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Fusion-io ioDrive (80GB)
Reviews The Fusion-io ioDrive is in a performance field of its own. Home users are much better off RAIDing a few SSDs together; however, for those running servers that need extra throughput now, the Fusion-io represents an expensive, but justifiable, saviour.
Tags: Gamer, PCI Express, Chip, Card, Ubuntu, NAND, operating system, Fusion-io, firmware, hard drive
Dell Dimension 8300
Reviews With today's fastest processor and speediest graphics card, the Dell Dimension 8300 is a versatile high-end PC built for both work and play.
Eradicate Windows XP shutdown problems
Insight Windows XP has a few that occur often enough to cause user frustration. Find out what they are and how to fix them.
Intel motherboards suffer Bios flaws
News Chipmaker releases updates to address privilege escalation holes in a number of its motherboards, and says to its knowledge the flaws have not been exploited.
Tags: Components, Intel Corp., Rootkit, Motherboard, Flaw, BIOS Update, Environment, Server, BIOS, desktop
Dell extends warranties after GPU fault
News The company has announced a limited international warranty extension of one year, after Nvidia admitted flaws in some of its graphics-processing units.
Tags: Graphics, Components, Notebooks and tablets, NVidia Corp., Dell Latitude, GPU, Dell Precision, Notebook, BIOS Update, BIOS
Manage BIOS updates with Windows Server 2008 Core Edition
Techguide BIOS firmware updates can be tricky without a native interface on the OS. Rick Vanover breaks down some options in this tip.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Infrastructure/architecture management, Web Browser, BIOS Update, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, firmware, BIOS
Intel releases Bios update
News Following the disclosure of a high-privilege rootkit for the Xen hypervisor, Intel has patched the Bios for affected desktop and mobile motherboards.
Tags: Operating systems, Intel Corp., Security, Mobile, Motherboard, Hypervisor, operating system, BIOS Update, Environment, BIOS
Microsoft exec rebuts hypervisor security claims
News Redmond's security strategist Steve Riley says claims that the company's hypervisor software could be maliciously replaced on PCs without administrators knowing, is "incorrect".
Tags: Security, Virtualization, Operating systems, Business applications, Microsoft Corp., Hypervisor, software, network, researcher, knowledge
Max out your PC's CPU
Insight What’s the fastest CPU that a PC can natively support? This question can be a little trickier than it seems. Nevertheless, by doing a little research, you should be able to maximize your system's CPU and enjoy the benefits of newer processors and an extended life for your system.
Hewlett-Packard SMB e-pc
Reviews A well-designed compact PC that comes with a useful online solutions centre for small and medium-sized businesses.
Asus S1N
Reviews The ultraportable S1N from Asus will suit mobile users who don't need fast 3D graphics or particularly long battery life. You'll also need to be happy with an external optical drive.
Toshiba Satellite Pro A10
Reviews Given its sub-£500 (ex. VAT) price, the Satellite Pro A10 is pretty impressive. Choose it if you need a budget notebook for everyday tasks -- but be aware of its limitations.
Toshiba Portégé M200 Tablet PC
Reviews The Toshiba Portégé M200's successful combination of notebook performance and tablet functionality make it one of the best on the market, despite its mediocre speed.
Dell Latitude D600
Reviews Dell has done a marvellous job redesigning its corporate thin-and-light notebooks, making the new Latitude D600 a wise choice for companies looking to upgrade their laptop fleets.
Dell Latitude D400
Reviews Dell's Latitude D400 is one of the best-equipped ultraportables we've tested. It's a wise addition for companies looking to upgrade their mobile workforces.
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