Technology

Solid State Drives

Is the era of magnetic storage is coming to an end? Those of a certain age will remember a time when cassette tapes were used to store data – please do not raise your hands, we see the gray hair and we know who you are. Those of a slightly less certain age will remember […]

05 / 24 / 12

Tabletop Computing

Has it really already been two years since Microsoft debuted their innovative Surface tabletop computer? That’s a trick question – it’s actually been five years, a veritable eternity in the lifetime of any consumer computing product. Surface was supposed to be the first shot of a revolution in business and game computing, the vanguard of […]

05 / 17 / 12

Commercial building model made by 3D printer

3D Printing

3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing and stereo lithography) utilizes an extruder to construct objects a single layer at a time, in varying micron thicknesses, according to the specifications of a CAD program. These printers can use a wide range of materials, from various plastics and PVC, to aluminum and titanium. Watch as a […]

05 / 11 / 12

Pen drive locked

Taking data to go

Network security gets the lion’s share of the press, but an often overlooked part of data security architecture revolves around the use of USB drives. As the capacity of these devices continues to soar, more and more data is going mobile. But that convenience is a double-edged sword that also carries with it the danger […]

04 / 27 / 12

Google’s Nexus tablet

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt revealed in an interview last December that the company was hard at work on bringing a low-cost tablet to market, with a “six month window” until the debut. Since then, trying to piece together the specs for the “Nexus tablet” has been one of the industry’s favorite guessing games. Now with […]

04 / 20 / 12

Next Generation Firewalls

The primal contest between computer user security and the external threat environment will shift with next generation firewalls. Significantly upgraded over the previous state-of-the-art, next-gen firewalls offer improved visibility into the contemporary Web-based network landscape and a much-enhanced capacity to detect advanced threats. But is this truly a generational performance enhancement, or just the same […]

04 / 13 / 12

Laptop, tablet or ultrabook?

The campaign towards the perfect device is well underway. Businesses are beginning to accept that they are, perhaps, well beyond the age of the PC. The question now is whether dusk has set on the age of laptops as well. Is the reign of tablets upon us? When it comes to business travel, tablets are […]

04 / 07 / 12

Personal Clouds

Personal clouds seem to be on everybody’s lips these days. Frequently referred to as the new era of personal computing, the clouds are indeed revolutionary, but what exactly are they and what can they do for us? Essentially, personal clouds are online services that allow consumers to store, share, synch, protect and stream data using […]

03 / 30 / 12

Pinning Properties

Launched in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Pinterest has established a world record – the fastest website to break the 10 million unique visitor mark. But this viral social site is not only about pinning pretty pictures from your interests on a virtual board. It is also a powerful and intriguing marketing tool for some businesses, […]

03 / 25 / 12

Do-It-Yourself Computing

Do-it-yourself computing has gained momentum in recent years as individuals and businesses seek out ways to eliminate avoidable expenses. Such new technologies may minimize personnel requirements and middle man costs while optimize workplace efficiency. Meet Z1, the future of DIY computing The new HP Z1 workstation aims to reduce user dependency on third party technicians. […]

03 / 23 / 12

Google’s New Privacy Policy

If you have any Google services (and who among us does not?) then you probably received multiple notices that on March 1 Google implemented a new privacy policy designed to replace a hodgepodge of 60+ old privacy policies, spread across an array of their services. Google gives their take on it here. The bottom line […]

03 / 16 / 12

New iPad arrives – What can it do for you?

Property management firms are increasingly likely to turn to mobile devices like iPads to aid in the on-site residential lease-up process. IT managers for major multi-family and commercial management firms say that they’re using the devices to keep their employees better connected, impress potential residents, and steam line business processes. This week, Apple gave the […]

03 / 09 / 12

Dramatic Clouds

Moving to the Private Cloud

What’s the next big move for companies wanting to keep their business’ IT infrastructure, applications, and support management in step with the latest trends? If your business is struggling with servers that are out of date or need to be replaced, or you just want to be more nimble and future-focused while maximizing cost-effectiveness, perhaps […]

02 / 25 / 12

Raspberry Pi

When I first heard about Raspberry Pi, I started thinking about summer baking season. Then I started checking out the extensive publicity received by this British-based accessible computing project and got more excited about its potential as food for thought. The $32 computer, comprised of naked components on a board, went on sale Feb. 29 […]

02 / 20 / 12

flying high

Flying High with 4G

If you have not yet given in to the temptation to splurge on in-flight Wi-Fi, you are not alone. USA Today offers a relatively dismal assessment of the current state of the business. The low-lights include only a seven percent sign-up rate in 2011, and a tech bottleneck that severely limits bandwidth. The biggest barrier […]

02 / 20 / 12

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