'Star Trek' costumes ago far beyond Halloween attire Oct 31, 2009
One of his most prized possessions is Capt. Jean Luc-Picard's desktop computer, which was used in all seven seasons of "Star Trek: The Next Generation.". "You push a button and the schematic lights up on the screen," he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mobile Computing Devices, Handsets Drive 409 Million Unit Wi-Fi Device Market Oct 29, 2009
According to the Strategy Analytics report, , shipments of Notebook and Netbook PCs, all equipped with Wi-Fi, will grow at the expense of desktop PCs; while at the same time, higher-stream 802. 11n systems will serve the multimedia needs of consumers in the home. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
I-Team: Tweet. Drive. Lose. Oct 29, 2009
He knows not everybody pays attention while at the safe confines of a desktop computer. "Common sense is something that everybody has. It's just harder to find in some people," McKenzie said. (KLAS-TV)
Apple roundup: Macbook, iMac and Magic Mouse Oct 27, 2009
The big Mac is the first iMac to run on processors designed for desktop PCs rather than notebooks. Until now, iMacs have relied on powerplants built for notebooks, which suited the all-in-one's compact design. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
From the Editor: How do you get your news these days? Oct 25, 2009
I get news on my mobile phone and desktop computer, yet rarely have time to read many stories in depth through these devices except when I'm doing research. I read several print newspapers daily, looking through them in the morning and reading more thoroughly at home in the evenings. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
3-D TVs Lag, But 3-D PCs Ready To Brag Oct 24, 2009
Dell () already sells a 3-D desktop computer packaged with Nvidia's 3D Vision. Acer this month unveiled what it calls the world's first 3-D notebook PC.. (Investors Business Daily)
* Windows 7 debuts in Taipei launch Oct 24, 2009
A model promotes ASUS latest desktop computer, called the All in One, in Taipei yesterday. PHOTO: CHEN YI-CHUAN, TAIPEI TIMES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Red flags often help spot rogue movers Oct 22, 2009
Two items never arrived at all -- a desktop computer and an expensive snowboard -- and they catalogued a long list of items that were broken, scratched, gouged, dirty and dented: two new trundle beds, a 42-inch flat screen TV, dining room table with 8 chairs, mattress and box springs, an irreplaceable photo print, leather recliner, file cabinet and tool chest. "It was one piece of disaster after another that came off the truck," Terry Bruno said when we spoke by telephone this week. (Albany Times Union)
It's RIP Vista as Windows 7 is launched Oct 22, 2009
Apple yesterday announced a range of new, cheaper Mac computers a new multi-touch mouse that is likely to turn some heads among those looking to upgrade their desktop computer. Google also chose this week to promote a "Gone Google" campaign promoting the benefits of its cloud-based Google Apps suite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Apple has new iMacs, MacBooks, Magic Mouse Oct 21, 2009
on Tuesday unveiled new versions of the iMac desktop computer and said it has updated the MacBook notebook computer, too. The new glass and aluminum iMac comes with either a 21. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
AMD's New Chips Target Desktop Trends Oct 21, 2009
"The overall market really has been in a transition year where notebooks or mobile PCs have overtaken desktop or stationary PCs. We've been expecting that. But there are some areas within desktop PCs that are still growing," Brent Barry, AMD desktop marketing manager told InternetNews. com. (Datamation)
Start me up, Windows Oct 21, 2009
In August 1995 I queued to buy the newly-released Microsoft Window 95 from and hurried off to install it on my desktop computer. It was hard to miss the launch. (BBC News -- Technology)
Apple gatecrashes Windows 7's coming out party Oct 21, 2009
Upgrades were also made to the Mac mini, which Apple billed as the world's most energy efficient desktop computer. Apple has also launched a $1399 Mac Mini configured with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server software. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Apple Updates iMac Desktop Line Oct 21, 2009
(October 20, 2009)--Apple Inc. is updating its iMac desktop computer line and introducing a mouse that responds to the touch of fingers instead of using buttons or scroll wheels. The updated iMacs have bigger screens, at 21. (KWTX.com, TX)
Jessica book sales fall short Oct 21, 2009
Apple is updating its iMac desktop computer line, debuting a mouse that responds to the touch of fingers instead of using buttons or scroll wheels. Taxpayers continue to foot the bill for perks such as the use of private jets and country club memberships for bailed-out executives, says new report. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
