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Intel debuts Core i7 960

Why?LGA1366 is effectively dead.RE: Intel debuts Core i7 960I think I was happier when Intel had competition at the high end and had to price their chips accordingly.Whether or not I use AMD, I need them to compete better to keep Intel's prices down.Why would you say that?Where are you...

Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, Processors, Intel Corp., socket, chipset, LGA1366, Bloomfield, LGA1156

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Intel shakes up mid-range CPUs with Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870

Business Class PCs to get Core i5Last winter when the Core i7 was released, it was pretty much placed in high level consumer gaming PCs. Even the lower end Core i7 did not find its way into business class PCs.I would certainly like to see Lenovo and HP get working...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Processors, CPU, Virtualization Technology, Core i7, virtualization, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., socket, processor

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are Nimble

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are NimbleIf you can't plug a CPU into a socket....you can't call yourself a computer guy. Seriously. Who the heck can't rotate the CPU to match the alignment marker and drop it right in?Bravo, for owning up tosomething everyone does, and that...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., pin, CPU, AMD Athlon, socket

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Dial-up diary: erotically fast broadband

Nearly one year has passed since I first organised the broadband and phone line into my now previous house. After moving in to my brand new house today, I am astounded as to how different the experience has been. Last year it took 29 days to successfully...

Tags: Phone, Router, Broadband, Phone Line, British Telecommunications, Socket, Network Technology, Broadband Internet, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-05-07

Socket Hijacking

This white paper discusses the socket hijacking vulnerability on Windows, the impact of the vulnerability and what it takes to successfully exploit the vulnerability. It also reviews existing mitigating factors, the cause of the vulnerability as well as its remediation. This white paper is intended towards all software developers, architects,...

Tags: Vulnerability, Foundstone, Socket, Security

White papers 2008-12-03

DiamondCS Port Explorer 2.2 (Windows)

Port Explorer is a socket analysis and exploration utility designed for both novice and advanced users alike. In addition to powerful port-to-process mapping, Port Explorer is also armed with advanced packet-sniffing, country-detection, anti-Trojan capabilities and bandwidth throttling, as well as a mini-arsenal of supporting network tools including a fully automatic...

Tags: Socket, DiamondCS, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-08-11

SocketLogic 1.03 (Windows)

SocketLogic is a shareware logic game. The playground consists of 64 sockets. You and your opponent establish in them the modules serially. With each new step your modules add to you points. There are 8 types of sockets, different profitableness. Each module can be established in a free socket near...

Tags: Shareware, Module, Microsoft Windows, Socket, Minigames3D, SocketLogic, Playground

Software downloads 2007-11-22

What next for Apple?

What next for Apple?Mac DesktopI still don't understand why Apple doesn't offer a non-dual socket, non-FBDIMM, non-Xeon, desktop form factor computer. By using a single socket dual/quad core Core2 and standard memory, they should be able to chop about $1000 off the price of the MacPro and offer a...

Tags: Storage, Memory, Desktops, Apple Inc., bay, RAID, RAM, socket, desktop

Discussion threads 2006-12-07

SerialParallels 1.0 (Mac)

Parallels Desktop at this time only implements serial ports on guest OS using sockets on the host. SerialParallels binds such a socket to a real serial device (eg. modem or USB to RS232 converter). To use it, add a serial port as a server socket on the virtual machine....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Serial Port, Socket, Virtual Machine, Martin Louis Software, SerialParallels, Desktop Virtualization, Modems, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2006-12-06

The truth behind the iPod's 5 1/2 mile high club

The truth behind the iPod's 5 1/2 mile high clubI'm not surprised"while United will only offer iPod connectors in Business and First class on international flights."The difference between coach and the uppity classes largely comes down to comfort and convenience. You get a little more room, and the food...

Tags: Digital music, Apple iPod, socket

Discussion threads 2006-11-16

AMD opens up crown jewels with Torrenza Initiative

At the AMD Global Vision Conference today, Marty Seyer, senior vice president of the commercial business unit, touted the Torrenza Initiative, which he said would enable the development and deployment of application-specific co-processors and other chips that work alongside AMD64 processors in multi-socket systems. First revealed in June, Torrenza basically...

Tags: Torrenza Initiative

Blog posts 2006-09-20

Conroe puts Intel back on top

Conroe puts Intel back on top70% may not be enoughIf the E6400 is competitive with the FX-62 and since it runs cooler as well, the FX-62 would have to be priced below the E6400 to be truly competive. That's closer to an 80% price drop. Ouch!Geez!!!You "analysts" are...

Tags: Performance management, Processors, Desktops, FX-62, Conroe, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., socket

Discussion threads 2006-07-14

Scale-up and scale-out

Scale-up and scale-outAbove 4 SocketsAMD Opteron does not require a "bridge" to go above four sockets. Opteron is "glueless" up to eight sockets. However, comparing four socket to eight sockets, bisection bandwidth does not increase, and latency is doubled. So I agree, four sockets is the optimum...

Tags: Processors, Barrons, Sun Microsystems Inc., AMD Opteron, SMP, Intel Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., socket

Discussion threads 2005-09-23

Microsoft Windows 2000 Update: Unresponsive Socket Program Update (Windows)

This update addresses an unresponsive program issue in computers running Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and is discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base KB Article Q278522. Download now to ensure that your programs with socket functions network program identifiers respond to requests correctly. This issue exists because there is...

Tags: Program, Microsoft Corp., Socket, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2001-02-27

Additional Resources

For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple

Spiders and dust on a slippery slopeWorst inside of a computer I've ever seen was a spider infestation. Must have been a million of them. But what I wonder is where does voiding the warranty stop?A generic abuse statement may not be sufficient in the world of EULA's....

Tags: Manufacturing, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., manufacturer, smoker, First-time, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Flipping Fantastic

Getting the most out of Flip video cameras The picture above a still from a Flip video is of my venerable old three chip Sony VX1000 video camera, Frezzi light and associated 10 pound battery belt. In the foreground is a Flip video...

Tags: Microphone, Video Camera, Video, Camera, Flip, Flip Camera, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-11-21

IceClean 3.3.2 (Mac)

IceClean is a powerful Finder and System optimization tool using ONLY built-in Unix system tasks to help your System stay healthy and to keep it running smoothly. IceClean lets you execute the following tasks: System Maintenance Process & Infos Periodic Routine Scripts Verify Preferences .plist files Repair Permissions Update Prebindings...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, MacDentro.com, IceClean, UNIX, Tcp/Ip, Operating Systems, Networking, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Netbook/notebook reliability study shows that technology breaks ...

Cheaply made partsWell, look at the parts they all are stampedwith 'Made in CHINA'...Quantity over Quality.People are now geared towards a Wal_Mart mentality they do not want to pay for quality and they do NOT care where it is made.Therefore, you will see a lower standard of living because the...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Policies and procedures, notebook, netbook, accident, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Electrocution fears prompts Nokia carger recall

Touch Pro 2 - ChargerThey should recall the Touch Pro 2 charger, its a POS I felt like I was going to get electrocuted everytime I plugged it in, the thing has a hard enough time staying in the socket too.Damn, I have two of these chargersDamn, I have two...

Tags: charger, Touch Pro, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

SerialMailer 6.4 (Mac)

SerialMailer is a powerful and easy to use tool for companies and individuals who want to communicate with a large group of customers, students, friends or other e-mail contacts without having to rewrite the mail for each recipient. The integrated database allows you to effectively manage your recipients list as...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, built-In, Mail, Falcon-Ware, SerialMailer, Productivity, Ssl/Tls, Storage, Authentication/Encryption, Databases, Security, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-04