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PCWorld Latest Technology News         Cisco Unveils a Linksys 802.11n Wi-Fi Router for Every Budget April 4, 2011 at 11:01 PM   The latest refresh of E-Series line features five products ranging in price from $60 for the 2.4GHz E1200 to $180 for the E4200 dual-band gigabit router. Media Files 224234-linksys_e3200_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         STEC Readies Longer-lasting MLC SSDs April 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM   STEC's new flash products carry five-years warranty, as they are said to last longer         10 Must-Have Downloads for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter April 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM   Think Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter offer enough on their own? Think again. These apps amp up your social networking power--and many of them are free. Media Files socialNetworking_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         About 50 Clients Hit by Epsilon E-mail Marketing Breach April 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM   Epsilon Interactive says that about 50 customers were affected in security breach         Presented By: April 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM         Remains of the Day: Sony, Yet So Far April 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM   An unlikely source offers a hint about a future Apple device, while a venerable institution pushes back against Cupertino's subscription policy. Elsewhere...         TI Buys National Semiconductor for $6.5 Billion April 4, 2011 at 6:40 PM   Texas Instruments on Monday announced it has agreed to acquire semiconductor company National Semiconductor for US$6.5 billion in an all-cash transaction.         Microsoft Pushes SharePoint Into the Cloud April 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM   Microsoft's SharePoint platform has grown "really large, really fast" and there are significant "challenges" that the company needs to focus on. Media Files 147961-sharepoint_180x119.jpg (JPEG Image)         How to Reset Your Android Phone April 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM   Here's how to reset your crashed Android smartphone and restore it to factory default settings. Media Files 110403_howcrashandroid180-5160081.jpg (JPEG Image)         Apple's Ads Let Products Speak for Themselves April 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM   To avid Apple watchers, the company's latest ad for the iPad 2 isn't really anything new: It eschews celebrity endorsements, outrageous claims, and pretty young...         Kinect Hacked to Teleconference, Is Now Cooler Than Skype April 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM   As Kinect hacks get more awesome, they also get more useful, like this video conferencing hack. Media Files 224241-kinectedthumb_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         The Great Hacking Debate April 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM   Hackers believe that purchasing a device such as a PS3 or an iPhone gives you the right to do what you like with it, including jailbreaking it. Is it that simple? Media Files 218065-sony_playstation_logo_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Obama's New Facebook App Isn't Presidential Material April 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM   The Are You In? Facebook app is more tired than wired -- and clearly not ready for the Oval Office. Media Files 208647-obama_portrait_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Windows Phone 7 Mania Peaks at 9% April 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM   Microsoft mobile OS market share dips from November, according to comScore Media Files 201369-winpho7informationweek_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Five Signs Your IT Career Is Stuck in a Rut April 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM   Should you move to save your job?         IT's Superheroes Snag New Skills April 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM   Layoffs and hiring freezes have left many IT professionals with new tasks and additional responsibilities. Media Files 215836-it_tools_techsupport_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Where to Start With Public Cloud Computing April 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM   The first step is to evaluate your workloads, says Mark White, CTO for Deloitte Consulting's technology practice. Media Files 198139-argument-cloud_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         How to Avoid Backup Disasters April 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM   Even those of you religious about backing up your PC data may face a few of the same demons that CIO.com's Bill Snyder recently battled. Read on for advice on... Media Files 190622-05f_backuplaptop_x_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Band Releases Album Recorded in GarageBand for IPad April 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM   If you didn't foresee a band using the new GarageBand for iPad to record its next album, you might want to get your eyes (and ears) checked.         California Lawmaker Touts Do-not-track Bill April 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM   A California state senator introduced an online do-not-track bill.         Take the Fast Track to Private Clouds April 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM   If you're interested in achieving the benefits of a private cloud, but aren't sure you want to devote the time and resources to build one from scratch, there's an alternative. Media Files 198139-argument-cloud_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Presented By: April 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM         How Much Longer Will Your Unlimited Data Plan Exist? April 4, 2011 at 4:17 PM   Data caps on nearly all wireless and wired networks in the U.S. seem likely to be in place soon, even though Verizon Wireless and Sprint continue to offer unlimited plans. Media Files 216949-smartphone-data_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Public Cloud vs. Private Cloud: Why Not Both? April 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM   As cloud computing moves from hype to reality, certain broad trends and best practices are emerging when it comes to the public cloud vs. private cloud. Media Files 220244-cloud_istock_000012466771small_thumb230_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Seven in 10 Businesses Worried About Managing Cloud April 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM   Seventy one percent of businesses are concerned about managing cloud computing, according to a survey. Media Files 205551-virtualization_cloud_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Wozniak: Tablet Is the PC for 'normal People' April 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM   Tablets are the culmination of what Steve Jobs wanted to create at Apple from the beginning, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said Monday.         