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  • Commodore 64 to make a comeback?

    Also included are a DVD-RW drive, a touchpad, four USB ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port to connect monitors. The vintage Commodore 64 personal computer is getting a makeover, with a new design and some of the…
  • Freescale to build cheap tablet running Android and Linux

    Plus, it's got all the ports, inputs and connectors that geeks love and the iPad forgoes.It can't touch the form factor of the iPad or some other tablet devices, but a $200 device that runs the open source Linux, Android or Chrome operating…
  • Intel boosts performance of small network storage

    LG said that in benchmark tests, its N4B2 NAS server equipped with the Atom platform allows up to 20 users to simultaneously stream high definition video at up to 30Mbit/sec within a local network.The Atom-processor platform features six PCI…
  • Engineers demand price drop for 100G ethernet

    Mellanox expects to sell more of the adapters once switches equipped with 40G Ethernet ports emerge later this year. A 100G Ethernet module will follow shortly thereafter, Lee says.Another data center switch maker, BLADE Network Technologies…
  • LaCie introduces three new NAS products

    The NAS can also be expanded or backed up through included USB 2.0 or eSATA ports. LaCie announced three new network-attached storage products aimed at small to midsize businesses. LaCie announced three new network-attached storage products aimed…
  • Chuck Norris botnet karate-chops routers hard

    With this attack, victims on the router's network who think they are connecting to Facebook or Google end up redirected to a malicious Web page that then tries to install a virus on their computers.Once installed in the router's memory, the bot…

Latest Features

  • 3D video streaming limited by PC hardware

    There needs to be support for 3D playback through stronger graphics cards, and like TVs, more outlets like HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ports need to be added in future displays through which gaming consoles or Blu-ray 3D players…
  • Five doomsday scenarios for IT apocalypse

    It could be a rogue employee seeking revenge - like the software engineer who hacked into an Australian water treatment plant's SCADA system in 1991, releasing 264,000 gallons of raw sewage.Or it could be an external attacker who gains entry into…
  • How to buy a new PC: The specs

    A well designed case provides tool-less access to the interior, hard drives mounted on easy-to-slide-out trays, readily accessible USB ports and memory card slots, and color-coded cables for internal and external parts.The most common cases are…
  • Managing networks is still about problem solving

    So, finding the best switch equipment began looking like not so much a cost decision as an ease-of-use consideration in terms of switch management.The college chose the Enterasys B and C Series switches mainly because out of the vendor options…
  • 2010 may be the year of the Apple Mac

    The elimination of proprietary ports in favor of USB, Wi-Fi, DVI, and FireWire, the adoption of IDE hard drives and PCI graphics cards, the elimination of AppleTalk, the inclusion of ActiveDirectory support in Mac OS X, all have made the Mac…
  • Hands on with the Apple iPad

    Its got a big gray Apple logo on the front, in case you forget who makes it.The case itself seemed like it was made out of vinyl with a soft-touch finish, and has cutouts to expose the various ports and buttons on the outside of the iPad.
 

How-Tos

  • How to buy a new PC: Choosing the right one

    Gaming still isn't an option, but 1080p video is, whether you stream from a larger PC or over the web.When assessing smaller PCs, keep an eye on the ports. Though you'll get a VGA port and (on average) six USB 2.0 ports, many compact PCs also…
  • How to ensure your network security

    When I visit my company's overseas offices, I'm often asked what we can do to control USB ports and other external connectors in order to prevent the loss of intellectual property. When I visit my company's overseas offices, I'm often asked what we…
  • Apple iPad: How to make a business case for one

    Also disappointing are the lack of native connectivity options (USB Ports, SD slot, Video out, etc.and the adaptors that Apple expects you to buy.However, to meet the goals of long battery life, small form-factor, and light weight, some compromise…
  • How to track network problems with Wireshark

    Depending on the situation, you may want to mirror all ports on a switch or just one relevant one (like the port your Internet connection is plugged into). Port mirroring is a feature on managed switches that allows traffic from one or more ports
  • How to manage traffic on your home network

    Once there, you can assign Internet access priority to specific applications or games, to specific devices according to their physical MAC address, to communication protocols and port ranges, or even to the physical Ethernet ports in the router's…
  • How to protect yourself from Windows 7 hacks

    Blocking TCP ports 135 through 139 and port 445 will prevent outside SMB traffic from entering the network.With the firewall blocked, the threat still exists internally, but ostensibly the systems on the internal network should be more trusted…

Reviews

  • Asus Eee PC 1201n review

    It offers a more functional layout than earlier Eee PCs we've used, and most of the keys are full size or nearly so.The Asus Eee PC 1201n's port configuration is pretty typical for a netbook: three USB ports (two on the right, one on the left), an…
  • DLR Vantage MM550GE review

    Its quality is very palatable given the low price, and is very slightly larger than the 19in models that typically appear in sub-£500 systems.The DLR Vantage MM550GE's Ezcool H-550 case is a sturdy choice, with decent amounts of room underneath…
  • HP Compaq 8100 Elite review

    It's a little bulkier than the Dell OptiPlex 760.For a business PC, the HP Compaq 8100 Elite offers a surprising number of connections; there are four easy-to-reach USB 2.0 ports on the front alone. The HP Compaq 8100 Elite is a small form factor…
  • Sony VAIO AW230JH review

    If you want to run untethered for a longer time between recharges, you can upgrade to a higher-capacity 7200mAH battery.One strength of this laptop is that it has lots of ports and connections, including HDMI-out, gigabit ethernet, 802.11n…
  • Toshiba Qosmio X305 review

    Impressive sound quality and power, Wide variety of ports Unique design makes for impractical use, Low resolution screen for its class The brash design won't appeal to everyone, but it adequately frames a generous array of ports, including three…
  • Top desktop replacement laptops

    Throw in their full complement of ports (USB, eSATA, FireWire, HDMI, DisplayPort, the works), and they can take the place of your desktop system and also tag along on trips, such as journeys to the couch.

White Papers

  • DeviceLock for SOX compliance

    With DeviceLock, any size company can ensure maximum control over data which leaves the corporate network via workstation ports, wireless networks and external drives. This document addresses Sarbanes-OxleyAct (SOX) requirements that affect a…
  • Pointsec Preventing Data Leaks On USB Ports

    Pointsec Preventing Data Leaks On USB Ports Check Point Check Point - Pointsec Preventing Data Leaks On USB Ports whitepaper The mobility trend driving widespread use of laptops for remote and mobile computing has recently spurred the use of…
  • Preventing Data Leaks on USB Ports

    This white paper explains how organizations can easily stop data leaks through storage devices attached to endpoint USB ports — or any other plug-and-play connection including Bluetooth, FireWire, Wi-Fi, serial or parallel port.
  • Designing Critical Enterprise SANs for Troubleshooting

    Combining Traffic Access Ports (TAPs) and Physical Layer Switches (PLSs) is a best-practices infrastructure approach to solving a major problem for critical Enterprise SANs how to debug without having to stop the network.
  • Preparing for Pandemic

    You have maximized your investments by ensuring you have just enough Interactive Voice Response (IVR) ports, desktop application licenses, and handsets to meet your peak demand. While governments and health agencies have been urging organizations…
  • Oracle RAC over InfiniBand

    The HCAs have two 10-Gbps ports, and each of those ports supports an aggregate throughput of 20 Gbps-a bandwidth improvement of 20x compared to a typical Gigabit Ethernet card.Eliminates CPU load-InfiniBand uses RDMA, which allows send and receive…
 
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