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- Synology Disk Station DS409slim - NAS server
- Synology Disk Station DS409slim is a true miniature powerhouse in the network-attached storage device market. It's the first 2.5-inch hard drive-based NAS server we've reviewed that offers hot-swappable capability. However, that is its least impressive feature. The server did well in our performance tests and, like other Synology products we've...
- Product reviews 2009-11-16
- Scaring yourself and others
- Hogwash!First of all, if you're paying for a static IP address, why did your ISP change it? Did the notify you prior to changing it? If not, they can get in deep trouble for that.Second, on today's hardware using virtualization causes little to no noticeable performance hit. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-31
- Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers
- how about telling us how to fix it?Can the customer log into their own router and change the vulnerable settings? Please advise.Patetic simply pateticThis is a worst case scenario... Time Warner is guilty of having used the same Admin Name/Password on all their routers and from what I read on...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- MintDNS Enterprise 2.0 (Windows)
- MintDNS 2006 Enterprise is a fully featured server suite that allows you to run your own enterprise level DDNS Server. Providing both Dynamic and Static DNS services MintDNS supports standard update protocols which enables support for many third party IP address update clients. Including many of the hardware clients found...
- Software downloads 2009-10-22
- DDNS Enterprise Client 2.0 (Windows)
- Myfreeip client is used with myfreeip's free DDNS services. The client keeps your IP address in sync with your configured DNS host names, which are provided by myfreeip. Some things you can do with the myfreeip client, run mail servers, run web and FTP servers. Myfreeip is an alternative to...
- Software downloads 2009-10-19
- Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)
- The new Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is a great upgrade from the Netgear WNDR3300. It now supports true dual bands, offering simultaneous Wireless-N performance in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. The router also offers a decent network storage feature when coupled with a USB external hard drive. It includes a traffic...
- Product reviews 2009-09-23
- Newt Professional 2.5 build 144 (Windows)
- A network inventory & discovery tool providing fast and easy scanning of over 200 items from NT-based machines with no user-deployment time. Gathered information is displayed in an easy-to-read spreadsheet-like format. Features include discovery & scanning by domain, workgroup, IP range, or by using the built-in network browser featuring real-time...
- Software downloads 2009-09-20
- Motorola Debut i865 (Boost Mobile)
- Most iDEN push-to-talk phones are quite bulky, and come in either a clamshell or candy bar form factor. The Motorola Debut for Boost Mobile, however, bucks that trend. It is the first ever iDEN push-to-talk phone to come in a slider design, which gives it a rather svelte appearance. Aside...
- Product reviews 2009-09-18
- Microsoft Office Web Apps go to testers: Ten things to know
- A TECH PREVIEW with broken bits...Is not a tech preview, its a marketing ploy. Sorry but I ahve to take MS to task on this entire roll out of Office. Its becoming quite clear to testers myself included that MS has a lot of features/functions that are up...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-17
- TZO Dynamic DNS Client 3.3 (Windows)
- TZO uses true Dynamic DNS client/server technology to fix a Static Domain Name to a Dynamic IP address, allowing Internet users with Dial-up Modems or Cable/XDSL/ISDN Modems to host their own Web, FTP, Mail or Game Server or other TCP/IP services from their home PC. TZO makes it easier for...
- Software downloads 2009-09-17
- Net Profile Switch 6.1 (Windows)
- Switch your laptop/notebook between multiple networks. Assuming a DHCP-enabled network at your office and a static IP-address assigned to your network card at home, every time you connect your computer to a new network you have to change settings for network-card, browser proxy and Windows firewall manually. With this utility...
- Software downloads 2009-09-03
- Remote Access Host 4.4.3 (Windows)
- RemotePC is a secure web-based solution to access multiple remote PCs. You can work on documents, e-mails and programs, take printouts, transfer files or even collaborate by granting temporary access to your associate. Ideal for the remote access needs of individuals and SMEs, our solution works behind most firewalls and...
- Software downloads 2009-09-03
- Developer calls for Apple to eliminate App Store review process
- Good ideaWe do not have app stores for computer software. There are no such stores for PCs nor Macs nor Windows Mobile phones. I guess apple wanted to ensure that iphone experience will be always safe and clean but at this point they should just give up and maybe create...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-25
- 10 Windows XP services you should never disable
- You guys are pitiful. DNS clientOnly deals with cacheing. This below is from XP's description of the DNS client. This is why bloggers suck as journalists. You are a joke and never do your homework. The DNS Client service dnscache caches Domain Name System DNS names and registers the full...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-24
- 10 Windows XP services you should never disable
- Guest post from TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. There are dozens of guides out there that help you determine which services you can safely disable on your Windows XP desktop. Disabling unnecessary services can improve system performance and overall system security, as the system’s...
- Blog posts 2009-08-24
- Anyplace Control 4.11.4.1 (Windows)
- Anyplace Control displays the desktop of the remote PC, letting you use your own keyboard and mouse to control it remotely. Now at any point of time and in any place in the world that has internet connection, you can monitor your computer and get data transferred to or from...
- Software downloads 2009-08-22
- SIP Forum approves V1.0 of SIPConnect Technical Recommendation
- Unblock your broadband phone calls nowIf your Vonage or other broadband VOIP phone is blocked in yourcountry, you can try the VPN for VOIP adapter service fromhttp://www.vpn4sip.comBy utilizing a special model of VPN router, This service bridges yourVOIP calls through the SSL Based VPN connection, you will be able tomake...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-18
- New Mac OS X DNS changer spreads through social engineering
- I cannot beeveryone know that Macs are only being exploited in laboratories and only when users are asked to hand over their credentials! Its just a matter of timeAs Apple computers become more popular or as malware authors seek out new territory the number of exploits will grow. The whole...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-11
- IpostDNS 2.17 (Windows)
- IPostDNS Dynamic DNS Client uses true dynamic DNS client/server technology to fix a static domain name to a dynamic IP address. This allows Internet users with Cable, DSL and dialup Internet connections to host their own photo server, Web site, FTP server, mail server, game servers, or any other TCP/IP...
- Software downloads 2009-08-06
- 419 scammers using Dilbert.com
- 419 scammers using Dilbert.comYou know, you'd think 419 schemes would be famous by nowWhy do people *still* fall for them? Quite aside from the cynicism factor this has been going on for years. Surely everybody's heard about it by now???Sometimes they're nearly believableI'm as suspicious about these spam letters as...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-28
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