Hardware
Stay current with the components, peripherals and physical parts that constitute your IT department.
Articles about Hardware
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iMac vs. a comparable Windows box: The TCO lowdown
Erik Eckel explores the true cost differential between a Mac desktop and an equivalent Windows business-class all-in-one computer.
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10 troubleshooting tips for your storage and SAN environment
Remote replication and the associated hardware are powerful tools to ensure continuity of business. But care must be taken in deployment and use.
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What you need to know about Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
What exactly is Data Center Infrastructure Management? Is DCIM truly a new idea or just a repackaging of the same old methods?
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Is a MacBook Pro really more expensive than a Dell Latitude?
Take a look at Erik Eckel's math, which proves that the MacBook Pro might actually be more economical than a Dell Latitude.
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Ten reasons not to fix computers for free
Do you feel like a heel if you don't want to fix computer problems for friends and family? Here are some of the reasons you shouldn't feel guilty.
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Researchers create nearly undetectable hardware backdoor
University of Massachusetts researchers have found a way to make hardware backdoors virtually undetectable.
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First look: IBM's new x86 servers take aim at the cloud
Scott Reeves looks at the latest x 86 servers from IBM.
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Name-brand vs. Asian monitors: Why pay more for the same technology?
James Sanders compares several monitors from name-brand suppliers and their Asian counterparts. The displays all use the same LG-sourced panels, so why pay more for the same technology?
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10 steps for a successful BYOD adoption
Bring-your-own-device doesn't have to be a disaster for your organization. Plan ahead and create a good policy with these tips.
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10 VDI mistakes to avoid
Virtual Desktop Integration is a sweeping trend with tangible results. It's not without a few pitfalls as well, however. Learn some mistakes to avoid in your VDI implementation.
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Buy smarter accessories: no uni-taskers
We live in an age of multiple devices and multi-platforms. We should expect our keyboards, mice, headsets, and printers to work with all of them.
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IBM Watson: The inside story of how the Jeopardy-winning supercomputer was born, and what it wants to do next
IBM Watson wowed the tech industry and a corner of U.S. pop culture with its 2011 win against two of Jeopardy's greatest champions. Here's how IBM pulled it off and a look at what Watson's real career...
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Five lessons on how to run your datacentre from Amazon and salesforce.com
Tips on how to run your IT operations from the world's largest companies - including Amazon, Microsoft and salesforce.com
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Windows RT nightmare: Displaying the Libraries view
Donovan Colbert recounts his difficulty trying to display the Libraries view in the File Explorer navigation pane in Windows RT.
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Take advantage of Google Now on your Android tablet
Google Now isn't just for smartphones. You can now take advantage of this predictive tool on your tablet with Android 4.1 or better. Jack Wallen explains how to get the most out of Google Now.