IBM tries to woo business customers from Windows 7 Oct 21, 2009
Buzz On the eve of Microsoft's launch of Windows 7, the gloves are off in the fight for business customers. IBM today unveiled an all-out campaign to persuade U.S. companies, governments and organizations to finally break their Windows habit and make the switch. (USA Today -- Tech)
World First - Lenovo's Ultra-Green High Performance Display Receives New Cutting Edge Design Award Oct 20, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - The Lenovo ThinkVision L2251x Wide desktop computer display is the first to be awarded the new TCO Certified Edge designation for excellence in combining green and high performance in IT design. The award is received in recognition of L" /> | | | | October 20, 2009 Quick Search by Organization HOT TOPICS NEWS & INFORMATION: FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: TOOLS FOR: RESOURCES: > > > World First - Lenovo's Ultra-Green High Performance Display Receives New Cutting Edge Design... (Canada Newswire)
Q&A: Genachowski Says Network Neutrality Rules Will Take Time Oct 18, 2009
I believe the FCC must preserve the free and open Internet, whether a person accesses the Internet from a desktop computer or a wireless laptop or netbook. Our goal is to develop fair rules of the road that are clear enough to provide predictability and certainty, and flexible enough to anticipate and welcome ongoing technological evolution. (Multichannel News)
Increased Success A 'Virtual' Certainty For Rugby Players Oct 16, 2009
She said: "Immersing players in an interactive virtual reality provides an exciting new way of exploring and understanding human behaviour. "The advantages of this technology are that unlike playing a video game on a normal desktop computer, the rugby player or athlete is totally immersed in a realistic simulated environment. By presenting stereoscopic images in a head mounted display and tracking head movements, the user's viewpoint is automatically updated giving a 360 degree virtual... (Science Daily)
Not Your Father's Virtual Machine Oct 14, 2009
" Desktop replacement is analogous to server consolidation, except it involves not servers but rather the desktop PCs used every day by office workers. The PCs themselves aren't yanked off the desktop; they remain in place, but become something akin to terminals connected to a virtual PC. That virtual machine, in turn, might be running anywhere, including in a company's main data center. Companies with remote call centers were the first to use virtualization for desktop replacement; they were... (Channelnewsasia.com)
8 ways the American information worker remains a Luddite Oct 13, 2009
According to the results of an online survey of U.S. information workers at medium-to-large organizations and their technology usage, American 'iWorkers' remain stuck on old-school technologies like desktop PCs, Microsoft Office and e-mail. Much of the blame goes to their employers, which are failing to satisfy "pent up demand for smartphones" and "squashing" younger Gen Y employees' love of social networking technologies, wrote primary author, Ted Schadler. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Kindle opens a new chapter in publishing Oct 13, 2009
October 13, 2009 - 11:36AM. Amazon's Kindle e-book reader. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Dell closure again heats up NC incentives debate Oct 13, 2009
A desktop computer factory that then-Gov. Mike Easley s administration argued could ultimately generate 8,000 jobs inside and outside the plant s walls now will be closed by the end of January, in part because consumers want laptops instead. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
More go for notebooks than desktops Oct 12, 2009
Dells South Asia general manager for small and medium business, Khoo Teng Guan, said the company saw an increase in PC shipments in the second quarter of its 2010 financial year, with revenue from desktop PCs increasing by 5% from the previous quarter but revenue from mobility systems remained flat. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing business in the long term for Dell. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Homework central: Making a place for students Oct 10, 2009
Space and power for a laptop or desktop computer may eventually need to be provided. Good lighting is essential. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
How to Choose a Wireless Router Oct 9, 2009
For desktop PCs, you may opt for a wireless connection so they can be located somewhere where you don't want to run a cable. For laptop PCs and other mobile Wi-Fi devices (like the iPhone), a wireless router lets you roam around the house without losing your connection. (Datamation)
* Dell plans to join smartphone race with Google phone Oct 9, 2009
