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  • Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview

    That update was notable for adding other Windows 7 features, such as that operating system's ribbon-style interface, to Vista last year.The preview will not run on Windows XP, the operating system that accounts for more than 71% of all…
  • VMware, Citrix users targetted by virtual PC start-up

    Unidesk recently secured $12 million in second-round venture funding from Matrix Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners.The virtual desktop market is expected to expand considerably over the next year or so, in part because desktop…
  • AMD battles Intel with 12-core server chip

    The contest may be a way for AMD to showcase the number of cores in comparison to Intel chips to capture the performance crown, analysts said.Intel and AMD reverted to adding cores to boost chip performance earlier in the decade, as cranking up…
  • iPad to drive massive tablet sales, says Gartner analyst

    Our estimate is a best case," he warned, "and presumes that the iPad does take off.He added that the PC business will continue to be driven by mobile devices, but that netbooks, which have grabbed a significant chunk of the market, will see their…
  • IBM boosts application server with OSGi

    Big Blue looks to boost app server while Eclipse ponders framework based on the Java module system OSGi, which is intended to provide modularity for Java, is the focus of efforts afoot at IBM and the Eclipse Foundation, with IBM leveraging OSGi in…
  • SAN accelerator appliance coming from FalconStor and Violin

    FalconStor accelerator combines its Network Storage Server (NSS) Gateway, storage management software, and a 4TB Violin 1010 flash memory appliance to create a virtual SAN from which data can be served.FalconStor claims that in benchmark tests, an…

Latest Features

  • Mobile developers get ready for 4G data explosion

    Mobile developers get ready for 4G data explosion Brad Reed High speed connections boost applications Feature With 4G networks due to hit the mass market over the next two years, some application developers are looking at ways to exploit the new…
  • 2010 may be the year of the Apple Mac

    That unfulfilled desire is foretold every year and has been since the mid-1980s, when Apple's then-groundbreaking computer was quickly sidelined by the IBM PC and, later, Microsoft Windows.The strong growth of the iPhone and the big buzz around…
  • Processor forecast 2010

    These chips will have a graphics processor integrated in the same package as the CPU.Each of the new chips features Intel's Turbo Boost technology (a feature inherent in the Nehalem microarchitecture), which enables them to dynamically vary their…
  • Android devices conquer CES

    It's one of many new handsets that are likely to boost Android's growing influence in the smartphone market. It appears Android-equipped devices are enjoying a coming out party at this week's Consumer Electronics Show.
  • Hot topics and dead ends for 2010

    The result of net neutrality rules would either boost the price everyone pays for Internet access or it would do away with flat fees for Internet service. UC technology can be used purely as a means for people to directly set up communications…
  • Turbocharge web browsing with Greasemonkey scripts

    The Movie Dude script adds links between these popular movie destinations (and others), bringing greater continuity to the process of finding a movie you're interested in on IMDb, researching it at review sites, and adding it to your queue or…
 

How-Tos

  • How to use open APIs to boost your business

    Increase application content routes to market in an effort to boost revenue potential. How to use open APIs to boost your business Savio Rodrigues Open source data interfaces offer more routes to market How-Tos
  • How to convert your vinyl records to MP3

    You may find you need to use a pre-amp to boost the audio signal. Many of us have collections of vinyl tucked away in the loft – records we never listen to because weve packed away our old turntable and replaced it with a CD player or iPod.
  • How to get retweeted on Twitter

    Or you've found an interesting article or a funny YouTube video that you want to share with others.Aside from the instant ego boost that being retweeted provides ("Hey! What makes some types of tweets on Twitter get shared more than others?
  • How to use Facebook and Twitter to market your business

    External links pointing to your site, especially those from authoritative, relevant and highly trafficked sites, can boost your site's ranking in Google and other search engines, says Adam Lasnik, Google's search evangelist.
  • Five ways to improve website uptime

    Microsoft recently launched a free CDN to cache AJAX libraries and boost website performance.CDNs are designed to quickly route traffic onto private networks, easing or eliminating the burden on the public Web site itself, Forrester's Staten…
  • How to optimise Windows 7

    In this guide, I'll show you a few good ways to boost your PC's performance without upgrading your hardware.First, one warning: A quick Internet search will lead you to treasure troves of advice for making the most of your OS, but beware, many of…

Reviews

  • Acer Aspire 8940G-6865 review

    However, Intel's turbo boost technology gallops to the rescue in most games, enabling the processor to run at 2.4GHz if only two cores are needed, and up to 2.8GHz on a single core. Decent gaming performance and terrific graphics make this an…
  • Dell PowerConnect 8024F review

    There's also a feature called iSCSI Optimisation, which purports to boost iSCSI traffic flowing through the switch by assigning iSCSI traffic to a non-default queue for lower latency and higher prioritisation.It should also be noted that Dell…
  • MSI Wind Top AE2220 review

    It's nice to see MSI upping storage capacity to a total of 500GB, from the MSI Wind Top AE2220's 320GB.The new component combination helps the MSI Wind Top AE2220 deliver a general performance boost of 50 percent over the AE2010 on our WorldBench…
  • Asus Eee PC 1201HA review

    Overall, the Eee PC 1201HA comes with standard netbook features, nothing out of the ordinary.Asus Eee PC 1201HA: PerformanceThe extra gigabyte of RAM actually helped slightly boost the Asus Eee PC 1201HA's performance - but not by much.
  • LaCie Rikiki review

    We set it up for both and also tried out the USB Boost utility for the Windows side.A 10cm mini USB-to-USB cable connects the LaCie Rikiki drive to the computer, which is otherwise self-powered. For 32bit Windows users, there's a USB Boost utility…
  • Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB review

    It gives a speed boost, is fairly inexpensive by SSD standards and offers an acceptable amount of capacity (running into triple digit gigabytes).The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB we tested has a 2.5-inch form factor similar to laptop hard disks…

White Papers

  • Six essential steps to successful IT centralisation

    The overall outcome of a successful centralisation project can ultimately be a significant boost to the profile of IT within the organisation. This report provides some practical insights for CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, IT Directors and those involved…
  • Innovative economies: A global comparison

    The Innovation Capacity Index measures a broad array of factors, policies, and institutions that contribute to strengthen innovation in 131 countries, including their institutional environment, their human capital endowment and the presence of…
  • Do undergraduates want a career in IT?

    The Career Development Organisation Ways to help boost recruitment whitepaper A study of the attitudes of current UK undergraduates in relation to careers and work in the IT sector Many young people have a great interest in IT and are very…
  • Telepresence for the Enterprise: Key Verticals & Lines of Business

    This whitepaper outlines which businesses should consider telepresence early in order to boost productivity and improve the bottom line-and gain considerable competitive advantage, too. Telepresence for the Enterprise: Key Verticals Sullivan Boost
  • Time to move: Mobile technology in local government

    Many businesses are looking at implementing mobile technology to boost productivity and improve the work/life balance for their employees.This white paper looks at the business efficiencies that could be brought about by introducing a policy of…
  • Using Web Conferencing to Boost Productivity and Increase the Profitability of your Business

    Using Web Conferencing to Boost Productivity and Increase the Profitability of your Business Citrix A whitepaper for growing businesses whitepaper Discover an easy-to-use and economical Web Conferencing solution that is reliable and secure and…
 
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