Another UMC breach surfaces

2010-03-19T02:15:50Z

<div id="subtitle">Six computer hard drives reported stolen</div><div><p> The theft of six computer hard drives is the latest revelation of apparent wrongdoing within University Medical Center, although hospital officials say no sensitive information was compromised.</p><p>The hard drives were stolen between June 2008 and last November, according to a Feb. 26 memo that hospital CEO Kathy Silver sent to

Reviewing the Intimus 502CD Multimedia Shredder

2010-03-15T05:34:19Z

It used to be that having a paper shredder was enough to safeguard your company's private information. But given the popularity of computers, information is now stashed away on items such as CD-ROMs and floppy disks. Getting rid of those types of things can be a wee bit challenging, hence multimedia shredders were invented. One of the better ones is the Intimus 502CD, although it does have a couple of drawbacks. Let's take a look at what this product does - and doesn't - have going for it.<...

Frequently Asked Questions About the Intimus 502CD Multimedia Shredder

2010-03-15T05:30:27Z

While computers and other technologically advanced devices are must-have items for today's busy offices, using them can have one distinct drawback: what do you do with your CD-ROM's, DVD's, and floppy disks once you don't need them anymore? Getting rid of these kinds of items can be tricky, especially since anyone could insert them into his/her own computer and access all the files you need to keep hidden. The best way to prevent this from happening is by using a multimedia shredder such as t...

Western Digital shares inch lower after downgrade

2010-03-11T10:00:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Western Digital shares retreat amid worries over hard drive demand</div><div><p>Shares of Western Digital Corp. and Seagate Technology retreated Thursday amid worries over demand for their hard disk drives.</p><p>Craig-Hallum Capital analyst Christian Schwab downgraded Western Dig...

Data Recovery Tools ? Do They Work?

2010-03-10T09:26:52Z

When your data goes bad you want to get it recovered as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. There are different data recovery tools that you can utilize and some are more effective than others, but it really all depends on what the nature of your lost data is.<br><br>Some of the more common ways that data is lost or corrupted are as follows:<br><br>? User Errors: When you are experiencing a user error message then these are a good candidate for data recovery s...

SanDisk ships 64 GB memory card for high-def video

2010-02-22T13:01:16Z

<div id="subtitle">SanDisk releases 64-gigabyte flash memory card, can store up to 8 hours of high-def video</div><div><p>Flash memory card maker SanDisk Corp. said Monday it has started shipping its highest-capacity card to date, which can hold 64 gigabytes worth of video, photos and other data.</p><p>SanDisk's flash memory cards are used in mobile phones, digital still cameras and digital ...

Military ban against USB drives partially lifted

2010-02-20T04:15:08Z

<div id="subtitle">After more than a yearlong ban, USB drives and other removable media devices may now used on military networks under "very specific circumstances and guidelines."</div><div><p>After a more than yearlong ban, USB drives and other removable media devices may now be used on military networks under “very specific circumstances and guidelines,” according to the U.S. Strategic Command...

The Evolution of Portable Storage Devices

2010-02-22T12:57:43Z

Removable storage media has been in existence almost as long as the computer itself. Many of you may be able to remember back to when magnetic tape was used for storage, just like that which was used by audio cassettes. If we go back even further we remember back to the days when even paper punch cards were used to store data. We have come a long way since then and now storage devices are capable of retaining gigabytes of data on a remarkably small device.<br><br>T...

Belkin Shares Printers and Hard Drives, Family Tracker Lets You Be Big Brother

2010-02-22T13:11:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Two Products, Two Very Different Uses</div><div><p><p>Belkin Shares Printers and Hard Drives, Family Tracker Lets You Be Big Brother</p> <p>By Jim Bray<br /> TechnoFile.com</p> <p>If you have multiple computers but only one printer and/or external hard drive,...

Giving the Gift of the Pen Drive

2010-02-22T14:22:27Z

The pen drive makes a great gift idea. They range in price and vary in size, shape and color. They are handy to have and most people either already have one, or need one. With everything being saved on pen drives these days, it makes a great present for someone you care about.<br><br>Pen drives are one of those items that you can have more than one of. So even if you`re not sure if your gift recipient has one or not, you will still be giving them a great gift. If t...

