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Six scenarios where the iPad is trouncing the PC

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

TechRepublic’s Jason Hiner has little use for an iPad. But he’s pinpointed six areas where it’s become people’s preferred device and is disrupting the PC market. (Credit: Apple) I’ve made no secret of the fact that the iPad was not … Continue reading →

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The Raspberry Pi computer goes on general sale

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

A credit-card sized computer designed to help teach children to code has gone on sale for the first time. Continue reading →

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Hello, I’m calling from Microsoft …

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

“Hello, I’m calling from the Microsoft Anti-virus team. We have detected that your computer is infected with a virus.” Continue reading →

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Would you welcome an Android-powered PC?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by admin

Google has released Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Cream Sandwich” for x86, so Android could be coming to PCs in 2012. Would you want one? Continue reading →

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10 things you shouldn’t do when running network cable

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Network cabling can be a finicky thing. There was a day when people without appropriate knowledge and training were tasked with running cable by virtue of their other responsibilities. For example, telephone techs and electricians used to be tapped because … Continue reading →

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