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What Business Data Should Be In The Cloud?

phil@itnow.net — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on Information Week, and was written by George Crump.

In our last entry we discussed different ways that you can move data into the cloud, something I call onramps. In theory the ability now exists to put all your data types on a cloud storage platform, but is that the right choice for your business? How do you determine which data you should put in the cloud?

The answer, like almost everything else in I.T., is it depends. It depends on what your key [...]

HTC Android battery saves valet drivers life after stopping bullet fired at him

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on AnroidCentral.com, and was written by Jared DiPane.

When they say "Droid Does" they really mean it, and we have yet to see a limit be put on that. We have seen devices launch into space, devices take pictures of the lunar eclipse, and now we have seen a [...]

Review: Chrome OS gives a peek at computing future

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared Yahoo.com, and was written by Rachel Metz.

What if nearly everything you usually keep on your computer - photos, documents, music and software - was stored online? Your machine would be speedier and perhaps less vital because you could sim [...]

Discover the Power of Thin Computing Laptops

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on BrightHub.com, and was written by Bruce Tyson.

Thin client notebooks are powerful alternatives to traditional computers that can improve the effectiveness of a mobile workforce, enhance corporate security, and improve the utilization of IT dollars as part of a thin computing infrastructure.

What is a Thin Client?

In ways resembling dumb terminals from decades gone by, thin clients have no inherent processing power: th [...]

A Bolder, Brassier VMware Emerges From the Cloud

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on InformationWeek.com, and was written by Charles Babcock.

Around the breakfast table at VMworld, attendees from places like Calgary, Little Rock and

Charleston, S.C., remarked on how Ubuntu, Microsoft and Red Hat were barely visible at the

show this year. Microsoft had a little booth I never succeeded in spotting; Red Hat had a 10-by-

10 on the perimeter. It all suddenly seemed so obvious.

Microsoft, Red Hat and Ubuntu are all [...]

iPads Are About to Pour into Your Business

phil@itnow.net — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on InfoWorld, and was written by Galen Gruman.

A new survey shows business use is a major reason that employees are getting iPads -- it's not just for videos and surfing

Corporate IT, consider yourself warned: You'll be dealing with the iPad in your enterprise, whether or not you want to. And it won't just be the iPad; tablets and slates of all sorts are on their way in as well, as Android, WebOS, and Windows Compact Embedded 7 devices beg [...]

No Good Can Come of a Malware Convention

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0100

This article first appeared on InfoWorld, and was written by Ted Samson.

MalCon organizers want us to believe that security community can benefit from an event showcasing and teaching malware.

Anyone who was ever concerned by the concept of hacking conventions such as Black Hat -- which has evolved into a reputable venue for security defenders -- should brace themselves: An event called MalCon is on the horizon, which will provide a fine venue for malware creators to hone [...]

Computer Disasters, Viruses, and the Blue Screen of Death (Graphic)

phil@itnow.net — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0100

We have all experienced it - a computer crash, the blue screen of death, a program freeze and the worst of all, a hard drive failure resulting and data loss. When faced with the following situations your crucial data may be lost or become inaccessible. Here are some tips on solving that problem.

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Ding Dong, XP is dead!

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:35:01 +0100

This article first appeared on Microsoft.com

The future of Windows XP

The future is here, and it's better than ever with Windows 7, the latest Microsoft operating system. Windows 7 has proven benefits over earlier versions of Windows. It combines the latest in reliability, security, and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows XP, so you’ll feel right at home, right away.

We know you love Windows XP, and you're in good company. Millions of [...]

DON'T GET HACKED!

phil@itnow.net — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

So many of us have had the wonderful experience of being hacked. You spend hours and hours of your time, and hundreds (if not thousands) of your dollars to get back to normal. These simple steps below should help you avoid ever having that experience again!

Password Power

If you are worried about being hacked, your passwords are the obvious first line of defense between you and hackers and how you manage them will make or break your security. For starters, chose a st [...]

The Role of IT in the Era of Cloud Computing

phil@itnow.net — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Without question, cloud computing continues to be the hot topic of discussion in information technology circles. Vendors, customers and [...]

Google Publicly Pulls Microsoft Up On Security Flaw In XP

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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The Human with the Computer Virus

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Amazing Computer Sales Statistics (infographic)

phil@itnow.net — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Ever wonder how many PC's are sold per year? What about per day, hour, minute? These numbers are astonishing and frankly hard to really see how big they are. So, we've done our best to show you a visual of the numbers and a few other amazing computer statistics. We hope you enjoy, and please do SHARE!

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Using Windows XP Apps on Windows 7

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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How to Achieve OS Platform Integration and Centralized Identity

phil@itnow.net — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac, Java, Web; we knows the importance of these operating systems working in sync with each other. And when they don’t, it can seem like the world is ending.

We recently wrote a post about the 40 most popular tools for your system admin. bag. Well, we feel like we should add to that list. Centrify helps companies strengthen security, enhance compliance efforts and reduce operational costs by centrally managing their heterogeneous systems. It recent [...]

Reasons I.T. Companies Stay in Business

phil@itnow.net — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home."

phil@itnow.net — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Throughout history, many memorable quotes have been uttered. “A date which will live in infamy,” “For score and seven years ago…,” and “Yada, yada, yada.” But, what has emerged from the world of technology? Many of us have heard the now infamous quote, “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” Looking back, it’s crazy to think that anyone could think this. We understand that hindsight is 20/20 [...]