Archive for the Category ◊ Operating Systems ◊

Understading Google’s Chromebook and Chrome OS
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 | Author: aaronwood

In a major nod to a cloud-computing future, Google has thrown its enormous weight behind a series of virtually storage-free laptops running its new Google Chrome operating system (ChromeOS).
The Chromebook, a “thin-client” laptop currently being built by Acer and Samsung, is designed as a leaner, more cost-effective alternative to the traditional laptop, which relies on […]

iOS 5 is Apple’s latest version of their mobile operating system, designed for use with their iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Announced in early June 2011, it brings a host of new features designed to enrich the user’s experience.
What’s most interesting about this version of iOS is its movement towards allowing the iPad, iPhone and […]

What To Expect From Windows 8
Monday, April 18th, 2011 | Author: aaronwood

Windows 7 debuted with much acclaim. Critics commended it for major steps forward in design and reliability over its predecessors.
Now that Windows 7 is firmly established, the technology world looks curiously to Windows 8. What innovations can we expect to see? What will remain the same, and what will change?
Windows 8 is […]

A Look At The Major Cloud Computing Players
Friday, February 25th, 2011 | Author: aaronwood

Cloud Computing is a hot topic in technology circles - the technology is consistently getting better and better, and more and more companies are coming into the cloud computing fold.
With so much going on in the cloud space, we wanted to take a minute to help you recognize some of the major players in the […]

If you don’t want to be the Erich Brenn of your digital signage network, you might want to consider how SNMP (simple network management protocol) messaging can help you lead a happy, productive professional life.
For those who don’t recall my last column, Erich Brenn was “The Ed Sullivan Show” performer who impressed me as a […]