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	Microsoft throws support behind USB 3.0 with Windows 8 Microsoft is incorporating a software stack in its upcoming Windows 8 OS to natively support devices based on the USB 3.0 interconnect, which is in a battle for adoption with Intel's Thunderbolt. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cray Achieving 2 Quadrillion Calculations per Second Scientists began investigating the mysteries of space plasma decades ago but are still at a loss to explain many aspects of plasma's behavior, especially the random, chaotic movements known as turbulence. Learn how petascale supercomputers from Cray have finally allowed scientist to simulate the intricate web of motions within space plasmas. Read more! In this Issue Cisco unveils go-anywhere router Sharon Machlis: Hurricane Irene apps, maps and more Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes helm Jonny Evans: Tim Cook's Apple CEO diary: Day One Jonny Evans: How Apple's iPad is changing the computer world Build a Gaming PC for Under $1000 Tight supplies push up prices of 13-in. MacBook Air ThinkPad T420: A classic workhorse HP's PC division, by the (profit and growth) numbers HP TouchPad accessories are on sale, too WHITE PAPER: Rackspace Understanding the Cloud Computing Stack Through this year-long series of whitepapers and webinars, independent analyst Ben Kepes will be building a cloud computing curriculum designed for technologists and non-technical users alike. The mission is to build widespread knowledge about the cloud revolution and encourage discussion about the cloud's benefits for businesses of all sizes. Learn more. Cisco unveils go-anywhere router Cisco Systems made its fortune selling routers for the cores of enterprise and service-provider networks, but now the company is sending its technology farther from those cozy confines than ever before. Read More Sharon Machlis: Hurricane Irene apps, maps and more Some of the best Web sites, iOS and Android apps, Twitter lists and mapping tools to keep up on Hurricane Irene Read More Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes helm Apple cofounder Steve Jobs has stepped down from his position as CEO of the company and Tim Cook, Apple's chief operating officer, has been named to take the helm, Apple announced Wednesday. Read More Jonny Evans: Tim Cook's Apple CEO diary: Day One "Dear diary, I'm still feeling incredibly challenged and excited at the new role I've taken here at Apple, the company I love. We're all going to miss Steve, we know he's incredible, but sometimes you must be honest with yourself: when you can't fill old shoes, you need to get new ones. We've got a busy year ahead, so I thought I'd put together a short list of what's coming, just to help focus my mind." Read More Jonny Evans: How Apple's iPad is changing the computer world With or without Steve Jobs, Apple's iPad will define the next-generation of computing, no matter how long the analysts take to recognize the device as more than the equivalent of a PC. Read More WHITE PAPER: Websense, Inc. Unified Content Security in Practice This paper introduces the Websense TRITON™ solution — the industry's first and only solution to combine industry-leading Web security, email security, and data loss prevention security technologies into one unified architecture. Learn more. Build a Gaming PC for Under $1000 When you build a gaming system, it should be all about frame rates. The reality, though, is that most people don't have the unconstrained budgets to wring out the maximum performance a game can deliver. Read More Tight supplies push up prices of 13-in. MacBook Air With supplies tight for the larger-sized MacBook Air, Apple appears to be favoring its own retail and online stores, leaving some distributors unable to meet demand. Read More ThinkPad T420: A classic workhorse No one ever got fired for buying a ThinkPad, as the saying goes, and without a doubt no one will get fired for buying the latest Lenovo T420. This scintillatingly fast Sandy Bridge refresh of the familiar business-black, boxy-but-impressive, all-purpose laptop remains a reliable 4-pound workhorse. Read More HP's PC division, by the (profit and growth) numbers A quick look at the data shows that market share isn't as important as profit margins. Read More HP TouchPad accessories are on sale, too For those who got their hands on the $99 HP TouchPad tablet, a few complementary accessories are also available on the cheap. Read More
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