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Virtual desktop solutions and mobility

Virtual desktop solutions and mobilitySolutions for mobilityDan's observation that virtualization proposals should factor in the needs of the mobile user, and avoid multiple solutions for different classes of user, has resonance all the way back to IT asset management fundamentals such as Inventory and Application Usage Monitoring. At Vector Networks...

Tags: LAN, LAN Based, mobility, virtual desktop, Virtual Desktop Solution

Discussion threads 2008-09-19

Additional Resources

News to know: Intel; Microsoft layoffs; Motorola, Palm; Oracle-Sun; MSN

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion Mary Jo Foley: Are the Microsoft...

Tags: Layoff, MSN, Hewlett-Packard Co., Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Motorola Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Data Centers, Storage, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Data Management

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)

Great Performance With Some AnnoyancesI got this wireless router because my D-Link one had become unreliable. I opened the box and this router is beautiful, packaged in typical Apple style, although it didn't setup in typical style, and in fact it was a nightmare to setup.This router doesn't use...

Tags: Routers & switches, Desktops, Network technology, NETWORKING, Apple Airport, router, Apple Macintosh, PC, MAC address, MAC, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Asus K50IJ-RX05

asus k50IJThe ASUS K50IJ series is one of the latest budget notebooks designed to provide better performance than a netbook and a larger screen for only a modest price increase. ASUS K50IJ-C1 Specifications:Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6500 Processor (2.1GHz)15.6" 16:9 Wide Format (1366 x...

Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), notebook, battery, ASUS, speaker, RAM, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

EeeVpn 2.0 (Windows)

EeeVpn is a tool for setting up your free VPN with ease. The tool runs in conjunction with your Skype client, relies on Skype network to transfer data in the VPN. Eliminating complicated firewall or router settings. No third party is involved except your daily used Skype client. Auto IP...

Tags: Router, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Windows, EeeNetLive, EeeVpn, VPNs, Networking, Routers & Switches, Productivity, Network Technology, Tcp/Ip, Network Security, Telecommunications, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-24

IPSentry Network Monitoring Suite 5.7.5 (Windows)

IPSentry performs constant monitoring of network connections, LAN/WAN, router, servers, event logs, databases, and more. Real time notification alerts are issued to your cell, pda, malbox, or you can have IPSentry perform specific actions based on the result. Such as restart services, shutdown a server, send broadcast message. It's up...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, RGE, IPSentry, Time Notification Alert, PDAs, WANs, Network Technology, Networking, LANs, Servers, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-21

Absolute Time Corrector 7.5 (Windows)

Absolute Time Corrector is a Windows 9X/NT/2000/XP/2003 program, designed to provide the exact time to local and network computers based on the time standard set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST. Absolute Time Corrector queries NIST timeservers using the Internet and then compares NIST time to...

Tags: Server, Microsoft Windows, NIST, Computer, Flexiblesoft, Productivity, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-18

Advanced TCP/IP Data Logger 3.5.1 build 1007 (Windows)

Advanced TCP/IP Data Logger allows you to collect network data from any device or instrument in real time, send and receive serial data over the Internet or your LAN. Mold your dataflow the way you want with a built-in parser and channel it to any application, DOS- or Windows-based. If...

Tags: AGG Software, Advanced TCP/IP Data Logger, Microsoft Windows, Terminal Services, Tcp/Ip, Internet, Networking, Network Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-07

Windows SMB2 exploit now public; Expect in-the-wild attacks soon

Another "researcher" makes a name for himself.So, just why was it necessary for for this Bozo to actually "create and release the code" for the exploit? Let me guess. His company makes money by hyping up the level of fear. See their web page where they say...

Tags: Firewalls, SECURITY, Network security, Patches, Microsoft Windows, Windows SMB2, attack, firewall, antivirus

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Hordes of owners complain of problems with HP Elite Pavilion PCs using Core i7

What this should teach you....is to look at the support forums before buying!RE: Hordes of owners complain of problems with HP Elite Pavilion PCs using Core i7Thank you for publishing this. I'm on this PC right now trying to decide whether I should get a replacement or return it...

Tags: Desktops, Mice, Hewlett-Packard Co., PC

Discussion threads 2009-09-27

The best VoIP solution is ...

