Keep watch: 5 cloud security cameras for your home
Cloud-based security cameras can keep watch on your home when you're not around. We tested 5 of these systems and report on our findings.
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Gigabit Wi-Fi? Not so fast.
The newest Wi-Fi technology -- 802.11ac -- promises blazing speeds of up to 1.3Gbps, according to claims made by the leading vendors.
Microsoft System Center targets cloud, virtualization
With the revamped System Center 2012 suite of management tools, Microsoft has launched a powerful new weapon in the battle to control the virtualized data center and the cloud, both private and public.
Microsoft raises the bar with SQL Server 2012
While SQL Server 2008 was little more than a service-pack level upgrade, the 2012 version of Microsoft's database has a boatload of new features and delivers solid performance improvements.
How we tested Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Virtually all our testing took place across 512Kbps frame relay, T-1 and T-3 WAN links. The test bed network consisted of six Fast Ethernet subnet domains linked by Cisco routers. Our lab's 50 clients consisted of computing platforms that included Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/Win7, Macintosh 10.x and Red Hat Linux (both server and workstation editions).
How we tested Microsoft's System Center 2012
We initially attempted to implement System Center 2012 modularly, which is almost impossible, so we used the Unified Installer after reading the salient documents for each module, then installed each module into its own VM, combining SQLServer resources where necessary. We recommend that up to four SQL Server instances may be necessary for protecting all of the modules.
HP Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us review: A low-cost ultrabook alternative
HP's new Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us offers an alternative to higher-priced ultrabooks: It's not as fast, but it's got a fine display and great audio.
Windows Server 2012 Release Preview: Compelling new features
Windows Server 2012 Release Preview features a better virtual desktop experience, much easier DirectAccess deployment and a full-scale file-classification and access control system.
Droid Incredible 4G LTE review: Great sound, good price
HTC's Droid Incredible 4G LTE is not the sexiest smartphone on the market, but it offers great sound and Android 4.0 for a reasonable price.
Review: Weighing Windows Server 2012
From network services and storage to virtualization and private cloud, the beefy new Windows Server leaves no server role unturned
Game on: 3 high-performance laptops duke it out
Gamers have always demanded the fastest and most powerful systems. We tested three screamers to find the best laptop for the job.
Review: 3 Web stack monitors in the cloud
Monitoring services from Boundary, Circonus, and Librato combine simple setup and richly different capabilities
4 all-in-one PCs sip energy, save money
All-in-one desktop PCs have long been touted as space-saving wonders, squeezing an entire computer into a frame that's only slightly bigger than the monitor itself. They've also represented some of the computer industry's best bargains, typically selling for about one-third less than a standard desktop PC with a separate monitor. But did you know they can cut your electricity bill significantly compared with a traditional desktop system?
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