Sony Ericsson Equinox (T-Mobile) Nov 17, 2009
5 ounces, and comes with a USB cord, a wall plug, headphones, and a decent-size, but manageable instruction booklet ... No music software here: Use the included USB cord to plug the phone to your computer and drag and drop your tunes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Restoring e-mail access after Windows 7 upgrade Nov 17, 2009
Both use USB connections to the printer ... A: You don't need a splitter, you need a "switch" designed to let computers share USB devices ... A good choice is the IOGEAR USB 2. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Here's the virtual buzz around the virtual water cooler Nov 17, 2009
3G handsets with tethering capabilities can even replace external USB modems designed to enable wireless broadband on notebooks. While BlackBerry has done much to satisfy our addiction to mobile email, the market has really opened up for staying connected while we're out and about. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Nov 16, 2009
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Hi-tech holidays: technology gifts dominate this year's shopping lists Nov 16, 2009
Record up to 120 minutes of video with the push of a button and easily upload your videos via the built-in USB adaptor. Sony Pocket Reader: With the Sony Pocket Reader, you can read your books electronically and store up to 350 of your favorite titles at a time. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Xenon shines brighter Nov 16, 2009
The cabin, which has more leg- and head-room, has a comprehensive list of standard features, which includes a pollen-filtering air-conditioner, electric windows, powered and heated mirrors and a radio/CD-player audio with USB port for MP3 and other portable audio devices. Where's the sticker. (iAfrica.com)
Small digital recorders hot holiday gifts Nov 16, 2009
Like many smaller camcorders, it saves recordings as MP4 files and has a swing-up USB port that attaches to your computer for downloading/editing ... The second generation of Creative's Vado HD camcorder () has a "flexible USB" tab to easily connect to your computer but also allows for HDMI connection to your high-def television. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Best LED TVs: Guy Gear Nov 15, 2009
You couldn t ask for more when it comes to connecting everything but the kitchen sink to this , with four HDMI, two USB, a PC VGA, and component. This LED TV comes with a pebble-shaped secondary remote for simple functions and also features widgets for Yahoo, YouTube and Twitter for those who love their TV online. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sabrent TV-USB20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 TV Tuner Review | Affordable Video Capture Box & Remote Control Nov 15, 2009
Sabrent TV-USB20 Hi-Speed USB 2 ... The device connection is made via a USB 2. (Multichannel News)
The latest tuners bring digital, high-definition TV to your PC Nov 15, 2009
If not, or if you re using a laptop, there are some USB and network television solutions that will do the job ... If you just want something you can plug into your computer via USB, Hauppauge has another good solution with the WinTV-HVR-1950 Hybrid Video Recorder for $140. (Boston Globe)
Holiday Shopping Guide: Digital Camera 101 Nov 15, 2009
If the camera you re considering uses a different format memory card, make sure your computer or printer can accept that card, or get a reader for it that can plug into the USB port on your PC.. Power to the Camera: Rechargeable batteries will save you money, but plan on getting an extra set as a backup for when the first set runs down. (Fox News)
World's Rich Spending $70G for Genome Sequences Nov 15, 2009
It is hoped that the information on the USB drive will provide insight into what ailments could threaten the person's life possibly allowing the person to take steps to minimize those medical risks. As recently as 2007, there were only three personalized genomes on the planet, Jorge Conde told the Times. (Fox News)
iiNet BoB Now Available Wireless Internet and up to 5 cordless handsets in one easy to setup package. Nov 14, 2009
A convenient recharge station 2 USB ports means you can charge your mobile phone, iPod or any other USB-charge device from your iiNet BoB base unit. Cheap call rates Talk to friends and family with iiNet BoB's great call rates or get all your local and national calls includes with Naked DSL.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
NZXT Gamma Midtower Nov 13, 2009