Meanwhile, Dell announced on Wednesday that it was closing a desktop computer manufacturing plant in the US next year and laying off some 900 workers. Dell said it expected the closure of the plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to be completed in January. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dell to close plant, lay off 905 Oct 9, 2009
ROUND ROCK: Dell Inc said that it will close a desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the end of January ... Dell Inc said that it will close a desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the end of January. (India Times, India)
Changing Focus Leads Dell to Close NC Plant Oct 8, 2009
FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2005 file photo, Dell employee Barrie Kutlik works in the computer assembly area at the then, new Dell plant in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dell Inc. said Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, it will close the desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, by the end of January ... Dell announced Wednesday it will close its desktop computer manufacturing plant near Winston-Salem by the end of January, shedding 905 workers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dell closing US plant, cutting 900 jobs Oct 8, 2009
US computer giant Dell announced on Wednesday that it was closing a desktop computer manufacturing plant in the United States next year and laying off some 900 workers. NEW YORK (AFP) - US computer giant Dell announced on Wednesday that it was closing a desktop computer manufacturing plant in the United States next year and laying off some 900 workers. (Yahoo! Asia News)
New NIST database on gas hydrates to aid energy and climate research Oct 8, 2009
The NIST gas hydrates web site uses technology that acts like a desktop computer application. Whereas traditional web interfaces do most of their work on a file server, transmitting information slowly to clients over network connections, the new NIST web interface provides fast, customized service by doing much of the data sorting and presentation on client computers. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Dell to close US plant, lay off 905 Oct 8, 2009
ROUND ROCK: Dell Inc. said on Wednesday it will close a desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the end of January. The computer maker said 905 people will be laid off, with around 600 to be let go next month. (India Times)
Chairman Backs 'Open Internet' Rules... Oct 8, 2009
"I believe firmly in the need for the FCC to preserve Internet openness, whether a person accesses the Internet from a desktop computer or a wireless laptop or netbook," Mr. Genachowski said. Wireless industry lobbyists have spent months trying to persuade lawmakers to pass legislation that would require the government to do an inventory of the U.S.'s airwaves and how they are being used. (The Drudge Report)
AC grand jury returns 18 indictments (2) Oct 8, 2009
Brittni Helen Nicole Coombs - felony theft, state jail felony; on or about June 8, 2009, she did appropriate property including silver flatware, a Casio keyboard, a Zenith brand DVD/VCR, and an HP desktop computer with monitor of the value of $1,500 or more but less than $20,000; $2,500 surety. Steven Keith Fountain - tampering with a governmental record, state jail felony; on or about Aug. 28, 2009; with intent to defraud the Aransas County tax office, present a Texas liability insurance card... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Net nomads of the electronic age Oct 8, 2009
Page last updated at 11:47 GMT, Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:47 UK. Technology is making it easier for people to work from outside the office. (BBC News -- Technology)
UTS provides security tips throughout awareness month Oct 7, 2009
Don t assume your desktop computer is safe. Invest in some inexpensive cables designed to tether the CPU to something immovable in the room. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Cell Regza Outmuscles Intel's Atom CE4100 Oct 6, 2009
Toshiba estimated the Cell processor used in the Cell Regza Box is roughly 10 times more powerful than an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a chip found in many desktop PCs and laptops. The performance difference between the Cell Regza and chips like the Atom CE4100 could be a problem for rival TV makers or set-top box makers that want to match the Cell Regza's ability to handle high-definition video. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Empowering Twitter Oct 5, 2009
The tool, which she uses on her desktop computer, helps her keep her followers organized and manage the information that comes through Twitter ... The tool, which she uses on her desktop computer, helps her keep her followers organized and manage the. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Roar deal on the net Oct 4, 2009
