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Patch Tuesday: Slow, But Still Very Important

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Matt Hymel

February seemed to unload with security patches, but March has started off as a slow month for user security bulletins. Although the number of concerns has declined, the urgency in correcting these vulnerabilities still remains and Microsoft insists you address these securities like previous patches. In yesterday's Patch Tu...  Read more >

Technology Adjusting to Success of Small-to-Midsize Businesses

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 by Matt Hymel

As the economy suffers, companies big and small are forced to cut budgets and focus on cost-effective technology and IT services. There is no surprise, then, that consumers must be smarter spenders and turn toward reliable, trusting products.  In this case, we can apply the mindset to consumers and small businesses. Th...  Read more >

Beware: Counterfeit Intel Processors

Monday, March 08, 2010 by Michael Holley

If you purchased anything with an Intel processor from NewEgg between March 1st and March 4th, you may have received counterfeit hardware! Intel is currently investigating potential incidences of counterfeit Core i7 920 chips being sold as legitimate models by the online retailer. According to a spokesman, NewEgg has "moved...  Read more >

While Office 2010 Gets a Launch Date, Google has its Sights on Enterprise with Chrome OS

Monday, March 08, 2010 by Matt Hymel

In May, Microsoft will officially launch Office 2010 to businesses, extending the opportunity to consumers a month later as is tradition. As expected, Microsoft today also unveiled a program that provides a free upgrade to Office 2010 for customers who purchase the older Office 2007 between now and Sept. 30. Having cut the n...  Read more >

Excited About Windows Phone 7? More Details Coming Soon

Friday, March 05, 2010 by Michael Holley

In the vein of its successful branding recovery revamp with Windows 7, Microsoft is committing considerable resources to completely reinventing its mobile operating platform, both in terms of form and function. Microsoft's Windows Mobile brand fell into relative obscurity mostly thanks to a lack of attention from the creato...  Read more >


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