Nathan Eddy

20 Years of Stellar Shots from Hubble Space Telescope by Nathan Eddy Butterfly Nebula Taken after the telescope’s refurbishment in 2009, this photo depicts rolling cauldrons of gas heated to more than 36,000 degrees Fahrenheit, traveling across space at more than 600,000 miles an hour. A dying star that was once about five times the […]

The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the top secret Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), also known as the X-37B and commonly described as an unmanned space plane that can re-enter the earth’s atmosphere. United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, announced the OTV-1 was launched on an Atlas V rocket at […]

WinMagic, a provider of full-disk encryption, launched an eStore that makes it easier for individuals and small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) to purchase SecureDoc full-disk encryption to protect data on Windows and Mac desktops, laptops, tablets and removable media. Customers can purchase and download a stand-alone product for Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X for […]

What a week of leaks. Following the Apple iPhone 4G debacle and leaked photos of Research In Motion’s latest operating system for its BlackBerry smartphones (not to mention a new clamshell handset), photos and information concerning Dell’s Windows Phone 7-powered portrait slider called the “Lightning” popped up on the technology blog Engadget. The spec sheet […]

In the 40 years since Earth Day was first established, fears over climate change, global warming and the harmful effect human beings were having on the planet has grown. However, so has recognition that treating the planet with respect and consideration is a worthwhile cause: Working with 20,000 partner organizations in 190 countries, Earth Day […]

A survey of business professionals suggests while they embrace the ease and freedom provided by virtual meetings, IT professionals and small to medium-size business (SMB) owners are frustrated by less-than-mannerly behaviors in the boardroom or on conference calls. The survey, “Meetings Dos and Don’ts,” from PGi, a provider of meeting and collaboration solutions, polled small-business […]

A comprehensive security assessment and certification program from Verizon Business is aimed at helping small to medium-size businesses better assess and manage their security risks associated with protecting sensitive company information, according to a Verizon announcement. The company’s Security Management Program (SMP) Business helps proactively protect businesses from security threats by leveraging a set of […]

How to Geek Out Your Office Version 3.0 by Nathan Eddy 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub Tape Dispenser ($19.99) If free space on your desk is at a premium, consider this combination USB hub/tape dispenser. It combines two essential functions to help you reclaim your workstation and cements your geek status (Hey man, dont judge, its […]

Several photos of what appear to be Research In Motion’s operating system 6.0 for its series of BlackBerry smartphones has leaked onto the Web, courtesy of the technology blog Boy Genius Report. The blog post, written by “Boy Genius,” also contains information on the OS’s inner workers, allegedly supplied by contacts at network operator AT&T. […]

Network operator T-Mobile USA announced the upcoming availability of the new Garminfone, the first Google Android-powered smartphone integrated with Garmin’s navigation experience. T-Mobile, which has an exclusive contract to market the phone, said it anticipates the handset would be available later this spring. The full-touch 3G smartphone with a 3.5-inch screen integrates fully with Garmin’s […]

Microsoft released the results of its 2010 SMB/Partner Insight Report, which focuses on small to medium-size businesses and their IT spending plans for the year. In the study, based on a survey of Microsoft Small Business Specialist partners, 63 percent of respondents predicted their SMB customers will spend more on IT in 2010, up from […]

Aimed at budget-minded small to medium-size businesses, the Xerox WorkCentre 7120 color multifunction printer is designed to print high-impact color documents, such as presentations and budget charts. The MFP prints color and black-and-white documents at speeds up to 20 pages-per-minute (ppm) using Xerox’s Emulsion Aggregate High Gloss (EA-HG) toner, which the company said produces smaller, […]