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Blogofwishes.com RSS Reader (widget): Blogofwishes.com RSS Reader reads and displays the ten most resent posts from the Blogofwishes.com Web site. Clicking on the topic name loads the corresponding page with more information. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: RSS Reader, Anton Belev, Blogofwishes.com RSS Reader, RSS, Internet; Software downloads 2007-06-27

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Bookmark this: Three Web sites to aid the green cause: "EcoSearch this" doesn't have quite the same ring as "Google this," but the non-profit is hoping to harness the power of the Google search engine to help raise money for environmental non-profits including the Sierra Club, TreePeople, RainForest Alliance, National Resource Defense Council, Heal the Bay, Healthy Child, Healthy World...; Tags: Google Inc., Web, Web Site, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-19
Seven SOA experts explain how to 'just do it': Seven SOA experts explain how to 'just do it'Refreshing Collaboration, No Hype!The great thing about this book is that the various authors focus 100% on SOA's practical implementation issues and 0% promoting their various SOA offerings.And by having different experts cover each aspect, the reader gets best of breed advice...; Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, SOA; Discussion threads 2008-07-16
Protocol handlers cause Mozilla Firefox 3 remote command execution vulnerabilities: Update 07/16/2008: Apparently I neglected to mention that this has been patched already. Reading over it again and a heads up from a reader pointed out the error to me. As always, great job by Window Snyder and the Mozilla Security Team for getting this patched quickly. ...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, URI, Vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., Attack, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Sun Exec: Your 'Eco Data Center' doesn't have to cost millions. Some tips for getting there.: OK, so here's the $100 million question: Do you really want to spend that much to make your data center more green or at least more efficient? I thought not, which is why I agreed to speak with Sun Chief Technologist for EcoDC and Virtualization Services, Phillip Morris, about more...; Tags: Data Center, Virtualization, Sun Microsystems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-16

HTC Touch Cruise: The HTC Touch Cruise made its debut way back in November 2007, and unfortunately, it never found its way to the United States. However, being a glutton of punishment and out of pure curiosity, we got our hands on an unlocked version of the Windows Mobile 6 smartphone thanks to...; Tags: Smart phones, GPS, Handhelds, Cellular phones, power button, HTC Touch, High Tech Computer Corp., smart phone, HTC Touch Cruise; Product reviews 2008-07-15
Twitter And Summize Sitting In A Tree. M-E-R-G-I-N-G: I can almost picture the scene - two young CEOs meet on a Spring day at New York's Shake Shack to talk about their planned nuptials. After they polish off their fries and the chocolate shake with one straw (I'm assuming), they head over for a stroll through Union Square...; Tags: Twitter, Blogging, Performance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, E-mail Providers, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Investment, Finance, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Fear and enterprise in the PaaS channel: Fear and enterprise in the PaaS channelSaaS and PaaS still not an Enterprise SolutionInternet based solutions whether they are software or platform do not pass any type of sanity test.1. Data ownership. No matter what the license agreements always have 2 clauses that allow them to do what ever they...; Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, PaaS, storage; Discussion threads 2008-07-15
Sony VAIO VGN-FW140: Sony's new VAIO FW140 covers a few firsts for us. It's the first 16-inch laptop we've gotten our hands on--and the display's movie-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio will become more popular in the next year or two (we've already seen it in the excellent 18-inch Acer Aspire 8920). It's also the...; Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, Sony Vaio Laptop, keyboard tray, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, keyboard; Product reviews 2008-07-15
Biometrics Network Logon (exe): Biometric Network Logon 2007 R2 supports 19 different devices. Usually, the fingerprint libraries provided by the manufacturers only support their own device. Biometric Network Logon is built under Fingerprint SDK's support for multiple fingerprint readers allows you to choose the more suitable reader. This version is the first release on...; Tags: Device, Network, Griaule Technology, Biometrics, Authentication/Encryption, Networking, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-15
27 international carrier iPhone 3G rates compared: After reading my piece comparing worldwide iPhone 3G data plans reader Fabio M. Zambelli has elaborated on it further and produced a global chart that compares how the 27 carriers in 21 countries charge for an iPhone 3G (8GB) and the two-year minimum contract after two years. ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Carrier, Zambelli, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-14
Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. With a shiny black case and smart silver pinstripes, the $749 Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848 features the upscale design found on the more-expensive 13-inch Satellite we...; Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-07-14
Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analytics: There's a post over on TechCrunchIT about how NBC is going to use Silverlight and the Olympics to do some audience research around how people consume digital media. Basically NBC has a ton of content that will come from the Olympics and they're planning on providing it in a number...; Tags: Olympic Games, NBC, Windows Media, Analytics, Video, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Digital Music, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-07-14
Best Apple App Store apps: Best Apple App Store appsNot a buyer but am a developerI'm working on a new 3G app called 'Rose Garden'. It gives any i-based phone user the chance to grow a host of flowers and fruits including the traditional long-stem rose variety... the object is to somehow find a...; Tags: 3G, WIRELESS, App Store, ebook reader, Apple App Store app, Apple App Store, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-14
How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?: Recovering data from a hard drive with corrupted partition table created by the Linux operating system is not something you do every day. However, DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader that can recover your data. The twist is that the tool runs under Microsoft Windows. Jack Wallen shows you...; Tags: Tool, Jack Wallen, Linux, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software; Download resources 2008-07-14
We don't want you to talk, Mr. Ballmer: We don't want you to talk, Mr. BallmerThe ghost of Mr. Ballmerwill be forced to bear the clippy's that he has forged in this life.Oh, the eternal wailing.Well, hey, it IS fun to watch them squirm. But, it probably DOES help themshort term at least to create FUD around open...; Tags: open source, MSFT, Steve Ballmer; Discussion threads 2008-07-12
Dell Inspiron 1525: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.As middle-of-the-road as a laptop gets, Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent go-to choice for basic computing, especially if you take the time to configure a...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Corp.; Product reviews 2008-07-11
Webu (zip): An open-source Delphi program that monitors web sites and RSS/Atom feeds for keywords and pops up alerts when match is found. The program runs in the background, checking the web sites or news feed at user-defined intervals, and pops up a window when a relevant site or news article is...; Tags: Web, Web Site, Wuul, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-07-11
HP Pavilion dv2915nr: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. Designed for multimedia users, HP's Pavilion laptops have always combined eye-catching looks with such entertainment-oriented features as touch-sensitive media controls and dual headphone jacks. Those...; Tags: Desktops, Engineering, dv2915nr, HP Pavilion, battery, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-10
Weird Exchange activation procedure?: A reader in line at an Apple store in Florida not sure which one IM'd me "they just told me that if you want Exchange activated on the new iPhone, you have to go to an AT&T store." Can anyone else confirm? by Jason D. O'Grady; Tags: Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-10