Anne Chen

Self-regulating, or autonomic, computing is an idea that vendors say is ready to leave the research lab and set up shop in mainstream software. At a recent panel discussion on autonomic computing, hosted by IBM at the companys Innovation Center for Business Partners, in San Mateo, Calif., experts said that self-regulating systems will gradually enter […]

When Jonathon Addington began introducing Microsoft Corp.s Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 into his companys server environment a few weeks ago, he had none of the uneasiness associated with last years deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2. While both service packs include significant enhancements and security updates, deployment of the server service pack […]

To help IT managers secure mobile users, ZyXel Communications has released the ZyWall P1 Personal Internet Security Appliance, a portable firewall and VPN device. At 5 inches long and 3 inches wide, with a weight of 4.5 ounces, the P1 is compact. The device is equipped with 10/100M-bps Ethernet WAN and LAN ports, and it […]

Having hit the processing-power limits of traditional single-core chips, Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. are moving the battle to the multicore processor arena. Although eWEEK Labs welcomes multicore technologys potential to handle many compute-intensive tasks at once, we do not see the technology making huge inroads into enterprises without significant operating system and […]

WINNER IBMThinkPad X40 IBMs ThinkPad X40 blends portability, usability and power in a feature-rich package that was impressive enough to win in the Desktop & Mobile Hardware category. /zimages/5/28571.gifFor a list of all the winners and finalists of the fifth annual eWEEK Excellence Awards, click here. Judges praised the X40 for delivering exactly what road […]

3am Labs is hoping to reduce it manager woes with LogMeIn IT Reach, a tool that allows system administrators to manage and diagnose issues involving remote machines. /zimages/4/28571.gifFor a review of two remote access management products, click here. Released last month, LogMeIn IT Reach costs $13 per month or $100 per year per PC. All […]

Citrixs GoToMyPC is one of the most effective remote control tools eWEEK Labs has seen, and the latest revision will only widen its popularity. Click here to read the full review of GoToMyPC Corporate 4.1. 2 Citrixs GoToMyPC is one of the most effective remote control tools eWEEK Labs has seen, and the latest revision […]

MyWebEx PC Pro functions in much the same way as GoToMyPC Corporate 4.1, giving users access to remote machines via a Web browser. Click here to read the full review of MyWebEx PC Pro. 2 MyWebEx PC Pro functions in much the same way as GoToMyPC Corporate 4.1, giving users access to remote machines via […]

With work rarely stopping after an employee leaves the office, remote control applications have become a necessity at many organizations. Web-based remote control applications are often easier for users to navigate than VNC (virtual network computing) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) VPNs. Remote control applications are also more flexible, allowing IT managers to add new […]

WinZip Computings namesake product is one of the most popular utilities in computing history. The company is now building on its reputation with WinZip Companion for Outlook 1.0, an add-on that makes it easy for Microsoft Outlook users to zip and encrypt attachments in outgoing e-mail messages. Released last month, WinZip Companion for Outlook is […]

Corporations may still be making IT expenditures cautiously, but eWEEK Labs believes the release of Intel Corp.s next-generation Centrino mobile technology will loosen some purse strings as enterprises move to refresh their laptop lines. Code-named Sonoma, the new Centrino platform can boost the mobile computing experience with better performance and improved audio and graphics capabilities. […]

Business users who spend a good deal of time on the road will find a lot to like about Dell Inc.s new Latitude D610. The laptop combines portability; good performance and battery life; and nice features, including four USB ports and a full-size keyboard—all at a reasonable price, starting at $1,384. Click here to read […]