Intel to release new firmware, drivers for defective SSDs
Microchip manufacturer Intel will re-issue a firmware update for its solid-state hard drives after the original update caused the drives to stop working, the company announced yesterday.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
New laptop security device turns thieves from predators to prey
The laptop computer is a uniquely attractive target for casual theft: It's both highly portable and quite expensive, packing a great deal of functionality into a comparatively small package. Hence, many laptop users have opted for subscription services that charge a monthly or yearly fee.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Microsoft's Windows czar gets to know how the other half lives
Speaking to CNET's Ina Fried, Windows division president Steven Sinofsky admits that, once the software is done, he considers a project more or less over. But a recent familiarization project into the world of the hardware makers may have changed that outlook, he says.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Dell irks tech punditry, fan base with delays in shipping i7 Studio XPS laptops
Even though Dell consumers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of powerful new Core i7-powered XPS laptops, the company has continued to delay shipping of the devices, citing a "design problem," according to a forum post.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009