Virginia Tech made a big jump in the latest ranking of the nation’s top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, which was released Monday. The University of Virginia climbed one spot in the publication’s ranking of the top public schools in the country. Virginia Tech moved up 13 spots, […]
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AMD vs. Intel: Suddenly the Desktop PC Is in Play
Intel needed AMD in the early days of the personal computer because IBM, and others, wouldn’t buy a technology that was single sourced. From Intel’s perspective, Intel should always be the predominant seller of the technology given it was the source. Apparently, no one told AMD because AMD wasn’t satisfied. […]
Intehill 15.6″ Portable Monitor Is Masterful at Work and Play [Review]
Do you use a big screen monitor with a desktop computer or a laptop as your sole daily driver? Either way, adding a second display will more than double convenience and productivity. Intehill’s P15NF 15.6″ QLED portable monitor can boost your work and play performance. This plug and play, no […]
Apple Refreshes Product Lines, Introduces New Ultra Watch
Apple refreshed its iPhone, Watch and AirPods product lines at an online event Wednesday, as well as introducing a new Ultra watch for activity in challenging environments. The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to operate in extreme cold and hot environments, as well as under 130 feet of water. It’s […]
The Future of Satellite Phone Communications
Last week Apple launched new iPhones with several interesting new features. One feature reports if you have been in an accident (assuming your phone can connect), and another connects the phone to a satellite in a very limited way for those times when a cellular tower is out of range. […]
Coding Vulnerabilities, Linux Growth, FOSS Friction Cap Summer Highlights
As IT workers continue their daunting job of protecting network users from bad guys, a few new tools might help stem the tide of vulnerabilities that continue to link open source and proprietary software. Canonical and Microsoft reached a new agreement to make their two cloud platforms play nicer together. […]