Computer Services To Clean Up A Memory

2010-02-22T14:56:20Z

Author: James Madison

Freeing up computer memory can improve system performance to a large extant. Now, the process of cleaning or wiping your stored data might seem very easy but only deleting or reformatting doesn’t actually work. To remove the existing data completely from the hard drive memory, according to computer services, you will have to write over it. However, no matter how simple or complicated the proces...

Scanpst.exe and Removing DSN

2010-02-22T16:37:47Z

Delivery Status Notification or DSN is an automatically make email message from mail system that notify sender for delivery problem. It?s specifying that message have rebound because of several reasons. In Outlook Personal Folder, you possible notice unpredicted DSNs for some read or unread email messages. The notification explains such a matter that possibly happens when Personal Folder or .pst file is damage. Hence to restore missing information, restore the file from backup or running scan...

Seagate shares jump after strong 2Q results

2010-02-22T17:04:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Seagate shares get a boost after strong 2nd-quarter results, solid 3rd-quarter forecast</div><div><p>Shares of Seagate Technology surged Thursday to their highest level since June 2008 after the maker of hard disk drives posted better-than-expected results for the fiscal second quarter amid a rebound in the PC market.</p><p&...

One of the biggest tech shifts of our lifetimes

2010-02-22T18:58:52Z

<div id="subtitle">“There's a mint to be made for early investors”</div><div><p>Last week, I introduced you to "data utilities," which will soon be as ubiquitous as electric and water utilities are today. Right now, most major corporations include enormous IT departments dedicated to storing and sharing mountains of data. But most corporations don't know the first thing about computer networking. Data utilities will allow companies (and ev...

Digital Mixing Software For PC ? Some Tips

2010-02-22T23:57:22Z

Once you have selected which digital DJ software package to use, you have to select the computer on which you want to run it. You do not necessarily need a CPU with the fastest processor. Such software will run fine on a 1.2 ghz processor.<br><br>Now you have to decide the size of hard disk you want. You do need a lot of space to store the various tracks. In most cases, you will be having thousands of them to store. So go for anywhere above 120 GB of hard disk spac...

The Uses of Portable External Hard Drives

2010-02-23T01:32:32Z

The rise of digital file formats, and the increased demand for file format compatibility between both software and hardware has led to great changes in technology. Gone are the days of saving things on floppy disks, instead, people complain that their 120gb hard drive is no longer sufficient for their storage needs. People store huge amounts of data on their computers, in the form of images and photos, music files and recordings, any work or school documents, as well as videos from phone and ...

Ways to Free up Hard Drive Space

2010-02-23T01:55:21Z

If your computer is starting to crawl where it once ran as fast as a cheetah, you need to start looking at different ways to free up hard drive space. Your hard drive is like the heart of your computer and like a regular heart you need to keep it as clear and uncongested as possible to maintain maximum efficiency.<br><br>There are numerous ways you can free up hard drive space and some ways are a bit more complex than others. Here are some of the easiest, yet most ...

Pen Drives - Writing Our Future

2010-02-23T11:30:34Z

Pen drives are one of the best in new technology. They act just like a floppy disk where you can transport and hold files and programs and open them anywhere there is a computer. They are stylish, smart and built to be as small as a pen. Most people are not even using floppy disks anymore and are turning to a more advanced method such as the pen drive.<br><br>There are many different styles you can choose from. You can pick from any color imaginable and styles can ...

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2010-02-23T14:53:14Z

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Review: Netbooks meet luxury in ultra-light Sony

2010-02-23T15:02:57Z

<div id="subtitle">Review: Netbooks meet luxury in ultra-light Sony Vaio X _ watch so it doesn't blow away</div><div><p>Netbooks have been a hit among laptop buyers because they're cheap and they're easy to carry. Now there's the option to pay a lot more and get a lot less — a lot less weight, that is.</p><p>Sony's Vaio X is the runway model of netbooks: stylish, ...

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