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12 terabytes of YouTube data: 12 terabytes of YouTube dataHorrible loss for ConsumersThis Judge needs to be taught what he has the power to do, and not to do. This is a clear violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. Not to mention a major privacy issue for all of us that have ever watched...; Tags: Corporate communications, Digital media, Google Inc., YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
DJ your Independence Day party with your Mac: If you're having people over to your house this weekend to celebrate Independence day (04 July, here in the U.S.) â€“ a few tunes are probably in order. Luckily the Mac is one of the best platforms for creating a great party environment thanks to its vast music playback options,...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Radio, Apple iTunes, Music, Pandora, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool: Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors coolCustomer use patterns...Translated, "We didn't plan for customers to actually turn their notebooks on."What a crock!I think this article......uses "impacted" far too many times. The correct word is "affected".RE: Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep...; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Notebooks, Processors, processor, NVidia Corp., chip, notebook, defective notebook chip, Offers driver, notebook chip; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile: Photo gallery:Logitech Pure-Fi MobileIf there's one thing Logitech does right, it's progress. The accessories company has been churning out iPod speakers for years, and its experience in this area shows in each new product. Rather than resting on its laurels, Logitech chugs forward with tweaks and improvements. Such is the...; Tags: Dead Center, backside, mobile, Logitech, speaker, Pure-Fi Mobile, Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergency: Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergencyThere are no engineersTheir parents made sure they went into business and got MBAs due to the wonders of globalization!Too many chiefs, not enough indians.-MWhy not just drill for more oil?I think it is simply amazing how everyone in Congress is standing around...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Total Cost, food; Discussion threads 2008-07-02

Do feds track cell users illegally? Legal groups want to know: Do feds track cell users illegally? Legal groups want to knowDoes a bear crap in the woods?Is a frogs a*****e watertight?Does Barbara Walters talk funny?Seriously I believe most law enforcement people have little inclination to do so, especially the heavy data mining nonsense the neocon-spooks are crazy about gathering. ...; Tags: cell user; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Tiller Beauchamp on the Recon 2008 conference: Guest Editorial by Tiller Beauchamp Earlier this month I had the opportunity to present RE:TraceÂ at the Recon conference, a reverse engineering conference held every other year in Montreal, Canada.Â The conference consisted of three days of training and three days of talks in a single track.Â Topics...; Tags: Reverse Engineering, Kernel, Conference, Novell NetWare, LDAP, Operating Systems, Servers, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Demystifying BIOS updates - The DOs and DO NOTs: Demystifying BIOS updates - The DOs and DO NOTsSome of this advice is overly-cautious ...[i]When there’s a darn good reason for doing the update (as a rule I find that if I buy a cutting-edge board then there can be a lot of BIOS updates released over a short period...; Tags: BIOS, BIOS update, motherboard; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-July: New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyVery nice comboI can't wait for computer manufacturers and builders to start bundling this with systems. Seems like a good idea - like software assurance for home users.RE: New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyI think you can have...; Tags: Microsoft Office, OPEN SOURCE, New Microsoft Office subscription, New Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
No crazies: 10 steps to kill IT failures: No crazies: 10 steps to kill IT failuresRe: exit stragegiesI think that, in regards to the first point of making it possible to pull the plug easily, that piece of advice should be given considerable thought before being acted upon. It is a sound, responsible thing to do to...; Tags: Backups, information technology, backup plan; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Rage against Adrian: Rage against AdrianWell ...[i].. calling your colleague a dumbass violates this forums rules.[/i]When you constantly shill for Microsoft this could be interpreted as posting "advertisements" which also violate forum rules since you are offering a service to advocate a product. Does Microsoft pay well? Many here would like to know....; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Adrian, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Costing Sun Ray vs Wintel: Costing Sun Ray vs WintelSo, you like Sun Ray, Yes? KiddingSeriously, interesting article--Sun Ray is looking better and better!There are so many good reasons to consider using Thin Client. Sun Ray just reinforces that.A few questionsWhy did you so much oversize the client. why use E7200 core duo ? why...; Tags: Servers, server, VMware Inc., Sun Ray, Costing Sun Ray, Sun Microsystems Inc., Wintel; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
McCain's campaign team has no Facebook chops: You have to admire the chutzpah of the idea of convincing voters that they should vote for a candidate through an arcade game rip-off of Space Invaders, because it's simply ludicrous coming from a candidate who has declared he doesn't even know how to "use a computer." Aaron Jacobs-Smith of...; Tags: Facebook, Team, John McCain, McCain, Jacobs-Smith, Games, Personal Technology, Mitch Ratcliffe; Blog posts 2008-07-01
BenQ V2400W: The BenQ V2400W is the fourth 24-inch LCD we've reviewed this year and the third we'd recommend. The $600; Tags: BenQ Corp.; Product reviews 2008-07-01
AT: ATpretty close to what I pay for a Windows Mobile phone with AT&TI have been anxiously awaiting getting rid of my Cingular 2125, and am very happy with the prices of the 3G iPhone plans ... almost exactly what I am paying now for a low-end plan with 200 SMS...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, phone, High Tech Computer Corp., 3G; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Garmin Nuvi 880: Ever since the Garmin Nuvi 880 was announced at CES 2008, we've been excited to get out hands on this portable navigation system. Given the good track record of the other Nuvi series devices, we expected more of the same, solid feature list and good performance. However, we were most...; Tags: Keyboards, Garmin Nuvi, Garmin Nuvi 880, speech recognition, Garmin Ltd.; Product reviews 2008-06-30
Asus Eee PC 901 (Windows XP): We've been impressed by the Asus Eee PC line from the very first 7-inch model in the fall of 2007, and it seems as if every time we turn around, there's a new version hitting store shelves. This 9-inch version, the; Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, Eee PC 900, Intel Corp., Asus Eee, ASUS; Product reviews 2008-06-30
"Family Guy" creator and Google team up: "Family Guy" creator and Google team upUh, How is this good?Is this part of Google's BS "do no wrong"? That family guy show isnt exactly one of the most family friendly shows out there. Honestly, it sucks. I wouldnt have a thing to do with the...; Tags: Team management, Google Inc., family guy, team; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
LG Dare (Verizon Wireless): One of the most notable fallouts of the Apple iPhone launch last year is the ever growing trend of touch-screen phones. LG was one of the first manufacturers out the gate with phones such as the LG Voyager and the LG Vu dazzling us with features that we couldn't get...; Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, display, Verizon Wireless, LG Dare, LG Electronics Inc., phone, touch-screen phone, touch screen; Product reviews 2008-06-27
HTC Touch Diamond: We don't envy the HTC Touch Diamond. There's a lot of pressure on this little smartphone; HTC executive Cheng Hui-ming has called it "the most important product for HTC this year," and of course, the Touch Diamond has been compared to the Apple iPhone. Now, we're still a few months...; Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Keyboards, High Tech Computer Corp., HTC Touch, HTC Touch Diamond, TouchFLO, smart phone; Product reviews 2008-06-27