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Computer Aided Design – Then And Now

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Introduction Computer Aided Design, or ‘CAD’ for short, is an exciting industry to be in. With so much excitement for the future capabilities, it’s important not to get carried away. As a developer, understanding where CAD came from and how it developed is vital when thinking about its uses and potential in the future. As [...]

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Four Potentially Universe-Destroying Cloud Computing Mistakes You May Be Making

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Cloud computing has become an intrinsic tool in modern business – so much so that many companies are starting to take it for granted. This is usually the natural progression of new technology, and it only becomes a problem when this relaxed attitude leads to some common and very detrimental mistakes. These mistakes can easily [...]

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The Good and the Bad of VDI

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Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a trend in company computing that allows IT administrators to host a desktop operating system on a centralized server. Sometimes being referred to as desktop virtualization, VDI is a common computing model that is used to contribute a layer of virtualization between the network/company server and the business’s desktops. There [...]

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Helpful Ideas To Use When Buying A Router

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There is a huge difference between understanding how to use technology and knowing how to choose technology. If you are like many other Americans, you probably feel pretty comfortable navigating new software and following set up directions, but might feel a little less confident when it comes to discerning between different brands and specifications. If [...]

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Corning Unveils ‘Gorilla Glass 3′ at CES

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Corning Incorporated on January 07, 2013 announced it was launching Gorilla Corning 3 with Native Damage Resistance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Corning glass it may be remembered is one of the most preferred glass in electronic goods due to its highly acclaimed scratch resistance properties. The new product, it has [...]

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New Year, new goals: Setting new IT help desk support goals

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With the New Year starting off, it’s a perfect time to evaluate the efficiency and quality of your IT help desk from 2012. Your aim should be to identify both your strength and weaknesses from last year, then plan out how you will make 2013 a better year in terms of your customer service, responsiveness, [...]

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Cognitive Computing – Next Frontier in Computing

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If you thought sci-fi movies are a little far-fetched, you’ll find that in reality, nothing is. They say that fact is stranger than fiction, and the idea of cognitive computing certainly solidifies this old saying. Ever thought of a computer that could think like you? Some may say that the technological revolution has already reached [...]

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3 Uses For Biometrics in Security

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Biometric security systems are becoming more and more commonplace. Eye or hand scan technologies are a standard security measure in most airports now and even the everyday workplace is utilising hand scan systems to prevent unauthorised access. There are many pros and cons. Firstly, biometrics work off unique traits to each person, making forging identities [...]

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Computer Security Day

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Computer Security Day is an annual worldwide event. It began in 1988 to help to raise public awareness of computer security related issues and remind people that their computers and information need to be protected. National Computer Security Day usually falls on the 30th of November and is a great opportunity for internet users and [...]

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Google Reportedly Developing a ‘Touch Capable Chrome Book’

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In the recent months, Google has been in the news for successfully launching its devices. It saw the launch of two Chromebooks, one from Acer and one from Samsung. It is believed that this company is preparing itself to launch its latest touch-capable Chromebook. This will be the third Chromebook that the company will launch. [...]

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