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  • SuperMicro Unleashes a Workhorse Dual Xeon Nehalem Workstation

    Designing a high-performance workstation takes more than just throwing the latest components together and hoping for the best. To guarantee high performance, it takes engineering, a careful matching of components and precise assembly to bring forth a quality design. SuperMicro has not forgotten those elements when it comes to building workstations that even the most…

  • Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 Is One Tough, Fast Rugged Notebook

    When evaluating a ruggedized portable system, it’s pretty hard to stay away from hackneyed expressions such as”battle tested,” “takes a licking” and “tough enough.” Panasonic makes avoiding those phrases even tougher. After all, the CF-30 ToughBook is battle tested, can take a licking and is tough enough for the most extreme conditions. Make no mistake,…

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Takes a Back Seat to Windows 7 RC1

    According to Microsoft, The release candidate of Windows Server 2008 R2 will become publicly available around May 6 and new features will abound, perhaps making WS2008R2 the network operating system to have. Yet that news has been buried under a pile of Windows 7 press releases and one has to wonder where Microsoft is focusing…

  • Is Microsoft Windows 7 the Obama of the OS World?

    With the arrival of the release candidate of Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft has confirmed that they intend to go full speed ahead with a campaign to win the hearts and minds of PC users. Of course, the hype has been building behind Windows 7 already – but the question remains, can Windows 7 undo the…

  • Simple Fix for Adobe Reader’s Latest JavaScript Vulnerability

    On April 28, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned users of Adobe Reader that a critical vulnerability could allow remote hackers to execute malicious code. That vulnerability has its roots in how the product works with JavaScript and can lead to an exploit where remote attackers could wreak havoc on a user’s system. Several…

  • Are the New ProBooks from HP the Death Knell for Netbooks?

    Those selling netbook computers may want to reconsider their sales strategy, thanks to HP. The company rolled out a new line of notebook computers aimed at cost-conscious business users, which combine features, performance and low prices together in an attractive package. Netbook buyers will be most interested in the HP ProBook 4415, which has a…

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