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Private P2P Networks Add Trust to File Sharing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0700

These P2P networks let you share files of any kind with your trusted friends only, eliminating concerns over virus exposure that have discouraged many people from using public file-sharing networks like Kazaa.

Cisco Charts New Paths With Eos Media Platform

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:30:11 -0700

Cisco's Eos media platform includes aggregation of consumer data to draw connections among fans of many types of media, the company says.

Sprint-Ericsson Deal Dubbed a Boon to Both

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:15:00 -0700

Sprint Nextel Inc.'s $5 billion network services agreement with Ericsson promises to boost both companies, industry observers and company officials said today.

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Oracle Mysteriously Halts Work on Green Data Center

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:20 -0700

Oracle has stopped work on a major new data center in Utah that was intended to support its on-demand business.

Could Bandwidth Caps Come to Cell Phones -- Because of Porn?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:01:00 -0700

At least one country is reportedly implementing mobile bandwidth caps because of widespread adult movie viewing. Could the U.S. be next?

Cisco Has to Earn Market Leadership, CTO Says

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:30 -0700

Cisco needs more than products to be an IT platform leader, CTO Padmasree Warrior told the Cisco Live conference.

Small-Business Network Security 101

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:45:00 -0700

No matter how much (or how little) you invest in protecting your business, make sure to deploy all defenses available to you. Your network security is only as strong as its weakest point.

Chambers Unfazed at Disrupted Speech

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:50:00 -0700

Cisco CEO John Chambers demonstrated health-care concepts at a Cisco Live speech briefly disrupted by labor protestors.

Cisco Won't Take on Amazon in Cloud

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:16 -0700

Cisco Systems won't try to compete with pay-as-you-go cloud computing providers such as Amazon.

Universal Chargers are a Good Start: 5 More Things That Need Conformity

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:09:00 -0700

Universal chargers for cell phones are a good start. How about simplifying the rest of our tech lives?

'Quicky Jr. II' USB Antenna Triples Laptop Range

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:40:26 -0700

QuickerTek has introduced the Quicky Jr. II, a device purported to triple the wireless networking range of any Mac laptop equipped with USB. It costs $90.

A Day in the Life of 3G

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0700

During March and April, we spent a day testing the major 3G services in 13 cities across the United States. Verizon's service showed a combination of speed and reliability, Sprint's results lent credence to its 'most dependable' claim, and AT&T's network showed fast upload speeds in most cities.

Cisco Promotes Telecommuting

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:25:00 -0700

The networking company puts its own technology to work by permitting employees to work from home.

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Mobile Data Found Expendable When Budget Tight

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:15:00 -0700

A survey finds 48% percent of American households would drop their mobile data service to save money.

The Motherlode of Motherboard Failures

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:22:00 -0700

Analysis: Fatal flaw in Tyan motherboards sinks reader's ambitious server-building plans.

Update: Apple Pulls 'Hottest Girls' Porn App from iTunes

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:55:00 -0700

Apple has pulled the 'Hottest Girls' app from its iTunes according to the iPhone app developer selling it.

Intel Day: New Car Technologies and 3D Game Graphics

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Intel shows off a new technique for ray tracing in games, and new concepts for integrating mobile devices and on-the-go data updates with your car.

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Review your Credits Reports Once a Year

Under FCRA laws, you are allowed to request your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion once every 12 months. It is good practice to
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Apple Updates Time Capsule, AirPort Firmware, Final Cut Pro

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:10:19 -0700

Apple on Wednesday released a pair of updates: one for its Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware and a minor update for Final Cut Pro. Both updates are...

Nova Offers ExpressCard-based 3G Modem

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:40:15 -0700

ExpressCard slots may have gone away on new 15-inch MacBook Pros, but that's not stopping Nova media from offering the GlobeTrotter Express 441 -- a new...

On Your Side: Trouble With an Incompatible Laptop Hard Drive

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:15:00 -0700

A reader's purchase of a solid-state drive from NewEgg.com goes rotten. Also: Samsung recalls three months' worth of Jitterbug cell phones.

Asia Leads in Broadband Growth

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:17:00 -0700

China is overtaking the U.S. as the biggest market for broadband installations, industry group reports.

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Dallas Cowboys Stadium Dabbles with HD Video

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:10:00 -0700

Dallas Cowboys fans will be able to score with sophisticated video technology following their team throughout the stadium.

Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 Review

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0700

The Entertainer Elite is simply the best and easiest way to stream video from your PC and the Internet to your HDTV, and the PlayOn support is revolutionary. We only wish it directly streamed Netflix and Amazon video too.

Bill Would Limit Broadband Fees Based on Use

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0700

New legislation would require broadband providers to get FTC approval before rolling out volume-based subscriptions.

