Worldwide subscribers are set to leap by nearly 168 percent says analyst house Gartner, which claims the market is at a “turning point” and mainstream adoption could be just two to five years away. more
Windows in a Window
Virtual machines let you muck around with older versions of Windows—and even other operating systems—without consequences! Learn how to run and use a virtual OS in today’s tip. more
Unified Threat Management
One device to firewall the network. One for antispam. Another to keep malware out. One more to filter Web content. Physical hookups, licenses, service, and support for all—what a mess. It’s no wonder the hottest trend in small-business network security is unified threat management (UTM) devices. more
Intel details roadmap to more cores
Intel has laid out its future product roadmap, including a forthcoming six-core upgrade to its Xeon processor line, details of its next micro-architecture codenamed Nehalem, future 32nm chips, and technology with which it plans to meet requirements for high-performance graphics and visualisation. more
Internet heading for a fall, says founder
The internet in its current form is unsupportable and dangerous, according to the man that led its inception. more
Build a RAID Array
Don’t wait inevitable hard disk crash; set up a mirrored RAID array and let your PC handle the backups for you. here
The Ultimate USB Key
With some extra planning, your USB drive can be more than a briefcase; it can be a tool to keep you connected and functional, too. more
Observer sees Google's future in transportation routing
Some people peer into crystal balls to predict the future; Stephen Arnold peers into the vast database at the U.S. Patent Office to predict the future of Google. more
Integrated optical fibres to improve electronics
A newly developed process for the insertion of semiconductors into optical fibres is expected to deliver faster, more efficient electronic devices. more
Child-like intelligence created in Second Life
Four-year-old Eddie might behave like a typical young boy. Outside of the Second Life virtual world, however, he is anything but. more