Friday, January 4, 2013

Is There Any Reason to Actually Shut Down Your Computer? - How-To Geek

Is There Any Reason to Actually Shut Down Your Computer? - How-To Geek: "With low-power standby modes and stable operating systems, it’s easier than ever to go days (if not weeks or months) without rebooting your computer. Is it still necessary to perform a full shut down?"

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Computer convergence will be highlighted at CES | Computerworld New Zealand

Computer convergence will be highlighted at CES | Computerworld New Zealand: "After sparring for users' attention and wallets, PCs and mobile devices are starting to converge in size, style and how we use them."

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This Wind Tunnel-Cooled Computer Is Helping Conquer Cancer

This Wind Tunnel-Cooled Computer Is Helping Conquer Cancer: "Distributed, crowd-sourced computing platforms—doesn't matter if it's Indigogo or SETI@home—are only as useful as the individual systems connected to them. And for IBM's World Community Grid, a single system can do a lot, especially when it's a purpose-built 4.5GHz calculation-crushing super computer."

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Your Computer And Mobile Device Remain At Risk In 2013 | WebProNews

Your Computer And Mobile Device Remain At Risk In 2013 | WebProNews: "Cybersecurity is a serious issue, and one that needs to be taken up by everybody. It’s not just a matter of some state hackers breaking into servers owned by a rival government. "

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