Complaints over faulty HP laptops growFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:28AMAs of March 10, on a nonprofit website in China, more than 1,400 consumers had expressed their willingness to take part in a group complaint against Hewlett-Packard Co (HP) over faulty laptop computers and more than 80 lawyers said they would like to extend help in the case, Xinhuanet reported Friday.
County sitting on millionsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:25AMEditor's note: This is the first in a series, Lucky to be a Live! County, about the financial impact of Indiana Live! on Shelby County government.
Local optician's office burglarizedFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:24AMCHICO — A business on Mangrove Avenue was victimized by a burglary Wednesday night and didn't open until mid-afternoon Thursday, as police investigated and employees cleaned up broken glass.
Rechargeable batteries get a boostFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:17AMFor 10 years, PowerGenix has been tinkering with nickel zinc chemistry for rechargeable batteries, which it says delivers more power and is easier on the environment than many competing battery technologies.
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UK spy agency lost track of 35 laptops: reportFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:40AMLONDON (March 11, 2010): Britain's main signals intelligence agency lost track of 35 laptop computers in an unacceptable lapse that showed a "cavalier" attitude to tracking equipment, a parliamentary committee reported on Thursday.
Apple loses letter "i" monopolyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:13PMApple has been dealt a severe blow having been told that it no longer has a monopoly on the letter "i" as part of the name for its products.
Theft, vandalism at Interpretive CenterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:12PMA break-in occurred early Friday morning at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Officers from the Williams County Sheriff's Office, Williston, N.D., were called out shortly after 1 a.m. Friday.
Laptops could be key to an earthquake early-warning systemThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:07PMSeismologists envision a 'Quake Catchers' network of volunteers using their computers to precisely map tremors. If Elizabeth Cochran allowed herself to dream, the future would look something like this:
There's some skepticism on FMPL computersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:04PMA state library grant program that would provide 21 computers to the Fort Morgan Public Library at a cost of just over $3,000 in matching funds was met with some enthusiasm from the Fort Morgan City Council on Tuesday - along with a little wariness.
Tech Support Rating: Apple, Dell, Lenovo Top ListThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:55PMConsumer Reports surveyed over 7,000 of its readers and declared its list of companies that provided the overall most satisfactory tech support for laptop and desktop computers. Apple - Dell - Desktop computer - Companies - Product Support
Tech guide: Wireless home networksThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:25PMWireless internet connectivity is built into almost every gadget you buy today. Claire McEntee explains the basics of setting up your own wireless home network.
Apple iPad: We've reached Star Trek-nologyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:22PMAfter 44 Years, the PADD in the guise of Apple's iPad is added to the pantheon of "Treknology" that was first envisioned in Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK. by Jason Perlow
AirMagnet Enterprise Delivers Zero-Day Protection Against Latest Wi-Fi Security Exploits and VulnerabilitiesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:36PMSUNNYVALE, Calif.----AirMagnet Inc., a Fluke Networks company, today announced that AirMagnet Enterprise, the industry’s premier application for managing and securing corporate WLAN deployments, delivers zero-day protection against the latest Wi-Fi security exploits and vulnerabilities, ensuring that AirMagnet customers are protected without having to upgrade their current systems.
Ex-security guard admits to burglariesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:31PMNORRISTOWN — A former security alarm company worker who authorities said used his expertise to carry out more than three dozen office and commercial burglaries has accepted responsibility for the crime spree that spanned Montgomery and Chester counties.
Back to the future for computers: A return to the 1980s?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:10PMA presentation at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) in San Diego on March 24 will examine the technologies that will emerge in the next three to four years to power warehouse-scale computing data centers, upon which companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Facebook, and many more are increasingly relying.
Upgrades will be made to the Chagrin Falls school faciltiesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:10PMSignificant steps are being considered to modernize Chagrin Falls school facilities and services. The Chagrin Falls Board of Education reviewed information March 1 related to a potential Ohio House Bill 264 energy efficiency and conservation undertaking, and received a preliminary plan for district-wide technological advancement.
GCHQ staff lost 35 laptop computers, report saysThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:44AMStaff at GCHQ, the government's electronic eavesdropping centre, mislaid 35 laptops and it was not known whether the computers contained top secret information because of the agency's "haphazard" monitoring system, it emerged today.
LANCE: COLONIA, ISELIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE KEY FEDERAL SECURITY FUNDSWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:03PMWOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, NJ Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today announced that two Woodbridge Township communities will each receive grant funds from the U.S. Homeland Security Department to purchase safety equipment for their departments.
Oregon QB facing burglary chargesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:33PMEUGENE, Ore., March 10 (UPI) -- University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is facing second-degree burglary charges, records indicate.
