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  • Microsoft Windows architect says ditch the kernel

    When we wanted multiple programs to run on a single processor, the CPU time was sliced up into processes, giving each application the illusion that it was running on a dedicated CPU. Windows architect Dave Probert sees doing away of the OS kernel…
  • Fasthosts offers virtual server range

    Hyper-V is a great fit for maximising on our investments into network infrastructure and connectivity.According to Holford the service will particularly useful for companies who are looking to work on dedicated projects and feel encumbered by…
  • NASA space shuttle prepares to complete space station

    NASA says once the ISS is finished, the ISS crew will be able to focus its efforts on dedicated utilisation of the onboard research capabilities.NASAs budget currently reflects plans for retirement of the ISS at the end of 2015.
  • Nvidia pushes 3D at CeBIT

    CeBIT seems to have turned into 3DBIT, with companies falling over each other to push the 3D concept, and an entire area of the show's floor devoted to 3D in all its forms.nVidia was getting the most attention for its 3D Vision Surround dedicated
  • Check Point puts VPN in USB stick

    Normally this would be set up on the host machine using a dedicated piece of software or through the default client built into Windows itself. Check Point has become the latest vendor to push the USB stick as the road warrior's best friend…
  • EMC, Intel, VMware jointly support cloud security

    The proof of concept will be used by service providers to help customers build private clouds within their firewalls, or cloud-like services that are hosted by a third-party data centre provider but dedicated to a single customer.We believe…

Latest Features

  • How virtual servers make the cloud more elastic

    These dedicated symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) systems are the dinosaur of IT. They are expensive, often purchased for dedicated applications or workloads, and difficult to repurpose when they become obsolete.In the absence of an alternative…
  • How to buy a new PC: The specs

    But a dedicated sound card will improve the dynamic range of compressed audio, add rich environmental effects to games, and improve system performance when you record or mix audio.On most PCs above the budget level, motherboards come with…
  • Firefox add-ons that protect your privacy

    The dedicated nature of the Firefox community promises more innovations to look forward to in the future. Here are seven Firefox add-ons that will help. As strange as it might sound, there are times when I wish for the old days of the Internet…
  • Here comes Linux's iPad clones

    For the same price as a high-end, dedicated device, you can get a tablet that will do everything they can do and far more.But — and this is the important bit — you don't have to buy an Apple iPad to get all of the iPad's goodies.
  • iPhone app purge: Are template-based apps next?

    The application does support offline viewing, which may be enough to have an updated version approved, but the app doesn't have other features that would appeal to Godin fans, like in-app purchasing for Seth's books or landscape view.A similar…
  • Business needs new IT blood

    Increasingly, they want to see sustainable impact from their giving, according to the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), a group of international CEOs dedicated to corporate giving. You don't want to have a gap like that, but it…
 

How-Tos

  • Security tips for large and small businesses

    Staff should access these dangerously unpatched servers only via dedicated computers (not the same ones that are used to read e-mail and browse the Internet) on a dedicated "less secure" network.Unless businesses take information security…
  • How to maintain your work/life balance

    Plan to unplugYour time is precious, and since 50 to 60 hours of it each week tends to be dedicated to work, you need to be sure you're allocating whatever spare time you have left when you're not sleeping to something enjoyable.
  • What is cloud computing, and can it be trusted?

    For example, there's little reason to run a desktop disk defragmentation or systems analysis tool in the cloud, because you want the application sitting on the desktop, dedicated to the system with little to no latency, says Pund-IT analyst…
  • How to get started with virtual machines

    I accepted the default memory size, but adjusted the amount of space dedicated to the virtual machine's file-based virtual hard disk downward to avoid eating up all of the free space on my host hard disk.How much memory you devote to your virtual…
  • 5 Strategies to Back Up Your Data, Now

    Or are you aiming to do larger, more-current sets while leaving the file archive to reside on a NAS or on a dedicated 1TB hard drive attached to your system? Every year you say you'll be better at keeping your data backed up, but then life happens.
  • How to access server-hosted Windows applications anywhere

    Both kinds of clients also keep data stored on the server side, adding an additional security measure in case you lose your laptop or smartphone.You'll likely need a dedicated IT staff to support these tools in-house.

Reviews

  • Asus Eee PC 1201n review

    It's also more cumbersome to use than a dedicated service like Dropbox.Performance is excellent for a netbook, with a high WorldBench 6 score for systems in its class. The Asus Eee PC 1201n is a top of the line netbook with a price to match.
  • Final Fantasy XIII review

    They knew that while there is a new audience to capture, they couldn't simply ignore the dedicated fan base that it has cultivated over the years either. Persnickety purists demand this option and have every reason to expect it on a PlayStation 3…
  • Toshiba Qosmio X505 review

    This laptop will make sharing xD data a breeze.Supports SD CardsLike most new laptops, this one has either a multiformat card reader or a dedicated slot that accepts an SD (Secure Digital) Card. We haven't had our hands on this product, but we…
  • Acer Aspire 8940G-6865 review

    What that bulk also buys you, however, is a nearly full size keyboard, with a dedicated numeric keypad and one of the more usable sets of media transport controls we've seen.Game performance, as expected, was pretty decent.
  • Acer Aspire 5740 review

    The Acer Aspire 5740 has one dedicated launch button that you can configure to open an application. As noted, this Acer Aspire 5740 lacks a dedicated graphics processor. We'd prefer two different buttons or a mechanism without that flaw.Instead of…
  • ZyXEL NWA-3166 review

    The ZyXEL NWA-3166 is a WLAN hybrid access point that gives small businesses wireless management features without the cost of a dedicated controller appliance. Once you need to juggle radio profiles, security settings, and Quality of Service (QoS…

White Papers

  • Email archiving: Top 10 myths and challenges

    For example, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) thought that archiving was important but only a few companies (27 percent) had actually deployed a dedicated archiving solution. This survey looks at a number of challenges and myths around email…
  • The Evolution of IPS

    In the past, IPS was comprised of a dedicated physical layer with dedicated teams protecting a network from intrusion and attack. Today, the IPS strategy is moving toward a software layer integrated into a companys existing gateway infrastructure…
  • Carrefour rehosting project

    HP was chosen as the project partner.The new data centre, based on two HP Integrity rx8620 servers, with a dedicated Storage Area Network (SAN) linked to an HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) 8000, was fully functional within 14 months.
  • The Three Cs of SOA Testing

    Gartner estimates that by 2009, more than 80% of development and integration budgets will be dedicated to applications delivered in a services-based form. Achieve enterprise-strength quality, and mitigate the risk of frequent changes and complexity…
  • Next Generation Network Series: Utility Computing and Business Value

    This model still involves a fixed number of dedicated servers, but instead of a flat rate, customers pay a variable rate based on how much they actually use these servers. They prefer separate dedicated resources in their environment to handle…
  • HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade White Paper

    Enterprises clearly need to reduce the resources dedicated to routine tasks and redirect those resources to far more valuable projects that drive a high rate of return to the business. New servers dedicated to a single application are acquired…
 
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