Following up on its Fix It Button, single-click bug fix technology, Microsoft aims to simplify tech support for small businesses with a more extensive automated diagnostic system.
<b>ars Technica:</b> "The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) isn't just another secret treaty—it's a way of life. If ACTA passes in anything like its current form, it will create an entirely new international secretariat to administer and extend the agreement."
<b>Linux Magazine:</b> "Did you know your drive was SMART? Actually: Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It can be used to gather information about your hard drives and offers some additional information about the status of your storage devices. It can also be used with other tools to help predict drive failure. "
<b>Tech Drive-in:</b> "Amarok was my favorite among Linux media players, until Amarok 2.0 series started coming in. I totally understand that Amarok 2.0 series is a complete rewrite and I really appreciate the effort they have put on upgrading Amarok."
<b>Tip of the Trade:</b> "A reader, Steve Hampson, suggested another solution to the backspace/delete terminal problem: Try typing stty dec on the offending terminal."
Microsoft has released its latest round-up of security patches, and with ten bulletins covering a wide range of products and operating systems, system administrators hoping for an easy week may want to start revising their expectations.
A docking station gives mobile employees flexibility as they come and go from the office, and Toshiba's docking station offers one-plug connectivity between any notebook PC and a host of peripherals.
<b>Network World:</b> "There's a large selection of free and open source (FOSS) operating systems available these days, and choosing the right one for any given circumstance can be quite a challenge. This article outlines the key factors you need to consider in order to pick the best operating system for your needs and experience level."
Microsoft unveils "release candidate" version of Windows Server AppFabric tools for building and maintaining composite applications. First beta of the new BizTalk Server also released.
Governments around the world told Microsoft they need more information sooner regarding patches and other security-related incidents, and the company complies.
The latest Sun customers to need reassuring from Oracle are the StorageTek data tape customers, who are told of Oracle's long-term commitment to the technology.
Toshiba's newest notebook accessory isn't just for Toshiba notebooks -- it's a USB docking station that gives any Windows laptop one-plug access to multiple peripherals, Ethernet, and an HD-resolution monitor.
Toshiba's newest notebook accessory isn't just for Toshiba notebooks -- it's a USB docking station that gives any Windows laptop one-plug access to multiple peripherals, Ethernet, and an HD-resolution monitor.
Office 2010 may be making its commercial debut on June 15th, but the software giant is releasing its free Web-based productivity suite to the public ahead of the launch.
<b>LinuxLinks:</b> "Now, let's scrutinize the 8 games at hand. For each game we have compiled its own portal page, providing screenshots of the game in action, a full description of the game, with an in-depth analysis of the features of the game, together with links to relevant resources and reviews."
<b>Linux Journal:</b> "The long anticipated release of PCLinuxOS 2010 finally arrived a few weeks ago and reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Even with the new crew and new features, it's still very much PCLOS."
<b>eSecurity Planet:</b> "The FBI said late last week that it has filed federal indictments against an Ohio man and two foreign residents in a move meant to halt one of the largest "scareware" malware scams."