Don Reisinger

A recent StatCounter report revealed an interesting shift in the browser market. According to the research firm, both Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 are losing market share at an astounding rate, while Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3 are gaining ground.StatCounter’s research found Internet Explorer 7 now enjoys 30.61 percent of the market, […]

George Hotz, a hacker who made a name for himself by unlocking the first-gen iPhone after it was released, is at it again. He has created an application, called purplea1n, that will allow Windows users to jailbreak the iPhone 3G. The tool lets them access applications that are not available in the App Store. It […]

The debate over whether or not the business world should deploy Windows 7 rages on. Some say it’s an iterative update over Windows Vista and, thus, not worth deploying. Others believe it’s the operating system that Microsoft should have created in the first place. They believe it’s perfect for the enterprise.The same debate can be […]

Research In Motion announced earlier this week that it plans to bring the BlackBerry Tour, the latest in its lineup of BlackBerry devices, to Verizon Wireless customers on July 12. The phone will go on sale for $200 after contract and rebate. Verizon Wireless claims it will allow owners to make calls in 220 countries […]

Microsoft is at it again. The software giant announced more details about its launch of Windows 7, which is slated for release on Oct. 22. And in true Microsoft fashion, it announced a pricing scheme that could easily confuse consumers who are going to the store to pick up a copy of the new operating […]

A host of online publications are reporting that Microsoft is planning to launch its Windows Mobile Marketplace this fall. According to published reports, the store will have 600 applications at launch. Microsoft plans to roll out even more applications as its store grows. The applications downloaded from Windows Mobile Marketplace can be installed onto a […]

When it comes to the enterprise, security is a constant concern. Most companies have mission-critical data loaded onto employee notebooks walking out the door on a daily basis. At the office, malicious hackers are constantly trying to find ways to break into the network to access that data, steal information or just wreak havoc. The […]

Linux is an enigma. It has a loyal following. It’s a robust operating system. It’s free. It’s superior to both Windows and Mac OS X on a variety of fronts. And in recent years, it has become more user-friendly than ever before. It’s a fantastic operating system with a slew of distributions that would satisfy […]

Quite a few security issues have impacted the business world over the past few months. The Conficker worm was considered a possibly damaging issue. The Nine Ball outbreak looked like it had the potential of unleashing some serious damage on the enterprise after it compromised 40,000 legitimate Websites. In the meantime, malware has ravaged the […]

Lenovo announced June 23 that it has launched a new notebook designed specifically for the enterprise. Dubbed the ThinkPad T400s, the notebook sports a thin-and-light feel with more battery life. It also includes an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and the option of installing a solid state drive. The ThinkPad T400s has a 14.1-inch display, […]

The iPhone is the leader in the smartphone space. It provides a compelling experience with the help of its outstanding software and functional touch-screen. It also extends its feature-set with the help of a variety of applications — 50,000 at last count — that range from productivity to gaming. Realizing that, a variety of iPhone […]

Starting June 23, Microsoft will make the beta version of its new security software, Microsoft Security Essentials, available for download. According to Microsoft, Security Essentials will be a follow-up to its previous security suite, Windows Live OneCare. The software focuses on fighting viruses, rootkits and other malware. Unlike OneCare, it won’t have any firewall or […]