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Greenpeace Slams PC Makers Over Toxic PCs
Dell, Lenovo and HP are still using toxic BFRs and PVC, and won't honour a promise to phase them out this year, according to Greenpeace
HP to put Android on Netbooks?
HP has confirmed that it is looking at Google's Android as a possible operating system. Could it make for cheaper netbooks?
Is Microsoft Pleasing Embedded Developers?
With more smart devices hooking onto the Internet, Microsoft has had to raise its game in what it offers to embedded developers, says the company's Kevin Dallas
Legal & General Adopts Sustainable Printing Plan
The UK financial services company has cut its printers, faxes and other output devices from 150 to 50
PC Makers Ready For Energy Efficient Nehalem
The Nehalem architecture focuses on improving performance and efficiency through such features as an integrated memory controller similar to that found on AMD's Opteron chip and greater support of virtualisation technologies
Acer Launches Energy Efficient Low-Cost Desktop
Administrators can push security updates to the X270 even when it's not powered on
Virtualisation Will Disrupt Desktop PC Market
VMware, Citrix, Microsoft and other virtualisation companies will benefit as the worldwide hosted virtual desktop market accelerates through 2013
UK PC Users Are Greener Than Americans
PC users in Britain are more likely than those in the US to switch off PCs for environmental reasons. But there is still a long way to go in reducing wasted power
Lenovo Unveils Green Supercomputer Desktops
Lenovo unveils new ThinkStation S20 and D20 desktops, which the company is billing as personal “supercomputers”
Tough Laptops Enjoy Rugged Growth
Dell, Panasonic, Motion Computing and General Dynamics Itronix are all competing for attention in the growing rugged computing space.
Windows 7 Licensing Issues
Microsoft needs Power PC users to help drive enterprise uptake of Windows 7, but there's a problem.
Small Companies Focus on Printing Costs
An AMI report says midmarket companies are finding cost-cutting measures directed at printing and office supply costs to be the most advantageous
Dell Launches Luxury Thin Laptop Despite Recession
Dell has released its much-hyped luxury laptop — Adamo — which the company is calling the world's thinnest.
Malware Uses Geo-location To Lure Victims
The minds behind the Waledac botnet are using the physical location of victims' machines in a scheme to lure them with false news reports.
Asus Eee PC: There’s a Lot to Like
Asus Eee PC 1000H is a lot of netbook for the money.
How To Keep Control Of Employee-Owned PCs
Employees are increasingly using personal PCs in their jobs, and IT staff have to support them. eWEEK Labs explores some of the tools to keep employees productive and corporate data safe.
Lenovo IdeaPad: Raises the Bar
John Dodge puts the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 through its paces.
Researchers Develop Sustainable Lithium Battery
New Lithium ion technology could reduce degradation and lengthen battery life
Dell Cuts Costs And Staff
The PC maker has announced that it will begin cutting staff from locations around the world.
Recession Hurts Chip-Makers’ Profits
Consumers and businesses have cut down on purchases of desktops, notebook, smartphones and server systems
Apple Netbook Plans “Impossible to Predict”
The product may closely resemble the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch, only larger and with VOIP capability.
Lenovo Develops New “Green” Desktop
Lenovo has developed two new desktops - one of which the company is touting as energy efficient.
More Apple Netbook Rumours Emerge
Speculation about a possible Apple netbook is again racing across the Internet
Researchers: Servers Should Sleep Like Laptops
Academics claim technology used to cut PC power usage should be applied to high-end computing
Microsoft Vista SP2 – Not Much To See
Windows Vista needs a service pack - and Microsoft's SP2 now has a Release Candidate. But how much does it offer to IT professionals?
CeBIT: Asus Demos Intel Atom-Powered Netbooks
The computer maker has demonstrated three Intel Atom powered PCs at the CeBIT fair, including two slim netbooks, one of which features touch-screen technology.
Fujitsu Siemens’ Zero-Watt PC Gets Cautious Welcome
Fujitsu has launched what it claims is a zero watt PC but experts claim power usage is only part of the problem
PCs Hit Biggest Slump Ever
PC unit shipments are facing their strongest decline ever, according to Gartner.
Netbooks Are A Security Risk
Low-cost laptops are vulnerable because many of them come without standard security software, according to experts