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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

December 15, 2011 8:25pm PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Inside the 4G Android smartphone he found hardware from Samsung, VIA Telecom, FCI, and Texas Instruments.

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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch)

September 28, 2011 7:35am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sprint Samsung's Galaxy S II. Inside the 4G Android smartphone he found hardware from Samsung, Toshiba, Atmel, and Qualcomm.

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Cracking open the Linksys WRT54G wireless router

April 19, 2007 11:24am PDT

The Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router is one of the most common 802.11g devices deployed. A favorite of everyone from Linux fans to Windows users, here's a look inside what powers this ubiquitous device.

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Five network management tools for admins

January 29, 2013 8:21am PST

Solid information leads to a strong and worry-free network. Jack Wallen lists five tools that can get you that solid information for free.

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Samsung Captivate (AT&T Samsung Galaxy S) Teardown

August 16, 2010 8:13pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Captivate, AT&T's version of the Galaxy S. See the why this phone goes toe-to-toe with other Android devices.

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Five free tools for managing your wireless network

June 25, 2012 10:39am PDT

Monitor and analyze Wi-Fi networks, improve performance, and identify problems with the help of these free tools.

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How to configure ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch

April 13, 2011 10:50am PDT

These screenshots cover the basics of configuring ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch. Brandon Carroll presents this as a method for dealing with the explosion of consumer devices...

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Cracking open Microsoft's Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

June 21, 2007 8:07pm PDT

Ever wonder how one of the most common wireless notebook mice is put together? Check out this Cracking Open image gallery to learn just what's inside Microsoft's Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000.

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Five Wi-Fi management apps

February 11, 2013 8:25am PST

Brien Posey shares some utilities that can help you to get the most out of what Wi-Fi has to offer.

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Cracking Open the Apple iPhone 3G

July 11, 2008 5:56pm PDT

Apple's iPhone 3G arrived on Friday with a bevy of new enterprise-ready features, including Exchange support, business-grade security, and third-party applications powered by an SDK. As with the...

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Cracking Open the Apple iPad 2012 (Wi-Fi + 4G Verizon)

March 16, 2012 1:45pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2012 Apple iPad. Inside the tablet, he found hardware from Samsung, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Toshiba, and more.

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Cracking open the Apple TV

October 4, 2010 1:01pm PDT

We take apart the Apple TV and expose the hardware the runs Apple's media player.

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Jason Hiner's 20 most useful iPhone apps

December 5, 2011 10:35am PST

Here are 20 iPhone apps that can help you be more productive, reduce the number of gadgets in your life, and take advantage of the top benefits that mobile computing has to offer.

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Cracking open the Apple iPhone

July 3, 2007 5:33am PDT

The iPhone blends a revolutionary touch-screen interface, music player, and smartphone into a slick package. Come along as we crack open the Apple iPhone and see the hardware the make it run.

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Cracking open the Apple iPad 3G

May 19, 2010 7:28am PDT

TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler cracked open the Apple iPad 3G for a look at the hardware inside the Apple tablet.

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Repair the cracked glass face of an Apple iPhone 3G

December 18, 2008 8:40am PST

When TechRepublic Cracked Open the Apple iPhone 3G we accidently put a small crack in the glass face. After awhile, the small crack became a big one bisecting the entire screen. The staff looked...

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HTC Inspire 4G: High-powered Android, low-ball price

February 22, 2011 2:18pm PST

The HTC Inspire 4G has the features to rival the top Android smartphones, while being launched at the meager price of $99 by AT&T, which is trying to lure new Android customers now that it has...

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Five mobile apps to reduce airport hassles

May 29, 2012 10:19am PDT

From ticket buying to checking fight status to finding your car in the airport parking lot, these apps will help you avoid common air travel aggravations.

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Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle

August 29, 2008 10:21am PDT

With its paper-like display, wireless capability and thousands of titles from Amazon's catalog behind it, the Kindle may be the first e-book reader to gain broad acceptance. Watch as we crack open...

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