A rack does not have a whole lot to it to review. It either works or it doesn't. After networking my house this past Summer, I picked up a 48-port switch for all the connections and other devices in my home office. The switch is able to be mounted in a rack and with all the cables coming into the area, it was looking pretty a bit disorganized. I was not interested in a full … [Read more...]
Run on a High-Tech Treadmill
With Winter knocking at the door, it gets cold and a lot of the natural exercise like going for walks/runs becomes uncomfortable or impossible. Many people will be heading indoors to the gym or their own exercise equipment. If you want to incorporate some tech into your workout, check out the iFit Live technology in NordicTrack treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes. … [Read more...]
Why an Eaton UPS Should Be On Your Wish List
I picked up my first UPS several years ago as one of the deal items at a Black Friday doorbuster sale. I used it as a battery backup on my PC for several years. Since then, I've upgraded to higher wattage uninterruptible power supplies to support more electronics and have more time in the case of a power outage. Using a UPS has saved my computer from lightning strikes that … [Read more...]
Your 2011 High Tech Holiday Wish List
This is the time of year when it’s ok to want things. In fact, you’re told to want things and then put them on a list. In case you’re having a hard time coming up with items to put on that list, here are some cool gadgets that are fun and functional. If you were nice, you might just find some of these under your Christmas tree this year. Gadgets Amazon Kindle - The Amazon … [Read more...]
UofI Finds New Partner for Blue Waters Supercomputer
IBM pulled out of their contract with the NCSA 3 months ago for a supercomputer situated on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, a facility I was able to tour less than a year and a half ago. The new partner announced today is Cray Inc., The Supercomputer Company. From the press release provided by Cray: This new Cray supercomputer will support significant … [Read more...]