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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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