On Monday, some BlackBerry users experienced their second outage is less than a year. For three hours, many — but not all — users were unable to access their e-mail accounts using their handhelds. Why the system was down is still unclear: Waterloo, Ont.-based Research In Motion said it is looking into the problem.
Archive for February 12th, 2008
Feb12
New HP Blade Server Gives Unix Shops More Options
HP released its first mid-level Unix-based blade server, which will allow companies to more cost-efficiently consolidate their legacy systems. The HP Integrity BL870c, which is the latest HP BladeSystem server, uses a specifically engineered Intel Itanium processor to power the its four-socket server that doubles its processing and memory capabilities.
Filed in: Personal Tech
Feb12
Poll: Which geek presidential ticket gets your vote?
As much as geeks love binary, there’s something to be said for multiplicity of choice. Thus, as the United States girds itself up for yet another traditional two-party Presidential showdown in November, we give you a ballot box-full of fictional alternatives that–if suddenly made real–would likely wipe the floor with…
Filed in: Security
Feb12
Poll: Which sci-fi/fantasy presidential ticket gets your vote?
As much as geeks love binary, there’s something to be said for multiplicity of choice. Thus, as the United States girds itself up for yet another traditional two-party Presidential showdown in November, we give you a ballot box-full of fictional alternatives that–if suddenly made real–would likely wipe the floor with…
Filed in: Security
Feb12
ASP.NET basics: Working with the TextBox control
Developers often overlook basic programming options in favor of new or cool ways to deliver results. This is true for many of the standard ASP.NET features. A good example is the TextBox Web control, which offers plenty of options for building applications. This week, I take a closer look at…
Filed in: Software
Feb12
Apple Releases Apple TV ‘Take 2′ Update
Apple has released the Take 2 update for the Apple TV today. The software update is available for download from your Apple TV itself. The free software update allows Apple TV owners to rent movies without the use of a computer in standard …
Filed in: Apple/Mac
Feb12
Apple Releases Apple TV ‘Take 2′ Update [Updated]
Apple has released the Take 2 update for the Apple TV today. The software update is available for download from your Apple TV itself. The free software update allows Apple TV owners to rent movies without the use of a computer in standard …
Filed in: Apple/Mac
Feb12
Word — Keep your stinking hands off my styles!
The number one complaint I have about Word is its dogmatic need to control everything I do. Now, I realize that Microsoft professionals put a lot of thought into Word’s default settings, and I don’t fault them for their choices — well, not too much. On the other hand, some…
Filed in: Software
Feb12
Blodget: MicroHoo ‘is gonna be a disaster’
“It’s gonna be a disaster.” That’s how Silicon Alley Insider founder and Web pundit Henry Blodget characterized the outcome of the Microsoft acquisition of Yahoo, if and when it goes through.
Filed in: Microsoft
Feb12
iTunes Live: London Sessions Coming Feb 22 - Mar 2
Apple has announced iTunes Live: London Sessions (via Macworld UK).
Over 11 magical evenings, starting on Thursday February 21st, 2008, iTunes will host a series of unique recording sessions. More than 25 of the worlds most talented …
Filed in: Apple/Mac
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