iPad 2 Supplies Creep Closer to Demand April 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM   Apple's supply of the iPad 2 edged closer to demand today as the company's online store showed a two-to-three week shipping delay. Media Files ipad2_smartcover_180-5155875.jpg (JPEG Image)         Will the iPad Get Mac's Virtual Desktop Spaces? April 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM   The iPad could eventually get the Mac's system for managing different desktops or "workspaces" at once, or something like it, based on a recently revealed patent filing by Apple. Media Files 220704-apple_logo_inline_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         TI Buys National Semiconductor for $6.5 Billion April 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM   Texas Instruments on Monday announced it has agreed to acquire semiconductor company National Semiconductor for US$6.5 billion in an all-cash transaction.         Google Hopes to Spray Patent Trolls With Nortel Portfolio April 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM   Google has apparently decided that buying Nortel's patents could be strong repellent against patent trolls.         Windows Phone 7 Update Tool: Who Cares if Your Carrier Isn't Ready? April 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM   A developer today released a tool that lets adventurous Windows Phone 7 owners upgrade their smartphones' operating system now rather than wait for their carrier. Media Files 209995-winpho7-thumb_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Epsilon E-Mail Hack: What You Need to Know April 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM   Epsilon's e-mail database was breached last week -- here's what you need to be on the lookout for. Media Files emailthumb1-5151410.jpg (JPEG Image)         Panasonic HDC-SDT750K 3D High-Def Camcorder, $720 April 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM   Amazon is selling the Panasonic HDC-SDT750K 3D video camera for only $720. Media Files panasonic-3dcam-5160053.jpg (JPEG Image)         IBM: Watson Could Boost Confidence of Financial Industry April 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM   Open source software such as Lucene and Linux played a crucial role in IBM's Jeopardy computer         Epsilon Data Breach: Expect a Surge in Spear Phishing Attacks April 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM   The Epsilon data breach exposed millions of customer email addresses, leading security experts to warn that a wave of spear phishing attacks is on the horizon. Media Files phishing_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Appeals Court Knocks Down Verizon Net Neutrality Challenge April 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM   An appeals court Monday dismissed Verizon's challenge of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's December net neutrality ruling, calling it premature.         Grand Jury Investigation Targets Smartphone Privacy April 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM   Pandora and possibly other makers of popular smartphone applications are being questioned by a federal grand jury about their privacy practices.         Presented By: April 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM         Compromised Email? Avoid the Scams April 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM   Reader George Reilly writes with a concern about a possibly compromised email account:         There's More to Love in Puppy Linux 5.2.5 April 4, 2011 at 1:36 PM   A raft of enhanced features and updates make this free operating system a compelling choice for virtually any user. Media Files 216488-puppy_linux_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Angry Birds Rio Soars to 10 Million Downloads April 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM   The game no one seems able to shut up about breaks another sales record. Media Files 224159-angry-birds-rio_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Oracle Releases Beta for Express Edition of 11g Database April 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM   Oracle 11g Express Edition (XE), the free-of-charge version of Oracle's flagship database, is now in beta.         Developer Tool Updates Windows Phone 7 Devices April 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Developer Chris Walsh has apparently done what software giant Microsoft has failed to accomplish: let anyone with a Windows Phone 7 device install the first two...         AMD's Llano Chip to Reach Laptops This Quarter April 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Laptops and desktops with Advanced Micro Devices' A-series chips will become available from PC makers this quarter, the company's CEO said on Monday.         OCDChef Cutting Board Is Great for Perfectionists, Math Nerds April 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM   A new cutting board lets you be precise when preparing your veggies. Media Files 032811_ocd_chef_cutting_board_1-5159569.jpg (JPEG Image)         EU and US Set out Plans for ICT Trade With Third Countries April 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM   The European Union and the United States have reached a joint agreement on how to handle trade of information and communication technology with third countries.         PwnageTool for iOS 4.3.1 Released; iPad 2 Owners Out of Luck April 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM   PwnageTool gets an update, marking three years of the software. Sadly, no celebration for iPad 2 owners. Media Files 224151-pwnagetool_thumb_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Can Google, Amazon Gang up on iPhone? April 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM   Five factors make this partnership a winning competitor in smartphones and tablets. Media Files 213288-android_amazon_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Google Bids $900M for Nortel Patent Portfolio April 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM   Google is bidding US$900 million in cash for thousands of patents that Nortel will auction off as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, the companies said Monday.         Android's 5 Next Challenges April 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM   Google's OS has captured the lead, but the top dog still has plenty of issues to address. Media Files 151448-androidThumb_original.jpg (JPEG Image)             This email was sent to customcomputerrepair.techdirect2@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here