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Archive: 10-2011

• Alienware M14x Teardown: Wireless HDMI portends future without wires

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the Alienware M14x for a look at the high-end gaming notebook’s integrated wireless HDMI transmitter and other hardware.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 26, 2011, 11:42 AM PDT

• Windows 7 command-line tools for the IT ninja

  Bill Detwiler reveals four lesser-known command-line tools for IT pros who troubleshoot Windows 7 problems.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 25, 2011, 8:39 AM PDT

• Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly format Word documents

  Bill Detwiler demonstrates Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that can help you quickly and easily format your documents.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 20, 2011, 11:25 AM PDT

• Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 14, 2011, 4:33 PM PDT

• Five ways to prevent Windows DNS problems

  Bill Detwiler shares five tips for keeping the critical Domain Name System (DNS) running smoothly across your Windows network.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 13, 2011, 7:13 AM PDT

• Motorola Lapdock Teardown: Tiny motherboard, no HDMI output

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock–a Webtop accessory that pushes the convergence of the smartphone and PC one step closer.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 12, 2011, 9:08 AM PDT

• Free and open source text editors every developer should try

  Even if you work in an IDE, a good text editor is always handy to have. Bill Detwiler looks at five text editors every developer should try.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 1:13 PM PDT

• Amazon Kindle (2011) Teardown: Faster processor, fewer chips

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the redesigned 2011 Kindle and discovers a device that’s very close to being a truly disposable e-reader.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | October 5, 2011, 10:57 AM PDT