Small touches like a front mounted USB, audio and ESATA port, and a rear-turned HDD add up to make this a very practical and user-friendly custom tower. Most guy s who are in the market for a case like the Gamma Midtower are probably also going to be running the most demanding games and programs on their computer, so it is a relief to see that NZXT s product supports high-end graphics card. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
my husband send it (from inside the cave) to me tonight ... wives whose nerd husbands have forwarded them the article ... But this article sure helped understand, and that it was sent by my husband as self-disclosure narrows the field quite a bit. (Harper's Magazine)
Fixing up your home office Nov 13, 2009
I've tried using my MacBook with a USB keyboard and mouse, but I find it's just too cumbersome because I'm so used to the MacBook's trackpad and multi-touch gestures ... Check out the new Magic Mouse for your MacBook - multitouch gestures on the surface of the mouse - this plus a nice external monitor and USB or wireless keyboard and you avoid all the pitfalls of using laptops for an extended period on your desk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Cutting the cord Nov 13, 2009
Using a USB dongle he connects to the internet via a mobile phone network, for 15 a month. But he concedes it's not as fast as broadband down a fixed line. (BBC News -- UK)
Start-up claims its DVDs last 1,000 years Nov 13, 2009
The burner plugs into any standard USB port and uses any standard DVD burning software, Beaulaurier said. Original story. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
T-Mobile adds a free 3G stick, cuts prices Nov 12, 2009
(11-11) 11:54 PST -- doubled down on 3G (third-generation) data Wednesday, introducing a second USB dongle for laptops and lowering prices for the end-of-year holiday season ... The T-Mobile webConnect Jet can't roam on international 3G networks as the previously introduced webConnect USB Laptop Stick can, but the carrier is offering the Jet free with a two-year contract ... The original webConnect USB Laptop Stick costs $49. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Kaspersky Unveils Anti-Virus for Mac Nov 12, 2009
"These threats may not damage the Mac they live on, but they can be passed to a friend's PC by sharing a USB flash drive or spread from a graphic design department to infect PC-colleagues across a network.". A recent survey by security software vendor Sophos 93 percent of Mac users believe malware writers will increasingly target their beloved machines in the future. (eSecurityPlanet)
3 Using XP After Upgrading to Windows 7 Nov 12, 2009
Many of the physical computer's ports and devices are emulated in the virtual environment, such as the CD/DVD drive, COM ports, and USB ports. One feature that sets Windows XP Mode apart from other virtualization programs is its ability to integrate within Windows 7. (Datamation)
Mighty Pen | New technology eases note-taking process for students Nov 11, 2009
The computer, via a USB plug, has the ability to recreate the handwriting it sees on the page on the user's computer screen. The Smartpen also has voice recording capabilities, enabling it to link what is spoken in lectures to what is written on the Livescribe dot paper. (Daily Orange, NY)
Creating virtual appliances with Novell SUSE Studio Nov 10, 2009
Configure the appliance to determine network connection and firewall settings, or fine-tune memory and disk use settings if installing to a disk or USB drive or running in a virtual machine. Build the appliance using your format of choice -- ISO, disk image or ready-made virtual machine file. (Search Enterprise Linux)
How I survived a Zune HD, and even came to like it Nov 10, 2009
You just plugged the devices into a USB port on your PC and they were generally recognized right away or after some futzing after which you could treat them like a USB drive. Oh well, I thought, what's so bad about needing to download Microsoft's version of iTunes before I get my new Zune going. (EETimes)
Review: Telstra Turbo Wireless Gateway Nov 10, 2009
A USB key steps you through the installation, which involves inserting a SIM card into the 3G gateway, hooking the device up to your computer and then waiting about five minutes for the software to install. A web page is then launched and you are online (unless you also want a phone connection, in which case a few extra steps are required). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Holiday Gift Guide: Printers Nov 10, 2009