However, a virtual zoo may be an appealing option for many cash-strapped families, with the cost of a state-of-the-art desktop computer and annual broadband connection working out slightly cheaper than a day out at Taronga for a family of four, including snacks. The BBC's natural history department is proud of its new zoo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Simon & Schuster Unveils Video Book Service Oct 3, 2009
"I don't think many people are going to sit and read books on the desktop computer, and I don't think Simon ter really is banking on that for the long-term," she added. "They just want to already be out there when these new portable devices that support video and have Internet access come into play.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
Google Gets Trendy With Search Results Oct 3, 2009
"Sometimes I do a search on my desktop computer, only to find that I need to repeat the same search again later on my mobile phone. In the US we're launching Personalized Suggest for iPhone and Palm WebOS, which makes it really easy to repeat your past searches on-the-go. "For example, suppose that before I depart for the airport, I quickly check my flight status by searching for 'american airlines 19' using google. com on my computer. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Cisco's Downmarket Videoconferencing Move Oct 2, 2009
That way, workers could attend and contribute to videoconferences from various screens portable devices, their desktop PCs, or high-def panels in a tricked-out TelePresence room and be able to not only see other attendees but also share documents, hold chat sessions, and communicate in other ways. "Just as we have transformed the high end with TelePresence, we think the video and collaboration markets are hitting an inflection point," Hooper says. (BusinessWeek)
HP to supply California public sectors with PCs Oct 1, 2009
The competitively bid contract from Californias Department of General Services calls for HP to provide notebook, tablet, workstation and desktop PCs and display units for statewide public-sector segments such as education, public safety and health care. Close relationships throughout the bid process with systems integrators Western Blue and Insight Public Sector contributed to the selection of HP as the technology provider, a company statement said. (FCW.com)
Lax Web Monitoring Hurts Productivity, Security Oct 1, 2009
When it comes to network vulnerability, he noted that the server isn t the problem, it s the desktop PCs. The problems arise with workers loading things they shouldn t, or visiting sites they shouldn t, Scott noted. (SmallBusinessComputing)
* With so many options, whats en e-reader to do? Oct 1, 2009
Some of those readers own dedicated devices like the Kindle, some plow through his books on smartphones, some use laptops and maybe even a few employ desktop PCs left over from the last century. (In true sci-fi fashion, Jordan doesnt publish his novels on paper. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Step-by-Step: The Do-It-Yourself Security Audit Sep 30, 2009
Keeping servers, laptops and desktop PCs in your organization secure is a vital job, as a breach in security can lead to valuable data being destroyed or altered, confidential data being leaked, loss of customer confidence, and the inability to use computing resources. The cost of a serious security breach can be very high, so many organizations devote significant resources to keeping malware and malicious hackers from getting on to the corporate network and getting access to data. (IntranetJournal)
New biz fixes PCs Sep 24, 2009
He likes both the software and hardware sides of the industry, and just finished putting together a sleek black desktop computer from parts he found through other dealers or the Internet. Luke said the idea was a joint one between him and his father, an idea that took shape last winter when Luke was home for winter break and decided not to return to Amherst. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Network Intrusion Detection & Preve... Sep 24, 2009
A Linux NIDS/NIPS can be used on a LAN that contains only Microsoft Windows desktop PCs and servers. Other NIDS/NIPS solutions are available. (Suite101.com)
POLICE SEEK THREE IN ROBBERY KIDNAPPING Sep 22, 2009
Items reportedly taken from Cobbs included a laptop computer, desktop computer, jewelry, checkbooks, digital camera, and cell phone from the house, and a mounted DVD player and screen from the vehicle. Cobbs told police all three men were between 5 feet, 9 and 5 feet, 11 inches tall; one was slim, and a second one stocky. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
PBS.org Web site fixed after malware attack Sep 19, 2009
According to Purewire, which noticed the problem and reported it to PBS.org, the rogue authentication screen on PBS.org worked by trying to break into a visitor's desktop computer by exploiting a variety of and other applications that might be on the victim's desktop. "There was possibly a vulnerability in the site," Dando says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Dell's New Laptop Sep 19, 2009
