Xandros, which makes the Windows-like Linux distribution used in ASUS's popular Eee PC sub-laptop, has signed a deal with information-management software maker Viyya Technologies to jointly target portable devices such as laptops and mobile Internet devices.
Dell is targetting small business with a series of laptops, desktop and associated services to cure integration blues for organisations with less than 10 employees.
What do the US State Department, the British military and the FBI have in common? Each has recently lost laptops with sensitive information.
A preliminary investigation by NASA has found evidence that ultrawideband devices could interfere with an aeroplane's safety systems - it could mean a ban for all laptops.
Symantec announced on Monday that it plans to acquire IT management software company Altiris, in a deal valued at approximately AU$830 million.
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There's an argument against the usage of USB sticks which has been discussed many times in this column: they're a potentially massive security risk. But there's another case you could make against having your business life stored in 4GB or so of flash memory it's a total support nightmare.
If you're heading to the Beijing Olympics to cut deals, schmooze and booze, don't leave your laptop and mobile with your hosts for a second and watch your gadgets very, very carefully. Of course, it might cost you a deal because you're acting weird, but your data will be safe.
Celebrity comes with its perks free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time and disadvantages constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
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At the "NECXT life" product showcase in Sydney, NEC gave us the chance to explore a "day in the a life of NEC". Our photo gallery reveals that such a day involves digital signs, VoIP, LCDs, waterproof notebooks and CCTV.
An analysis by representatives of Australia's two largest IT industry groups shows that neither political party in the federal election has come up with a comprehensive policy around technology.
The ThinkPad X61s is a laptop that provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that's still comfortable to use.
CNET's Kara Tsuboi visits the University of California, Berkeley, to find out what gadgets students are craving at the start of their school year. CNET Reviews editors Bonnie Cha and Donald Bell also weigh in on their top cell phone, MP3, and laptop picks.
Intel's David Perlmutter showed the company's new quad-core laptop computers at the Intel Developer Conference in San Francisco. He demonstrated how video conferencing can be done in HD--even with other applications running in the background--without sacrificing power and performance.
Ivan Krstic, director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child project, brought a beta 2 test prototype model of the AU$175 laptops to AusCERT 2007. ZDNet Australia's Munir Kotadia caught up with Ivan to find out more about the pre-release model's features.
Apple's groovy, new laptop isn't for everyone. Try these other high-end options to find the your perfect portable computer.
A researcher at Sandia National Laboratories says he has created technology to disperse the heat generated within laptop computers more efficiently than today's cooling systems.
The company issues a software patch to reanimate notebooks that freeze when running Windows XP.
The appeal of a tiny 1.58 kg notebook is obvious to those who lug around a traditional laptop. But what isn't as well known is that many of the negatives of these machines are fading away.
Dell designed its new Latitude C400, the smallest and lightest notebook in its corporate line, for executives on the go.
Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.
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