It also supports IP cameras, external hard drives, and printers, thanks to its USB ports ... The five USB ports, screen swivel and built-in Webcam seal the deal. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Anthony Lane: “Detour,” at BAM. Nov 9, 2009
Detour, at BAM : The New Yorker. by November 16, 2009. (New Yorker)
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The making of Bauhaus style : The New Yorker. The making of a modern aesthetic. (New Yorker)
When Your Desktop Computer Crashes Nov 9, 2009
After the case is purchased, carefully remove the hard drive from the computer by detaching the connected wires, plug the hard drive into the case and it will act as an external USB drive ... If this works, simply drag and drop the important files onto the computer and back them up onto a USB stick or DVD disc. (Suite101.com)
BlueBeat vs. Beatles: 3 Things We've Learned Nov 9, 2009
Apple Corps Ltd., the Beatles' holding company, to carry the legendary band's music (although it on a USB drive. Capitol Records, the American branch of EMI, the Beatles' music label, has against BlueBeat. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Curve 8520: A nifty communicator Nov 9, 2009
Connectivity: Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz), GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, USB 2. 0, WiFi 802. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cutting Edge: Gadget is netbook and e-reader Nov 9, 2009
The Edge works with USB and Bluetooth keyboards, and you can switch its color screen from portrait to landscape mode, to do all of your e-mailing and social networking. The device also has a 1. (Boston Globe)
Far from a lab? Turn cellphone into microscope Nov 9, 2009
For phones without cameras, or phones too compact to modify, the company has different designs, including a simple box with a sensing chip that can be plugged into a cellphone or laptop with a USB cord, he said. Ozcans system may someday lead to a rapid way to process blood and other samples, said Bahram Jalali, an applied physicist and professor of electrical engineering at UCLA. It is potentially much faster than a microscope, he said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
PC users open doors to such worms as Conficker, Taterf Nov 9, 2009
Simply checking a box, labeled "autorun," activates code that corrupts USB ports, infecting any memory stick, camera or music player that is subsequently plugged into the port ... The PC's USB port then becomes infected so that the next device plugged in also becomes tainted ... Each freshly infected PC, in turn, gets its USB drives tainted, and the cycle repeats. (USA Today)
Seymour M. Hersh: Defending the arsenal Nov 9, 2009
Are nuclear weapons safe in Pakistan. Annals of National Security. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Elizabeth Kolbert: The latest reasoning about our irrational ways. Nov 9, 2009
The latest reasoning about our irrational ways. by February 25, 2008. (New Yorker)
* Far from a lab? Turn a cellphone into a microscope Nov 8, 2009
For phones without cameras, or phones too compact to modify, the company has different designs, including a simple box with a sensing chip that can be plugged into a cellphone or laptop with a USB cord, he said. The idea is to commercialize this low-cost cell imaging and diagnostic platform and apply it to a number of different products, Karlovac said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
For a coffee fan’s hot spot Nov 8, 2009
This stainless steel, heated cup plugs into your car s cigarette lighter or your computer s USB port, so you can have a warm drink whether you re commuting, on a road trip, or working in an airport lounge. The 16-ounce cup has a no-drip lid and non-skid base, and it comes with a USB power cord, a 12-volt adapter plug, and a rubber cap that covers the power jack during cleaning. (Boston Globe)
Giga-tronics and Team Achieves Milestones in F-15E Radar Modernization Program Nov 7, 2009
Giga-tronics is a leading engineering and design manufacturer of best-in-class RF and microwave signal generators, power amplifiers, power meters, and USB power sensors and broadband switching matrices. Research and Development production and calibration managers, scientists, engineers and technicians around the world use Giga-tronics test equipment and realize higher productivity and greater ease of use in many applications: ATE systems, aerospace and defense telecommunications and general... (Primezone Releases)
How Does Facebook Know I'm Gay? Nov 7, 2009
