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Google Glass teardown reveals hits and misses on repairability

May 14, 2013 8:06am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open Google Glass and discovers the wearable computer's sturdy construction also makes repairs impractical.

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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?

May 2, 2013 9:12am PDT

Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?

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10 things you should know about microservers

April 18, 2013 10:01am PDT

Why waste energy, space, and money on a high-end server when a low-cost microserver can handle the job? Here's a look at how microservers can benefit the data center.

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Speculating a major revision of the iPad

January 23, 2013 7:47am PST

Patrick Gray discusses the criticism surrounding Apple's iPad releases, which include feature bumps rather than major updates. What would a major revision of the iPad look like?

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Commoditizing HPC: What it means for IT

January 14, 2013 5:26am PST

The sooner IT readies itself for HPC, the more aggressive companies can be in taking advantage of big data in ways that present-day business analytics can't facilitate.

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HP Z820 Workstation: Tool-less case makes teardown a snap

December 7, 2012 12:37pm PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP Z820 using nothing but his hands and shows you what's inside this desktop powerhouse.

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Hardware Review: VIA EPIA-P910 Pico-ITX motherboard

November 15, 2012 8:43am PST

This ridiculously small Intel-compatible motherboard is feature rich and works well with Windows.

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Moore's law: About to fail or ticking along nicely?

October 26, 2012 1:14am PDT

For over 50 years, progress has been powered by the exponential growth of integrated circuits and the industries they power. Will that trend continue or reach an abrupt end?

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Apple October surprise: iPad Mini sticker shock, iPad hardware refresh, and more

October 23, 2012 6:12pm PDT

Bill Detwiler gives you the details and his first-take hardware analysis on the new iPad Mini, fourth-generation iPad, 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, redesigned iMac, and updated Mac Mini.

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Teardown reveals Chromebox Series 3 isn't your average desktop

August 23, 2012 3:21pm PDT

The Samsung Chromebox Series 3 may look like a Mac Mini, but it's not. Bill Detwiler explains why this Chrome OS machine isn't your typical desktop.

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Mobile computing and the demise of the desktop

August 7, 2012 8:59am PDT

Patrick Gray discusses some factors that might spell the end of the desktop as we know it. Do you think tablets will eventually replace the traditional desktop?

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Nexus 7 teardown reveals similarities, better hardware than Kindle Fire

August 2, 2012 11:59am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire.

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$7000 HP Z1 teardown reveals all-in-one that's easy to service, packed with high-end hardware

July 26, 2012 1:18pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open a $7,000 HP Z1 all-in-one workstation and discovers a machine that's easy to service, packed with high-end hardware, and engineered to be cool and quiet.

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Microsoft announces four Windows Server 2012 editions: What you need to know

July 6, 2012 8:03am PDT

Scott Lowe explains Microsoft's new licensing for the four editions of Windows Server 2012. Here is what you need to know about upgrading and choosing the right edition.

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Better troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab

July 5, 2012 12:45am PDT

The Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab has many new features and provides users with more detailed information than ever.

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iMac or Mac Pro: Making the best choice for your users' needs

July 3, 2012 1:46pm PDT

Erik Eckel considers the specs of both the iMac and Mac Pro. He offers his opinion on which is appropriate for users based on their primary tasks they perform.

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Samsung Galaxy S III teardown reveals easy-open case, difficult-to-fix display

June 21, 2012 11:34am PDT

Getting inside the Galaxy S III is easy, but Bill Detwiler shows you why replacing the front panel or display isn't.

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Why isn't it a Foxconn iPad? The road from microprocessor to consumer product

June 7, 2012 8:35am PDT

Have you ever wondered just how those chips wind up in the branded products you use and where they actually come from? For you curious types, Nick Hardiman has done the research for you.

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Samsung to unveil new Series 9 laptops with Ivy Bridge in Singapore

June 2, 2012 7:17am PDT

The new 13.3-inch and 15-inch Samsung Series 9 with Ivy Bridge will be available in Singapore on June 3, 2012.

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Deliverables: Reality and perception in client invoices

May 23, 2012 8:29am PDT

Trust, honesty, and openness with your client are especially important when invoicing for a project that require days or weeks of attention before reaching a milestone.

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