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Untangling the Microsoft mesh

"Mesh" was Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie's word of the day last week at Microsoft's Mix '08 conference. Ozzie waxed prolific on "social mesh," "device mesh," "seamless mesh" and more. But what are the technological underpinnings that will allow users and developers to bring everything together...

Tags: WinFS, Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Corp., Sync Famework, Microsoft Horizon, Microsoft Windows, RSS, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-03-10

Additional Resources

News to know: Linux; iPhone; Gmail; Insecure antivirus software; SAP

Notable headlines: Phil Wainewright: SaaS star leaves SAP for Salesforce.com Dennis Howlett: Ticking bombs in enterprise land Garett Rogers: Your Gmail is now a lot more secure Dancho Danchev: Approximately 800 vulnerabilities discovered in antivirus products ...

Tags: Software, Apple iPhone, Linux, Google Gmail, SAP AG, Antivirus Software, Microsoft Corp., Twitter, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-08

How to replace an iPhone 2G with an iPhone 3G

With only four days until the iPhone 3G launch here in the U.S. (and 21 other countries) people are putting together their strategies for obtaining Apple's latest handset. In preparation for the move from 2G to 3G Apple has posted a handy knowledge base article (HT2109) called How to replace...

Tags: Apple iPhone, 2G, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-07-07

Bamboo (exe)

Bamboo File Sync and Backup Software is an intuitive file synchronization and backup software tool for Microsoft Windows environment. Bamboo automates copy, deletion, and comparison of computer files and backups located in different storage devices like hard disks, flash memory, network drives, and removable. It is designed to simplify and...

Tags: Network, Network Storage, Backup Software, Haxar, Bamboo File Sync, Backups, Storage Management, Storage, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-07-07

FolderMatch (exe)

FolderMatch compares and synchronizes any two folder trees or two files. Winner at the 2002,2003 and 2004 Shareware Industry Awards, it's a MUST-HAVE tool for keeping files and folders in sync as well as powerful insurance against loss of valuable data. Who can benefit from FolderMatch?Everyone who maintains multiple copies...

Tags: File, Salty Brine Software, FolderMatch, Productivity, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Insurance, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance

Software downloads 2008-07-04

Apple caught neglecting iPhone security

Apple caught neglecting iPhone securityApple doesn't really care.I believe that Apple puts security of its products at the bottom of the list, with cool design at the top. All this stuff just proves me right, that sure they have a neat casing and a touch screen, but underneath it...

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, security, iPhone security

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

I have to stop using Gmail :(

I have to stop using Gmail :(You can enable POP3 support in Gmail...If you switch on POP3 support in Gmail, then you can still comply with archiving procedures: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273That way, you can both send and receive e-mails with an e-mail client like Thunderbird or Evolution or even Outlook Express. I...

Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Using Gmail, Google Gmail, archiving, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Sync files between computers over the Web, free

Freeware application and Web service Dropbox instantly backs up and syncs your files over the Internet and to any Windows or Mac computer. Once you install the application, it will create a Dropbox folder on your hard drive. Any file you put inside that folder will sync...

Tags: Web, File, Computer, Dropbox Web Interface, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-07-03

What to do with your first generation iPhone (updated)

With the launch of the iPhone 3G a little over a week away and new rate plans published many people are wondering what to do with their first generation iPhones. An AppleInsider story lists a bunch of options including handing it down to a family member or...

Tags: Apple iPhone, First-generation, 3G, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Digital Music, Cellular Phones, Digital Media, Wi-Fi, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-07-02

Digidesign ProTools (cfm)

Get ready for a revolutionary new way to work with Pro Tools. Digidesign Pro Tools software, featuring the time-manipulating power of Elastic Time, will have you approaching your projects in creative new ways, making working with tempo- and time-based sessions a whole lot easier and imaginative. Plus, increased support for...

Tags: Avid Technology Inc., Pro Tools Software, Corporate Communications, Tools & Techniques, Marketing, Management

Software downloads 2008-07-02

Apple posts iPhone 3G guided tour

Apple posts iPhone 3G guided tourI would have watched it but Apple won't let meI refuse to install QuickTime, the biggest security hole in modern day history, just to watch this video. Too bad, there might have been something in that video that made me change my mind and pick...

Tags: Corporate communications, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, 3G

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

AT

ATpretty close to what I pay for a Windows Mobile phone with AT&TI have been anxiously awaiting getting rid of my Cingular 2125, and am very happy with the prices of the 3G iPhone plans ... almost exactly what I am paying now for a low-end plan with 200 SMS...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, phone, High Tech Computer Corp., 3G

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

Google Media Server brings Google to your TV

Google Media Server brings Google to your TVGoogle should also offer hardware devices. A little caching media server,that also backed up online would be great. If it had a VGA connection and USB for mouse / keyboard, could double as a device for accessing Google Apps / general browsing.RE: Google...

Tags: Corporate communications, Google Inc., Google Media Server, media server, video, server, TV

Discussion threads 2008-06-28

Splash applications coming to iPhone

I've just confirmed with the folks at Splash Data that they'll be announcing versions of SplashID, SplashMoney and SplashShopper for iPhone. SplashID is one of my favorite desktop applications and I use it several times a day to retrieve passwords, account numbers and all manor of other...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Personal Finance, SplashID, SplashMoney, SplashShopper, Desktops, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-06-26

Chrysler to offer Wi-Fi in 2009 autos

Chrysler to offer Wi-Fi in 2009 autosMaybe just maybeChrysler should start working on the quality of their cars and leave the installation of gizmos to car owners who like modding their cars. Back to the basics, a quality product that can hold a candle to the likes of Toyota. Disclaimer:...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Ford Motors, Chrysler LLC, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2008-06-26

Mint 220 - Wireless Digital Music Station

The Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music Station offers us something that we haven't yet seen in an iPod speaker dock. Instead of combining iPod playback with a CD player or AM/FM alarm clock radio, the Mint 220 gives you the ability to wirelessly stream any audio from a PC or...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, wireless, Bass, Mint 220, dock

Product reviews 2008-06-24

AT&T may pay Apple $325 for each iPhone 3G sold

AT&T may pay Apple $325 for each iPhone 3G soldIs The IPhone REALLY Worth It?Let's see...I have an AT&T Tilt with Opera Mobile on it...I have a pop-out keyboard that I can type relatively fast on it, or I can opt to use the touch keyboard with the stylus.I can...

Tags: Keyboards, GPS, Cellular phones, WIRELESS, Microsoft Office, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., 3G

Discussion threads 2008-06-23

The harsh reality of suburban broadband

The harsh reality of suburban broadbandi live in parsippanyand my Optimum line does not go down ever! I've had it for over a year now and I have decided to not even consider switching to FIOS as I have zero issues of any kind. My speed test results are 27468...

Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, suburban broadband, harsh reality, broadband, Fios, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-06-22

Tonium Pacemaker

Photo gallery:Tonium PacemakerThe Tonium Pacemaker ($800) squeezes the performance and functionality of a full digital DJ rig into a single pocket-size device. Fitting a DJ booth into a product the size of a Sony PSP requires some compromises in design and features, but the end result is a new breed...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Tonium Pacemaker

Product reviews 2008-06-20

Cell phone as desktop computer

This is a bit of a crazy idea, but it constitutes part of the reason I keep harping on about the importance of full-blown desktop operating systems in cell phones. Yes, it creates developer consistency, meaning that the same skills used to develop apps for desktop computers map directly to...

Tags: Desktop, Phone, Mobile, Cell Phone, Microsoft Corp., Computer, Desktop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-06-20