A KVM switch for those switching to DisplayPort monitors and PCs
The StarView KVM switch allows you to connect two computers to the same display via DisplayPort.
iAutopsy: Getting to the bottom of gadgets from the inside out
Forensic analysts at Chipworks disassemble mobile devices, documenting the process each step of the way.
Does Gulf oil spill require the mother of all solutions?
GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe examines a proposal to fix the oil spill in the Gulf by blowing it up.
Wireless-N routers ready for prime time
With standards finally in place, the GCN Lab looks at four inexpensive 802.11n wireless routers that are ready to deliver for workgroups of varying sizes.
Putting 802.11n routers to the test
The GCN Lab puts new wireless routers through their paces, checking for speed, distance, and ability to handle multiple users and standards.
Did Google take data from your WiFi?
GCN Lab's Greg Crowe looks at possible litigation against Google.
For government users, WordPerfect X5 lives up to its name
WordPerfect Office X5 Standard is a significant improvement over Corel's X4 version, with increased integration with document management systems, expanded file type compatibility and tools to enhance collaboration.
What's behind the Apple-Adobe feud?
GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe examines the motivations behind the Apple-Adobe feud.
Talk about ‘disgruntled’
GCN Lab's Greg Crowe notes that a few simple security tweaks could have prevented a disgruntled ex-employee from meddling with car dealership’s system.
With all-in-one PCs, one size doesn't fit all
The GCN Lab reviews five desktop systems where everything is bundled together -- for better or worse.
Lab puts new iMac to the test
In the past, Apple's iMac has shown mediocre performance in GCN Lab tests. How does the new model fare?
Killer cell phones, Part 3: Enemy of the state
GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe questions the effectiveness of adding health warning labels to cell phones.
Acer Aspire 1810T: A laptop for practically all occasions
With strong performance, great battery life and lots of connections, the Acer Aspire is a good general-purpose laptop, at a good price.
Attack of the killer cell phones, Part 2
GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe responds to reader comments about cell phone health risks.
Is your cell phone trying to kill you?
Studies that link cell phone use to cancer probably aren't going to scare us into not using them, but is the risk even real? GCN Lab's Greg Crowe has some thoughts.
Open PC is Mac deja vu all over again
The GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe notes that the Open-PC's Linux-only approach could curtail its wide adoption.
Google’s broken China
Google sticks to its guns in opposing human rights violations by Chinese government and reconsidering its operations in China.
RedSeal Network Advisor can keep security devices in compliance
RedSeal's Network Advisor can get a network's security devices under one compliance umbrella.
BlackBerry enters the app wars with winner for feds
The Presenter takes two things feds really love, BlackBerrys and PowerPoint, and combines them in an application that could not only make presentations easier, but could also let you leave your laptop PC at home.
I saw it at the movies
Sometimes you just gotta suspend your disbelief, sit back with some popcorn and enjoy a tech-themed movie, even if Hollywood gets it all wrong.
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