[TechRepublic] Forget Intel's Thunderbolt, Wireless USB is the revolution

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Editor's note: Learn how Wireless USB could have a major impact on your next computer and why Intel is likely avoiding it. Also, read about a 'significant' new tablet announcement expected in a couple weeks. -Jason Forget Intel's Thunderbolt, Wireless USB is the revolution Intel's Thunderbolt leapfrogged USB 3.0 as the new cable solution Intel is pushing. But, the real game-charger is Wireless USB. Learn how it could change computing and why Intel is avoiding it. Read more Resource of the day Why Customers Love VIPRE Business Choosing the right antivirus solution is one of the most important business decisions you will make. Read the results of a survey focused on enterprise antivirus users and discover why customers love VIPRE Antivirus Business. More from TechRepublic   What exactly is acceptable office behavior? What do you consider acceptable behavior in an office environment? Read more Welcome to a peek behind the TechRepublic scenes In the very first "peek behind the scenes" post, Senior Product Manager Brandon Seltenrich shares news about upcoming search improvements on TechRepublic, thanks to Google's Custom Search Engine. Read more My trip to see the final Discovery space shuttle launch TechRepublic contributor Justin James shares details, photos, and even a video of his family's trip to see the final launch of the Discovery space shuttle. He also offers travel tips for anyone who goes to one of the last space shuttle launches. Read more News from ZDNet   'Significant' tablet will be unveiled at CTIA Wireless Forget the iPad 2. Apparently a brand new, "significant" tablet will debut at the International CTIA Wireless 2011 trade show in just a few weeks. Read more Motorola Xoom: Already closing the iPad pricing gap? A Wi-Fi only Motorola Xoom is rumored to be coming to Sam's Club at $539.99, a price tag that would put it in the ballpark of Apple's Wi-Fi only iPad 2. Read more CIO talk: A look at the Wells Fargo-Wachovia integration The two executives behind the Wells Fargo-Wachovia IT integration talk cloud computing, talent management, application development and telepresence. Read more Intel bridges cloud and client hardware: 'Client aware' web applications A new technology built by Intel can bridge the cloud-based web application and the base hardware of any device you use, scaling the experience to suit the device down to a tee. Read more Apple iPad 2 captures stills at less than 1 megapixel, who cares? Apple iPad 2 news dominate Read more Case-Mate readies new accessories for iPad 2 To answer the call of the iPad 2, Case-Mate has unveiled a number of new protective cases that marry "design and function". In this collection, there should really be something for every... Read more Kensington churns out iPad 2 Bluetooth keyboard case, car chargers Kensington has been quick to follow the iPad 2 announcement with several new accessory introductions too, ranging from some budget-friendly car chargers to a case with a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard. Read more Targus swiftly unveils new iPad 2 accessories The iPad 2 was just announced yesterday, but you know that the wave of accessories wouldn't be far behind. Targus is one of the first to get some products out the door, starting with three new cases. Read more How we'll roll with Thunderbolt Intel and Apple are underselling Thunderbolt - for good reason - but make no mistake: Thunderbolt is part of of your future. Here's how Thunderbolt will roll out - and why. Read more IBM, Indian government test out 'Spoken Web' for job hunting IBM and the Indian government have launched an effort to help millions of citizens find work via their mobile devices. Read more MS Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical flaws in Windows, Office Microsoft has announced plans to ship three security bulletins this month to cover at least four serious vulnerabilities in all supported versions of the Windows operating system. Read more Dell and your school district: When outsourcing isn't a TV show Outsourcing doesn't have to mean job loss. What it can really mean is specialization, which is rarely a bad thing, especially in education, where resources are all too scarce. Read more Microsoft adds Groupon-style deals to Bing Microsoft has rolled out a new incentive to attract and keep more Bing users: Group deals. Read more Featured multimedia   Photos: World's largest touchscreen? The University of Groningen's Reality Touch Theatre which at 10 meters (33 feet) wide is called the biggest touchscreen interface in the world. View on site Gallery: Laptop that's controlled by your eye At CeBIT, Tobii Technologies and Lenovo showed off for the first time a laptop that allows a user to point, scroll, and select at the blink of an eye. View on site Gallery: Virtual reality that's real A research project at the Ãcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is looking at the effect virtual reality has on people's perceptions of themselves and their bodies. View on site Making an animated film look live action (images) Road Trip at Home: For "Rango," ILM's first fully animated feature, the task was to make it look like live action. View on site Apple iPad 2 (photos) Apple's next-generation iPad, the iPad 2, is slimmer, more colorful, and tricked-out with a boatload of new features. View on site Today's recommended downloads Social Networking and Security Risks (GFI Software) Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware (GFI Software) Osterman Research: The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (GFI Software) Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (GFI Software) Defend Against Malware without Sacrificing System Performance (GFI Software)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter is my daily update on the world of technology. You'll get my opinions, reviews, user polls, and hand-picked stories of the day. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner Photo gallery: Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr. The PC Jr. was IBM's attempt to tap into the budding home PC market of 1983. Feeling nostalgic, TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin decided to crack open the IBM PC Jr. to see what was inside the case. 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[TechRepublic] Star Trek exhibit, UFO files, Miami Comic Con

