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BGR early hands-on with the Palm Pre; QWERTY too compact?

BGR early hands-on with the Palm Pre; QWERTY too compact?Just HAVING a keyboard is plus...Like any of these small keyboards... you get used to its feel and it becomes easier to type on. Whereas on an on-screen keyboard..you never get used the feel, because well there isn't anything to feel.RE:...

Tags: Keyboards, BGR, early hands-on, hands-on, Palm Pre, QWERTY, Palm Inc., keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

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Intel: Economy hurts but there are bright spots

Intel, like so many other tech companies, is feeling the pinch of the economy. And Paul Otellini, President and CEO of the chip maker, isn't trying to deny it. But at the Goldman Sachs Technology conference in San Francisco this week, Otellini said there are some factors that are working...

Tags: PC, Paul Otellini, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Intel Corp., That\, Upgrade Cycle, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-02-25

Computer literacy needs to start early

Computer literacy needs to start earlyBe sure that he learns aboutYouTube.comandYouPorn.comRe: Computer literacy needs an early start.Yes it's a good idea to teach computer skills at an early age. However, what size PC keyboards are available for small hands? The school might be reluctant to teach keyboard skills, due to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Keyboards, Computer Literacy, computer

Discussion threads 2008-12-29

One more reason for Classmate to step up

The Register Hardware is reporting that Asus will be phasing out all smaller-screen versions of its Eee netbooks. According to the article, Buy your 7in and 8.9in Eee PCs while you can - Asus is going to phase them out next year, company chief Jerry...

Tags: ASUS, Durability, Register Hardware, Productivity, Notebooks, Smart Phones, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Components, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-11-02

Should government enter the payment business?

Should government enter the payment business?666 technologyDon't you think we should just have UPC codes installed into our hands and foreheads? It would make us all so much easier to track and authenticate... pardon the early morning sarcasm, please

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Operational accounting, payment business, payment

Discussion threads 2008-01-29

AWorld 3D Mah-Jongg 1 (Windows)

The Mah Jongg or Mah Jong is a classic Chinese game that early 1920's was exported to the rest of the world and popularized by other nations, especially occident. In this version you play with a realistic 3D interface using the traditional Chinese rules with the option of playing with...

Tags: AWorld Shareware, Games, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2006-07-05

Firms urged to use unofficial Windows patch

Firms urged to use unofficial Windows patch...uh, wait a minute...Let me make sure I've got this straight..."A Microsoft representative advised businesses to wait for a week, as the software giant can't guarantee third-party updates will be effective."...er, so does that mean that Microsoft CAN guarantee that its own updates will...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., patch, unofficial Windows patch, Windows patch, Ilfak, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-01-03

Skype-RadioShack deal is classic "Crossing The Chasm" strategic move

As my colleague Greg Sandoval reports, more than 3,000 RadioShack stores will begin offering the Skype Starter kit starting tomorrow.The added distribution channel is a plunge into uncharted territory for Skype, which has previously been available only via download.In Greg's article, he quotes Forrester Research analyst Charles Golvin as saying...

Tags: Skype Technologies S.A.

Blog posts 2005-11-19

Microsoft hands out antidote to poisoned URLs

Microsoft hands out antidote to poisoned URLsMicrosoft hands out antidote to poisoned URLsProblem found, problem fixed. Its as simple as that.They're giving away Linux distribution CD's? NT"ISC also outlined a second DNS cache poisoning scenario that exploits Microsoft products."How else could they really be helping?That's rightthey are giving...

Tags: Domain names, Microsoft Windows NT, antidote, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-04-07