Same as personal computer or workstation.
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- TR Dojo: Five reasons why Windows 7 XP Mode will encourage upgrades
- In all honesty though . . .In all honesty though - I'm not seeing anything that runs in XP but won't run in Vista/7. The only things that had issues where antiviruses and firewalls - but all of those offered upgrades eventually.It's the UI now more than anything elseI've been...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- DiskAlertMe 1.0.0.1 (Windows)
- DiskAlertMe will never let you run out of space without warning you first. Whether you're worried about your personal hard drive space or a server disk rest assured with an excellent drive monitor, DiskAlertMe. This easy to use yet powerful software will be working hard as a disk monitor to...
- Software downloads 2009-10-12
- OsiriX 3.6.1 (Mac)
- OsiriX is an image processing software dedicated to DICOM images produced by medical equipment (MRI, CT, PET, PET-CT, ...) and confocal microscopy (LSM and BioRAD-PIC format). It can also read many other file formats: TIFF (8,16, 32 bits), JPEG, PDF, AVI, MPEG and Quicktime. It is fully compliant with the...
- Software downloads 2009-09-24
- Would you buy a personal supercomputer (for $8K)?
- Silicon Graphics International today unveiled a "personal supercomputer," called the Octane III, with a price tag that starts at $7.995. For some reason - and maybe it's just me - I just can't seem to figure out who the target customer is for this machine. I think...
- Blog posts 2009-09-21
- iStorage Server 1.40 (Windows)
- KernSafe iStorage Server is an advanced and powerful, full-featured software-only iSCSI Target Server for Microsoft Windows both commercial and free versions. iStorage Server is IP SAN solution and allows you quickly export an existing storage such physical disk, partition, CD/DVD-ROM, generaic SCSI device and even a variety of popular CD/DVD...
- Software downloads 2009-09-09
- Restorer Ultimate 5.0 build 504448 (Windows)
- Restorer Ultimate is a data recovery software. It makes your computer into a powerful data recovery workstation that allows you to connect any number of disks to your computer to perform file recovery for personal, corporate, or customer needs. It features an easy-to-use wizard-oriented interface, extensive file search capabilities, graphical...
- Software downloads 2009-09-05
- Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)
- Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)I'm with you thereI bought my 13" Mid-June Unibody 2.26Ghz MBP 3 weeks ago and it has impressed me. I upgraded the hd and ram for $150. I bought it just for mobility since I have a great workstation and large LCDs at...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-30
- Laptop or desktop netbook for back to school?
- Laptop or desktop netbook for back to school?ExactlyPrecisely my opinion. This way, everyone benefits. The student, because he has more powerful hardware at his disposal, has some computing redundancy if one machine breaks down, and has to carry less weight around. The teachers, because they can make normal eye contact...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-28
- Chrome OS: 3 reasons it matters, 4 reasons it's irrelevant
- Chrome OS: 3 reasons it matters, 4 reasons it's irrelevantIt's the applications that'll be built that'll make or break it.If developers come up with enough useful applications then it might have a market.That said, have you ever tried to get data out of Google's AppEngine, out through Google's Web Toolkit...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-13
- Apple Faithful: Arrogance Is Not a Virtue, and Why I Will Never Buy a Mac
- I've often been asked why I don't own a Mac. The answer is simple, and yet complex, and requires a trip down memory lane artwork by Spidermonkey David Morgenstern’s column last week about Psystar’s imminent demise and his accompanying “Good Riddanceâ€...
- Blog posts 2009-06-02
- Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook?
- Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook?I guess they are OKWith most Windows Based Netbooks being in the $350 area I do not see any advantage of a netbook other than size. Sure you can get a nice light 10" screen netbook, but expect to only do light...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-13
- OsiriX 3.5.1 (Mac)
- OsiriX is an image processing software dedicated to DICOM images produced by medical equipment (MRI, CT, PET, PET-CT, ...) and confocal microscopy (LSM and BioRAD-PIC format). It can also read many other file formats: TIFF (8,16, 32 bits), JPEG, PDF, AVI, MPEG and Quicktime. It is fully compliant with the...
- Software downloads 2009-05-07
- Ubuntu 9.04 to be available for download Thursday
- Ubuntu 9.04 to be available for download ThursdayBuggyWait a while. There are some serious bugs that didn't get worked out before release. Video CD burning isn't working and some users are reporting file browser segfaults due to the newly integrated burning software.Fixes were in for these issues before the release,...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-23
- News to know: IBM-Sun; RIM, Web 2.0; CTIA; Facebook; iPhone
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: IBM-Sun deal nears finish line; Antitrust worries just starting Sam Diaz: RIM delivers solid Q4 on BlackBerry...
- Blog posts 2009-04-03
- Hardware 2.0 “Very Best Kit List” for Mar/Apr 09
- Hardware 2.0 “Very Best Kit List” for Mar/Apr 09Enthusiastic about overclocking.The person for whom you're identifying this hardware plays games which can benefit from overclocking?Suggesting that it's appropriate to describe for whom you're making these recommendations. And perhaps to add choices for people with different plans for what they'll...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-24
- Public PC Desktop 6.2 (Windows)
- Use Public PC Desktop to turn your personal computer into an Internet kiosk or a public access workstation. It can be setup to completely disable access to files installed on your PC while giving full access to all necessary applications you specify. This way, you create a workstation that can...
- Software downloads 2009-02-19
- Laid off? Don't leave your personal security with your former employer
- Employers aren’t the only people who have to look after security in an employment transition period. You should pay attention to threats to your personal privacy and security when you leave a job, too. TechRepublic's Chad Perrin explains in this guest post. Last Thursday’s 10 important categories of employment...
- Blog posts 2009-02-12
- TechRepublic: 10 important categories of employment transition security
- Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Make sure you pay proper attention to protecting your business from security compromises when someone leaves your company. This guest post by TechRepublic's Chad Perrin walks you through the employee termination security steps. It's quite timely...
- Blog posts 2009-02-06
- Altsoft Xml2PDF Workstation 2007 1.2.34 (Windows)
- Xml2PDF Workstation 2007 is a desktop application for converting of XML-type files like XSL-FO (or XSL+XSLT), SVG, XHTML and Word (WordML 2003, DocX, Word 2007 Xml) to print-ready PDF, XPS, PS, or TIFF. It is based on Xml2PDF Server 2007 formatting engine and brings its power to the desktop of...
- Software downloads 2009-02-01
- Google cripples Google Apps Standard and pushes Premier
- Google cripples Google Apps Standard and pushes PremierGuess whatThe party is over. Google like everybody else have to start making money and profit.Without profit, they will just pop like the rest of the Internet Bubble did.They are not immune.RE: Google cripples Google Apps Standard and pushes PremierWow, a cloud...
- Discussion threads 2009-01-15
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