[TechRepublic] Burned computer modem illustrates lightning danger

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | June 21, 2012

Editor's note If you don't take lightning seriously now, the photos in today's gallery might change your mind. This computer's modem was hit with a power surge during an electrical storm. --Bill Lightning strikes computer modem leaves burned circuits behind Resource of the day Tactics in Optimizing Virtual Machine Disk IOPS The read/write problems associated with disk storage are as relevant today as they ever were. Check out this white paper to learn tactics for optimizing virtual machine disk IOPS. Additional TechRepublic resources   Microsoft announces Surface Windows tablets, leaves unanswered questions Microsoft is launching its own line of Windows-based tablets called Microsoft Surface. Bill Detwiler gives you a rundown on what we know, and what we don't. Read more Apple's next-generation Macbook Pro drops Ethernet, optical drive Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro lacks an Ethernet port or optical drive. Bill Detwiler explains why one missing feature will add $29 to laptop's already high cost. Read more 10 ways to maximize your help desk investment The help desk has become a key player in delivering business benefits, including high service levels for users and customers, improved applications, and better products. Read more Infographic: Apple rules U.S. smartphone market Smartphone sales during Q1 2012 in the Unites States reveal the popularity of Apple's iPhone. Read more An enterprise of things, with tablets in the mix Patrick Gray discusses the concept of an "Internet of things" and how tablets and other mobile devices are an obvious component of the larger trend. Read more Featured multimedia   Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface tablet (pictures) Five indispensable apps to carry on a USB stick Cracking Open the HTC EVO 4G LTE A visual history of Internet Explorer from 1 to 9 Featured multimedia   Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Geeks in costume at C2E2 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) was held on April 13 - 15, 2012. Take a look at some of the costumes from this year's event. View on site Scenes from the Steampunk World's Fair 2012 The Steampunk World’s Fair was held May 18 - 20, 2012, in Piscataway, New Jersey. Take a look at some scenes from this year's event. View on site Today's recommended downloads Guide to Improving First-Time IT Certification Pass Rates (SkillSoft) Free 30 Day Trial: HTML5 Client for Web Access to VMware View - Ericom AccessNow (Ericom Software) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Ericom AccessNow: Free 30 Day Product Evaluation (Ericom Software) Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World (TechRepublic)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic Linux grabs its single biggest win The U.S. Navy and Dept. of Defense have learned valuable lessons that translate to huge contracts for the Linux OS. What does this mean for open source and the community that drives it? Jack Wallen offers his take. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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