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802.11ac Routers Compared: Apple, Belkin, Netgear & Linksys
Hardware

802.11ac Routers Compared: Apple, Belkin, Netgear & Linksys

July 16, 2013 6:42 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Apple’s new 802.11ac AirPort Extreme isn’t the only player in the next-gen Wi-Fi game. We spent some time with routers from Belkin, Netgear, and Linksys and measured wireless speed, temperatures, and more. Read on for our benchmarks.

WYSIWYG Editing Now Available with Wikipedia VisualEditor
News

WYSIWYG Editing Now Available with Wikipedia VisualEditor

July 2, 2013 6:58 PM - by: Jim Tanous

With the hope of making Wikipedia editing more accessible, Wikimedia announced this week that it is introducing a new WYSIWYG formatting system called VisualEditor. It’s available now as a beta for all registered users.

Microsoft Ending TechNet Program, Shuts Down August 31
Windows

Microsoft Ending TechNet Program, Shuts Down August 31

July 2, 2013 6:55 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft informed members on Monday that it will be shutting down its valuable TechNet membership program, which since 1998 has provided IT professionals with full access to the company’s software for a yearly fee.

Apple Pursues International Trademark for Rumored iWatch
Mobile

Apple Pursues International Trademark for Rumored iWatch

July 1, 2013 4:20 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Rumors of the upcoming Apple iWatch intensified in June with the news that the company was pursuing trademarks for the “iWatch” name in Russia and Japan, although some analysts predict that the device won’t hit the market until late 2014.