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Star Trek: The Exhibition features costumes, props, and more Resource of the day Why Customers Love VIPRE Business Choosing the right antivirus solution is one of the most important business decisions you will make. Read the results of a survey focused on enterprise antivirus users and discover why customers love VIPRE Antivirus Business. Additional TechRepublic resources   My trip to see the final Discovery space shuttle launch TechRepublic contributor Justin James shares details, photos, and even a video of his family's trip to see the final launch of the Discovery space shuttle. He also offers travel tips for anyone who goes to one of the last space shuttle launches. Read more Camera phone challenge: Geeky couples You have from now until Friday, March 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM EST to submit camera phone photos of geeky couples. We will send the participants of our three favorite submissions some free swag! Read more People's choice: Motorola Xoom or Apple iPad 2? Motorola Xoom has arrived and the Apple iPad 2 has been revealed. These are the two leading tablet contenders of 2011. Which of the two would you prefer to use? Take our poll. Read more Welcome to a peek behind the TechRepublic scenes In the very first "peek behind the scenes" post, Senior Product Manager Brandon Seltenrich shares news about upcoming search improvements on TechRepublic, thanks to Google's Custom Search Engine. Read more Featured multimedia   U.K. declassifies UFO files (photos) The British government releases thousands of files related to flying-saucer sightings over the years. View on site Miami Comic Con 2011: Highlights from the geeky convention Miami Comic Con 2011 was held on February 26-27. Here are some highlights from the convention. View on site Searching for the next big thing at GDC 2011 (photos) At the hub of the game developer industry, artists, designers, and producers come together to share ideas on what comes next in gaming. View on site Making an animated film look live action (images) Road Trip at Home: For "Rango," ILM's first fully animated feature, the task was to make it look like live action. View on site Inside Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1 Take a look back at the first game pack for Windows 3.0 View on site Media and gaming on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (photos) At the 2011 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, CNET takes another look at Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play. View on site Gallery: Virtual reality that's real A research project at the Ãcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is looking at the effect virtual reality has on people's perceptions of themselves and their bodies. View on site Gallery: Laptop that's controlled by your eye At CeBIT, Tobii Technologies and Lenovo showed off for the first time a laptop that allows a user to point, scroll, and select at the blink of an eye. View on site Photos: World's largest touchscreen? The University of Groningen's Reality Touch Theatre which at 10 meters (33 feet) wide is called the biggest touchscreen interface in the world. View on site ARPA-E researchers dig deep for energy innovation (photos) The ARPA-E Summit showcased research in several clean-energy technology areas which the Department of Energy hopes to yield results in a few years. View on site Today's recommended downloads Social Networking and Security Risks (GFI Software) Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware (GFI Software) Defend Against Malware without Sacrificing System Performance (GFI Software) Why Customers Love VIPRE Business (GFI Software) Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (GFI Software) Geekend perennial favorites   Photos: Star Trek Convention 2010 Top 20 Star Trek Geekend posts of all time Sci-fi rant: When did Star Trek jump the shark? Sci-fi rant: When did Trekkers jump the shark? Photo gallery: Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr. The PC Jr. was IBM's attempt to tap into the budding home PC market of 1983. Feeling nostalgic, TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin decided to crack open the IBM PC Jr. to see what was inside the case. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Space shuttle photos NASA's space shuttle Discovery takes last flight Space shuttle Discovery's non-human passenger When the space shuttle hitches a ride Historic legacy for NASA's pioneering shuttle Discovery

