(Reuters) – Apple Inc plans to power its main U.S. data center entirely with renewable energy by the end of this year, taking steps to address longstanding environmental concerns about the rapid expansion of high-consuming computer server farms. The maker of the iPhone and iPad said on Thursday it was buying equipment from SunPower Corp and startup Bloom Energy to build two solar array installations in and around Maiden, North Carolina, near its core data center. Once up, the solar farm will supply 84 million kWh of energy annually. …
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0 Comment HP ponders cutting 25K jobs — but it needs more than layoffs
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HP does need to shrink to boost its profitability — but, more important, it also needs to reinvest the savings in more lucrative markets. If it can find them in time.
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0 Comment U.S. to lose lead for most Facebook users to India?
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According to a Gartner analyst, India could soon be home to the largest number of Facebook users, beating out the U.S.
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0 Comment As Facebook grows, millions say, ‘no, thanks’
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Don’t try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won’t find her there.
0 Comment HP 2000-412NR Notebook PC AMD Dual Core 3GB RAM 320GB Hard Drive 15.6″ LED Reviews
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HP 2000-412NR Notebook PC AMD Dual Core 3GB RAM 320GB Hard Drive 15.6″ LED
- 1.3GHz AMD Dual-Core E-300 Processor
- 3GB DDR3 Memory / 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Battery Life: Up To 5 Hours And 30 Minutes / Weight: 5.50 Lbs
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
An everyday notebook for everyone.With the HP 2000, you get genuine HP reliability for your social networks, videos, music, and more. Surf the web, send email, or talk face to face with a built-in webcam. Play HD games and watch blockbuster movies on a brilliant display. Enjoy clear conversations and full sounding music thanks to premium Altec Lansing speakers. And do it all on the move with outstanding battery life. Just what you need at a just-right price.No more relying on other people for computer access for work, play and online living: the new HP is priced within reach. And what value: for a low price you get all the essentials plus support for HD video and Altec Lansing stereo speakers for great entertainment. Integrated wireless Internet lets you connect while within range of a WiFi hotspot. A large hard drive holds plenty of homework, music, photos and videos. Take it wherever you go with confidence in HP’s design and reliability. Get true freedom: the new HP 2000 notebook.- G
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0 Comment UK agency approves BlackBerry 7 OS for government
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(Reuters) – Research In Motion Ltd said the UK agency responsible for setting standards for computer security has approved the BlackBerry 7 operating system for government use. This will allow the government employees to use six models of the smart phone including BlackBerry Bold 9900, BlackBerry Torch 9810 and BlackBerry Torch 9860, RIM said. Ministry of defence, central government employees and more than half of the country’s police force use BlackBerry smart phones, the company said. (Reporting by Aftab Ahmed in Bangalore; Editing by Joyjeet Das)
0 Comment Microsoft bolsters parental controls with Windows 8
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Aiming to give parents the option of keeping an eagle eye over their kid’s computer use, Microsoft revamps its parental controls in a “monitor first” approach that includes weekly reports.
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0 Comment Samsung loses $10 billion market value on Apple report
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South Korean electronics giant loses billion in market value — all because of a report in DigiTimes.
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0 Comment Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
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Already expected to be the largest-ever initial public offering for an Internet company, Facebook is making its IPO even bigger.
0 Comment Toshiba Satellite L745-S4130 14-Inch Laptop
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Toshiba Satellite L745-S4130 14-Inch Laptop
- Intel Core i3 2350M Processor 2.3GHz (3MB Cache)
- 4GB SO-DIMM RAM
- 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 14-Inch Screen
- Windows Home Premium, 5.51 hours Battery Life
Win the triple crown of power, mobility and stand-out styling with Toshiba’s Satellite L745 laptop-a fashionable and affordable choice that leaves other portable PCs in the dust. Whether a school assignment, budget, pitching clients, or enjoying movies and music, this PC has what it takes, thanks to a 14″ diagonal display, awesome stereo speakers, the latest dual-core processors, plus tons of memory and storage. And it really shines in the Looks Department. Stay in touch and chat wirelessly while traveling. Spread out and do more with plenty of ports. And compute more confidently, thanks to a wealth of our “Smart” Features. Wherever you go, now you can always bring Toshiba style and innovation along with you. Ideal for students, on-the-go small business owners, or the family that needs a laptop that is small enough to travel, the very portable Toshiba Satellite L745 (model L745-S4130) blends power, style and affordability. Featuring a brilliant LED-backlit 14-inch HD display and a prem
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