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by Peter Smith

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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Authorize.net categorizes downtime events as 'a perfect storm'

Posted Jul 06, 2009 - 07:58 am

Now that the smoke has cleared (literally), we find out a bit more about what happened to Authorize.net's services as a result of the Fisher Plaza data center fire.
Fire brings down authorize.net services

Posted Jul 03, 2009 - 02:59 pm

Details are still trickling in, but a fire in Authorize.net primary data center in Seattle took the service off line for a few hours today. The backup data center was also impacted, but details are still hazy. Service should be back online by the time you read this.
How to sell Windows 7 to the average consumer

Posted Jul 03, 2009 - 10:08 am

Pre-order upgrade discounts are great for us early adopters, but the recently discovered Family Pack is what might bring in the average consumer. But only if the pricing is right, and only if it's a Family Pack of full versions. Here's my take on how Microsoft needs to price Windows 7 in order to get our moms and dads on the latest version of Windows.
Elonex & Borders UK team up on new e-reader

Posted Jul 02, 2009 - 07:48 am

The Elonex ebook offers more storage and a lower price than its main competitor, the Sony Reader. A glimpse at the e-reader wars in locations where the Kindle hasn't (yet) been introduced.
Twitter tidbits: site changes, Flickr integration, and a marriage proposal!

Posted Jul 01, 2009 - 08:09 am

The headlines have been relatively Twitter-free recently. Time to change that as we recap three recent stories about the micro-blogging platform.
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- Internet, Tech & society, Twitter
The Pirate Bay sold for $7.7 million

Posted Jun 30, 2009 - 07:52 am

Global Gaming Factory X CEO Hans Pandeya wants to take the site legit. But will users go along for the ride?
Hulu closes the door on PS3 owners, doesn't tell us why

Posted Jun 29, 2009 - 07:57 am

Over the weekend PS3 owning Hulu.com enthusiasts found out they could no longer watch videos on the service. Hulu offers no explanation as to why.
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- Personal Tech, hulu, Playstation
Microsoft offers limited time discounts on Windows 7 upgrades

Posted Jun 26, 2009 - 07:48 am

If you're planning on upgrading to Windows 7 Home or Professional this fall, now is the time to pre-order the upgrade. You can save a bundle if you act now.
First 'iPorn' hits the App Store

Posted Jun 25, 2009 - 07:43 am

Did that last call you made on your iPhone upset you to the point where only female nudity can lift your spirits? There's an app for that!
Boxee comes to Windows, brings MLB along for the ride

Posted Jun 24, 2009 - 08:02 am

The alpha of Boxee for Windows launches, and with it comes new features for all Boxee users.

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