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[TechRepublic] Protect your Windows PC from online threats

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Avast Internet Security 6.0 (Windows) Avast Internet Security has all the features of Avast Free Antivirus, plus a Silent Firewall, an antispam filter, a command-line scanner, and the new Avast SafeZone. Read more Resource of the day Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server Explore the myth about not installing any third-party software on an Exchange Server and see how doing so can actually fortify your security strategy. New software downloads   FTPGetter 3 Professional 3.59.0.29 (Windows) With FTPGetter 3 Professional, users have an simpler way to get to files from a server using an FTP/SFTP client. Read more DriverAgent 2.2010.8.11 (Windows) DriverAgent is award-winning software that easily and automatically identifies, locates, and updates the latest HP, Dell, Windows, and other device drivers you need for your computer. Read more Registry Clean Easy 2.2.4.2 (Windows) Registry Clean Easy is a reliable registry cleaning tool providing an all-in-one and quite convenient approach for PC maintenance and privacy. Read more Freeware HelpDesk CentreDesk Group 6.101 (Windows) CentreDesk is a freeware multi-user help desk solution. Read more Cloud Drive Storage Service (64-bit) 0.2.2.44 (Windows) Cloud Drive Storage Service (64-bit) enables you to mount cloud storage in exactly the same way you would a normal hard drive or file server. Read more Evernote 4.0 (Mobile) From notes to ideas to snapshots to recordings, put everything into Evernote for iPhone and watch as everything instantly synchronizes from the iPhone to the Web, to your Mac or Windows desktop. Read more Disclaimer: CBS Interactive Inc. is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CBS Interactive Inc. does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products. Incorrectly editing the Windows Registry can cause serious problems requiring the reinstallation of your operating system and may lead to the loss of data. TechRepublic does not and will not support problems that arise from editing your registry. Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: Windows Se7en File Replacer 1.5.4 There are instances when a Windows system file must be replaced and some times that means using a third-party app like Windows Se7en File Replacer. Read more Review: Boxer Text Editor Boxer Text Editor is a serious tool for serious users. If you are a coder looking for a text editor that will make your coding life much easier, Boxer may be the tool for you. Read more Featured multimedia   Steve Jobs returns to debut iPad 2 (photos) Steve Jobs took a hiatus from his medical leave to debut the iPad 2 in San Francisco. View on site Avast Internet Security 6 (screenshots) Avast 6 keeps the same look as Avast 5, and throws in some excellent new features. Check out the AutoSandbox and the WebRep add-on in this gallery of Avast Internet Security 6. View on site Inside Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1 Take a look back at the first game pack for Windows 3.0 View on site Today's recommended downloads Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (GFI Software) Defend Against Malware without Sacrificing System Performance (GFI Software) Osterman Research: The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (GFI Software) Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware (GFI Software) Social Networking and Security Risks (GFI Software) Photo gallery: Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr. The PC Jr. was IBM's attempt to tap into the budding home PC market of 1983. Feeling nostalgic, TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin decided to crack open the IBM PC Jr. to see what was inside the case. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Space shuttle photos NASA's space shuttle Discovery takes last flight Space shuttle Discovery's non-human passenger When the space shuttle hitches a ride Historic legacy for NASA's pioneering shuttle Discovery

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