Or keep evidence of your shady dealings in a USB drive under your mattress. Farhad. (Slate)
Memory industry's quixotic quest Nov 7, 2009
USB drives were in their infancy, with densities in the 8-Mbyte range and the typically high prices associated with a new technology. (Contrast that to the present, when 4-Gbyte USB drives are included, along with the more traditional pencils and rulers, as required elements on a sixth grader's school supply list. (EETimes)
Dockers wears itself out in india Nov 7, 2009
The historic S-fit, in particular, had ITwallahs ushering in business casuals by fitting in mobiles, palmtops, USB ports, digital diaries and sunglasses in trousers lined with anti-radiation technology ... The historic S-fit, in particular, had ITwallahs ushering in "business casuals" by fitting in mobiles, palmtops, USB ports, digital diaries and sunglasses in trousers lined with anti-radiation technology. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Qualcomm May Slow Verizons LTE Plans Nov 7, 2009
About four years ago, I used a phone as a wireless broadband modem all day long. It worked perfectly well over USB or over Bluetooth. But I was in a relatively fixed location, and I had access to an electrical outlet for my computer, which in turn charged my phone over USB. These days, the only times my mobile devices see outlets is overnight, so I m not so sure I d rely on phone tethering for all of my 3G needs. (Salon)
Tech Products We Should Have Had By Now Nov 6, 2009
Verizon and ATr conventional netbooks for $150 with two-year data contracts and Radio Shack has free-with-contract USB modems, but the biggest mobile-broadband news items since June have been (a. Nokia's announcement of a 3G- and GPS-equipped netbook rumored to cost a staggering $800 and (b. (HardwareCentral)
Right ingredients for a pubcast Nov 6, 2009
We needed a dual-purpose mixer that could give us a signal through a USB port and operate as the sound system at the venue, so we settled on an Alesis MultiMix 8USB that could handle four Samson mics and run a signal straight to a notebook (we used an Apple PowerBook G4). We also ran an iPod through the two-track input for house music. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Judge orders US music website to drop Beatles songs Nov 6, 2009
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Logitech mice for any surface Nov 6, 2009
The mouse is bundled with a wall charger and also a USB cable so it can be recharged from a PC even while you are using it. Meanwhile, the compact-sized M905 is a notebook mouse that works wherever you do. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
5 new technologies that will change everything Nov 5, 2009
Superfast USB, HTML 5, more will emerge as breakthroughs soon ... A media server streams the film via a superspeedy USB connection to a wireless HD transmitter, which then beams it to the TV. ... In our preview of technologies that are , we look at the connective tissue of USB 3. (MSNBC -- Technology)
EMI sues US music website over Beatles tunes Nov 5, 2009
Another step was taken Wednesday with the announcement that EMI and Apple Corps will make a re-mastered catalogue of Beatles music available digitally on limited edition USB drives in early December. The apple-shaped USB drives with 16 gigabytes of memory each will contain 14 stereo titles as well as music video, photos, album art, and 13 mini-documentary films about studio albums. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Indian enterprises face data loss risk Nov 5, 2009
The top three ways data is lost are through CDs,DVDs and USB drives. According to global industry studies, data breach incidents in 2007 cost companies $197 per lost customer. (India Times)
EMI sues Beatles download website Nov 5, 2009
Page last updated at 15:52 GMT, Wednesday, 4 November 2009. The Beatles are one of only a few major acts not on iTunes. (BBC News -- Technology)
* Windows 7s hidden gems Nov 5, 2009
USB flash drives are everywhere these days, and with good reason: they hold a lot of data, and theyre small and convenient to carry ... You simply plug your USB flash drive into a USB port, right-click the resulting drive in Windows Explorer, and select Turn on BitLocker from the pop-up menu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft Nov 4, 2009
