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Review: Nuance Dragon Notes

June 19, 2013 11:27am PDT

Dragon Notes has potential, but with free editions of the same app available, it might be better to stick with the mobile version.

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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac

June 18, 2013 11:55am PDT

The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.

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What SDN means to the network administrator

June 17, 2013 5:45am PDT

Software-defined networking is new enough that pinning down its practical use is still difficult to get our heads around. Here is some perspective on SDN from the net admin's point of view.

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Case Study: Box and Equinix build a private global network for Box Accelerator

June 12, 2013 5:30am PDT

Box, the SaaS storage provider, partnered with Equinix to build a private backbone to support Box's growth in major markets around the world.

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Fixing a PCI DSS scan failure on the SonicWALL IPSec VPN, part one

June 12, 2013 4:39am PDT

An IPSec VPN using pre-shared secret for authentication will fail PCI DSS security scans. Here's how to switch to using certificates on the router and the VPN client to pass the scan.

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ReadItToMe reads your SMS, calls, and app notifications

June 11, 2013 5:11pm PDT

Jack Wallen takes a look at ReadItToMe, an Android application that tells you who is calling and reads your text messages to you when you need hands-free mobile computing.

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BGP and Internet security: Is it better to be lucky or good?

June 10, 2013 9:11am PDT

Does "it's not a problem until it actually happens" apply to Internet security? Michael P. Kassner interviews a networking expert who's wondering about the same thing.

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Key features of Next Generation Networks

June 10, 2013 5:30am PDT

Next Generation Networks have been a talking point for the last few years. Scott Reeves describes some of the features and talks about some of the advantages of NGNs.

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Five web-based network troubleshooting tools

June 5, 2013 8:16am PDT

Web-based networking toolkits often offer numerous ways to test routes, domains, and other issues that will directly affect your network.

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IPv6 in action: How Mythic Beasts does it

June 5, 2013 6:26am PDT

The transition to IPv6 is slow for most organizations but the hosting company Mythic Beasts has embraced the new IP protocol for its network. Take an inside look at how it works.

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Set up a VPN on your Zentyal small business server

May 24, 2013 12:24pm PDT

Follow these steps to learn how to set up a VPN server on your Zentyal Community Edition free small business server.

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Top four Android voice recorder applications

May 23, 2013 12:48pm PDT

After combing through numerous Android recording apps, Jack Wallen lists his top four favorite and why.

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Big Data and the million-node network

May 22, 2013 5:14am PDT

As you consider how to cope with a million-node network, apply Big Data diligently and carefully, with a business problem the tools are expected to solve guiding your implementation.

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Signs a client may not be ready for managed services

May 15, 2013 9:44am PDT

Warning bells should go off in your head if you spot any of these items indicating managed services are not a priority at a prospective client's site.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 teardown reveals redesigned interior, easier-to-fix phone

May 6, 2013 1:08pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy S4, explores the redesigned interior and shows you why it's easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

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Laying down the facts on Google Fiber

April 26, 2013 11:30am PDT

Google is entering the ISP space with their Fiber plans. Learn more about what it provides and how it works.

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Create unique SMS/MMS popups and quick replies with Glowfly

April 26, 2013 5:26am PDT

Glowfly is an Android app that offers control over SMS/MMS notifications. Find out how business users can use Glowfly to make daily life more efficient and reliable.

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Save on your data plan with Onavo Extend

April 22, 2013 1:57pm PDT

Find out how to extend the value of your existing data plan with the help of Onavo Extend, a free mobile application for both iOS and Android devices.

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