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 | [ATTACH=RIGHT]15727[/ATTACH]Green is in these days, and so is saving money. The EcoStrip 2.0 looks like a common power strip with built-in surge protection but it actually works to save you money while reducing your carbon footprint. The EcoStrip 2.0 comes with a USB connector that you plug into your PC …  |
| | Yesterday HP launched a handful of new consumer-class monitors dubbed the “x-Series”. So what’s the news here? Well the screens, ranging from 20 to 23 inches all share some amazing new specs. They are all about an inch thick and they all feature mercury-free light-emitting diode (LED) backlighting. LED backlighting … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]21161[/ATTACH]Power, it’s a dirty word. Power corrupts, and I don’t just mean people and politicians. Power problems, impurities and inconsistencies are a huge contributor to problems with sensitive computer equipment. Power problems can damage hardware as well as your files and data. The losses and downtime that result from power … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]17940[/ATTACH]Steve Wozniak (or Woz to his friends and admirers) not only founded one of the most important (technology-wise) and influential (culturally) companies to date but he also practically invented the personal computer. His design, that of interfacing with a computer using a keyboard and screen, is still the standard today. … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18689[/ATTACH]DisplayLink is a combination hardware/software technology that enables users to connect almost any kind of monitor to a PC via USB. It is designed to make adding additional monitors very easy as well. You can add up to 6 displays without installing another video card. Simply install the DisplayLink software, …  |
| | Hey folks. We're working on some DaniWeb T-shirts and we'd like your input. The design of the shirts is as follows. Black T-shirt with a random funny saying on the front and the <DANIWEB> logo on the back (white ink). We're looking for some quotes. Think funny, geek, tech, hacker, …  |
| | Anyone out there know how to disable the Exchange server portion of SBS 2003? |
| | So I have a Windows 7 PC running Media Center (home theater situation). I have one of those LG super-everything drives that can play Blu-ray as well as HD DVDs. Most of my movies are Blu-ray but a still have a few goodies on HD DVD and I've been itching … |
| | hey folks! who has a home theater / media center at home? what kind of hardware do you have? is it PC driven? post specs, details and pics here. I'll be sharing mine soon... |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]19552[/ATTACH]Hey folks, Apple has [URL="http://www.apple.com/ipad/"]launched the iPad 2[/URL] with some pretty cool improvements... The new pad gets: [LIST] [*]New Dual-core A5 processor = up to 9x faster performance, better graphics [*]New, thinner design = 33% thinner and 15% lighter [*]Two cameras (front and rear) = FaceTime, HD video shoots, Photos, …  |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]20689[/ATTACH]This week [URL="http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/apple-location-tracking.html"]on Oreilly.com, Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden[/URL] revealed their discovery that Apple tracks and saves your location via iOS4 through your iPhone or iPad. This has sent a wripple of concern across the country and many people are demanding to know why Apple stores this info and how …  |
| | Hey folks, check out Dani's interview on WebProNews regarding the Google Panda update. Spread the word, here's the link to the video: [url]http://videos.webpronews.com/2011/05/31/daniweb-speaks-out-on-recovering-from-google-panda/[/url] |
| | Rumor has it that Osama Bin Laden received his new iPad 2 and instantly became target #1. That's right Mr. Al Qaida, had you [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/apple/ios-iphone-os/news/361140"]read the editorial threads on DaniWeb.com[/URL] you would have known that Apple is watching and recording your moves. In a heroic effort to end that war … |
| | Well here it is, just a little list of things you might want to consider this holiday season. This list is based on items we’ve used, tested or received for review in 2010. [ATTACH=RIGHT]18096[/ATTACH][B][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/gaming/hitmaster/"]Polk Audio HitMaster[/URL] Price: $89.00[/B] Here’s a powerful [stage monitor] speaker designed with gamers in mind. Polk … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]20573[/ATTACH][URL="http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/apple/apple-hardware-and-devices/interviews/323685"]Super engineer and friend of DaniWeb, Steve Wozniak[/URL], told Reuters on Friday that he would consider returning to Apple, or more accurately returning to an active role at Apple if asked. With Steve Jobs on an indefinite medical leave (his third since 2004), the possibility of the other founding "Steve" …  |
| | Today, Microsoft announced that it has [URL="http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Press/archive/2011/0308-Ten-Million-Kinects"]sold over 10 million Kinect sensors[/URL] as well as Kinect games. At the same time Kinect for Xbox has set a [URL="http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_Kinect-Confirmed-As-Fastest-Selling-Consumer-Electronics-Device/blog/3376939/7691.html"]new Guinness World Record[/URL] for having sold 8 million units in the first 60 days. They managed all of this during a recession, … |
