Don Reisinger

“Windows is for the enterprise, Mac OS X is for the consumer.“ It’s an argument made by some in the tech business to help define the industry. But that’s a tough argument to make. Both Apple and Microsoft are doing all they can to appeal to both sectors. And although Microsoft holds a considerable lead […]

It’s become commonplace in the business world to limit employee Web traffic. At many firms, regardless of their industry or size, IT managers are being asked to block access to some sites and in some cases, limit the amount of time users spend on the Web. By doing so, they can limit the impact malware […]

Microsoft has decided that it won’t reimburse its employees who decide to use a BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android-based device. The news originally broke on Silicon Alley Insider, which received a tip that Microsoft discontinued a variety of its perks after cutting its work force earlier this year. According to the report, “Microsoft won’t pay for […]

Apple and its supporters want everyone to know that Mac OS X is a secure operating system that easily bests Microsoft’s Windows platform. They contend that because Mac OS X hasn’t had nearly the number of security outbreaks that Windows has, it’s more secure. And some contend that Mac OS X doesn’t even require the […]

It took three years and three generations for Apple to finally get it right, but it looks like the iPhone is finally ready to take on Research In Motion in the enterprise. The iPhone software Version 3.0 features some of the most enterprise-friendly features we’ve seen in any iPhone to date. And its focus on […]

Apple demoed the new version of its popular operating system, Mac OS X, June 8 at its World Wide Developers Conference. Dubbed Snow Leopard, the new operating system is an iterative update. The operating system’s design is quite similar to that of current versions of the software. Ironically, Snow Leopard will only work with Intel-based […]

Last week, Microsoft announced that Windows Vista users will soon be able to upgrade to Windows 7 for free. Consumers who buy Windows Vista during Microsoft’s upgrade period will receive a free copy of Windows 7 when it’s released on Oct. 22. So far, there’s no word on when Microsoft will start the free upgrade […]

Acer announced earlier this week that it’s planning to release an Acer netbook with Google Android installed in the third quarter of 2009. It’s a major announcement. Right now, Acer offers a variety of netbooks under its Aspire One line and they all have Windows running natively when shipped. For the first time, it’s Google […]

President Barack Obama unveiled a cyber-security plan last week that he hopes will ensure the United States is kept secure from cyber-threats going forward. He plans to find a cyber-security coordinator to oversee those efforts.The cyber-security plan will revolve around a few key initiatives. First off, President Obama wants to establish a framework for incident […]

Windows 7 is fast approaching. Microsoft claims it will be better than Vista on almost every count. It will be equally as secure (if not more so), it won’t require a high-powered computer to run, and it’ll have an improved interface that makes it easier to use. Windows 7 will also have a single feature […]

The cell phone industry is an interesting space. Competition is fierce. A handful of companies dominate the market. And as more cell phones hit store shelves, customers are requiring a slew of features, including touch-screens, cameras, camcorders, an App store, and much more. At the same time, competition dictates that phones will only enjoy the […]

Windows Vista was a public relations nightmare for Microsoft. Microsoft announced the follow-up to Windows XP in July 2005, promising big things. The company said it would have better security. It reassured the enterprise that software and hardware currently running in conjunction with XP machines would work just fine. It told vendors that Vista would […]