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Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

...can also use management tools to administer several servers at once, with remote PowerShell calls on other machines. There will be a Windows 8 Server... Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
PC problems? Troubleshoot them in 10 steps

PC problems? Troubleshoot them in 10 steps

...to know where to start the diagnosis. I do a lot of remote support, so I've had to learn how to troubleshoot an ailing... Read more

11 December, 2011 by Jack Wallen

Microsoft patches critical Remote Desktop Protocol flaw

...the vulnerability to take control of a computer system by sending malformed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) packets over the internet. Customers who have not enabled... Read more

14 March, 2012 by Tom Espiner

Google uses remote-kill functionality on Android apps

...we decided, per the Android Market Terms of Service, to exercise our remote application removal feature on the remaining installed copies to complete the cleanup... Read more

25 June, 2010 by David Meyer
Ten rules for a slick and sane helpdesk

Ten rules for a slick and sane helpdesk

...in the loss of your job. Survival skillsThose are the tenets of remote support that I always stress to anyone considering getting into this business... Read more

28 August, 2011 by Jack Wallen
Dane-Elec MyDitto (1TB)

Dane-Elec MyDitto (1TB)

...storage is too complicated for many individuals and small businesses, and getting remote access can mean complex network changes or compromising security. Dane-Elec's... Read more

26 July, 2010 by Mary Branscombe

Screenshots: Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server has a new Metro Start screen, a revamped Server Manager and lots more PowerShell commands. Check out the new look and feel in our gallery. Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson

Chrome add-on allows remote computer control

...across the network. Google has released an extension for Chrome that allows remote control of another computer. Above, Chrome on Mac is used to control... Read more

10 October, 2011 by Stephen Shankland

Android gets remote security admin via Google Apps

...Mobile platforms. Administrators will be able to enforce data security policies including remote wiping and the locking of idle devices, along with several password policies... Read more

29 October, 2010 by David Meyer

LogMeIn remote access arrives for Android

...editions of Ignition for USB drives (to use any computer as a remote access device), PDAs and laptops. Ignition for Android caters for touch interfaces... Read more

16 July, 2010 by Jack Clark
<endeca_term>Remote</endeca_term> Control PC 5.3.1

Remote Control PC 5.3.1

Remote Control PC is free remote access software. The program displays the remote... Read more

21 February, 2012
<endeca_term>Remote</endeca_term> Access Host 4.5.2

Remote Access Host 4.5.2

RemotePC is a secure web-based solution to access multiple remote PCs. You can work on documents, e-mails and programs, take printouts... Read more

1 August, 2011

NHS telehealth trial offers remote patient monitoring

...can then remotely monitor their condition. The NHS telehealth trial will allow remote monitoring. Photo credit: BT The trial is being run by Wakefield District... Read more

11 January, 2011 by Natasha Lomas
Multi Screen <endeca_term>Remote</endeca_term> Desktop 4.1

Multi Screen Remote Desktop 4.1

Multi Screen Remote Desktop (MSRD) is a remote monitoring/controlling program that can display screens... Read more

10 September, 2010
LogMeIn Rescue

LogMeIn Rescue

LogMeIn Rescue is used to provide instant remote support to customers and employees. With Rescue, you can gain control of... Read more

2 July, 2010

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BrownieBoy

"cites" even. Ouch!

6 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Horace Ontalhold

...... and PDP11s too

7 hours ago by Horace Ontalhold on Fusion-io lays minefield with a billion IOPS
BrownieBoy

I had a quick skim through the PDF. It seems to be that many of these so-called cost savings would be down to a hardware refresh. Although...

8 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
bobandroid

496,999 BT Fon Hotspots lovingly situated in your next door neighbours garden, no matter how you dress that up its still a pup... Not where I need...

10 hours ago by bobandroid on London Olympics: BT needs 25,000 more Wi-Fi hotspots
apexwm

Jack : I was hoping you could provide us a summary since you are familiar with this report. I am not yet sure how much of my time I'd like to...

11 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Smilig Eddie

2 – 4 more weeks of waiting: how many buyers are going to decide instead to see what the iPhone 5 offers? Consumer trust in the brand has also...

11 hours ago by Smilig Eddie on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
SRist

So it looks like this was a complete red herring - Adobe are allowing upgrades from Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5 at the same price. When did this...

12 hours ago by SRist on Photoshop users attack Adobe upgrade policy change
Jack Schofield

@apexwm Have you considered either (a) reading the story above or (b) reading the PDF? There are answers in both.

14 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
apexwm

I would love to hear why Microsoft believes that "upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 pays for itself in a year, in increased productivity and...

15 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
debsmk

I have just changed mine to white they said 3 to 5 days

16 hours ago by debsmk on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
Atangana

I would like a job for me and do good to their tackiness vellent my help I will do my best to help you mercie for all

17 hours ago by Atangana on UK's 15-year-old World Excel champion offered £100k job
BrownieBoy

Well done to IDC for producing a report that says using XP is a waste of money. Only 11 years too late with it is all....

18 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

19 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

19 hours ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
mrbigdong

@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

20 hours ago by mrbigdong on A minor Bitcoin miner injury?
Mike Denton

If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

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minzhu

Don't blame CEO, they want RIM win. RIM has strange culture and self distruct political environment. In RIM if a new hired person figure out...

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Thomas Gellhaus

I've been very pleased with Mageia 2. My review went up on Sunday. My only issue is that my particular wireless printer hasn't been detected on...

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knapper

That we have :-) Retailers don't buy stuff to lie around in warehouses, particularly with fast moving technology products. If they didn't think...

1 day ago by knapper on Windows Phone, Android take bite out of BlackBerry
JohneKerr

I think that we have been here before, shipments are not equal to sales. Correct?

1 day ago by JohneKerr on Windows Phone, Android take bite out of BlackBerry