Best of TR: Cracking open the Apple TV, burning PCs, photos of microscopic life

Best of TechRepublic Cracking open the Apple TV   In September 2010, Apple released the 2nd generation Apple TV -- a device focused on streaming media rather than downloading and storing it. Follow along as we crack open both the new Apple TV and take a look back at the original. Cracking Open 2010 Apple tech: Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation, Apple iPod Nano 6th Generation, Apple iPod Shuffle 4th Generation, Apple Magic Trackpad, and Apple Mac mini. Keep up with the latest Cracking Open galleries on TechRepublic by automatically subscribing to our TR Dojo newsletter. -- Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic Head Technology Editor   Latest photo galleries   When fire and technology mix Here are some photos of computers and peripherals that are either burning or have been burned. View The Gallery >> Nikon Small World's categories of photos through the microscope Nikon Small World has put together a number of themed photo groups from the winners of this year's photomicrography contest. View The Gallery >> Signal achievements in Army history For 150 years, the U.S. Army Signal Corps has been at the forefront of technologies from the telegraph to radio, radar, and satellite communications. View The Gallery >> Pacific Pinball Expo Spanning more than 80 years of pinball machine history, the Pacific Pinball Exposition 2010 in San Rafael, Calif. had fans of the art and science of pinball in heaven. View The Gallery >> 10 firewall tools to meet your budget Jack Wallen briefly evaluates the pros and cons of 10 firewall tools (four of them free) that might fit your needs. View The Gallery >> Horror Realm 2010: Photos from the convention Horror Realm was held in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 17-19, 2010. Take a look at some of the scenes from this modern horror convention. View The Gallery >>   Demotivators remind us that it could always be worse   Demotivators Follow along as Bill Detwilers reveals the impressing hardware that runs Apple's fourth generation smartphone. View The Gallery >> Revenge of the Demotivators Arrogance: The best leaders inspire by example. When that's not an option, brute intimidation works pretty well, too. View The Gallery >> Demotivators strike again Sacrifice: Your role may be thankless, but if you're willing to give it your all, you just might bring success to those who outlast you. View The Gallery >>   Subscribe to TechRepublic Newsletters   Get IT tips and career advice via our newsletters! Simply click the newsletter titles you want from the list below to be automatically subscribed. Five Tips Get a concise roundup of solutions and techniques that will make your IT job go more smoothly. >> View the most recent edition TR Dojo Get best practices, advanced tips, and real-world advice for leaders in IT management, network administration, and help desk. >> View the most recent edition Smartphones Learn how to deploy and manage smartphones in your enterprise, and see reviews and photos when new smartphones are released. >> View the most recent edition Photo Galleries See the latest TechRepublic photo galleries about news, products, tech in action, and off-topic stories. >> View the most recent edition