Category Archives: Apple

iPad ASP slides in Q4 after Mini intro

Average selling price of an iPad falls 18% to $46 As expected, the average selling price (ASP) of Apple’s iPad line fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2012 as the lower-priced iPad Mini reached customers. The iPad ASP for … Continue reading

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7 new Windows 8 Ultrabooks

7 new Windows 8 Ultrabooks The introduction of MIcrosoft Windows 8 has spawned a variety of new and exciting devices. Here are 7 Ultrabooks that have been developed especially for the new operating system. Asus Zenbook UX21A Touch Here’s a … Continue reading

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Comparing MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro

Comparing MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro Torn between the portability of the Apple MacBook Air and the unparalleled display of the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display? We compare the two to make your next visit to the Apple store … Continue reading

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Apple improves Retina MacBook Pro shipping times

Now shipping 2-3 weeks after orders placed, improving on earlier 3-4 week delay Computerworld – Apple’s Retina MacBook Pro is now shipping faster to online customers, according to the company’s e-stores for the U.S., Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan … Continue reading

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The upside of shadow IT

Tech-savvy employees have long bypassed IT to get their hands on hot technologies. Rather than standing in the way, smart CIOs are now embracing and even encouraging shadow IT. Here’s why. Computerworld – First, a scary statistic: Gartner predicts that … Continue reading

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7 hot security companies to watch

There’s a rush in security startups looking to tackle everything from identity management to encrypting cloud data. Here are some of the latest companies worth keeping an eye on. Best comptia A+ Training, Comptia A+ Certification at Certkingdom.com OneID Headquarters: … Continue reading

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Firewalls fail to stem tide of DDoS attacks, survey finds

Companies still rely heavily on firewalls to defend themselves against denial-of-service attacks despite the fact that this class of device is often not up to the task, a new survey by F5 Networks has found. Microsoft Avaya Exam Training , … Continue reading

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Apple fixes iPhone battery issues

Apple has released iOS 5.0.1, an update to its mobile OS that fixes a series of issues that drained the iPhone’s battery. iOS 5.0.1 is the first update to Apple’s iOS 5, which brought the notifications tray, increased performance and … Continue reading

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Apple: Early iPod Nanos can overheat; send in for free replacement

Apple has begun a new replacement program for some of its first-generation iPod Nano units, which, the company says, contain batteries that can overheat. In an e-mail sent yesterday to owners of first-generation Nanos, Apple said the batteries in Nanos … Continue reading

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IT Trends and How They Affect Hiring

Menlo Park, Calif. Mobile media isn’t just making it easier to get information on the go — it’s also creating demand for professionals who can help companies beef up their mobile presence, according to the recently released “2012 Salary Guide” … Continue reading

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Is Android a stolen product?

Excerpts of the upcoming Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson are doing the rounds, and it’s all fascinating stuff. But there’s one but that I keep coming back to, and that is what Steve Jobs thought of Google’s Android mobile … Continue reading

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Visual proof that the iPod is on the way out

Want proof that the iPod is on the way out and that the iPhone and iPad is where it’s at? Take a look at this: I was at the gym earlier today and I needed some tunes to motivate me … Continue reading

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Talent wars: Are your IT staffers being poached?

Competitors — and now cloud providers — are poaching your best IT staffers and job candidates. Computerworld – Dan Herrington says his first inkling of a brewing IT talent war came early this spring, when he noticed that “college kids … Continue reading

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Industry and academia hook up on training

An alliance between vocational awarding body City & Guilds and IT trade body CompTIA is promising to bridge the gap between industry and academia, and address ongoing skills gaps across the industry. The two organisations will align their qualifications to … Continue reading

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Apple Gives Back-to-School Promotion a Mac App Store Twist

Apple launched its back-to-school promotion Thursday, offering students a $100 gift card for the Mac App Store when they purchase a new Mac. The promotion runs from June 16 through September 20. International Apple Stores are also taking part in … Continue reading

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