Citrix Systems acquires Virtual Computer
Citrix Systems announced today it has acquired Hub-based startup Virtual Computer, a provider of enterprise-scale management solutions for client-side virtualization, for an undisclosed amount.Citrix said it will combine the newly-acquired startup’s technology with its own XenClient hypervisor to create the new Citrix XenClient Enterprise edition, which is designed to help enterprise customers manage large fleets [...]
Sars’s latest views on cellphone deductions
Ruaan van Eeden* 05 April 2012 a Draft Interpretation Note was recently released dealing with cellphones and computers. The South African Revenue Service (Sars) recently released a Draft Interpretation Note (Draft Note) dealing with taxable benefits arising from the use of employer owned cellular phones and computer equipment, including employer funded communication services.Various amendments were [...]
Inaugural class completes computer training at Heginbotham Library
Six ladies left the final class of their basic computer training wanting more Thursday, March 22. Heginbotham Library received a grant through the Colorado State Library in conjunction with the bill and Melinda Gates Foundation last spring that helped provide six new laptops. Librarian Laura Roth, with the help of HHS senior Emily Bradley, taught [...]
Bible as software presents the word from every angle
BELLINGHAM — It might come as a surprise to some that this city of 81,000, known more for banning plastic bags than as a center of religion, is headquarters to the world’s leading producer of Bible software. Last year, Logos Bible Software — which occupies three buildings downtown and employs about 250 people, had sales [...]
Jackson Hole Daily
Heart scans can help but not for everyone By Tram Whitehurst, Jackson Hole, Wyoming February 11, 2012 A test being offered at a discount this month by St. John’s Medical Center can be a powerful tool to detect heart disease, but the procedure is only recommended for certain patients.known as coronary calcium scoring, the test [...]
Ninja Blocks Let Household Items Talk to Web Apps
While an air freshener that only releases its smell when you get a mention on social media sites can seem cool, perhaps you want something a little more straightforward to keep in you control, without having to reach for your cellphone, or computer, or even get out of your chair.Ninja Blocks is a home-automation gadget [...]
How to turn your iPhone into a keyboard and mouse
(Credit:Screenshot by Sharon Vaknin/CNET)The ultimate Internet-connected TV accessory isn’t Roku. It’s not Apple TV, and it’s not Boxee. It’s something you probably already own: a computer.With an inexpensive cable (like this one for Mac), you can mirror your computer on your television, giving you complete access to any Internet streaming services or local content on [...]
Apex Herald – Electronics recycling event to help students in need
An electronics recycling event coming up this month will do more than just reduce e-waste. an Apex resident is teaming up with Town Hall and the Kramden Institute, a local non-profit, to provide refurbished technology to families who need it. Kramden’s volunteers collect donated computers, refurbish them, and donate them to economically disadvantaged students, known [...]
Kicking off the new year
This week, I touch on three subjects most appropriate for January: accessories, organizing and getting into shape. With so much gift giving in December, January is a big month for accessory sales, so here are a couple of items I like. As an iPhone 4 user, I’ve tried dozens of cases. the best I’ve found [...]
Would you buy a $25 computer?
That’s pretty neat. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, considering how much oomph is packed into tiny devices like cell phones nowadays.The point is to have something small, simple, cheap, and hackable for kids to dig their teeth into. the kids who are making the most in IT and programming nowadays started out tinkering with [...]
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