Monday, August 31, 2009

IT News HeadLines (NetworkComputing) 31/08/2009



Managing the Business Impact of H1N1
As the H1N1 threat looms large, organizations need to set up business continuity plans so that they can recover essential functions in a predetermined time
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Social Networkers Risk More Than Privacy
Facebook and Twitter users post personal information that could be used by professional home burglars looking for targets, says a U.K. study
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Aurigo Solution Automates Processes for Navin Housing
Integrated application for Construction Management completely automates the processes of contract creation, completion tracking, vendor payments, and unit sales
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CASE STUDY Blue Dart has developed a mobile-based solution that captures information on the field and provides a near real-time update to customers
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Social Networkers Risk More Than Privacy
Facebook and Twitter users post personal information that could be used by professional home burglars looking for targets, says a U.K. study
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IT News HeadLines (AnandTech) 31/08/2009


AnandTech
The SSD Relapse: Understanding and Choosing the Best SSD
The third major SSD article on AnandTech is here. We go back and try to better understand how these SSDs work, how their performance is evolving and how TRIM is going to change everything going forward. If you read The Anthology, this is the SSD update you've been looking for. ...
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Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - P55 uATX Goodness for Under $105 - Updated
We will finish up our P55 previews this weekend (or later) with a couple of new boards from ASUS and Biostar. In the meantime, I just wanted to comment on the Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2. I have over a dozen P55 boards in the labs with several more arriving shortly. Already, two motherboards have risen to the top in regards to overclocking performance and a couple of...
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Cloud Computing’s Future Remains Murky
A look at cloud computing from a different angle...
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8/31/2009 Hardware Reviews
DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Monday...
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Butanol Research Continues; Bright Hope for Future of Biofuel
Research into butanol has shown promising results...
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IT News HeadLines (Benchmark Reviews) 31/08/2009


Benchmark Reviews
Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter SWP100
If you have ever tried to share vacation pictures or videos with friends and family then you know the 4 square inch screen on your digital camera just will not do the job. Don't like the idea of huddling around you computer or laptop to share these precious moments? Then the Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter kit is the perfect solution. The folks at Warpia provide everything needed to view PC content wirelessly on TV's, monitors or projectors from distances up to 30 feet. Utilizing a VGA or HDMI cable to connect your TV, monitor or projector to the Video Adapter you will be enjoying 720p HD video in a few short minutes. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the wireless graphics performance of the Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter SWP100.
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IT News HeadLines (FutureLooks) 31/08/2009


