http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:43:35 GMT 2009-07-10T06:43:35Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/496919/VirtualBox_._an_Easy_Way_to_Mix_and_Match_Operating_Systems Sun's VirtualBox lets you install multiple operating systems, offering greater speed and ease of use than its competitors. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496919/VirtualBox_._an_Easy_Way_to_Mix_and_Match_Operating_Systems 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496918/Nehalem_Workstations_a_New_Era_in_Performance Last May, InfoWorld presented a comparative roundup of workstations built on the then-new quad-core processors. In that review, I examined an entry-level machine, two midranges, and a high-end system. While impressed by their muscle, I still felt the need to explain how those workstations were a category separate from high-end desktop systems. The Nehalem workstations I examine this year, however, require no such explanation. They move the flag forward so far that few people would consider purchasing them for standard business applications, where a good desktop or laptop would be sufficient. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Andrew Binstock <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496918/Nehalem_Workstations_a_New_Era_in_Performance 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496821/Hands_on_Apple_s_Inch_MacBook_Pro_Packs_a_Punch Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro adds enough snazzy new features - including faster processors, increased battery life and a better LED - to justify the "Pro" now appended to its name. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Ken Mingis <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496821/Hands_on_Apple_s_Inch_MacBook_Pro_Packs_a_Punch 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496674/Review_Lenovo_s_A_Blurs_the_Line_Between_Consumer_Business_PCs Lenovo's all-in-one IdeaCentre A600 PC combines substance, style and functionality to meet the needs of business - but it would also be at home on any consumer's desk. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Frank J. Ohlhorst <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496674/Review_Lenovo_s_A_Blurs_the_Line_Between_Consumer_Business_PCs 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496511/_Hot_Touchscreen_Phones_Compared Keeping tabs on the latest cell phone models can be a full-time job, especially given the number of cell phones announced by Apple, Palm, Nokia, and HTC (including, most recently, the BlackBerry-like T-Mobile Dash) over the past few months. But thanks to PC World, you don't have to hunt down and compare the various touchscreen smartphones yourself. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Daniel Ionescu <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496511/_Hot_Touchscreen_Phones_Compared 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496442/T_Mobile_Dash_Smartphone While the T-Mobile myTouch 3G seems to be the hottest of the carrier's offerings this summer, the T-Mobile Dash ($170 with a two-year contract; price as of 6/30/09) merits attention, too. This long-overdue update of the first-generation T-Mobile Dash is slim, and it packs essential features for heavy-duty messaging at a reasonable price. But anyone hunting for a smartphone that does more may want to look elsewhere: The Dash's multimedia features aren't exciting, and its Windows Mobile-based interface lacks pizzazz. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Ginny Mies <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496442/T_Mobile_Dash_Smartphone 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496415/A_Netbook_Worth_Buying_Samsung_s_N_ It's been nearly two years since the first netbook, the Asus Eee PC 4G, became available to U.S. consumers. Even so, I just bought my first netbook, the Samsung N120. Why did I wait so long? (Several reasons.) And was it worth the wait? (Absolutely.) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT James A. Martin <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496415/A_Netbook_Worth_Buying_Samsung_s_N_ 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496414/_Free_WordPress_Plug_Ins_Make_Blogging_Better Bloggers who use WordPress have access to a plethora of plug-ins. A WordPress expert describes some of his favorites. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Ken Gagne <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496414/_Free_WordPress_Plug_Ins_Make_Blogging_Better 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496412/Review_Firefox_._Makes_Browsing_Faster_Easier_and_More_Fun Mozilla's new Firefox 3.5 puts this popular browser ahead of the pack with significantly better performance, improved tab handling and a number of nifty new features. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Preston Gralla <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496412/Review_Firefox_._Makes_Browsing_Faster_Easier_and_More_Fun 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496334/_Free_Apps_That_Make_Project_Management_Easier Putting together a project plan can sometimes seem more daunting than completing the project itself. When you need to track each step of a project, along with your costs, staff, and other factors, you probably need a project management application. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Howard Wen <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496334/_Free_Apps_That_Make_Project_Management_Easier 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496248/Why_is_Microsoft_Office_So_Hard_to_Kill_ It's the question that vexes free open source software advocates and commercial competitors around the globe: Why is Microsoft Office so difficult to dislodge from its perch atop the IT heap? Is it the exclusive bundling deals? The deep Software Assurance entrenchment? Steve Ballmer's backroom deal with the devil? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Randall C. Kennedy <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496248/Why_is_Microsoft_Office_So_Hard_to_Kill_ 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496247/First_Look_Microsoft_Office_ Call it serendipity. As I was working through my review of OpenOffice.org 3.1 and SoftMaker Office 2008, an early version of the Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Microsoft Office 2010 was conveniently leaked to the Internet. Sporting mostly incremental improvements, Office 2010 serves to bridge the gap between the Vista and Windows 7 eras by streamlining the product's controversial Ribbon-based user interface and extending it to encompass the full range of Office applications. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Randall C. Kennedy <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496247/First_Look_Microsoft_Office_ 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496294/Open_Source_CRM_and_ERP_Bending_the_Back_Office SugarCRM, Openbravo and Compiere tap the power of open source development to make customization easy, but the line between community and commercial is quickly crossed. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Peter Wayner <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496294/Open_Source_CRM_and_ERP_Bending_the_Back_Office 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/495785/First_Look_Microsoft_Security_Essentials The beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials, a free program that fights viruses and spyware, is now available for download. The app, previously code-named Morro, replaces Windows Live OneCare and fights the usual rogues' gallery of PC threats, including worms, Trojans, and other troublemakers. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Jeff Bertolucci <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/495785/First_Look_Microsoft_Security_Essentials 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/495777/Same_Mobile_Router_Different_Approaches The scoop: MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, by Verizon Wireless, about $100 (after rebates, two-year-agreement, plus data service, at $40 per month for 250MB of data, or $60 per month for 5GB of data). Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Keith Shaw <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/495777/Same_Mobile_Router_Different_Approaches 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z