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- 06 April 2011
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News: Vyatta pits new appliances against Cisco ISR
Open source networking player Vyatta this week refreshed its mid-range routing and security appliances with three new models aimed at small to mid-sized enterprises and branch offices.
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News: Harman releases app to control its wireless audio systems
Professional audio equipment manufacturer Harman has released Powered by Crown, an iOS app that can control its ethernet-based line of Crown amplifiers from an iOS device.
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News: 10,000-core Linux supercomputer built in Amazon cloud
Cycle Computing builds 10,000-core supercomputer in the cloud to boost scientific research.
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News: Most NFC mobile wallet talk is 'half-baked,' analyst says
Sprint's entry into the mobile wallet technology space could be as early as this year, according to a Sprint executive, but several analysts urged customers not to believe much of the mounting mobile payment hype from wireless carriers.
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News: Happy 20th Birthday, Linux: The Celebrations Begin
The Linux Foundation on Wednesday kicked off what will be several months of celebrations in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Linux operating system with a range of festivities and events as well as key news announcements from three of its working groups.
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News: iPhone-iPad App Spotlight: The Masters Golf Tournament
Golf fanatics can't afford to miss the sporting event unlike any other, so get the official Masters Golf Tournament apps for iPhone and iPad.
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News: Developer yanks unauthorized Windows Phone 7 update tool
Just hours after launching a tool that let Windows Phone 7 owners grab smartphone updates directly from Microsoft, the developer yanked the utility from his Web site.
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News: Adobe shows off new Warp Stabilizer filter for After Effects
Adobe has given a sneak peek at a new motion stabilsation effect that will likely appear in the next version of After Effects. The filter was revealed in a video on Adobe's website by After Effects product manager Steve Forde.
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News: Adobe reveals digital edition-creation tools in InDesign
Adobe has revealed tools for creating interactive elements directly inside InDesign that will most likely appear in the next version of the DTP application.
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News: Office 2011 service pack on the way
Microsoft is releasing the first service pack for its Office 2011 suite. According the Microsoft Office for Mac blog, the most significant improvement is that Outlook 2011 now works with OS X’s Sync Services, meaning you can synchronize Outlook calendars, contacts, tasks, and notes with other apps.
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News: The iPad keeps time with Vladstudio Desk Clock HD
The iPad is a beautiful and useful device, but it sometimes gets shoved to the side when users are busy working on desktop computers—or even engaging in non-digital tasks. A new app makes productive use of the downtime, turning your tablet into a digital desk clock.
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News: Leaving Your Job? Take Your Data With You
Nothing lasts forever, and in the 21st century, most people's employment is anything but guaranteed. What should have some permanence, however, is our digital footprint--the body of data that constitutes the true center of our professional lives. In this article, I'll explain how to protect the integrity of your most valuable business data as you make the transition from one job to another, or from job to jobless.
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News: Harness disruption or become obsolete: Forrester
Five years ago, Nokia dominated the smartphone market. How quickly things change. But before you sit back and think, ‘that won’t happen to me’, take a look at the competitive environment in which your company operates. Daunting, isn’t it?
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News: Apple to announce Final Cut Pro on 12 April
Apple will reportedly 'take over' the FCP User Group SuperMeet in Las Vegas next week in order to announce the new version of Final Cut Pro.
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News: IE9 exploit puts Windows 7 SP1 at risk
A new exploit for IE9 bypasses all security measures in even the latest fully patched version of Windows 7, according to a French security company Vupen.
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News: How to test Windows Thin PC
Windows Thin PC (TPC) is now available for testing. Here we explain how to download the pre-release beta version of WinTPC and test it for yourself.
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News: Eight DLC Packs You Really Should Play
Downloadable content is now an integral part of virtually every major release, but many gamers are still unfamiliar with the concept. Here's a handy guide to PC Advisor's favourite DLC.
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News: Google fights to make HTTPS browsing safe
A number of hack attacks recently have made many question the fundamental security of the internet - hack attacks that have brought into question a system that until now was considered be bullet-proof. However, with appropriate good timing, two new security schemes are coming to the rescue.
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News: Sony PS3 websites attacked by Anonymous group
The campaigning group 'Anonymous' has got Sony in its sights, launching a denial of service attack against the company's PlayStation network websites in protest at its legal pursuit of PS3 jailbreaker, 'Geohot'.
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News: How to use Windows 7s advanced networking to work from anywhere
No matter if you’re at home, on the move or in the office, Windows 7 lets you connect and get things done. The trend these days is towards remote and mobile computing, and it’s important for an operating system to provide the tools necessary to keep you connected and productive wherever you may be. So Microsoft has incorporated a variety of new networking features in Windows 7 that simplify connectivity and help users access resources.
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New Xbox One release date, specs, features and price in UK
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review
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Galaxy S4 vs BlackBerry Z10 comparison review - which is best, the Samsung or the BlackBerry?
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Best cases and covers for the new iPad: protect your tablet in style
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What’s the best mobile OS: iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 or BlackBerry 10?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review
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Galaxy S4 vs BlackBerry Z10 comparison review - which is best, the Samsung or the BlackBerry?
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Microsoft Windows 8 review
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Surface Pro review - Microsoft tablet offers true power computing on the move
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 4 smartphone comparison review: what's the best Android?
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