US-TECH SummaryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:20PMBest Buy bets on 3D TV, but no quick payoffs seen
Charges Filed Against Masoli, EmbryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:05PMThe two are accused of stealing from a University of Oregon fraternity house in late January. They will appear in court Friday on second degree burglary charges. read more
Apple ranks first in tech-support ratingsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:03PMIn Consumer Reports' latest survey of computer tech support, Apple has come out far ahead of their competition for their support of laptop and desktop computers.
Investment Column: Overseas growth makes Inchcape a holdWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:24PMAt first glance, the annual results published by Inchcape yesterday look stonking. The car dealer's profits came in at £137m, a whopping 27 per cent higher than last year's £108m. But stripping out the distortion from the one-off charge that pushed down the 2008 figures, the picture is less rosy.
Thursday March 11 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:53PMSHANGHAI, March 10 — More than 100 Chinese consumers have filed an official complaint against Hewlett-Packard Co over faulty laptop computers, leaving the door open for a lawsuit against the US technology company, a lawyer for the group said today.
Controlling a PC With a PhoneWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:44PMIs it possible to tap into my computer’s files from my iPhone?
SIREN SOUNDS for the week of March 11, 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:56PMOn March 2 at about 3:20 p.m., Milpitas Police Department officers responded to a commercial burglary at Promise Technology Inc. at 580 Cottonwood Drive.
Family robbed by axe-wielding home invadersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMA group of men armed with an axe and a sledgehammer have robbed a family home on the New South Wales south coast.
Thugs invade family home, steal carMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:59PMARMED bandits have invaded a Wollongong home, assaulting and robbing a couple while two young children slept nearby.
Video: LMSD spy allegations discussed briefly at "Education/Special Meeting"Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:31PMThe Lower Merion School District held an Education/Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors on Monday night, and the big topic those in attendance wanted to discuss was the web spy allegations.
Home invaders terrorise helpless familyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:11PMARMED bandits smashed into a family home early this morning, assaulting a couple while two young children slept nearby, then fleeing in the couple's car.
Axe-wielding thieves terrorise familyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:10PMAn Austinmer couple were last night dragged from their beds by axe-wielding thieves as their young children slept nearby.
Hindalco’s Novelis Sees Aluminum Demand Rising (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:36PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Novelis Inc., the U.S.-based aluminum unit of India’s Hindalco Industries Ltd. , sees global demand for the industrial metal rising about 4 percent annually in the next five years, President Philip Martens said.
Tuesday's South Bay police log: Carson, Torrance, unincorporated areaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:05PMRecent police activities in Carson, Torrance and unincorporated area. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
'It's not my choice to have a computer'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMDoc Martin's Joe Absolom only got a computer to fit in with everyone else – but he can't wait to get back to his PlayStation 3 What's your favourite piece of technology, and how has it improved your life? It's my PlayStation 3, because the games and graphics are so good – it's got proper games on it now. When was the last time you used it, and what for? Just before my Mum and Dad arrived – they ...
Apple iPad sparks war of the tabletsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:03PMMajor companies including HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo and Microsoft are readying devices that will go head-to-head with Apple's iPad following its launch next month.
FM council to air wide-ranging topicsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:41AMTwo projects that could enhance computer and Internet access for local residents, as well as discussions on topics ranging from medical marijuana to fireworks and firearms, are on the agenda for a Fort Morgan City Council work session Tuesday.
Break in occurs at intrepretive centerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:25AMTwo break-ins occurred over the weekend, one in Williston and one out in Williams County.
LMSD parents unite to fight class-action suitMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:18AMOpposition could be growing against a class-action lawsuit that was recently filed against the Lower Merion School District as about 150 residents came out to a public meeting at the Narberth Borough Hall Tuesday night.
Batteries Plus Educates Facilities Managers, Increases Battery Buying PowerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:59AMHartland, WI – Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest retail battery franchise serving both retail and business customers, has developed a B2B partnership program to assist facilities management operators with its battery buying power, battery education, and battery recycling capabilities, all facilitated and operated by the nation’s most experienced battery experts.
Windows 7 Tips n' Tricks for BusinessMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:33AMSo you've purchased Windows 7 , Microsoft's latest and greatest operating system, and found it to be fast, stable and full of features to support your small to mid-sized business. Critics agree the Redmond, Wash. software giant have their mojo back, after delivering the much-maligned Windows Vista a few years back. To get even more out of the leaner and meaner Windows 7 for your growing business ...
Kinpo Group eyes 25% revenue growthMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:25AMKinpo Group (金仁寶集團), which includes the world’s biggest contract notebook computer maker, Compal Electronics Inc (仁寶), aims to grow revenues by 25 percent this year as an improving global economy stimulates demand for electronics.