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Tough road leading to next-gen networks

Insight perspective Migrating to next-generation networks is extremely complex, and telecom operators must be mindful of certain pitfalls, says industry player.

Friday, August 28 2009 12:42 PM

Tags: Next-generation technology/networks, Protocols and platforms, ATM, Operator, IP, Broadband, Service, SLA, Consulting, outsource

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Reviews Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.

Wednesday, October 08 2008 11:30 AM

Tags: Battery, Intel Corp., Mobile Broadband, Mobile, Inspiron Mini 9, Intel Atom, ASUS, RAM, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

Reviews Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it a favourite for on-the-go use.

Thursday, April 10 2008 03:45 PM

Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp., Mobile Broadband, Mobile, CPU, Notebook, ASUS Eee PC, Mini-Note, Touch Surface

Microsoft warns of hole in Video ActiveX control

News Vendor says limited attacks exploit a hole in ActiveX control, a component of Windows Media Center used for recording and playing television video.

Tuesday, July 07 2009 08:24 AM

Tags: Security applications/tools, App servers, Windows XP, Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, Apple QuickTime, Security, ActiveX Control, DirectX, Knowledge Base

Norton GoBack 4.0

Product Reviews Norton GoBack 4.0

Wednesday, October 01 2008 03:36 AM

Tags: Norton Co., Knowledge Base, system restore, GoBack, software, Symantec Corp., hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, File-sharing, Microsoft Windows

TurboTax Deluxe 2008 (Federal + State)

Product Reviews TurboTax Deluxe 2008 (Federal + State)

Saturday, February 07 2009 03:35 AM

Tags: TurboTax, Business, Knowledge Base, TurboTax 2008, audit, desktop, tax, Income, Intuit Inc.

EU earmarks US$69M to tackle illegal Web content

News The European Parliament has voted in favor of a proposal backing the next phase of the 'Safer Internet' program, due to run from 2009 to 2013.

Monday, October 27 2008 09:57 AM

Tags: Web sites, Content, Web Page, European Parliament, European Union, Knowledge Base, Environment, Safer Internet Program, London, Silicon.com

Pinnacle System Instant CD/DVD 8.0

Product Reviews Pinnacle System Instant CD/DVD 8.0

Monday, November 02 2009 03:37 AM

Tags: Instant, Pinnacle Systems Inc., desktop icon, Interface Improvement, software, Tool, Video, DVD, WAV, disc

Symantec pulls Norton patch after error reports

News Security company offers fix after faulty patch prompts error messages for Norton users.

Wednesday, August 26 2009 09:03 AM

Tags: Security applications/tools, Antivirus software, Norton Co., Norton Internet Security, antivirus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Hardware, Symantec Corp., spokeswoman, Security applications/tools

10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs

Techguide Estimating what a project will cost is only half the battle; controlling those costs during the project and after delivery is equally critical.

Tuesday, October 20 2009 10:05 AM

Tags: IT project management, Project management, Cost control, Baseline Cost, Business Unit, Information Technology, Benchmarking Exercise, Project, IT-spending, Cost

SanDisk offers secure USB storage for Macs

News The company has introduced a Mac-friendly version of its Cruzer Enterprise USB storage device, with encryption and other security protection.

Sunday, December 07 2008 11:43 PM

Tags: Personal storage, PC security, Viruses and worms, SanDisk Corp., Apple Inc., PGP Corp., Security, Apple Mac OS X, Storage, USB