U.S. Broadband Adoption, Prices Both on the Rise

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:13:00 -0700

Pew Research's annual report shows that 63% of Americans now have broadband Internet connections in their homes, up from 55% last year.

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Oprah Calling: Skype Video Chat on a Plane?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700

Is video chat coming soon to an airplane near you?

Will the Feds Force Apple to Break Up With AT&T?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:25:00 -0700

Senators are asking the FCC to look in to the exclusivity arrangements between cell phone carriers and handset manufacturers.

The Real Battle Behind Network Neutrality

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Analysis: Network neutrality advocates are lobbying the FCC about national broadband strategy.

Switch Network Settings With Ease

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:30:14 -0700

Every time you move your Mac laptop--from the office to home, from home to the neighborhood coffee shop--you must adjust its network settings. Ethernet or...

Cloud Computing: We've Been Here Before

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:33:00 -0700

Services are trying to distinguish between 2009 cloud computing and old-fashioned hosting.

Windows 7 Powers Archos Internet Tablet

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:22:00 -0700

The Archos 9 portable media player runs on an Intel Atom CPU, stereo speakers, and can play one channel while recording another.

Wi-Fi Gets Personal With Mi-Fi

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Sprint Mi-Fi 2200 has a 3G/Wi-Fi combination that lets users take advantage of 3G network access and provide Wi-Fi LAN coverage for as many as five other users.

Virgin Offers Pay-as-you-go Wireless USB Card

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0700

Virgin Mobile USA is offering a pay-as-you-go mobile data service for computer users.

Eye-Fi Memory Cards Get RAW

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:25:00 -0700

The newest version of the wireless memory card adds auto-upload features that will appeal to pro and serious hobbyist photographers.

T-Mobile Data Was Not Taken by Hacking, Company Says

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:13 -0700

T-Mobile says it wasn't hacked, but confirms that hackers posted genuine data to the Full Disclosure list.

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Is the T-Mobile Breach the Beginning of the End?

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:45:00 -0700

Analysis: I hate to sound like Chicken Little, but we may look back at the T-Mobile breach as a missed opportunity.

Networks Will Offer 48/7 Service by 2013, Says Cisco

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:20:12 -0700

Internet traffic will increase fourfold over the next four years, as more users, more devices and more multitasking all contribute to the demand for bandwidth.

Apple Announces a 32Gb iPhone 3Gs, Cheaper Laptops, and More at Its Worldwide Developers Conference

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:15:00 -0700

Apple's 32Gb iPhone 3Gs led the day's news but a mix of hardware and software enhancements also were announced.

Video Demand will Push 4G, Cisco Says

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:35:00 -0700

4G networking is all about video, a Cisco executive predicts.

Palm Pre Hype, EMC-NetApp Tussle

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:50:15 -0700

Well, the week was busy enough with IT news that even with an actual technology link to our favorite baseball team (St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is...

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Apple Releases AirPort Utility 5.4.2 Update

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:50:15 -0700

It's easy to get wrapped up in the recent slew of updates from Apple, so let's make this one simple: Got an AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base...

Port Map: Simple Port Mapping for Your Router

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:40:24 -0700

[Editor's note: The following review is part of Macworld's GemFest 2009 series. Every day until the end of June 2009, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems...

'Google-like' Tool Aids Network Security

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:30:14 -0700

Network administrators and security specialists have long had tools and software for analyzing the streams of traffic that course through company systems, but...

USB Devices Offer Easy Remote Access

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:10:00 -0700

Two new USB devices, the Pogoplug and I'm InTouch SecureKey, let you access your files remotely without the need for complicated software.

Learn How to Speak Wi-Fi

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:58:00 -0700

What's beamforming? Airtime fairness? When a vendor claims to support "wireless security," what kind of security are we talking about?

Sprint Looks to Palm Pre for Turnaround Help

Sat, 30 May 2009 15:33:00 -0700

The upcoming release of the Palm Pre is one of three key elements in Sprint's ongoing struggle to succeed in a difficult market.

Wireless Cars by 2012?

Sat, 30 May 2009 13:01:00 -0700

Analyst says in-vehicle connectivity will become a big selling point for car buyers.

Next-gen HDMI Turns your TV into an Internet Hub

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:31:00 -0700

The new specification, HDMI 1.4, will ban that tangle of separate Ethernet connections for your various devices and let the HDTV act as hub.

Don't Overhype WiMAX Speeds, Analyst Warns

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:36:00 -0700

An analyst from Pyramid Research says WiMAX operators who overhype their networks' peak speeds risk angering early adopters.

AT&T Plans to Boost 3G Network Speeds

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

In the world of high-speed cell connections, there's no such thing as too fast. Which is why we greet the news that AT&T is planning on upgrading its 3G...