Andrew Garcia

About

Andrew cut his teeth as a systems administrator at the University of California, learning the ins and outs of server migration, Windows desktop management, Unix and Novell administration. After a tour of duty as a team leader for PC Magazine's Labs, Andrew turned to system integration - providing network, server, and desktop consulting services for small businesses throughout the Bay Area. With eWEEK Labs since 2003, Andrew concentrates on wireless networking technologies while moonlighting with Microsoft Windows, mobile devices and management, and unified communications. He produces product reviews, technology analysis and opinion pieces for eWEEK.com, eWEEK magazine, and the Labs' Release Notes blog. Follow Andrew on Twitter at andrewrgarcia, or reach him by email at agarcia@eweek.com.

Spectrum XT ably tracks down non Wi-Fi sources of interference

The Spectrum XT system solves some of the problems that developed over time with AirMagnet’s previous-generation spectrum analyzer. Read my full review at eweek.com.

BoxTone User Self-Service Module Underwhelms

The BoxTone User Self-Service module aims to let users troubleshoot their own BlackBerry mobile support problems without involving the support desk, but falls short. Read my full review at eweek.com.

REVIEW: Jabra PRO 9470 Makes Every Phone Wireless

Jabra PRO 9470 extends one wireless headset simultaneously to desk, soft and mobile phones. Read my full review at eweek.com.

ANALYSIS: Planning to Support Employee-Owned Devices

Mobile administrators need to think about how to support employee-owned smartphones, and new offerings such as RIM’s BES Express could be just the ticket. Read my full review at eweek.com.

LABS GALLERY: LapLink PCmover Pro, Enterprise Ease XP-to-Windows 7 Migration

LABS GALLERY: LapLink PCmover Pro, Enterprise Ease XP-to-Windows 7 Migration by Andrew Garcia Migration Types PCmover allows several types of transfers. You can perform direct migrations over the network, a LapLink cable or a USB cable (via an external storage device), or, as I tested, as part of a same system upgrade via the Windows […]

LABS GALLERY: Plantronics’ Voyager Pro UC Enables Use of One Bluetooth Headset for Multiple Systems

LABS GALLERY: Plantronics’ Voyager Pro UC Enables Use of One Bluetooth Headset for Multiple Systems The Plantronics Voyager Pro UC provides callers with an excellent way to utilize the same Bluetooth headset for both cell phone- and PC-based unified communications systems, while delivering excellent voice quality and distance performance along with reasonable battery life. No […]

Tech Dinosaurs of Years Past

Today’s top products might end up in tomorrow’s scrap heap. Read my full review at eweek.com.

REVIEW: Voyager Pro UC Enables PC, Cell Phone Communications with 1 Bluetooth Headset

The Plantronics Voyager Pro UC provides heavy callers with an excellent way to use the same Bluetooth headset for both cell phone- and PC-based unified communications systems. eWEEK Labs tested the Voyager Pro UC WG200/B, which comes with an earpiece and a pre-paired Bluetooth dongle. The system is designed to work jointly with a Bluetooth […]

PC Migration to Windows 7 May Be Possible, but Not Always Advisable

It’s been almost a decade since I evaluated a PC migration solution aimed at moving installed applications from one Windows PC to another. Products such as PCmover Pro and Enterprise let you move a Windows XP installation to Windows 7, but is that the best upgrade path? I’d have to answer an unequivocal no. Read […]

REVIEW: LapLink PCmover Pro, PCmover Enterprise Fill Microsoft’s Windows 7 Migration Holes

Microsoft hasn’t made it easy to move from Windows XP to Windows 7. LapLink’s PCmover line of personality transplant tools moves applications and their configuration settings to a new operating system without requiring reinstallation or reconfiguration. eWEEK Labs put the consumer edition (PCmover Professional) and the business-focused edition (PCmover Enterprise) to the test. Read my […]