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We're still at a loss as to how so many computers (especially laptops) with sensitive data end up getting stolen. One would think that anyone entrusted with such data would know that a major law suit and bad press were just lurking around the corner in the guise of a thief.All that being...
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Anyone who's been surfing the web long enough has probably run across some interesting figures relating to Google searches. Examples of search results can range from comical easter eggs in Google, to intriguing search results that bring out the sociologist living in all of us such as the word porn returning more results than the word...
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It seems that the Radeon 2950 we all wanted to know and love (and own two of!) might be getting a pre-launch name change to Radeon 3800. Please remember that this is only a rumor so take it with a grain of salt.“Previously, they are known as Radeon HD 2950 series. Interestingly, one of the AIB partners has even listed out Radeon HD 3800...
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OCZ Technology Introduces Two New Titanium Edition Memory Kits, Coupling Low Latencies with High Speeds to Meet Enthusiast Demands Sunnyvale, CA—October 17, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced two...
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Video: Envision H190L 19-inch LCD Monitor Review @ ThinkComputers Motherboards & Chipsets: Motherboard Roundup: 12 Solutions on AMD 690G (AM2) @ Digit-Life MSI K9AG Neo2-Digital AMD 690G Motherboard @ PCStats Biostar TForce TA690G Review @ PenStarSys GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2H @ Bjorn3D Memory & Storage: Western Digital's Caviar GP hard...
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On February 18, 2009, broadcasters will stop transmitting analog signals. As such, this move should not surprise anyone, but Best Buy is the first consumer-electronics retailer to indicate it has pulled the plug on analog TVs. The Richfield, Minn.-based electronics retailer said it has pulled...
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We have just posted a new article here at HotHardware featuring the Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 case, which Zalman labels a "High End Gaming Enclosure." This case is made from aluminum, but it bucks the lightweight trend of typical aluminum cases due to it being constructed of metal that is 4-5mm thick. In addition to its high quality,...
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As enthusiasts, we're always looking for the next great design in computer cases. We're eager to see companies innovate in various areas of design, including cooling, tool-less installation, and style. When we see a new case hit the market, we often hope that it is made of aluminum...
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It's astrophysics, not rocket science, actually. Frustrated with the complexity and expense of running computations on big arrays of supercomputers, Dr. Gaurav Khanna of the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth has assembled 8 Playstation 3s into a cluster, loaded it up with Linux, and...
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Intel, the giant semiconductor manufacturer, is the darling of Wall Street today. It reported a 43% increase in 3rd quarter profits over last year's figures. It has also announced their intention to shed 2000 jobs, and investors like the idea of making more money with fewer people; shares of Intel surged 5% in before-stock-market-opening...
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Long before P2P networks, Usenet was a popular way to share binary files, besides of course, conversations. What with the RIAA already targeting P2P networks, why should it forget the old standby?In a lawsuit filed on October 12, the RIAA says that Usenet newsgroups contain "millions of...
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Since Amazon MP3 opened, it's been obvious that Apple would have to respond to its lower prices, and they have, by lowering prices on its unprotected music files to match at 99 cents.While there is no reason to think that Amazon has taken the market by storm, it’s clear that it is a competitive force. If iPod users decide to try Amazon’s store...
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Napster, now offering legal music via streaming, has decided to move to a complete web-based format. No more software to download, and anyone who can run a browser (probably with Java enabled) should be able to enjoy songs from Napter's library of over 5 million tracks.The question...
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AOL is planning on eliminating 20% of their global workforce of about 10,000 employees over the next few months. In an e-mail to investors, AOL President Randy Falco thanked the outgoing staff for their tireless efforts in help AOL transition from an ISP to an ad-supported e-company.The reduced workforce could either be a result of success...
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Apple apparently has a love for 6PM nowadays, as not only did the iPhone launch at 6PM, but OS X 10.5, Leopard, will launch on Oct. 26th at 6PM. Pre-orders are available now.Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" will go on sale through Apple retail stores and resellers on October 26 at 6:00pm local time. Additionally, the company will accept pre-orders...
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Corsair Announces TX Series of Power Supplies for PC Enthusiasts and Extreme GamersNew High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Power Supplies Meet and Exceed the Most Demanding Requirements of Enthusiasts & Performance SeekersFremont, CA, October 16, 2007 – Corsair® www.corsair.com, a...
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One nice thing about the recent transition Apple made over to Intel platforms is that Mac users spend less time touting their G5 CPUs and more time digging up interesting tidbits about future Intel CPUs. Details like the next-generation mobile technology going quad-core while remaining at 45W TPW are the sort of buzz we live for here.Perhaps...
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In what can only be called ironic, or humorous, or maybe a slap in the face, infamous Swedish Bittorrent site The Pirate Bay has taken over a domain formerly owned by a recording industry group.In yet another snub to anti-piracy efforts, infamous Swedish BitTorrent site The Pirate Bay has...
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There's little to say about Intel's Skulltrail that hasn't already been said: it's probably going to be seriously fast and quite expensive. On top of that Skulltrail is also very likely to gain some sort of quadfather-esque level of fame, and is live on as a performance legend even if...
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Taiwan-based Asustek announced today a new laptop line, dubbed Eee PCs, that are directly aimed at both existing and developing markets. It's just a solid no-frills inexpensive unit for existing markets, aimed at casual users. In so-called developing markets Asustek expects to sell the...
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California based Broadcom has released a new microprocessor for mobile phones, suitable for so-called 3G, or third generation mobile phone standards. Their "phone on a chip" incorporates the cellphone band, a radio receiver, an FM radio receiver, and is Bluetooth enabled too. Industry watchers...
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Despite the fact Hannah Montana isn't a real person, her tickets are hot, hot, hot. Hot enough to even be mentioned on TV shows like Without a Trace, and hot enough to sell out, with some programmatic assistance.Amid an uproar over the huge demand for seats to pop idol Hannah Montana’s...
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