Desktops Breaking News

VMware expands desktop virtualization capabilities
VMware has renamed and expanded upon its desktop virtualization software, with features that reduce storage requirements and allow offline access to desktops. More..

Apple's Black Friday sales look strong
If the business Apple did on Black Friday is any indication, the holiday season could be a very happy one indeed for the computer maker. More..

10 Microsoft research projects
A sneak peek at 10 technologies developed in Microsoft's R&D labs More..

Delaware bank layers desktop, network security to keep data safe
Wilmington Savings Fund Society relies on gateway protection and security agents on workstations. More..

Lenovo announces a desktop alternative for secure managed PCs
Every organization is looking for ways to reduce the cost of end user computing and to make it more secure. According to Gartner, better management of the desktop environment can yield thousands of dollars of savings over the lifetime of a single PC, while also bolstering data security. Lenovo just announced a new desktop alternative solution it calls the Secure Managed Client (SMC). Lenovo believes this storage-based solution can save customers up to 40% of the cost of a network of regular PCs. Read on to see how it's done. More..

Used PCs still being dumped despite high demand
More used computers could be reused; only 44 percent of computers entering the secondary market end up in the hands of a new owner, despite the fact that worldwide demand for such computers is greater than supply, according to a Gartner report. More..

Bad economy good for client virtualization?
Could the stretched-out replacement cycles for desktop machines be a boon for client computing? In a recent Wall Street Journal Business Technology blog post, Ben Worthen noted that a survey from our print publication, CIO Magazine, found that companies will forgo traditional three-year replacement cycles for desktop machines (both traditional desktops and notebook computers). According to the CIO survey, 46 percent of businesses will defer replacing machines for the next year or two. More..

Desktop virtualization helps deliver functionality to virtual workers
An emerging technology destined to resolve many IT headaches without prescription medication is desktop virtualization. The technology helps IT staffs deliver functionality to remote workers faster and with more control than using traditional means. More..

Symantec takes cybercrime snapshot with 'Underground Economy' report
The criminal market online for buying and selling stolen credit cards, pirated software and information about financial accounts is thriving, according to a Symantec report published Monday. More..

Greenpeace: Companies not serious about climate change
Consumer electronics giants Apple, Dell, Motorola, Microsoft, Nintendo and Samsung have been slow to get serious about climate change, and are notably lagging behind, according to the latest edition of the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics. More..

Five steps to creating a "mobile office"
The Canadian expert agency shares five steps for creating a mobile office. More..

Microsoft subscription computing targets 20 million
A Microsoft program aimed at making PCs and Internet computing more affordable through monthly payments will deliver 20 million new desktops and laptops over the next few years to people who may not otherwise have been able to afford them, an executive said. More..

Judge dismisses Psystar antitrust lawsuit against Apple
Judge William Alsup dismissed a Psystar lawsuit against Apple that alleged the Cupertino, Calif., company violated federal and state antitrust laws. More..

Asustek to launch iMac rival in Taipei on Thursday
Asustek Computer plans to launch an all-in-one PC built into a monitor designed to rival Apple's iMac on Thursday at a news conference in Taipei, according to a company e-mail. More..

Make Virtualization Work Better Across the WAN
IT departments can reap enormous benefits from virtualizing applications and implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI). However, the management and cost savings of virtualization can be lost if performance is so bad that it hampers productivity, as can happen when virtual applications and desktops are delivered across a Wide Area Network (WAN). More..

What Can We Expect Apple to Offer on Black Friday?
Apple may launch its largest Black Friday sale in history which could, or at least should, include the iPhone, according to Ben Reitzes of Barclays Capital. In a report to clients, obtained by Apple Insider, Reitzes said, ""We have not seen any Apple Black Friday ads yet (as is customary), but expect the company to be more aggressive than usual in its one-day sale, perhaps with $100 off a few Mac models and discounts on several iPods." More..

7 Lessons That SMBs Can Learn from Big IT
Just because you don't have a large enterprise doesn't mean you can't run your IT operation like the big guys. Here are seven ways to help your SMB implement some of the lessons big IT operations have learned over the years. Using these tips, you should be able to improve productivity, cut costs, and keep your business running smoothly. More..

New NComputing device slashes computing costs
NComputing on Wednesday announced a new version of its virtualization device and software that reduces the cost of computing to around $100 per user by turning a single desktop PC into 11 workstations. More..

ISP cut off from Internet after security concerns
A U.S. Internet service provider suspected of aiding cybercriminals in online scams and hosting child pornography was at least partially cut off from the Internet on Tuesday night. More..

Apple, Psystar joust in court over antitrust complaint
Attorneys for Apple and Psystar sparred before a U.S. District judge Thursday on whether Psystar's antitrust complaints against Apple should be dismissed--the latest chapter in an ongoing dispute between the two companies over Florida-based Psystar's practice of selling PCs with Mac OS X installed. More..

Dell offers unpaid time off, voluntary separation
Dell hopes it can better weather the economic storm by implementing a number of new cost-cutting measures, including an enhanced severance package for employees who voluntarily leave the company. More..

Apple: No new products before the holidays
Despite Internet rumors of forthcoming product releases, an Apple representative confirmed that the company has no plans to release any new products before the holidays. More..

Lenovo targets new netbook at students
Lenovo this week unveiled a netbook PC designed to be the first mobile PC for K-12 students and a "secondary device" for college students. More..

Dell refreshes Optiplex line, offers Atom-based thin client
Dell planned to refresh its line of Optiplex desktops on Tuesday with 10 new models, including a thin-client computer based on Intel's Atom processor. More..

Dell bullish on Asia but cautions on rising costs in China
CEO and Chairman Michael Dell expressed confidence Asian countries will weather the current financial crisis, stating that past experience showed the region to be more resilient to economic ups and downs. More..