| | In a press release issued today, a new website and service is introduced that moves us one step closer to human-device equality. Yes, now you can marry your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Although it may seem like an April fools joke, the website [url]www.MarryYouriPhone.com[/url] is actually a clever way to … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]20636[/ATTACH]Last year [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/pc-hardware/cases-fans-and-power-supplies/reviews/330679"]we reviewed Eaton’s 5130 UPS[/URL] and it was almost perfect. Today Eaton announced the new 5PX UPS to replace the 5130, and hopefully improve it. One of the key new features of the 5PX line is energy consumption metering down to the outlet group level; this is an … |
| | So I have a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit PC that I use as a Media Center. It has an ATI video card with HDMI out that I use for both video and audio output. An HDMI cable runs from the PC to a Pioneer Elite A/V receiver and then out … |
| | Who remembers Clippy?[ATTACH=LEFT]18033[/ATTACH] |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]20608[/ATTACH]When Groupon turned down offers from Yahoo and Google last year it stirred a buzz that had people, myself included, wondering what they know that we don't. Founded in 2008, Groupon secures incredible deals on everything from pedicures to flight lessons by negotiating a "group" discount our their members' behalf. … |
| | I just applied. Get yours before someone else takes your name: [url]http://apps.facebook.com/livemsgs/[/url] |
| | Hewlett Packard has been synonymous with ‘quality printers’ for decades, but these days a printer is not just a printer anymore. We expect more and more is what you get with the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus, a new multi-function machine and member of HP’s ePrint family. We reviewed it …  |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18554[/ATTACH]Scott Wilson is not a noob when it comes to the worlds of business and industrial design. Many of us use products that were either designed by Scott or him firm MINIMAL (written also as MNML). In fact if you have a new Xbox 360 with Kinect Sensor or any … |
| | So I have an Xbox 360 and it is NOT hacked in any way. I am a gamer but I do mostly PC gaming therefore I do not my Xbox for gaming much, at least not online. My xbox is used primarily as a Media Center extender and I love …  |
| | Hey folks, I've noticed for a while now that I have not been getting my daily updates via email for forums that I subscribe to. The only exception is Geek's Lounge. I've subscribed to a number of forums and chose to receive a daily email but for some reason nada, … |
| | The devastation is horrifying to see, all the videos, pictures... awful. On a tech note, I wonder what kind of effect this will have to pricing and availability of products from our friends in the East. Memory, LCD panels, Blu-ray, Sony, Sharp and others affected already, see here: [url]http://www.channelnews.com.au/Hardware/Industry/P4L9C8M3[/url]  |
| | I'm about to [URL="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/whats-included-in-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1"]install SP1 for Windows 7[/URL], it seems like it includes a lot of already-installed improvements but it also promises to include "improvements to features and services in Windows 7, such as improved reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing using the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous … |
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| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]19662[/ATTACH]In an [URL="http://www.wdc.com/en/company/pressroom/releases.aspx?release=ba433e4b-bff8-4d99-b60f-7f02aa42f444"]announcement made today, Western Digital (WD) agreed to acquire Hitachi[/URL]’s Global Storage Technologies division for roughly $4.3 billion. With this acquisition, WD, an industry leader in consumer and entertainment-class storage solutions that recently ventured into the solid-state drive market, no-doubt aims to become a major player in the … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]19603[/ATTACH]I normally begin reviews with some background of the company or product I’m writing about but in this case let me say: every I.T. professional, programmer, developer, digital artist or person that carries their data and files around on a flash drive or disk needs an Imation Defender Biometric product. …  |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]19325[/ATTACH]A big part of what makes us human is the way we communicate with each other. We speak words, big deal, machines can do that. But what sets us apart as humans are the flaws, nuances, slang, shorthand and ambiguity we often use when we speak. The famous game show … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]19572[/ATTACH]Hewlett Packard recently launched a [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story331553.html"]new line of x-Series LED backlit LCD monitors[/URL]. Sitting at the top of the size chart in that line is the HP 2711x, a gorgeous 27-inch monitor that enhances the look of any desktop system. HP packs several new features and technologies into this new … |
