Category Archives: Systems

Setting Internet Privacy

SOME 16 years ago when I first learned the thrill of using emails, I was excited to log into my email server everyday and sometimes only to find I had no new message for the day. Zero. Nowadays, it is … Continue reading

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Microsoft killed jaw-dropping dual-screen Courier tablet

Still disappointed that Microsoft killed off their jaw-dropping dual-screen Courier tablet? A new company called Kno wants to finish what Microsoft started. Meet the Kno, a dual-screen tablet / e-reader that sandwiches two surprisingly large fourteen-inch touchscreens together on a … Continue reading

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Ipad killers

AT IFA 2010 IN BERLIN J K Shin, the president of Samsung’s mobile telecommunications business confidently told the audience at the Galaxy Tab launch event, “Between smartphones and PCs the tablet market is going to grow very quickly.“ That might … Continue reading

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e-BOOK New Generation of Lighter E-Readers

Sony Corp, hoping to spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season, has slimmed down its electronic readers and also given them touchscreen control. The three new versions of its “Reader” line also feature an improved screen with better clarity, … Continue reading

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New version of 3DCS Analyst Stand Alone

Dimensional Control Systems (DCS) is releasing two new versions of its 3DCS tolerance analysis software with enhancements that further streamline processes for users. 3DCS SA 7.1.0.0 simplifies the CAD translation process for users of all CAD systems, while 3DCS CAA … Continue reading

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Solar power: Brighter long-term investment outlook

With utilities adopting standards to increase the amount of solargenerated electricity in coming years, the US could bolster its presence in the global solar-power market. The quickening growth pace could present attractive opportunities for investors, according to some professionals. At … Continue reading

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e-BOOK for iPad and iPhone

We’re fast approaching the day when the App Store will include just as many e-reading apps as novelty fart apps. The latest e-reading app I looked at for Macworld–after Kindle, iBooks, Nook, and Stanza–is eBooks by Kobo, a free e-reader … Continue reading

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Robust quality estimator RQE to replace Gas Chromatograph

A method is disclosed for collecting and processing raw process data such as pressure and temperature. The method includes processing the raw data through a process model to obtain a prediction of the process quality; processing this prediction through two … Continue reading

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Deadline for BlackBerry maker Research

The new technology being offered by BlackBerry to intercept its messenger services is likely to be put to test tomorrow when makers of the smartphone meet officials of security agencies to address their security related concerns. Keeping its promise, Research … Continue reading

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A mathematics problem Is P=NP?

CHENNAI: A mathematics problem with a $1-million prize attached to it and one which has major implications in computer applications, like security and machine intelligence, is claimed to have been solved by an Indian working in the United States. Vinay … Continue reading

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Microsoft To Face Tough Questions From Analysts

For example, Microsoft executives at Thursday’s event are likely to be asked about the company’s progress in tablet computers, a market increasingly in the spotlight thanks to the popularity of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPad. “There’s no mainstream Windows tablet shipping … Continue reading

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The MacBook Air Windows-based mini-notebooks

The MacBook Air, despite its ultra-thin, eye-grabbing design, has never been one of Apple’s top draws. Too pricey for mainstream buyers–even after the Apple lowered the introductory price from $1800 to $1500–the oh-so-stylish portable has become the anorexic black sheep … Continue reading

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Ice asteroid found, may reveal how water came to Earth

Astronomers have for the first time detected ice and organic compounds on an asteroid, a pair of landmark studies says. The discovery bolsters the theory that comets and asteroids crashing into Earth nearly four billion years ago seeded the planet … Continue reading

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McAfee users were hit by the update

McAfee has apologized for its anti-virus update that took down Windows XP computers around the world, but says it affected a small percentage of its customers. Source: Wikipedia A statement issued by a McAfee spokesman says that less than .005% … Continue reading

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Security update that crashed perhaps tens of thousands of PCs across the globe

McAfee said Thursday it was trying to determine how it bungled a security update that crashed perhaps tens of thousands of PCs across the globe. Source: Wikipedia Computers from Australia and Kentucky to the United Kingdom began freezing up late … Continue reading

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McAfee Anti-Virus Update Breaks Thousands Of PCs

If you’ve read any of our recent mobile reviews, you’d know that we’re no fans of pre-installed security/anti-virus software. Too often, these suits are nagging, and they generally bog down a system that would otherwise run far faster. We have … Continue reading

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Flying car -Vertical Take Off and Landing

The Government’s envisioned concept consists of a robust ground vehicle that is capable of configuring into a VTOL [Vertical Take Off and Landing] air vehicle with a maximum payload capability of approximately 1,000 lbs. If you secretly nurtured a dream … Continue reading

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Install ballast water treatment systems

Norwegian company OptiMarin says that since the beginning of 2010 it has received a total of eight orders for its ballast water treatment system. The orders for the type approved OptiMarin ballast system have been placed by major shipyards on … Continue reading

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G temperature control valve

The AMOT GG valve has been specified as the new lubricating oil temperature control valve for the Siemens range of SGT-600/700/800 gas turbines. The latest version of the classic type G temperature control valve, the GG matches the surrounding pipework … Continue reading

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