Geek up the Street Blog October Archive

Is VoIP Tech Worth the Investment?

By Geek Master at 10/24/08 15:09

Intro:

VoIP technology is getting a lot of attention as an effective method of communication. Figuring out if VoIP tech is right for you and/or your business can be difficult because there are many aspects to consider when choosing it. Starting with the basics, VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP is the technical name for talking over the internet the same way you would talk through a phone. Understanding the different technology used to place an internet phone call can be difficult. In addition, the cost for the VoIP service depends on your service provider, your incoming/outgoing call location and the tech necessary to complete the call.

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Kinds of NAS Set ups

Gizmodo's John Mahoney assessed the usefullness of three different cash conscious strategies for setting up a Mac and PC friendly NAS which is building a NAS from Old PC; using a router with an external USB drive; and buying the a dedicated machine for it. He described what to do and what you need for NAS and compared it to each other.

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Microsofts Urgent Security Update: Vulnerabilty or Strength?

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SSDs and Nvidia Chipset for the New Line of MacBooks

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Cheaper iMacs

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Spoof Microsoft's Patch

Another malware attack is on the loose at it spoofs Microsoft upcoming monthly patch release. The attacker used spam messages which attempted to portray as Microsoft's security assurance director Steve Lipner.

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A Cheaper MacBook?

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