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Ubuntu Flies into the Cloud

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:37:00 -0700

Analysis: As it always is with cloud computing, the idea is to save organizations money by optimizing server use, while lowering costs and providing end users with self-service IT.

Seagate Refreshes Encryption Drives

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:30:00 -0700

New to the BlackArmor line of self-encrypting hard drives are an external PC unit, NAS device, and portable.

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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.

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.

Can't Play DVDs

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:26:00 -0700

Rommel asked the Answer Line forum why DVD movies won't play on his XP PC

Small Business Still Don't See the Clouds

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:14:00 -0700

Small businesses aren't really more interested in cloud computing than enterprises, Forrester says.

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.

Eye-Fi 4GB Wireless SD Card Offers Raw Image Support

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Eye-Fi on Wednesday introduced the Eye-Fi Pro, a new SDHC memory card for digital cameras.

Remove Sensitive Data Before You Sell an Old PC

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:34:00 -0700

Brian Ellis wants to know the best way to secure an old PC for a new owner

IDC: Recession Driving Down Storage Spending

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:20:13 -0700

Enterprise disk storage revenue fell 18.2 percent in the first quarter, largely due to customer caution, according to research company IDC.

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:20:13 -0700

Sony Ericsson Bails on Memory Stick Micro

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:04:00 -0700

Company has made the tough, but essential, decision to embrace the more universal MicroSD.

Should I Image the Hard Drive or Clone It?

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:04:00 -0700

Tom Luoma asked why I often recommend backing up your hard drive with imaging software, but never mention cloning software.

SATA 3.0 Released, Solid-State Drives Rejoice

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:32:00 -0700

The latest SATA specification is out and about, bringing potential hard drive throughput up to a new 6 Gb/sec milestone. Now if only a conventional hard drive could actually run that quickly...

Digitize All of Your Old Media

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:40:00 -0700

Back up a lifetime of memories to digital media so they'll be able to withstand the test of time.

Improve PC Speed and Security

Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700

Use file management and deletion software to clean your hard drive, and child-friendly tools to protect your family's privacy.

Cablevision to Launch Controversial Remote DVR This Summer

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:18:00 -0700

Cablevision is set to roll-out a DVR service that stores video remotely with the cable company. Time to say goodbye to your Tivo?

National Archives Loss Adds to List of Govt. Data Goofs

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:08:00 -0700

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration says it lost a hard drive full of sensitive data. It's like deja vu all over again.

Eye-Fi Share Video Wi-Fi SD Card

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:00 -0700

Wireless-enabled SD Card makes sending images and video to the Web simple and quick.

Free Online Productivity Tools From Hassle-Free PC

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700

PC World blogger Rick Broida reviews a tag-based note manager, a PDF-to-text converter, and online storage that acts like a virtual drive.

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Iomega Intros New EGo Portable Hard Drives

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:40:00 -0700

Iomega on Monday introduced a new generation of its eGo portable hard disk drives for Mac and Windows. The drives are priced starting at US$85.

Keep Your Files in the Cloud with ZumoDrive

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:24:00 -0700

Why not use the Web as a virtual hard drive for storage-strapped devices? ZumoDrive adds drag-and-drop Web folders to your PC.

Will Your Data Disappear When Your Online Storage Site Shuts Down?

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

Dying storage dot-coms can make precious images or business data vanish overnight. Here's how to protect yourself.

SanDisk One-touch Backup Drive Offers Simplicity, Sophistication

Thu, 14 May 2009 06:23:00 -0700

SanDisk's Ultra Backup USB Flash Drive combines a physical backup button with sophisticated backup tools to make the little device convenient and easy to use.

Cloud Engines Pogoplug Hard-Drive-Sharing Device

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700

Nifty gadget lets you access files from a local USB hard drive via the Web.

Google, VMware Draw Battle Line in the Clouds

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:57:00 -0700

What's more beneficial? Building highly virtualized data centers inside your own firewalls or outsourcing to public cloud providers such as Google and Amazon?

