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Shared folders make Google Docs even better for teachers

Question: Does it sync to a local drive?Question: Does it sync to a local drive?

Tags: Does IT, Google Docs, shared folder, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Why Does IT Hate Facebook and Twitter?

Why Does IT Hate Facebook and Twitter?Or what?"IT must find a way to close the gap around these applications."Or what? What horrible thing happens to them if they don't?Potential market value? Wasted resources...is more like it. All these services are good for is wasting your time. No one has yet...

Tags: Twitter, Facebook, DOES IT

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

iPhone nano? A load of bunk. Here's why

iPhone nano? A load of bunk. Here's whyiPhone upgrades...How about the most obvious.... A Sprint and Verizon version!iPhone Shufflejust shake it a few times to make a call.The telephone number from your phonebook would be randomly chosen, but you know eveybody in your phonebook already, so it doesn't...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, DOES IT

Discussion threads 2008-12-15

Review: New REDFLY C8N Smartphone Terminal serves as a media player too

Review: New REDFLY C8N Smartphone Terminal serves as a media player tooRedfly speedHi, I am a user of Redfly Celio and i have a question. I was wondering what is more important on a windows mobile device that pair up with a Redfly unit. I tried asking Celio but they...

Tags: Media players, DOES IT, media player, REDFLY C8N Smartphone Terminal

Discussion threads 2008-12-03

Spammers targeting Bebo, generate thousands of bogus accounts

Spammers targeting Bebo, generate thousands of bogus accountsYour site gets overwhelmed then it's goneI smell Google here.The imaginary economy of the InternetI thought that a lot of trash had been cleared away from the dot.com bust years earlier, but it seems that there is still a lot left over. The...

Tags: Spam, Bebo

Discussion threads 2008-10-31

VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?

VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?How about the corporate versionI've been using Symantec Anti-Virus corporate for years and subjectively it seems a lot less "in your face" i.e. much less of an impact compared to its consumer cousin Norton Anti-Virus. I actually steer...

Tags: Performance management, Firewalls, Desktops, SECURITY, Network security, Viruses and worms, VIPRE performance, DOES IT, PC, NOD32, performance

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Yahoo kicks off open search; Does it have the open platform street cred?

Yahoo kicks off open search; Does it have the open platform street cred?RE: Yahoo kicks off open searchIt helps that Yahoo was already using open-source products. By trying to move their initiative open source, they are recruiting the strength of the open source community to help fend off Microsoft. Seriously,...

Tags: SEARCH, Recruitment & Selection, irony, Yahoo! Inc., search engine, open source, platform street

Discussion threads 2008-02-26

Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?

Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?Buried in there...And, buried in there was a big security update. 10 vulnerabilities in all:See: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=548_ryanRE: Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?It might be difficult to find anyone who was willing to take that risk.Engadget has...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Handhelds, Cellular phones, MCS, Windows ecosystem, Engadget, Apple iPhone, phone, iPhone Update, Apple Inc., DOES IT, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-09-27

XPS printing in Vista

XPS printing in VistaFollowing the linksJohn, maybe the links resolve differently inside of Microsoft.[url=http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/xps/xpsspec.mspx]The specification link[/url] leads to a standard trade-secret nondisclosure agreement which specifically disclaims any patent use authorization and requires agreement to eyes-only distribution, nondisclosure of contents, destruction of copies following merger or acquisition, etc.It doesn't require royalties,...

Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista, PDF technology, Adobe PDF, XPS, printer, DOES IT, patent

Discussion threads 2007-04-10

New hacker trick may expose Oracle databases

New hacker trick may expose Oracle databasesGee I am glad I got [b]LINUX[/b]Haha another hole in the windows programs . . I am glad I went to [b] LINUX [/b] now its not funny . . so much for ever using Windows again ! !Not usually a problemTypically, Oracle databases...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Databases, DOES IT, programmer, Linux, Oracle Corp., database, Oracle Database

Discussion threads 2007-03-05

Amateurs and pros seek common ground in open source

Amateurs and pros seek common ground in open sourceRedhat LinuxIsn't Redhat the most commercially used Linux platform and supported for corporate requirements.Ashokhttp://www.binaryspectrum.comAmateurism vs ProfessionalismDana, if the Debian chappies come after you weilding a large, dangerous operating system then you've only yourself to blame. I think you need to clarify the...

Tags: Operating systems, programmer, operating system, open source, Debian, Unix, amateur, DOES IT, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-02-17

Does IT create risky behavior?

Does IT create risky behavior?Users are the enemyWe have a small percentage of users that fit the description of this story. My staff and I are in a constant battle with these users constantly repairing, re-imaging and running spyware scans on their machines. I think until the management...

Tags: DOES IT

Discussion threads 2005-09-22

At CeBit, bejeweled MP3 players, cuddly Webcams

At CeBit, bejeweled MP3 players, cuddly WebcamsWho cares?Does it really matter that this TV is the largest? Does anyone really need a snooping teddy bear?7 MegaPixel Cell CameraHOW LONG would it take to transmit a single 7MP photo? Talk about using up all of your minutes!

Tags: Media players, Digital music, Digital media, DOES IT, Webcam, MP3 player, MP3

Discussion threads 2005-03-11

Microsoft settles Arizona antitrust suit

Microsoft settles Arizona antitrust suitYes, they are determined to use cash to get rid of distractions.But they will NOT remove Media Player unless they have exhausted all appeals. For Microsoft they will pay out Billions as long as they do NOT have to change business practices. The only way to...

Tags: Litigation, Operating systems, antitrust, Microsoft Corp., class action, operating system, DOES IT

Discussion threads 2004-06-28

Additional Resources

Dell's third quarter disappoints yet it sees IT demand improving

Dell missed Wall Street targets on third quarter earnings, revenue and gross margins. But Dell does see some signs that IT demand is improving. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Strategy, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Politician wants Twitter banned from use by....wait for it -- politicians!

I'd rather see them ban lobbyists...If there is anything that affects the quality of their service to the public, it's not Twitter. It's lobbyists. I say let them use Twitter all the time and ban lobbyists instead.Twitter abuseNot trying to put politicians and football players in the same category, but...

Tags: Social networking, James 3, Twitter Inc., Twitter Banned

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Inside the Google Chrome OS security model

The proof will be in implementationAll of these lofty goals are one thing. Making it happen in code is quite another. It sounds like they are just giving a laundry list of what people want them to say. I'm in the "believe it when I see it" camp. Good intentions...

Tags: security, Google Inc., licence, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?

I won't ntntI can'tI'm not online 24/7. I need local apps, as does everyone else. Say what you want. But network outages happen... Weather by forces of nature or human error, a network will eventually go down. It's only a matter of time. And knowing Google's past GMail outages, I...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Desktops, operating system, desktop, Google Inc., desktop app, netbook, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed

Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Politician wants Twitter banned from use by....wait for it -- politicians!

Is this really the Pot calling the kettle black? Politicians don't need Twitter to do that, they simply have to hold a press conference and that pretty much does the job anyway. by Doug Hanchard

Tags: Politician, Twitter Inc., Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Doug Hanchard

Blog posts 2009-11-19