Look Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:53AMFirefox 4's new Chrome-like user interface shines, but but the real change is under the hood with its HTML 5 support. Google Chrome - Mozilla Firefox - Firefox - browser - Clients
Microsoft heads into cloud with Office 2010 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 8:09AMBLOOMBERG NEWS Maybe Microsoft Corp. is finally getting the hang of this software stuff. After years of problematic products that tarnished its reputation, and at a time when its model of locally installed software is under unprecedented assault from Web-based alternatives, Microsoft is showing a few signs that it may be able to respond to the mortal threats it faces. First came last fall’s ...
Program can stop partner's computer snooping Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 3:27AMQuestion: I am divorcing my husband after many years of marriage. I am trying to plan for my family's future — confidentially. He seems to be on the family computer a lot. I'm worried that he might have installed a monitoring program. How can I tell?
High over Madison Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:04AMIn 1908, Chicago-area photographer George Lawrence enchanted Madison with the first aerial view of the city. He was hired by the Madison 40,000 Club to produce a promotional photograph to help Madison grow to a respectable 40,000 people. Lawrence most likely stood where the railroad lines cross in Monona Bay. As many as 15 kites lifted his 65-pound camera over the lake.
Dell Studio 17 (Model 1747): A Solid Design That Comes in a Wide Variety of Configurations Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:19PMWith the average laptop , one sticky issue is the relatively small size of the display and keyboard--a necessary trade-off to keep users from suffering muscle strain while toting the notebook around. However, if you're looking for a system that you can keep in one location the majority of the time... Dell Studio - Shopping - Art - Crafts - Dell
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300: Style Does Matter Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:19PMWith a 21.5-inch screen, the IdeaCentre A300 sits at the lower end of the size scale in the big-screen all-in-one PCs category. It is by no means a workhorse; instead, Lenovo designed it to stream Web-friendly high-definition media while looking pretty in a corner of your den. Lenovo - SlashGear - Desktop computer - Microsoft Windows - Nvidia
Tech Insight: IT Security's Most Time-Consuming Tasks Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMPicking the right tools can help save time and streamline
I’m a Mac but I’m also a PC Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 10:30PMA common misconception about Mac computers is that there is no software available for them, at least not software that is used in business.
Big Bang LLC Opens Distribution Channel for Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:08AMBig Bang LLC opens distribution channel for the Universal Imaging Utility (UIU). For the first time since its creation, select distributors and resellers will now be able to sell the UIU. The UIU is patented software that is able to create one hardware-independent hard drive image that can easily be deployed to any laptop or desktop regardless of manufacturer. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2010) Read the full ...
Burning Brighter: The Future of Firefox, Browsers and the Web [Interview] Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:05AM# interview Remember the Browser Wars of the Aughts? Internet Exploder gripped the web. Firefox 1.0 challenged the king. Six years later, IE is waning. (But still strong.) WebKit rules smartphones. Where does Mozilla, and the web, go from here? More »