Android Aims for the Stars with Google Sky Map

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:35:00 -0700

Google mapped the street where you live, then the deep blue sea -- and now, Android brings the heavens to your phone.

Digitize Everything for Lasting Family Archives

Sun, 10 May 2009 08:27:00 -0700

Life happens, and here's why (and how) you might find value in digitizing all of the items that are important to you.

Amazon's Larger Kindle DX E-Book Reader

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:49:00 -0700

Amazon also announces a host of content partners for the new Kindle DX, including the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others.

Gmail Labs: 5 Best and 5 Worst Features

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:05:00 -0700

The new integrated Google Search option in Gmail Labs may prove handy. Here are 5 cool (and 5 crummy) features already in Gmail Labs.

Verizon Extends Backup and Restore Services to PCs

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:44:00 -0700

Verizon Business is expanding the reach of its enterprise remote backup and restore services to include personal computers.

HP Launches MediaSmart Server LX195

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:35:00 -0700

Slick-looking Windows Home server supports photo sharing through Web services like Flickr and Picasa.

Apple Updates iPhone 3.0 Beta Software: iTunes Goes Blu-ray

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:40:00 -0700

Apple's humdrum update to iPhone 3.0 beta software sent to developers included a big surprise for hi-def movie buffs.

RealNetworks CEO Defends RealDVD to Court

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:50:00 -0700

RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser testified in his company's RealDVD lawsuit with motion picture studios

Flash Storage Made Less Expensive, Faster

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:00 -0700

Texas Memory Systems has added a less expensive, faster and smaller form-factor flash storage array to its line of solid-state products.

The List: 57 Amazing Things You Didn't Know Your Tech Could Do!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Here are all 57 of the tips and tricks we've pulled together for PCs, laptops, smartphones, cameras, the Web and more.

57 Amazing Things You Didn't Know Your Tech Could Do!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

We've worked long and hard to come up with the best tips and tricks for your PCs, smartphones, cameras, game controllers, music players, and the Web. Let's start with PC, laptop, and networking tips.

GE Crams 500GB of Data on DVD with Holographic Tech

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:55:00 -0700

General Electric's micro-holographic storage technology can support 500 gigabytes of storage capacity in a standard DVD-size disc.

Seagate Replica (500GB)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:01:00 -0700

Specialized external hard drive offers automated set-and-forget backups.

RealNetworks vs. Hollywood in DVD 'Ripping' Case Starts

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:54:00 -0700

Courtroom drama pitting RealNetworks against Hollywood in DVD 'ripping' case starts today.

OCZ's New SSD RAID Promises Speed, Bankrupcy

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:53:00 -0700

Four SSDs. One RAID 0 array. One PCI Express-based enclosure. And one mortgage to pay the thing off -- that's the new OCZ Z-Drive.

Work Around 'Generic Volume Cannot Be Stopped' Errors

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:58:00 -0700

If Windows refuses to "safely remove" your flash drive or external hard drive, try these fixes.

I Think My Hard Drive is Dying

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:25:00 -0700

Repartitioning software told Bloodboughtme that his hard drive had "bad blocks." He asked the Answer Line forum for advise.

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If Blu-ray Is Dying, Why Are Disc Sales Soaring?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:18:00 -0700

Research shows sales of Blu-ray discs nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period a year ago.

'How to Build a PC,' the Interactive Geek Tech Video

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:19:00 -0700

Anyone can show you how to build a PC from scratch. We're going to let you pick your path through PC construction through the use of an interactive YouTube video!

MCE Ships 8x Blu-ray Drive for Mac

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:20:00 -0700

MCE Technologies has announced that it's shipping its 8X Blu-ray Recordable Drive for the Mac. It costs $429.

Apple to Bulk Up iPhone Storage, Says Report

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:43:00 -0700

There are signs Apple is readying a line of larger capacity iPhones and iPod Touches. According to reports Apple has nearly doubled its orders for NAND Flash memory.

Eight-bay DroboPro Sets Sights on Small Business Storage

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:30:00 -0700

New expandable storage device from Data Robotics doubles the number of bays and adds iSCSI connectivity.