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Network Protection without Network Hardware
Untangle today announced Re-Router, a free open source download that lets any Windows desktop become a security gateway. The program can handle policies on viruses, spam, spyware, and censorship, said CTO Dirk Morris. Re-Router™ Technology is a breakthrough from Untangle that provides network-wide protection and filters from any Windows XP desktop. Running transparently in the [...]
Full StoryIntel Xeon Gets Greener and Faster
Intel implemented a new process by building the chips without fire-retardant halogen which can pollute the environment. The new Xeon 5400 processors use transistors made from a Hafnium-based, high-k metal gate formula. The older silicon dioxide gates, running between chip substrates and just a few atoms thick, leaked current causing heat gain and additional power [...]
Full StoryWireless HDMI Hooray!
Cable clutter is a major pain when it comes to home theater setups. There is good news, as 3 companies are going to offer wireless HDMI and the ability to transport high quality audio and video signals without the need for unsightly cables also provides consumers with more options when it comes to where the [...]
Full StoryGoogle Chrome Shines
Google really put a great effort into their new born. Chrome by far is outstanding, and here’s why: Fast page loads and I mean fast! Easy bookmarking The ease of sliding URL’s to the Bookmark Toolbar Clean interface More Real Estate when viewing a page Uses one third the memory compared to Firefox 3 The [...]
Full StoryFacts About The New USB 3.0
Speed – speed and more speed! The USB 3.0 will be faster than the speed of light! You will be able to upload an entire hard drive in just over a minute (Depending on storage size). You can download more than 100 MP3′s to any player in a matter of seconds, yes I said seconds. [...]
Full StoryiPhone 3G Chips Faulty
Reports are emerging which claim iPhone 3G owners sometimes face a challenge getting a consistent mobile signal when making calls on their phones – and it could be the Infineon chip inside the device that’s too blame, an analyst states. Apple’s discussion threads are also full of users complaining at poor call quality – and [...]
Full StoryGamers Get Ready For Intel’s I7
Intel’s next generation of desktop and mobile processors will retain the chip giant’s Core brand, the company said this morning. No great surprise there, but they won’t be ‘Core 3′ parts. Nehalem architecture chips will be marked ‘i7′, instead, though Intel further muddied the waters by telling us to expect other such codes for different [...]
Full StoryIntel Providing Gamers New Graphics Chip
Intel announced on Monday its details of a new line of graphics processors that would take on market leaders Nvidia and the ATI division of Advanced Micro Devices. Intel will present the facts about the all new chip design, code-named Larrabee, Aug. 12 at the SIGGRAPH industry conference in Los Angeles. Intel has made the [...]
Full StoryCherryPal Mini-desktop Saves on Power
CherryPal is a new Linux-based mini-desktop that saves on power, but lacks on performance which may lead to some concerns. The CherryPal “cloud computer,” announced on Monday, which looks more like a thin client, uses only 2 watts of power at maximum usage, 97 percent less than typical desktops, the company claimed. There’s a trade [...]
Full StoryIntel to Purchase AMD
This would be a good move, but it’s far from the truth. AMD is dealing with poor earnings and preparing for major changes. With the recent news about AMD’s CEO, the embattled Ruiz stepping down, what’s AMD planning to do to get out of this deep financial hole? AMD’s recent downfall has certainly benefited Intel [...]
Full StoryWii is King of Game Consoles
Wii can now raise its head high as the leading game console according to reports. Wii is the new console leader in the US with nearly 10.9 million units. NPD sales data backs up the claim. Wii moved 666,700 units in the month of June, which is enough to push it over Xbox 360 as [...]
Full StorySize Does Matter for Sony Notebook
Sony unveils what they are calling the world’s first 16.4-inch notebook. A laptop packed with the promise to allow users to view HD movies and did we mention that it comes with Blu-ray. Part of a series, the VAIO FW notebook comes in multiple configurations, including a premium and a standard model. The premium model [...]
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