What about hosted?Wondering if you guys would be willing to discuss the most obvious omission... hosted. It's like choosing which car to buy when its cheaper to take a limo.RE: The best VoIP solution is ...Your article was only comprehensive if you consider just the IP-PBX and desktop telephone;...

Tags: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Fax, Zultys, Voice Mail, VoIP Solution, AC power, SIP, VoIP

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

MacProxy 1.1.1 (Mac)

MacProxy provides system-wide network proxy support for the Mac, including for applications without proxy support. Avoid proxy setup for each application, just enable MacProxy and your Mac's network connections are forwarded to a proxy. MacProxy allows you to surf the internet from behind a LAN/firewall, easily tether your Mac to...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, Tidal Pool Software, MacProxy, Desktops, Servers, Networking, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-18

Auto Shutdown Manager 4.5.9.9 (Windows)

Auto Shutdown Manager saves up to 80% of the PCs energy costs. Auto Shutdown Manager is a Windows Service based, centrally managed and network enabled Power Management tool for enterprises, schools, universities and private users which helps to save money and increases security. It allows a timer shutdown--which can depend...

Tags: Network, PC, EnviProt, Auto Shutdown Manager, AutoShutdownManager, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-18

QNAP TS-239 Pro dual-bay NAS server

If you want to get a lot out of your NAS server, the QNAP TS-239 Pro may be the right choice for you, provided you don't mind getting your own hard drives and you possess a decent amount of networking knowhow. The QNAP TS-239 Pro supports an Ajax-based Webinterface...

Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), QNap, QNAP TS-239 Pro, NAS, server, NAS server, TS-239 Pro, storage

Product reviews 2009-09-17

Time to ditch the optical drive, once and for all

I agreeusb flash drive would be betterBut, why are you asking the question about the Beatles?Minor CorrectionDL DVDs hold 8.4GB and not 5.4In regards to the article I think Optical Media is a media that is slowly phasing out but the cost of the media for most purposes is still...

Tags: Flash memory, Consumer electronics, optical media, USB flash drive, DVD, optical drive

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

802.11n approved; Not 'new' and hardly groundbreaking

I'm moving to itWell, if all you do is check email and write blog posts all day - then yeah, g is fine.BUT - if you ever intend on watching high-def video or play games, then even g is not enough. You'll want n.WiMAX is interesting, BUT:-No computer we have...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, NETWORKING, N-Router, WPA-PSK, wireless, IEEE 802.11n, Netgear Inc., network

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Windows 7, Vista exposed to 'teardrop attack'

Vulnerable by default?[i]Exploit code for a remote reboot flaw in Microsoft's implementation of the SMB2 protocol has been posted on the internet, exposing users of Windows 7 and Windows Vista to the teardrop attacks that used to be popular on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.[/i]I presume this attack is able...

Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows Vista, firewall, Network Address Translation, Microsoft Windows, software firewall, Microsoft Windows 7, attack

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

ManageEngine Desktop Central 7.0 (Windows)

Desktop Central is a Web-based, Network-neutral Windows Desktop Management Software for enterprises. It includes, Software Deployment, Patch Management, Asset Management, Remote Control, configurations, Windows System Tools, Active Directory and User Logon Reports. It supports managing desktops in Active Directory, Windows Workgroup, and Novell eDirectory. Desktops that are managed can be...

Tags: Zoho, Auditing, Desktop Central, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software

Software downloads 2009-09-08

Microsoft lover Citrix as heroine of the open source cloud

Nobody "walked" from VMworld - that's a mythNeither Citrix nor Microsoft "walked" from VMworld. Citrix is there exhibiting and drawing crowds that overwhelm the puny 10x10 booth to which VMware has restricted it, and despite not being allowed speaking slots on the main program, are speaking in Intel's and AMD's...

Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., Microsoft-lover, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Accelerating Server Consolidation in the Branch Office

Businesses looking to leverage server resources and save costs have increasingly turned to virtualization to consolidate their IT infrastructure while enabling greater flexibility. While the cost saving benefits of consolidation are clear, many businesses are leery of going down this path because of the potential performance hit their users in...

Tags: Riverbed Technology Inc., Microsoft Office, VMware Inc., Server Consolidation, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, WANs, Servers, Hardware, Networking

Webcasts 2009-08-27