FutureLooks
Back to School 2009 – Futurelooks’ Guide to Technology That Can Make Learning Easier
FutureLooks :: Digital Lifestyle and Technology for the Masseshttp://www.futurelooks.comFuturelooks is your source for daily news and discussions on Technology! From computer hardware to consumer electronics and gaming, keep this feed subscribed to see the latest articles and reviews as they roll out. Check out the site for more additional features!Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:09:08 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4enhourly1http://www.futurelooks.comhttp://www.futurelooks.com/search/fl_search_google.jpgFuturelooks :: Digital Lifestyle and Technology for the MassesFuturelookshttp://feedburner.google.comBack to School 2009 – Futurelooks’ Guide to Technology That Can Make Learning Easierhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/brKng7fyPEg/http://www.futurelooks.com/back-to-school-2009-futurelooks-guide-to-technology-that-can-make-learning-easier/#commentsMon, 31 Aug 2009 03:54:24 +0000Michael KwanDigital LifestyleGuidesAmazon KindleATIZBack to SchoolCoffeeiPodPlustekhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10373That’s right. It’s that time of year again. You’ll once again need to pay a visit to the campus store to buy some overpriced textbooks and the latest batch of alma mater-inspired clothing. Now that you’re heading back to school to further your education, you’ll probably want to make the experience as painless as possible [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/back-to-school-2009-futurelooks-guide-to-technology-that-can-make-learning-easier/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/back-to-school-2009-futurelooks-guide-to-technology-that-can-make-learning-easier/Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/Ypk4m0yE4n0/http://www.futurelooks.com/cooler-master-hyper-n620-cpu-cooler-review/#commentsThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:08:26 +0000Eric GarayCPUComputerCoolingReviewCooler MasterN620http://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10053There are many ways to design a good air powered CPU cooler, but just as many ways to affect the performance. Does the size of the fan matter as much as the size of the cooler? Does the flowing copper fins of something like a Thermaltake V1 CPU cooler ensure it’ll cool better? Though Cooler [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/cooler-master-hyper-n620-cpu-cooler-review/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/cooler-master-hyper-n620-cpu-cooler-review/A Guide to Completely Google-lizing Your Nokia Smartphonehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/uZbwtmexX_s/http://www.futurelooks.com/a-guide-to-completely-google-lizing-your-nokia-smartphone/#commentsWed, 26 Aug 2009 01:42:42 +0000Michael KwanCellphoneDigital LifestyleGuidesThe InternetGoogleNokiahttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10099I picked up an unlocked Nokia E71 a few months ago. I was looking for ways to access my Gmail, synchronize my contacts, and manage my calendars, but the online documentation and support was a little lacking for the Symbian S60 platform. With a little trial and error, I have now learned how to best [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/a-guide-to-completely-google-lizing-your-nokia-smartphone/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/a-guide-to-completely-google-lizing-your-nokia-smartphone/GIGABYTE Kicks Off Their INTEL Core i5 Line Up With a Partyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/jmOYZ2y9slI/http://www.futurelooks.com/gigabyte-kicks-off-their-intel-core-i5-line-up-with-a-party/#commentsTue, 25 Aug 2009 06:43:40 +0000Eric GarayArticleCPUComputerEventsMotherboardCore i5GigabyteINTELhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10356We were recently honored with an invitation to GIGABYTE’s official P55 Motherboard launch party which turned out to be a very informative event. As always, there was massive amounts of fraternizing and partying all night long. Ok, obviously there wasn’t “much” of that going on at such a prestigious launch event. What we did get [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/gigabyte-kicks-off-their-intel-core-i5-line-up-with-a-party/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/gigabyte-kicks-off-their-intel-core-i5-line-up-with-a-party/AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition CPU Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/rYDSMIJop0A/http://www.futurelooks.com/amd-phenom-ii-x4-965-black-edition-cpu-review/#commentsMon, 24 Aug 2009 07:30:05 +0000Jason LandalsCPUComputerHardwareReviewhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10232Every time AMD releases a new processor, one question is on the tip of the tongues of enthusiasts everywhere: Is this the product to finally take the performance crown from Intel? I have to say that the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition CPU isn’t that product. This latest CPU from the green machine [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/amd-phenom-ii-x4-965-black-edition-cpu-review/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/amd-phenom-ii-x4-965-black-edition-cpu-review/Samsung SyncMaster LD190 LCD Monitor Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/afn19rStw18/http://www.futurelooks.com/samsung-syncmaster-ld190-lcd-monitor-review/#commentsFri, 21 Aug 2009 03:16:55 +0000Michael KwanComputerLaptops & NetbooksMonitorsReviewLD190SamsungSyncMasterhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10294If you have read some of my reviews in the past, then you may already know that I no longer have a desktop computer. Instead, I have come to rely on my laptop as my primary computer and this has suited my mobile lifestyle just fine. In fact, I use my notebook as if it [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/samsung-syncmaster-ld190-lcd-monitor-review/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/samsung-syncmaster-ld190-lcd-monitor-review/Patriot Memory PCXL25SR Convoy XL 2.5 inch Dual Hot Swappable RAID Enclosure Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/vU42N7gDEMI/http://www.futurelooks.com/patriot-memory-pcxl25sr-convoy-xl-2-5-inch-dual-hot-swappable-raid-enclosure-review/#commentsWed, 19 Aug 2009 05:41:54 +0000Eric GarayComputerEnclosureHard DriveReviewConvoy XLPatriot Memoryhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=9796I’ve handled many a RAID enclosure over the last couple of years. After seeing many of the same features, they all start to look the same; you start to feel that if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. If it weren’t for the different shapes, colors, and themes, that would probably be true. With Solid [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/patriot-memory-pcxl25sr-convoy-xl-2-5-inch-dual-hot-swappable-raid-enclosure-review/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/patriot-memory-pcxl25sr-convoy-xl-2-5-inch-dual-hot-swappable-raid-enclosure-review/Fragapalooza 2009 – Futurelooks Supports Canada’s Longest Running LAN Partyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/6a4E9LEjjWo/http://www.futurelooks.com/fragapalooza-2009-futurelooks-supports-canadas-longest-running-lan-party/#commentsWed, 19 Aug 2009 04:10:40 +0000Jason LandalsArticleDigital LifestyleEventsVideo GamesCoolIT SystemsFragapaloozaGigabyteNZXThttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10215The name “Fragapalooza” should be familiar to regular readers of Futurelooks. This staple in the Canadian LAN gaming community has been reported on by us in the past by previous writers and we’re back again with the whole team to cover this year’s edition. The event took place this past August 6 – 9th, 2009 [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/fragapalooza-2009-futurelooks-supports-canadas-longest-running-lan-party/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/fragapalooza-2009-futurelooks-supports-canadas-longest-running-lan-party/Asus Eee PC 1005HA Seashell Netbook Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/4dDJnY-zM2o/http://www.futurelooks.com/asus-eee-pc-1005ha-seashell-netbook-review/#commentsSat, 15 Aug 2009 23:17:04 +0000Michael KwanComputerLaptops & NetbooksReview1005HAASUSEee PChttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10112Most of us would agree that this whole netbook thing started with the first batch of Asus Eee PCs in late 2007. At the time, we were offered just a few gigs of storage, a tiny 7-inch display, and a keyboard that was anything but full-sized. My, how things have changed. Since that time, Asus has [...]

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http://www.futurelooks.com/asus-eee-pc-1005ha-seashell-netbook-review/feed/0http://www.futurelooks.com/asus-eee-pc-1005ha-seashell-netbook-review/Patriot Memory 128GB Xporter Magnum USB Flash Drive Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Futurelooks/~3/UgPe-TvggMs/http://www.futurelooks.com/patriot-memory-128gb-xporter-magnum-usb-flash-drive-review/#commentsTue, 04 Aug 2009 00:50:57 +0000Eric GarayComputerMemoryReviewhttp://www.futurelooks.com/?p=10130One of the handiest things about today’s tech devices is mobility. We like to take everything with us every where which means everything needs to be smaller and lighter. The same is especially true for devices that need to store data whether it be an MP3 player or hard drive. Unfortunately, hard drives and the [...]

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