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Dell's thumb PC, Project Ophelia, to ship in July

Dell's thumb-sized PC called Project Ophelia, which is the size of a USB stick, will start shipping in July for around US$100.

By Agam Shah | 17 May, 2013 19:20

Tags: Dell, hardware systems, internet
Virtual reality and non-conductive liquids: data centers get innovative

Google I/O is getting most of the attention this week, but a conference at the other end of Silicon Valley showed there's plenty of innovation happening in the word of data centers, too.

By James Niccolai | 17 May, 2013 16:54

Tags: 3M, Green data center, Uptime Institute, servers, hardware systems, I/O Data Centers, Hewlett-Packard, environment
Forrester: Windows 8 faces uphill battle as corporate desktop

Windows 8 faces an uphill battle to become a standard corporate operating system because many businesses are in the midst of or have recently completed the move from Windows XP to Windows 7 and don't have the stomach for another transition anytime soon.

By Tim Greene | 17 May, 2013 12:34

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, EE, PC, Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, software, Data Center, operating systems, Forrester Research
iPad 5 rumour rollup for the week ending May 16

Even before summer, the iOSphere languishes in the iPad rumor doldrums, apparently having exhausted itself with hopes for a Retina display iPad mini 2, and the A7 chip for the iPad 5. But there is hope: The Rollup uncovered the radical iPadiGlasses, in an exclusive report.

By John Cox | 16 May, 2013 23:06

Tags: Apple, hardware systems, tablets, iPad
Lawmakers press Google on Glass privacy

Members of a U.S. congressional group on privacy wrote Thursday to Google CEO Larry Page requesting information on how the futuristic device handles privacy issues.

By Martyn Williams | 16 May, 2013 22:16

Tags: Google, hardware systems, legal

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How to script: A Bash crash course

An easy step-by-step guide to the Bash command-line shell and shell scripting

By Paul Venezia | 08 March, 2013 11:08

Tags: unix, Configuration / maintenance, Linux, Networking, hardware systems, Network management, Mac OS X, Data Center, operating systems, systems management, management, Bash, mysql, software, open source software, system management
Laptop not charging

Reader Bballgurl84life's laptop battery isn't charging.

By Lincoln Spector | 08 February, 2011 06:28

Tags: hardware systems, laptops
How to use touch to control your Windows 7 PC

QUESTION: I want to use touch to control my Windows 7 Home Premium PC. Is it as simple as plugging in a touchscreen display? I'd also like to view a 3D image - will I need a new graphics card?

By Chris Byers | 14 August, 2010 03:16

Tags: touchscreens, graphics cards, 3D display, Microsoft, hardware systems, PCs & laptops, PC Peripherals
Initialise your PC's microphone

QUESTION: My Windows 7 PC plays audio through headphones but is unable to pick up sound from them. I've got a Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi card and a Logitech USB phone/microphone. The drivers are up to date.

By Chris Byers | 03 August, 2010 02:46

Tags: Digital audio, hardware systems, logitech, creative labs, PC Peripherals
How to troubleshoot your home-built PC

Building a PC is a little like walking a tightrope without a net. Okay, it's not quite that dangerous, but unlike buying an off-the-shelf system, you have to be your own tech support staff.

By Loyd Case | 31 July, 2010 00:57

Tags: desktops, troubleshooting, hardware systems, desktop pcs

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Features about hardware systems

Google woos developers as software becomes more important

Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 17 May, 2013 15:43

Tags: application development, smartphones, hardware systems, Android, tablets, software, mobile, Android tablets, mobile applications, Android OS, consumer electronics, Google
Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.

By Gregg Keizer | 17 May, 2013 14:43

Tags: Apple, Windows, hardware systems, desktop pcs, software, operating systems, Forrester Research, PCs
Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

By Gregg Keizer | 10 May, 2013 18:17

Tags: Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, tablets, software, operating systems
Here's why new car tech is four years out of date

You'd expect a $35,000 car to have technology at least as good as a $200 smartphone, but it often doesn't. Although the auto industry has been slow to keep up with tech trends, that may soon change.

By Lucas Mearian | 06 May, 2013 09:35

Tags: consumer electronics, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, general motors, Personal Technology
Opinion: What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the US. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

By Mike Elgan | 05 May, 2013 06:10

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, consumer electronics, Networking, wireless, smartphones, hardware systems, tablets, mobile, wireless networking

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