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Blockbuster initiating rentals via SD cards at store kiosks

AmusingEvery second American has a rear-end the size of a flying saucer and people are worried about the "convenience" of not leaving their house?You've got to be kidding.I am not going to goto the Video store...and get some crap ladden movie on SD that I can not play on...

Tags: Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, IMHO, movie, DVD, SD card, kiosk, Blockbuster Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Fake ATM, skimmers found in Las Vegas hotels

A Google security researcher attending the Black Hat/DEFCON conferences in Las Vegas was victimized by a skimming device placed in an ATM at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. Chris Paget, an RFID security expert who now works on Google's security team, said he lost $200 to...

Tags: Security, Las Vegas, Kiosk, Conference, Chris Paget, ATM, Network Technology, Networking, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-03

Arlington Kiosk Browser 9.5 (Windows)

This kiosk browser software allows government departments, businesses, universities, schools, real estate agents, or libraries to turn any PC into a secure public kiosk and optionally restrict access to the Internet to only sites they choose and/or lockdown the PC to prevent the launching of other programs. Features password protected...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Kiosk, Web Browser, Arlington Technology, Web Browsers, Internet, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-07-06

Advanced Internet Kiosk 6.22 (Windows)

Advanced Internet Kiosk is intended for building Internet kiosks, public access PCs, or in-store terminals; disable access to files installed on your PC and prevent users from changing PC settings; give full access to only necessary applications including Internet Explorer. It will give many people free access to the workstations...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, Kiosk, Authentication, Advanced Internet Kiosk, Internet, Desktops, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-06-19

Internet Kiosk Pro 6.21 (Windows)

Internet Kiosk Pro turns your PC into an Internet kiosk public access workstation. Completely disable access to files and software installed on your PC and give full access to all necessary applications user should use. Create a workstation for a public place and give strangers free access to it in...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, Kiosk, F Key Solutions, Internet Kiosk Pro, Internet, Workstations

Software downloads 2009-05-12

Gallery: Doctor - please report to the touchscreen

Patients at the London hospital will soon be greeted by a touchscreen computer that allows patients to notify hospital staff they have arrived and update their contact details. by Andy Smith

Tags: Touch Screen, Patient, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, hospital, kiosk, health care, record-keeping, Andy Smith

Image galleries 2009-04-23

Public PC Desktop 6.2 (Windows)

Use Public PC Desktop to turn your personal computer into an Internet kiosk or a public access workstation. It can be setup to completely disable access to files installed on your PC while giving full access to all necessary applications you specify. This way, you create a workstation that can...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, Kiosk, Ixis, Public PC Desktop, Desktops, Internet, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-02-19

Play The Web 2009 build 5.3.1495 (Windows)

Display content on a screensaver: PowerPoint slideshows, video files, flash animations, Web pages and RSS feeds. Update the content through the network. All features included in Play The Web 2009. Use a Web kiosk to display useful content in public places in your organization. A Web kiosk will display an...

Tags: Web, Microsoft Windows, Kiosk, Philippe Vaugouin, Channel Management, RSS, Marketing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-02-19

The greening of meetings: Brought to you by emerging technology

I have become an extreme minimalist when I travel to trade shows and conferences. The last thing I want to carry on my way back is a suitcase full of literature that I may or may not be really interested in reading. So, I must confess, I have dumped many...

Tags: Kiosk, Conference, Kinetic Business Applications, B2B, Portals, Document Management, E-business/E-Commerce, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-10-31

KioWare Kiosk Basic 6.4 (Windows)

Turn any PC into a kiosk. KioWare Kiosk Basic software locks down and secures any browser-based application, wrapping around the application and running the program in a safe kiosk-mode. KioWare Kiosk Basic is simple to configure and includes white/black listing, key filtering, blocked pop-ups, attract screens, remote configuration using XML,...

