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Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionize tech

Posted October 1, 2013 - 2:45 pm

Stanford breakthrough could affect everything from smartphones to laptops, cars and smart eyeglasses.
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How to maximize the capacity of your SSD

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:47 pm

Follow these tips to overcome storage constraints.
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Review: Xcode 5 makes better, faster, stronger iOS and OS X apps

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:43 pm

Major upgrade to Apple's IDE scores high with faster compiling, 64-bit support, easier debugging, source control integration, and automated testing
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HP downsizes new business laptops

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:43 pm

Hewlett-Packard is taking the heft and bulk out of its EliteBook and ProBook business laptops, and powering them with the latest processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.
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See - and hear - what it was like to surf the web 20 years ago

Posted October 1, 2013 - 6:00 am

CERN launches a line mode browser emulator to recreate the experience of the first cross-platform browser
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Valve completes its trifecta of announcements with the Steam Controller

Posted October 1, 2013 - 6:00 am

Friday afternoon Valve let loose with a hype-filled announcement about a revolutionary new controller. Since then some game developers with hands-on experience have reported mostly positive experiences with this new gadget.
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Sharp gives health check-ups a futuristic touch

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:13 am

Putting a futuristic spin on the basic elements of a health check-up, Japan's Sharp has developed a sort of healthcare pod that allows people to look cool while their vital signs are measured.
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DoCoMo shows 'touch display' for computer glasses

Posted September 30, 2013 - 7:25 pm

Head-mounted computers like Google Glass are a useful way to view content and interact with the world on the move, but one drawback is the lack of a physical interface on which the user can click, drag or navigate content.
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Cisco, Intel push 'trusted geolocation in the cloud'

Posted September 30, 2013 - 3:54 pm

Cisco and Intel say that companies wanting to make use of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) clouds should be aware that controls exist for keeping virtual workloads on servers within country borders.
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Through a glass darkly: Microsoft's new financial reporting format

Posted September 30, 2013 - 3:16 pm

CIOs will have a harder time evaluating how well key Microsoft products are selling now that the company has restructured the way it breaks down its revenue streams, according to analysts.
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Space station to get its own 3D printer

Posted September 30, 2013 - 12:13 pm

NASA will equip astronauts on the International Space Station with their very own 3D printer sometime next year.
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20 steps to a lean, clean machine

Posted September 30, 2013 - 9:47 am

If your legacy laptop is showing signs of age, it could simply need some basic maintenance. Here's a step-by-step guide to how to clean out your system.
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Sharp shows 7-inch next-generation MEMS display

Posted September 30, 2013 - 5:10 am

Sharp on Monday showed off its latest prototypes of a new type of display screen that it says brings several advantages over today's LCD (liquid crystal display) screens.
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Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

Posted September 30, 2013 - 12:33 am

Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand.
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how Can I Do Crossfire on My Radeon HD 7750?

Posted September 29, 2013 - 6:21 pm

how Can I Do Crossfire on My Radeon HD 7750?
http://www.amd.com
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New Kindle Fire HDX's tech support button could push IT to yell 'Mayday!'

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:23 pm

With the tap of a button on any of the new Kindle Fire HDX tablets, Amazon promises that a frustrated user can get free tech support and tips from a live agent via video, hopefully within 15 seconds.
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Why RMS built its cloud environment in Iceland

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:14 pm

While Iceland has long been touted as an ideal spot for a data center, companies have been slow to take advantages of its climate, renewable energy and government incentives. Risk Management Solutions, though, jumped at the chance to put its new cloud environment on the Nordic island.
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Hefty price premium awaits early DDR4 memory adopters

Posted September 27, 2013 - 11:54 am

With new DDR4 memory, computers will be faster next year but users will likely pay a premium on the price of the technology.
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A tale of two Lenovos: how the company thrives in China

Posted September 27, 2013 - 11:43 am

Explore the hidden -- and larger -- side of Lenovo.
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Expect tech glitches when Obamacare launches Oct. 1

Posted September 27, 2013 - 10:15 am

The health insurance marketplaces mandated by the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act are scheduled to open for business in four days. Yet even before the sites launch, tech problems are emerging.
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Big Iron is (still) not dead

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:57 am

Even though x86 systems have greatly improved in reliability and scalability, you just can't beat a mainframe for big loads, and they are taking on work that was previously thought unthinkable.
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What does it mean when PC starts making clicking/tapping sound?

Posted September 26, 2013 - 4:11 pm

Clearly, it’s not good. I can still boot up (Compaq Windows PC) usually, although not always. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the hard drive.
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The America's Cup: nerves, skill and a lot of computers

Posted September 26, 2013 - 2:59 pm

This year's America's Cup will be remembered for Oracle Team USA's jaw-dropping comeback against Emirates New Zealand, but it should also be remembered for the huge role computers have come to play in the competition.
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Vendor to IT: You're blocking the wrong services

Posted September 26, 2013 - 1:45 pm

Security vendor cites blocking of low-risk cloud services but not higher-risk applications.
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Kindle Fire HDX tablets show big push for business users

Posted September 26, 2013 - 1:31 pm

Amazon Wednesday unveiled two Kindle Fire HDX tablets with features that indicate a clear attempt to attract business users to the platform.
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