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Access Files Stored Online via Windows ExplorerOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 9 hours ago (http://www.readwriteweb.com)
Category: storage | Tags cloud storage, virtual drive, amazon, s3, google docs, windows, skydrive, Search All Tags
Lidija Davis reports on Gladinet, a application that integrates with Windows Explorer and provides virtual drive access to cloud-based storage (including Amazon S3, Google Docs, and Windows Live SkyD read more »
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Antivirus programs unreliable during critical coverage gapOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 9 hours ago (http://arstechnica.com)
Category: security | Tags antivirus, programs, unreliable, malware, fireeye, mcafee, detection, Search All Tags
Joel Hruska talks about the ever-present anti-malware problem of reactivity. The fact that antivirus providers can't preemptively write cures for viruses not yet invented and that analytical algorit read more »
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How to Hone Your DBA Skill SetOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 11 hours ago (http://www.simple-talk.com)
Category: development | Tags dba, database, sql, Search All Tags, , , ,
"In this article, Brad examines the various ingredients that will help you establish a successful career as a DBA, and then contribute to your long-term career success." read more »
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Can measure, can’t manage?Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 11 hours ago (http://go.theregister.com)
Category: other | Tags management, measurement, it, Search All Tags, , , ,
John Collins contemplates the theoretical practicality of using IT to measure performance and the need for strong management in addition to IT systems. read more »
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What if the computers went back to the '70s too?Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 11 hours ago (http://go.theregister.com)
Category: workstations | Tags computers, texas instruments, ti, dec, Search All Tags, , ,
Guy Kewney writes a fascinating bit of nostalgia that focuses on the development of computers in the 70's and 80's and the chance Texas Instruments had to dominate the market - and failed. read more »
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Dear Amazon: Here’s How to Sell Even More KindlesOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 11 hours ago (http://www.crunchgear.com)
Category: peripherals | Tags amazon, kindle, e-reader, sprint, ipod, Search All Tags, ,
Doug Aamoth writes a great open letter to Amazon about their Kindle e-reader offering some suggestions (mainly regarding pricing strategies) to help the Kindle become ubiquitous like the iPod. read more »
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When duty calls: IT pros do more with lessOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 11 hours ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: network | Tags it, professionals, economy, finances, Search All Tags, , ,
Denise Dubie talks about how the economic recession is causing enterprises to tighten the IT budget belt and stretching the current IT Professionals to do more with less. read more »
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The 2008 geek gadget gift guide: Time CapsuleOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by MargaretM 14 hours ago (http://feeds.infoworld.com)
Category: network | Tags galen gruman, infoworld test center, stephen hultquist, apple's time capsule, geek gift, christmas, wireless, macs, pcs, Search All Tags
Galen Gruman writes that InfoWorld Test Center contributing editor Stephen Hultquist recommends Apple's Time Capsule as a great geek gift this Christmas. "As a 500GB or 1TB wireless hard drive (us read more »
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