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MacBook Err: MacBook Errcaption"This one goes to 11. 12. 13. 14..."Suggestion for a new function key....F-off :-)RE: MacBook ErrAs much as I like reading this blog, I sometimes think that some entries would be better not being written. Beside the second key would obviously lower down the volume (unlike what...; Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, F11, Nigel Tufnel, Spinal Tap, keyboard, Apple MacBook, St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls, heavy metal band, World-famous, metal band; Discussion threads 2008-05-20

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Storm Worm says the U.S have invaded Iran: Right after the U.S Independence Day fireworks, Storm Worm latest campaign launched a couple of hours ago, is back online this time attempting to once again exploit client-side vulnerabilities, this time serving iran_occupation.exe by spreading false rumors of U.S invasion in Iran. The text reads : "Just...; Tags: Worm, Iran, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Corporate Communications, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Marketing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-08
SaaS failures are 'betrayals of trust' [podcast]: Software as a service SaaS deployments have become an increasingly significant part of the enterprise software environment. Given this growing importance, it's time to examine IT failure in the SaaS world. by Michael Krigsman; Tags: Software, Podcast, Software-as-a-service, SaaS Failure, Software As A Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Tools & Techniques, Emerging Technologies, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Firefox 3 and community -- How Mozilla used social networking to set a world record: Mozilla is celebrating a new Guinness World Record and launch of Firefox 3. But it isn't cheering alone - its enjoying this victory with the community it credits for helping it to succeed. by Jennifer Leggio; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Network, Mozilla Corp., Web Browsers, Social Networking, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Jennifer Leggio; Blog posts 2008-07-08
An history of bilateral teleoperation: In case you're not familiar with the concept of bilateral teleoperation, this is just a way to remotely control robots. Two researchers have written a technical paper which covers more than 50 years of history of bilateral teleoperation. This paper has just received the 'Automatica Best Paper' in the survey/tutorial...; Tags: Moon, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-07-08

Broadcast or communicate?: When the Czarist autocracy was overthrown in the 1917 Russian revolution, fundamental changes in Russian society under the new political structure occurred. A fascinating example for me is that while most of the world was busy building out telephone communications infrastructure, the Soviets chose to focus on installing...; Tags: E-mail, Collaboration, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Deskless Workers, Useless Services: Microsoft Online Misses the Mark: I spend a lot of time tracking the deskless souls who inhabit the workworld, the factory workers, nurses and others who spend more time on their feet and less time on their butts than the rest of us. So I was all ears as Stephen Elop, Microsoft's latest Business Division...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Worker, Joshua Greenbaum; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Web 3.0 - the future of social networking: Note: re-posted after withdrawing post a few days ago; no changes made since then. I would put this very much on par with a past Scoble moment, as I've been lucky enough to see something which actually impresses me. I've seen a lot over my life, the...; Tags: 3D, Web, Facebook, Network, Web 3.0, Scene, Vivaty Scenes, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-08
They don't all really need laptops, do they?: I've been getting this question a lot lately from administrators, parents, and taxpayers. The question isn't malicious, but rather comes from folks with a vested interest in making sure that our technology dollars directly benefit students. Does giving teachers laptops directly benefit students? For people who aren't...; Tags: Teacher, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Productivity, Benefits, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Human Resources, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Ticking bombs in enterprise land: I believe the enterprise software industry is heading for major problems. It started when I read Francine McKenna where she talks about what she sees as a doomsday scenario for at least one of the Big Four audit businesses. Francine's focus is on questioning the effectiveness of current methods for...; Tags: Software, Audit, Francine, Tools & Techniques, Financial Accounting, Management, Finance, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-07-07
iFixIt is traveling to New Zealand to be the first to tear down iPhone 3G: And I thought that I was obsessive. I'll be heading to the Apple store in Atlantic City at 7 a.m. on Friday to cover iDay 3G with fellow PowerPage podcaster Rob Parker but just being in the eastern time zone isn't soon enough for some people. The...; Tags: Apple iPhone, New Zealand, iFixIt, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-07
UPDATED: Learning how to use "green" and Microsoft in the same sentence: NOTE: I've updated this post to include another link with tips on other Microsoft technologies that can contribute to your company's green credentials as well as the link for the Imagine Cup winners. It being the week of Microsoft's annual big-deal partner conference and all, I thought...; Tags: Data Center, Green Technology, Microsoft Corp., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-07
$1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm: $1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithmSchneier thought the sameIf you read Bruce Schneier's history on his website, he claim to have discovered the same revelation. He says he used to believe that if he found the perfect encryption, the world would be secure. He later...; Tags: encryption algorithm; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
$1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm: It's 2008, and companies perhaps rich on VC money to waste in a guerilla marketing tactic for generating viral buzz, still talk and act as the utopian "unbreakable encryption" algorithm is the panacea of security, or the "Hackers Hell: Privacy That Can't Be Compromised" as they pitch it. ...; Tags: Passphrase, Malware, Encryption Algorithm, Encryption, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-07
What are the alternatives to the iPhone 3G?: What are the alternatives to the iPhone 3G?That is an easy onethe only alternative to owning an iPhone is death.[i]"Give me an iPhone, or give me death!"[/i]Funny, I'm wondering if there are any alternatives to the HTC Touch DiamondAs if the big, bulky, heavy nature of the iPhone wasn't bad...; Tags: Cellular phones, 3G, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Pioneer ups Blu-ray discs to 16 layers, 400GB capacity: Pioneer ups Blu-ray discs to 16 layers, 400GB capacitySounds Affordable...LOLBurn discs in an age of flash media?It's really annoying when Tech writers try to sound cool by making silly remarks.What do you mean by "age of flash media?" As in buying an 16 GIG SD card for each DVD you...; Tags: Consumer electronics, Blu-ray, DVD, media, disk, hard drive, Blu-ray disc; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
What's next for the MacBook Air?: What's next for the MacBook Air?Interchangable batteries go against the Air's designAdding an interchangable battery to the MacBook Air would add enough bulk and weight for it to no longer be a MacBook Air. Before the MacBook Air gets interchangable batteries, the other MacBooks will get more Air-like: thinner &...; Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, Digital music, Digital media, battery, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Vista is "OK", says Ubuntu-converted teenager: Vista is "OK", says Ubuntu-converted teenagerInteresting...I find this experiment very interesting. However, there are a couple observations here:1) This wouldn't really be a typical experience for a typical user. Ubuntu has to be installed and configured; would he have done this or been able to do this without...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista, VISTA IS, GUI, Ubuntu, typical user, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
The nightmare of buying enterprise software: The nightmare of buying enterprise softwareIt sounds to me...like the blame lays with the salesman selling the user something he doesn't need. But then salesmen are often ill trained on what their company actually offers. Then again, the bigger the software the bigger the price and the bigger the commission.Let's...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, PRODUCTIVITY, Sales strategy, Sales force management, enterprise software, software, software company, tool; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Hardcore math at the speed of the Net: From its inception, the Internet has been about connecting researchers and research institutions to each other (and, of course, about national defense). As the Web continues to explode, though, it's interesting to see how new generations of researchers work, collaborate, and criticize online. A particular example...; Tags: Proof, Mathematician, Li, Web 2.0, Wiki, Blogging, Channel Management, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-07