| | If anyone is interested in attending/covering GDC on behalf of DaniWeb please contact our editor-in-chief, Eyal Akler at [email]eyal@daniwebmail.com[/email] You must have plenty of experience in Game Development and good reporting / interviewing skills. [url]http://www.gdconf.com/[/url] [ATTACH=left]18963[/ATTACH] |
| | What products and technologies are you folks interested in seeing coverage on? Give me some suggestions and I will do my best to bring back more info, perhaps some photos, etc. I will even try to post them while I'm there. CES 2011 in on from January 6-9, 2011 - … |
| | Can anyone offer their thoughts or opinion on how I can get more people to take [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post1453203.html"]this thread[/URL] seriously? I posted an opportunity for DaniWeb members (specifically game developers) to [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post1453203.html"]attend GDC and write for us[/URL] [I]officially[/I]. I would have thought that many would be excited, or at least reply …  |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18613[/ATTACH]The term Net Neutrality has been the subject of heavy discussion for the past several years. The freedom to go where and when we want to on the internet is about to slip away. Big telecoms and internet giants like AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner and even Google have met … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18505[/ATTACH]The HP Elitebook 8440w should be called [I]work-mobile[/I] not workstation. The word ‘workstation’ implies you are stationary at a big, powerful computer. Not if HP has something to say about it. They've successfully taken the workstation concept and combined it with what a mobile user expects from a notebook. This … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18413[/ATTACH]Are all [URL="http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/faq.aspx"]HDMI[/URL] cables created equal? Without lab equipment it is difficult to tell the difference between HDMI [or any cables] at short lengths [under 6 feet]. But signals traveling greater distances do degrade and that is a fact. The longer the wire, the greater the resistance and weaker the … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]18116[/ATTACH]Logitech is probably the most widely known and respected PC peripheral manufacturer in the world. They are known for making quality, reliable products that make sense. Leave it to our Swiss friends to re-think/design/invent the keyboard, again. Enter the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750, a lightweight, thin [I]wireless[/I] desktop keyboard … |
| | haha, imagine that...[youtube]Jr0lxnkNZEw[/youtube]  |
| | Hey star wars fans! Consider this a post dedicated to discussing this obessession. What got you into star wars? Do you remember the first time to saw anything related to SW (the movie, comics, book, artwork)? I can't wait to get my copy of Star Wars Art: Visions [youtube]Kp8Ms7FBC7M[/youtube] I'll … |
| | [URL="http://www.forbes.com/2010/10/22/staples-smith-electric-technology-trucks.html?partner=technology_newsletter"]According to Forbes[/URL] Staples just ordered a fleet of all-electric trucks for medium duty deliveries. Good! and the best part is [URL="http://www.smithelectric.com/products.aspx#smithNewton"]these trucks[/URL] can only go around 50 MPH. |
| | I will hopefully be interviewing Steve Wozniak. [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post1322727.html"]Please see this thread and comment[/URL]. |
| | Hey folks, I'll be heading over to IDF (Intel Developer Forum) in a couple of weeks. While I'm out there I am hoping to sit down with Steve Wozniak, founder of Apple Computer, for a quick interview. If any of you have any burning questions that you want to suggest … |
| | I was wondering about the new [URL="http://software.intel.com/en-us/intel-parallel-studio-home/"]Intel parallel studio[/URL], can anyone share their personal experience with it? Likes, dislikes, cool projects, etc? Our own [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/reviews/review313227.html"]Jeff Cogswell reviewed it here[/URL], but i want to here from a few others... |
| | so today i'm busy making arrangements for a new DaniWeb Meetup group (our first). We set this up so we can invite you all (techies) to visit and hang out at DaniWeb's HQ on the second Wednesday of every month. We're going to start out by getting techies together, we'll … |
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| | looking forward to [URL="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/"]NY Comin Con[/URL] in NYC this weekend... [URL="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/"]http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/[/URL] Anyone else going? |
| | Hey folks I'm sorry I haven't been around so much lately, for the past 3-4 weeks there has been event after event and holiday after holiday... this week was "advertising week" so i had to attend a bunch of events for suits (blah) and tonight starts another long weekend of …  |
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