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All-you-can-eat multithreading

All-you-can-eat multithreadingthe showermy problems oftentimes get solved in the shower, when I'm just staring at the wall. It's like a eureka and I'm so excited that I have to halt my lather / rinse / repeat cycle, even if I'm only on the 100th iteration. my dreams are...

Tags: Databases, All-you-can-eat multithreading

Discussion threads 2008-04-03

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Google Chrome and the extension conundrum

Google Chrome and the extension conundrumTask managerBeing able to see how much RAM/CPU/Network each extension uses up ought to help users decide which extensions they should remove to speed up their browser.Boy, Firefox must really suckI see no other reason why Google spends so much time and money in recreating...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Inc., Google Chrome, Web browser, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-12-02

Calling Mac users - Have you installed antivirus on your Mac?

Calling Mac users - Have you installed antivirus on your Mac?Multiple anti-virius solutions?Um... why install multiple vendors? All you do is eat up resources and cause your system to slow down even more. Oh wait, Mac's are superior and can handle it *eye roll*Sorry, no points for apple on this...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Desktops, SECURITY, Apple Macintosh, antivirus, Calling Mac-user, virus

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

Icahn: 'I like Jerry'; Yahoo needs Microsoft search deal

Icahn: 'I like Jerry'; Yahoo needs Microsoft search dealYahoo needs or Icahn needs??Please, lets be very clear. Icahn need the MS deal to make $$$ on the sale.He has absolutely no interest in Yahoo or the company's long term survival. His only interest is in himself. He...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Icahn, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-11-29

The good news about cancer

The good news about cancerBowel cancer and rotting meats.There is an unarguable link between eating meat and bowel cancer. Eat meat by all means (heck, we wouldn't even have many animals left if it weren't for our consumption of them) but limit it.As it stays rotting in your gut the...

Tags: OSA

Discussion threads 2008-11-28

I'm a PC and, yes, I love Vista

I'm a PC and, yes, I love VistaAbout that Programs listYou say: "The 'All Programs' list is too flat and sorted by company name rather than product name, and there's no grouping at all."Seriously, when you can type any letter, phrase or word in the Search box at teh bottom...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Web browsers, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, operating system, security

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

From private jets to car pool? Detroit may be getting the message.

From private jets to car pool? Detroit may be getting the message.different kind of bailoutApparently, the Detroit Three are bailed themeselves out of their jets....There won't be three in two years. Chrysler can't survive alone. There'll be two US owned.RE: From private jets to car pool? Detroit may...

Tags: car, car pool, jet, private jet

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

Hands-on with the Zune Pass subscription music service

This week, Microsoft announced a major change to its all-you-can-eat music download service. The new Zune Pass costs $14.95 a month and gives subscribers the right to download anything in the Zune marketplace. In addition, the monthly fee includes 10 song credits, which can be used for DRM-free MP3. Here's...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Digital Music, Personal Technology, zune, mp3, drm, Ed Bott

Image galleries 2008-11-24

Shipping news: Globalization halted by credit crisis

Shipping news: Globalization halted by credit crisisCredit created a false economyAs with most things, when used in moderation, they can create a desired effect, but when they are over used, they take on a life of their own that is hard to control. With credit, the risk of the activities...

Tags: Strategy, SECURITY, Shipping News, credit crisis, globalization, risk

Discussion threads 2008-11-23

Advantages of the iPhone over the Storm

You've probably heard enough about the Blackberry Storm, but humor me for a second. There are a number of ways that the Storm beats the iPhone because of what I call the second mover advantage. RIM deftly did what any wise competitor would do, they exploited the demand for features...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-11-21

iTunes 8.0.2 out the door

iTunes 8.0.2 out the doorOh yeahMaybe they will fix some of the issues itunes has when uninstalling it. I have dealt with issues of uninstalling this app and is causing issues with dvd drives and flash readers. Pathetic peice of software that everyone uses. Me, I will...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Digital music, Digital media, software, iTunes 8.0.2, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

A guide to cutting IT costs

A guide to cutting IT costscutting costI guess they should follow Dell.it is working for themRE: A guide to cutting IT costsIt's not just wages. Licenses can eat into an IT budget.Opensource should be considered. And the move over to Linux could be considered to many computers in a company....

Tags: Strategy, information technology, IT cost

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

Social media marketers can - and must - prove ROI

Social media marketers can - and must - prove ROIYesterday was an inflection pointThe stunt by 37 signals yesterday getting on the front page of the Drudge Report show the power of integrating blogging into your business. I would argue in this new environment, PR agencies MUST prove their ROI....

Tags: ROI/TCO, Blogging, Social media marketer, social media, ROI

Discussion threads 2008-11-20

Dynex MiniDV Head Cleaner

Dynex MiniDV Head CleanerDynex DV headcleaner worked but with issuesAfter 4 tries it cleaned the heads.As others have stated, acts like it's gonna lock up, eat the tape, not eject. Overpriced for a generic product.Bad tape clogged heads on my camcorder & wouldn't read known good tape. Googled "bestbuy dv...

Tags: Dynex DV, Best Buy Co. Inc., tape

Discussion threads 2008-11-19

What's blowin' in the wind? Alternative energy in China

A new study of the Chinese wind energy market finds the country's growth will likely continue despite the global economic spasms. EER's report finds China will be #1 in generating electricity from wind by 2011. As much as the once communist state now embraces a brand of capitalism,...

Tags: China, Alternative Energy, Wind Energy, EER, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-11-19

How medical device makers can improve U.S. health care

How medical device makers can improve U.S. health careIt could be that 289,241,887 less people areeasier to take care of?Population of the US: 305,682,000Population of the Netherlands: 16,440,113A minor difference to be sure.Additionally, how many people imigrate, or are illegal to the Netherlands vs the United States? Are these poeple...

Tags: ROI/TCO, Document management, INTERNET, HEALTHCARE, Netherland, DME, medical device, management system, imaging, ROI

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Unemployed? Five reasons to build your resume with FOSS contributions

Unemployed? Five reasons to build your resume with FOSS contributionsFOSS is okay for programmers, but ...not necessarily so for architects, DBAs, web designers, sysadmins, or other technical professions. And I view the American coder as being in the same boat as the American steelworker or autoworker. That boat is sinking...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, F/OSS, openSUSE, programmer

Discussion threads 2008-11-17

Expensive repairs for Large Hadron Collider

Expensive repairs for Large Hadron ColliderWellno one ever said destroying the universe would be cheap!RE: Expensive repairs for Large Hadron ColliderIf even that can be achieved. The problem is much worse than even this new number. When the transformer failed, the ring heated up very fast, tweaking delicate...

Tags: Expensive Repair, Large Hadron Collider

Discussion threads 2008-11-17

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 1

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 1Development environment requirementsDoes Apple give you the freedom to choose the OS you use to develop for the iPhone? Are you forced to use this Xcode application you wrote about or can you choose your favorite code editor?Does Google give you the freedom to choose...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Java development tools, Operating systems, Linux, Apple Mac OS, OPEN SOURCE, Apple iPhone, Day 1, Eclipse, Apple Xcode

Discussion threads 2008-11-17

Collision course for American-owned car makers

Collision course for American-owned car makersDo not blame the auto companies, blame the UAWhow can anyone afford to make a sale, having to raise the price of an auto beyond the reach of many in the public, because UAWers are receiving salaries of 60,000 dollars a year plus full benefits...

Tags: Manufacturing, car, auto company, automobile company

Discussion threads 2008-11-17