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- MySpace partners with Yahoo, Twitter and eBay in "data portability" initiative
- Having previously talked the talk when it comes to data portability, MySpace is beginning to walk the walk: announcing its own 'data portability' initiative, supported by partners Yahoo, Twitter and eBay. Dubbed MySpace ‘Data Availability', users will be able to optionally share their public profile data with...
- Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Data, eBay Inc., Twitter, MySpace, MySpace Data Availability Initiative, Internet, Instant Messaging, Corporate Communications, BIOS, Online Communications, Marketing, Hardware, Components, Steve O\'Hear
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- Here we go again ...
- Here we go again. AMD's latest server roadmap promises six and then 12 core delights. Sorry, but given AMD's current track record of over-promising and under-delivering, color me doubtful. This is a perfect example of what I was saying yesterday about AMD. While the marketing machine is...
- Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Marketing Research, Processors, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- AMD's new roadmap: Can it execute?
- AMD has revamped its server processor roadmap with plans to jump to six and then 12 cores in the first half of 2010, but the larger question is whether the company can actually deliver. Given that AMD has had a hard time delivering its quad-core chips and...
- Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Asset Management, Manufacturing, Processors, Strategy, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Management, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux
- Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery (right). Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...
- Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem
- While Wi-Fi hot spots may be proliferating, they're not always reliable and don't help you much when you're in between coverage areas. Neither do the usurious rates carriers are charging for Wi-Fi these days. When you're in business and need Internet access while traveling there's no substitute for an EV-DO...
- Tags: EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., UM150, 3GStore, VZW BroadbandAccess Network, UM150 EV-DO Modem, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- Gallery: Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem
- A gallery of photos of the Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem. Both raw and attached to a MacBook Air. by Jason O'Grady
- Tags: Verizon, Wireless, UM150, EV-DO, modem, EVDO, Verizon Wireless, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason O\'Grady
- Image galleries 2008-05-07
- How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?
- I have a policy on this blog of not passing judgment on what's legal or not (in the words of Homer Simpson, that's for the courts to decide) but I do keep wondering how long AMD are going to continue blaming Intel for its failures instead of taking a look...
- Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- New Gateway desktops, more 64-bit Windows Vista
- Gateway has overhauled its desktop line with new models ranging for the $550 budget DX series to the over-clocked FX gaming rig, which tops out at around $3,800. Some models are retail only; others are available direct from Gateway. The most noteworthy part of the announcement is...
- Tags: Desktop, Gateway Inc., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 64-Bit, Network Technology, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- Gateway makes the leap to 64-bit Vista
- Gateway becomes the first large PC vendor to ship 64-bit Vista pre-installed on select PCs. The 64-bit systems are in the FX and GT series - the FX7026, FX7029E, GT5676, GT5678 and GT5685E. Here's the spec on the FX7026: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300...
- Tags: Gateway Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-Bit, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- File and Folder Watcher (exe)
- Continuously monitor a folder or group of folders for any new files, then trigger a custom action, such as running a second program with the new files. Files can be inserted on the command line or saved to a list file. Files are processed only when completely written. Version 2.5.2...
- Tags: File, DataMystic, Files, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-05-07
- IPHost Network Monitor (exe)
- IPHost Network Monitor is a reliable network and server monitoring tool. You can monitor mail servers, Internet hosts, database servers, and other network resources. Performance counters on Windows computers can be monitored via WMI. Supported protocols HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, ODBC, PING, and others. 30 days trial, limited...
- Tags: Monitor, Network, Monitoring, IPHostMonitor, IPHost Network Monitor, E-mail, Monitors & Displays, Servers, Databases, Online Communications, Hardware, Components, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-07
- Gallery: Psystar unboxing, innards, maiden boot
- I posted a gallery of 23 pictures of the Psystar Open Computer unboxing. Pictures include the shipping box, the innards and the maiden boot. Some notes: The fan is quiet. Much quieter than is heard initial video of the Psystar someone posted. I think...
- Tags: Innards, Wireless LANs, Modems, Cable, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Hardware, Components, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- After a slow start, quad-core is catching on
- This week AMD is expected to announce that it has sold more than 1 million quad-core processors, according to the site TGDaily. That sounds about right since the company previously said it had shipped 500,000 in the first quarter, and 400,000 in the fourth quarter last year. AMD announced its...
- Tags: Desktop, Hard Drive, Quad-core, Memory, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion arrives
- I posted my first thoughts review of the REDFLY Mobile Companion back in March. I then posted some follow-up experiences and stated I I mentioned last week that the REDFLY was available for pre-ordering and pulled the trigger on one for myself. It...
- Tags: Device, OTA Driver, Shadow, Keyboards, Mice, Microsoft Windows, Monitors & Displays, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Components, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2008-05-05
- ShutDown Timer (exe)
- ShutDown utility: schedule logoff, shutdown, and restart. The utility also allows to close off the monitor. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Utility, RTMenu, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-05-05
- CPU Speed Professional (exe)
- CPU Speed Professional is an application that measures the real speed of your Intel or AMD central processor unit (CPU). It features a stunning interface with elegant animations and screen transitions. Click the Test My Speed button and watch as CPU Speed ramps up your computer's processor to full throttle....
- Tags: CPU, Speed, Wizard Software, CPU Speed Professional, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-05-05
- Handy Startup Monitor (exe)
- When Windows starts up, it automatically launches a certain number of applications. Handy Startup Monitor allows you to manage those applications and help you speed up your windows startup. Also Handy Startup Monitor allows you to monitor the registry & the startup folders and alerts you whenever any application add...
- Tags: Monitor, Window, Perfection Tools Software, Construction, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-05-05
- HARDiNFO 2008 Professional (zip)
- HARDiNFO 2008 is a All-in-one System Information, Diagnostic and Benchmark application designed to be used by Small Business to Large Business and Professionals. HARDiNFO 2008 displays the hardware information in well organized categories with high quality graphical representation of each hardware component for fast and easy understanding. HARDiNFO 2008 is...
- Tags: Enterprise Edition, Information, CPU, Ultimate Systems, HARDiNFO 2008, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2008-05-05
- Is Stallman right about OLPC?
- Richard Stallman (president of the Free Software Foundation) has been something of a firebrand in the IT community. Even open source advocates don't always agree with his hardline stances. However, one has to wonder if his latest take on the OLPC project and its possible move to a...
- Tags: Open Source, One Laptop Per Child Project, XO, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, BIOS, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Components, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-05-01
- Lenovo's 11-inch laptop now available
- Lenovo announced today that its new 11-inch widescreen laptop for consumers is now available online. The IdeaPad U110 was one of three notebook models Lenovo announced at CES in January when the company rolled out its new consumer brand, which includes IdeaPad laptops, and outside of the...
- Tags: Lenovo Group Ltd., Face Recognition, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-04-29
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