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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.
5 Latest comment by NZJester
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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?
156 Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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.
2 Latest comment by Jeff7181@...
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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?
53 Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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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.
5 Latest comment by Brainstorms
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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.
13 Latest comment by Matt Nawrocki
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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?
12 Latest comment by peter@...
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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.
4 Latest comment by Gisabun
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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.
12 Latest comment by simon.sheldon@...
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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?
55 Latest comment by jay.fiskness
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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.
8 Latest comment by Pr1musInterPares
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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.
18 Latest comment by Trilln451
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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.
14 Latest comment by skypilott2
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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.
6 Latest comment by danwat1234
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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.
7 Latest comment by hartiq
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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.
15 Latest comment by Aditi Gupta
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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.
19 Latest comment by stevebuck
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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.
4 Latest comment by welchbethel
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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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