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Latest News

  • MySpace connects with Microsoft Outlook

    Hyperlinks in the activity updates allow you to quickly jump to see the activities, such as posting a new picture, recording a new video, recording a new song, or making a new friend, all with a simple click.
  • Next generation WiMAX market grows nearly 150 percent

    In all, shipments for WiMAX equipment totaled $1.36 billion in 2009, representing miniscule growth from the $1.34 billion worth of WiMAX equipment shipped in 2008.The overall picture is mixed," says Maravedis research director Adlane Fellah.
  • Cisco shows off Internet super-router

    Capable of shifting up to 322Tbit/s, it has triple the capacity of its predecessor, the CRS-1, and is contentiously said to have 'twelve times' the capacity of its nearest competing system.Powered by Cisco's packet-shifting QuantumFlow Array…
  • Energizer Bunny infects PCs with backdoor malware

    In 2007, Seagate Technology admitted that an unknown number of its hard drives left an Asian manufacturing plant with Trojan horses, while the year before that Apple warned iPod owners that some of the music players carried a Windows virus.In…
  • IT professionals recover from recession

    A global survey of IT professionals has revealed a fairly upbeat picture of life in the tech department. A global survey of IT professionals has revealed a fairly upbeat picture of life in the tech department.
  • O2 launches new Apple iPhone price plans

    Free 'unlimited' bolt-on deals, available to high-value customers, will controversially be dropped, which may put O2 at a disadvantage with rivals Orange and Vodafone.The website notes O2 has also removed inclusive picture messaging as part of its…

Latest Features

  • Firefox add-ons that protect your privacy

    When it comes to security and privacy, the Firefox picture is compelling, with over 600 plug-ins related to privacy and security. Worried about preserving your privacy in an online world where privacy is disappearing?
  • Will the cloud take your IT job?

    Onsite personnel will focus on physical device placement (and replacement).Obviously, this is an extreme picture, but not one that is out of the question. Tomorrow's sysadmin will be more like a physician, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden.
  • Top five ways for VMware to beat Microsoft

    That's because VMware is the only vendor using the Virtual Machine Disk Format, rather than Microsoft's Virtual Hard Disk format, according to Wolf.In the big picture, Microsoft is going after VMware with a, dare I say it, more open platform," he…
  • Security and the rise of corporate espionage

    Both stories have received tremendous coverage, but much of that coverage is still missing the big picture, and the big takeaways.One of the most fascinating aspects of the "Climategate" story is that the thrust of the news coverage has been about…
  • Tips for 4G early adopters

    Guy Maestre, vice president of North American operations for Kayentis, talked with Brad Reed about why mobility is so vital to Kayentis's business, what WiMAX will allow the company to do that it couldn't do before, and why the company decided to…
  • Microsoft vs. Google: The empire strikes back

    Microsoft's chief software architect is just 18 months into the job as Bill Gates' handpicked successor, yet depending on whom you ask, his tenure will either signal a bold new era for the company or mark the beginning of its terminal decline.From…
 

How-Tos

  • Security tips for large and small businesses

    This is a particularly enticing proposition for the human psyche--how can I resist clicking on "have you seen this hilarious picture of you from last night? Here are a few tips to protect your users and your networks - steps that even…
  • How to get Google Buzz now

    You need a profile with a first name, last name, and picture to participate in Buzz.Once you successfully add your Google Profile to Buzz, you'll be able to view and edit the list of people you're following, and view the list of people…
  • How to protect your online reputation

    One of the most popular tools is a Google Alert for your name, which will automatically inform you when youre referenced on a website.What to do when theres dirt on youBut what do you do once youve found an accusatory comment or inappropriate…
  • How to download Facebook photo albums in one click

    In fact, there is no download option, you have to view each photo in turn, right-click it, and choose Save Image As or Save Picture As (depending on your browser). In fact, there is no download option, you have to view each photo in turn…
  • How to optimise photos for your digital scrapbook

    The big moment might be captured in a large photo of your son receiving a baseball trophy, but the other photos on the page might also show an image of him at bat in a recent game and a picture of him horsing around with the team afterwards.Use…
  • How to build your own Wikipedia

    It's possible, therefore, that if you're a multinational company you might end up with a wiki for each business location or department along with a global one to serve bigger picture conversations.Defining the scope of your wikis will also help…

Reviews

  • MSI Wind Top AE2220 review

    However, the MSI Wind Top AE2220's display is a discernable step back.While the screen is now multitouch capable, the picture quality itself is rather crummy. That's both a rarity and a problem, neither of which signify good things for the MSI Wind…
  • Panasonic HDC-HS60 review

    While some consumers despise camcorder touchscreens, the majority of users prefer this interface for its intuitiveness and simplicity.In recent years, the picture quality of Panasonic's camcorder range has improved steadily, until they arguably…
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z review

    It has a picture frame like stand that's made out of metal and has a rubber strip on the bottom for grip, but you can also install an optional wall mount or monitor stand.Setting up the Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z's software is a little more involved…
  • ASUS U50Vg review

    High-definition video content, on the other hand, can be displayed on the U50Vg without any problems, and its screen is vibrant enough to allow you to enjoy movies; you will have to adjust the screen in order to get a clear picture as its vertical…
  • Asus Eee Top ET2002 review

    Asus' is slightly larger, while the HP provides a stronger picture. Similarly, the dark-heavy contrasts gave scenes a faded look, leading to a slight loss of detail in the picture due to the lack of greyscale at the white end of the spectrum.Though…
  • Foursquare review

    If the place you're at isn't listed you can refine the search or add that venue to the overall list.When you have checked-in to a venue more than anyone else - it must be on separate days, and you must have added a profile picture - you'll be…

White Papers

  • AMR Research: Enterprise Architecture Techniques for SAP Customers

    Enterprise architecture has rapidly matured in recent years as a business-driven technique to provide companies with the big picture needed to optimise long-term IT investments. The only way to properly address these enterprise-wide challenges is…
  • Best Practices for Building a Security Operations Centre

    The key to the SOC is to provide situational awareness —a correlated picture of what is occurring right now in an enterprise. The integration of the SOC and NOC allows organisations to quickly respond to security events.
  • Turning Challenges into Opportunities in the Data Center

    The picture isn't as dark as it seems. Data centres are an integral part of the engine driving todays economy, but theyre becoming increasingly more expensive to power and cool. Currently, datacentres consume a little over one percent of the power…
  • The Economics of Computer Hacking

    The increasingly computer-based world is increasingly vulnerable to malevolent computer hackers.While we know little about these shadowy hackers, we have a very clear picture of the damage they do. This paper considers various classes of computer…
  • Video Communications a Requirement? Now More than Ever.

    As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.The point is in today's fast-paced, just-in-time decision-making environment there are occasions when meeting in person is not efficient or even possible, and yet the risk of not meeting…
  • A Clear Cut Approach to Collections Is Essential for Profitability

    And, there are few indications that the bankruptcy picture has not improved to any great degree. The SYSPRO Collections Module automates all aspects of debt collection. It serves as a proactive tool for collectors, providing access to summary…
 
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