" Worms are programmed to replicate themselves, wriggling from machine to machine by hiding in legitimate applications or piggy-backing on USB drives or other portable data storage devices. Rogue security software, or "scareware," typically spreads by tricking people with pop-up boxes bearing bogus alerts that their machines are infected. Spooked computer users are then enticed to pay for applications to fix the supposed computer problems. People that fall for the scam wind up paying hackers;... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Lenovo: Win7 beats Linux in netbooks Nov 4, 2009
(11/03/2009 5:52 PM EST). Improvements in Windows 7 will make it less likely notebook makers will adopt Linux-based operating systems, said a technology executive at Lenovo. (EETimes)
EVGA InterView Dual Display LCD Monitor Nov 4, 2009
Though the InterView comes with three built-in USB ports and a microphone, it lacks support for HDMI or any other video inputs. Given its unique capabilities, the InterView would certainly fit in well in a corporate environment, in which sharing work is a necessity; and the built-in 1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
This May Be the Droid You're Looking For Nov 4, 2009
Media is sync'd by plugging the device into a computer's USB drive and dragging files over to the Droid ... 5 mm) headphone jack and a Micro USB connector for charging and syncing from a PC.. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Microsoft reports scareware decline, praise from hackers Nov 4, 2009
The main way a PC gets infected is when a viral flash drive gets inserted into its USB port ... As part of this loop, it corrupts all of the USB ports on each newly infected machine ... So each freshly-infected PC gets primed to taint any clean flash drive that subsequently gets plugged into any of its USB ports. (USA Today -- Tech)
Gadget Watch: Recipe Readers and Cooking Tablets Coming Soon? Nov 3, 2009
Also comes with Ethernet and USB ports, SD slot, WiFi, and built-in stand. Cons: It's currently available only in French. (Epicurious.com)
US Bancorp, SunTrust, BB&T Upgraded by Sandler O'Neill Nov 3, 2009
The firm bumped Minneapolis-based US Bancorp (USB) from a hold to a buy rating, citing its safer capital profile than peers. In a note to clients, analyst Scott Siefers called the bank, solidly profitable, and one of the best-managed banks in the country. (Fox News)
A Windows XP...Smartphone? Nov 3, 2009
3 megapixel camera, one USB slot, one SIM slot for a memory card and a removable Lithium-ion battery that supports five hours of talk time or seven hours of stand-by time. The company claims that the xpPhone can combine all the functions of a Laptop, GPS and a full featured mobile phone, plus it will have full VoIP functions on the xpPhone. (Datamation)
Arasan Chip Systems Announces CompactFlash 4.1 Controller Family Nov 3, 2009
Arasan delivers technology-leading Bus IP solutions like MIPI, SD / SDIO, USB, PCI, Ethernet, MMC, CE-ATA, CF+, NAND and more, to the global electronics market. Arasan's Total Solution Approach includes RTL IP cores, Verification IP (VIP), Portable Software Drivers / Stacks, Hardware Development Kits, Validation Platforms and Design Services. (Primezone Releases)
Lenovo Brings All-in-One Convenience to SMB Desktop Nov 3, 2009
As for other components, the ThinkCentre offers a choice of Intel Celeron and processors, DirectX 10 graphics supports, up to a 500GB hard drive, a DVD drive, six USB ports, optional built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and an optional Webcam. ThinkCentre A70z models will begin shipping in late November, with prices starting at $499. (SmallBusinessComputing)
How thoughtful! Nov 3, 2009
If youre looking for something thats already stocked with accessories, try the Sharper Images which contains everything from a mini-light to a USB adapter with four ports. If youre concerned about security, I recommend one of Kena Kais new line of wallets, including its , which uses an exclusive radio-frequency-blocking lining to protect the personal data stored on credit cards, passports and driver's licenses. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Life's a beach on mobile broadband Nov 2, 2009
I can stick my Vodafone USB modem in the back and instantly create a wifi network for all our gadgets. Using the same SSID and password as my home 802. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
HDTV can't do 3-D ... yet Nov 2, 2009
You also can download a free tool that eases the process, but using a USB drive as a surrogate for a DVD can be tricky. Another reason not to upgrade is that most netbooks don't have the oomph to run all the features of Windows 7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