Tags: Application, Kiosk, KioWare, KioWare Kiosk Basic, Microsoft Windows, XML, Web Browsers, Monitors & Displays, Operating Systems, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2008-10-28

MSDN Webcast: Windows Embedded Enterprise Kiosk and Self-Service Solutions (Level 100)

Windows Embedded Enterprise offers a productive set of tools and technologies and an active development community to give kiosk and digital signage Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs the confidence to bring their smart, connected, service-oriented devices to market faster. The attendee of this webcast will learn more about Windows Embedded Enterprise...

Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Kiosk, Windows Embedded Enterprise, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2008-10-23

Best Buy goes kiosk

Best Buy is rolling out automated kiosks to pitch its wares to travelers in 12 major airports. The effort, dubbed Best Buy Express, will be launched with ZoomSystems. ZoomSystems makes automated stores for Apple's iPod, Sony, Rosetta Stone and Macy's. Most of Best Buy's...

Tags: best buy co. inc., kiosk, games, digital music, digital media, personal technology, consumer electronics, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-11

Usability Guidelines for Self-Service Touch-Screen Kiosks

The self-service, touch-screen kiosk must be easy and simple to use by people who have little computer experience, a low literacy level, and no prior experience with the kiosk application. In addition, touch-screen users expect to spend a short time at the kiosk since they are typically standing and can...

Tags: Touch Screen, Kiosk, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components

White papers 2008-08-01

The future of computing: Multiple cores, multiple inputs

The future of computing: Multiple cores, multiple inputsJust a CPU software programSome day we'll have access to the CPU.Are you sure you are a keyboard guy?[i]While I'm clearly a keyboard guy[/i]I think you need to expand your view of what a "computer" is and you will see where MS is...

Tags: Keyboards, PRODUCTIVITY, Network technology, Semiconductors, chip, keyboard, computer, kiosk, Microsoft Corp., software, multi-core

Discussion threads 2008-07-28

Airport security part 6: Skimming at airport kiosks

Airport security part 6: Skimming at airport kiosksNot just at YYZI know those kiosks at Toronto Airport, having just used one. I don't think someone added a skimmer externally. They have trained staff helping passengers, and who would spot anything amiss. Also, airports have CCTVs, so the...

Tags: airport kiosk, skimmer, airport security

Discussion threads 2008-07-28

Dell says so long to kiosks

Dell says so long to kiosksThat was the dumbest idea...That was the dumbest idea I had heard from Dell. They tried to open up a "Dell Store" or "Dell Kiosk" like Gateway or Apple Stores, except that they didn't actually [i]sell[/i] anything.You still had to order everything over the...

Tags: Branding, Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., kiosk

Discussion threads 2008-01-30

Dell says so long to kiosks

Dell said Wednesday that it will close its 140 kiosks to focus on its direct sales and retail channel efforts. The PC maker launched the kiosks in 2002 as a way for customers to play with Dell's gear before placing an order. Given that Dell products are...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Kiosk, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-01-30

Today's Debate: Can kiosks save healthcare?

Remember NCR?It's over a century old. The Dayton, Ohio-based company was originally National Cash Register.In 1915, after getting caught trying to monopolize that business one of its top executives, Thomas J. Watson, left to join another outfit he renamed IBM. You may have heard of it.These days NCR is growing...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Dana Blankenhorn, health care, NCR Corp., kiosk

Blog posts 2007-08-16

Robert Fort, CIO Virgin Entertainment Group

Dan Farber: Robert thanks for joining me. Robert Fort: Well, thanks for having me. Dan Farber: Virgin is a very large and diverse company based in the U.K., and you’re CIO for Virgin Entertainment Group. What precisely is in that...

Tags: Innovation, Virgin Entertainment, Risk, CD, Product, Customer, Kiosk, Sales, Store, Technology, Internet, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Administrator

Blog posts 2006-10-10

Intel releases ruggedized laptop for India

Newsfactor.com reports that Intel has launched a platform for ruggedized PCs in remote, equatorial environments. The Community PC is a key part of Intel's Jagruti project for rural India. Jagruti means "awakening" in Sanskrit. [W]eather conditions -- heat, dust, and humidity -- and unreliable power sources can...

Tags: PC, kiosk, Intel Corp., humidity

Blog posts 2006-03-30