Take the abandoned Dell desktop computer factory just a few miles from its Round Rock headquarters. It's bigger than the Alamo. (Forbes -- Technology)
* [ TECHNOLOGY ] Time to get serious about SSDs Sep 17, 2009
Q: Are SSDs just for notebook computers, or are there models for desktop PCs as well. A: Current SSDs are all based on the form factor of the standard 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Flying on a cloud of possibilities Sep 16, 2009
Jetstar Airlines has already announced plans to swap desktop PCs for lightweight netbooks and modest "thin client" systems at most of its check-in counters and departure gates. The netbooks will rely on 3G connectivity to create a secure connection to Jetstar's network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hot List Article: Intel Delivers Security and Manageability for Business PCs Sep 15, 2009
Explore how notebook and desktop PCs can deliver more powerful security, maintenance, and management capabilities with Intel vPro technology ... IT managers today are struggling to manage and secure the notebooks and desktop PCs in their organization ... There is an increased need to establish secure, well-managed environments for both mobile and desktop PCs; however, the cost of managing PCs has become a significant percentage of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of technology. (IntranetJournal)
What went down at the inaugural Twestival KL 2009 Sep 15, 2009
DiGi Broadband also pledged two desktop computers and Internet access to Destiny Starting Point ... His buddy, Yew Eng, was the envy of the party when he walked away with a Lenovo desktop computer, which was what he had his eyes on throughout the night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Speech-to-text the new touch for cell phones? Sep 15, 2009
Even desktop computer speech recognition software, which has advanced significantly, has yet "to achieve the necessary accuracy, reliability or 'natural' experience that users demand," he wrote. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Technology)
PC market on road to recovery, says iSuppli Sep 14, 2009
ISuppli is offering a report titled "Touching Bottom? Desktop PCs Convulse and Contract" for sale through the. Related Links. (EETimes)
Tech.view: On the web at warp speed Sep 12, 2009
Of all the free operating systems his then ten-year-old daughter tested for the revitalised machines, the most child-friendly by far was gOS a Linux distribution used in an Everex desktop computer that Wal-Mart sold for $199. The attraction of gOS was the way it worked seamlessly with the search company s free online alternative to Microsoft Office. (The Economist)
A hi-tech guide to saving money Sep 10, 2009
Page last updated at 13:30 GMT, Monday, 7 September 2009 14:30 UK. By LJ Rich and Chris Long. (BBC News -- Technology)
Cases heard recently in Emmet County 90th District Court Sep 8, 2009
John Wesly King, 41, of Alanson; stalking, copying audio/video recordings for gain; serve 365 days in jail with credit for seven days served and 328 days held in abeyance; 60 months probation, must forfeit desktop computer; pay 2,437. 51 in fines, costs and restitution. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Security Service adopts school Sep 8, 2009
The computers are a Dell Inspiron wireless laptop; a Dell Dimension 5100 desktop computer package; and a Dell Precision 360 Work Station. Donations of any household goods or clothing are also eligible for these prizes. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
GCT plans new cameras for buses Sep 7, 2009
The eight gigabyte hard drive can be removed and installed into a desktop computer in order to review the footage, or the footage can be downloaded onto a thumb drive, he said. The systems are also capable of allowing the driver to hit a button to save footage into a separate file for easier retrieval later. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Public Safety 09/07/09 Sep 7, 2009
Burglaries -- Visitor Center of Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, camera; Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology PC, 2304 Stern Drive, Bloomington, 3:54 a.m., Sunday, two computer monitors, a laptop computer and a desktop computer. Posted in , , on Monday, September 7, 2009 12:45 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Robbers attack man in his home Sep 7, 2009
The men fled with a desktop computer worth $100, a Samsung 42-inch flat screen TV worth $1,000, a Samsung 21-inch flat screen TV worth $300, a Playstation 2 worth $150, a wallet containing an unknown amount of cash, and DVDs and video games, the report said. From the Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A light at the end of the recession Sep 6, 2009
Financial aid and direct-loan processing experience preferred with proficiency in math and desktop computer applications. Salary: $46,302-$74,133. (New York Post -- Business)
