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How to repair a dropped Wi-Fi signal on Vista laptops: I have seen one gazillion message-board posts from users who grumble that Vista unexpectedly drops the Wi-Fi connection to their notebooks. The dropped signal occurs without warning, and at differing frequencies--some users report that they can only get a constant connection for 5 minutes...; Tags: Router, Microsoft Windows Vista, Wi-Fi, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, BIOS, Networking, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Components, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-17
Developers remain in dark about Leopard GM bug fixes: Apple says it's ready to release Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to customers on Friday, Oct. 26. But developers won't see the Golden Master final candidate before the rest of us and some complain that they have no idea whether their problem bugs will be fixed in the release candidate....; Tags: Developer, Apple Inc., David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2007-10-22
For the blind the Web is one step forward, two steps back: For the blind the Web is one step forward, two steps backIf there's a demand for......new assistive technologies, someone will hack them together--we don't need yet ever more of the intrusively heavy hand of government "allowing" or disallowing this or that. That is your proposal isn't it? That...; Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Channel management, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Major Corporations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Web, wheelchair; Discussion threads 2007-08-29
Critical Broadcom Windows driver exploit released!: Critical Broadcom Windows driver exploit released!Good questionRemember this blog?http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=245This is why I think that Vista should permit standard users to install signed code. Vista does let you install drivers as a standard user so this may work. However, this obviously won't help you for XP. Sure you...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), window, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows Vista, Broadcom Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-11-11
Buyer Beware: Verizon Wireless and Sprextel disabling features on handsets they sell: Buyer Beware: Verizon Wireless and Sprextel disabling features on handsets they sellOne word; SprintI had Verizon but cancelled after discovering that they cripple features. Sure, they're in it for the money; who isn't? But as a consumer I have choices. I chose Sprint. I have the...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Wireless, handset, Verizon Communications Inc., phone; Discussion threads 2006-08-02

Photos: Seven of Microsoft's hardware hits and misses: Photos: Seven of Microsoft's hardware hits and missesAlways with the MiscrosoftHonestly I sometimes wonder if ZDNet isn't owned by MS with the amount of MS boosting nonesense they spit out!and yet so old fashioned in its designlooks like something out of flash gordon ..Adapter card for Apple IIAges ago when...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., photograph, hardware; Discussion threads 2006-07-10
Dell 2405FPW, the perfect developer's monitor?: Recently I needed to replace an old 21" CRT which was rapidly failing. The problem is that the CRT was running at 1600x1280 but the typical 19" replacement LCD (like the inexpensive Dell 1905FP) only goes up to 1280x1024, which isn't nearly enough screen real estate. Heck, even some...; Tags: monitor; Blog posts 2006-04-12
Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240: The Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 proves that you can't judge a PC Card wireless adapter by its cover. The MIMO-based card's basic-black design belies its scorching short-range performance when used in conjunction with its router counterpart, the WPNT834. (While the adapter will work with any wireless router, you'll get the...; Tags: card, adapter, NetGear, Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240, network, performance, wireless, WPNT511; Product reviews 2006-03-15
Three reasons why Vonage-Linksys free router promo is a solid idea: Three reasons why Vonage-Linksys free router promo is a solid ideaI dislike combo devicesRouting breaks, but Vonage still works - or Vonage breaks and routing still works. NOW what to do? I guess you'll be parting with ANOTHER 130 bucks, instead of 20 bucks for router after rebates or 40...; Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wireless LANs, router, Vonage Holdings Corp., Wi-Fi, Linksys Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-06-13
IBM eServer BladeCenter and Topspin InfiniBand Switch Technology: To set the stage for the Topspin InfiniBand solution, this paper discusses the technology of InfiniBand, BladeCenter, and IBM TotalStorage. Then it covers in depth the Topspin InfiniBand architecture, switch module, and host channel adapter card, and the use of Element Manager and Chassis Manager. This paper provides details of...; Tags: TopSpin Communications, IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM eServer, IBM Corp., InfiniBand, Blade Servers, Networking, Servers, Hardware; White papers 2005-04-01
Some Dell PowerEdge servers die after smoking: Some Dell PowerEdge servers die after smokingDell = GarbageNot surprise at all.Some Dell PowerEdge servers die after smokingThis is not surprising.It has been known for years that smoking not only is hazardous to your health, but may also cause death in the long run.If your servers are currently smoking (especially...; Tags: Servers, PRODUCTIVITY, Surgeon General, Dell Computer Corp., server, computer, Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell PowerEdge; Discussion threads 2004-01-22