ANTenna Blog -- December 20, 2009 - December 26, 2009 Archive

Reviewing The Year's Storage News Highlights

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:53 PM ET | Dec 26, 2009

Over the past couple of weeks, I slogged through the usual endless series of storage-related "best of" and prediction articles. Finally, here's one that is actually worth sharing.

Working With The Win7 Problem Steps Recorder

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:21 PM ET | Dec 26, 2009

Windows 7 includes a new remote support tool that is potentially very useful -- if you know about it.

The Perfect Office Mac?

Posted by Jake Widman 05:13 PM ET | Dec 24, 2009

German tinkerer Klaus Diebel will modify your old iMac so that it makes coffee but still functions as a Macintosh.

5 Security Predictions For 2010

Posted by Fredric Paul 12:59 PM ET | Dec 24, 2009

Varonis shares five security trends that will impact SMBs in the coming year.

i4i Lawsuit Means Nothing To Most Office Users

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:14 AM ET | Dec 23, 2009

The Web is buzzing over Microsoft's defeat in a major patent lawsuit involving its Office software. How will this affect your business? With very few exceptions, it won't.

Intel's vPro Reshapes Remote Desktop Support

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:11 PM ET | Dec 22, 2009

Chances are good that you have never heard of Intel's vPro technology. If your company relies upon remote support technology, it's time to get acquainted with it.

Apple Fixes iMac Flicker -- Or Not

Posted by Jake Widman 08:41 PM ET | Dec 22, 2009

Apple has released a firmware update for the new 27-inch iMacs which is supposed to address the kind of screen flickering and image corruption users have been complaining about. It's not clear if the update solves everybody's problem, though.

LaCie Unveils Its Latest USB 3.0 Storage Appliance

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:37 PM ET | Dec 21, 2009

The USB 3.0 storage market continues to expand, with LaCie introducing a new RAID storage device the incorporates the new high-speed standard.

Verizon's Bright Idea: Shaft Users, Make Money

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:23 PM ET | Dec 21, 2009

Can Verizon infuriate its Blackberry users by shoving a "preferred" search provider down their throats? Yeah, there's an app for that.

The SMB Impact Of Avaya Completing Its Nortel Enterprise Solutions Acquisition

Posted by Fredric Paul 06:30 PM ET | Dec 21, 2009

Steve Hilton, bMighty columnist and analyst at Analysys Mason, explains what Avaya finalizing its purchase of Nortel's Enterprise Solutions (NES) operation means for small and midsize businesses.

Netbooks Gain More Graphic Features

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 04:04 PM ET | Dec 21, 2009

Netbooks have emerged as a popular option for executives who need simple access to Internet applications. However, one limitation with these systems has been their graphic capabilities. Aware of that shortcoming, Intel has developed a graphically enhanced netbook microprocessor, and devices relying on it may start to arrive in a few months.

Season's Security Greetings: 12 Holiday Tips To Keep Your Data Safe

Posted by Keith Ferrell 12:15 PM ET | Dec 21, 2009

'Tis the season -- for holiday time off, extended trips, office parties... and security negligence. Time to tighten the defenses and clamp down on the user indulgences. No Grinch or Scrooge stuff here: Just a few tips for keeping your workplace systems and data safe, as well as merry and bright.