Hardware


Intel, Lenovo Expand Datacenter Partnership to AI and HPC

Intel and Lenovo announced a multiyear collaboration agreement this week, building on their longstanding partnership in the datacenter.

How To Refresh Hyper-V Hardware, Part 2: Managing Replication Traffic

The final part of Brien's Hyper-V upgrade involves using a 10GbE connection for replication traffic -- without having access to enterprise-class hardware.

How To Refresh Hyper-V Hardware, Part 1: Get Your Versions Straight

The first half of Brien's project to replace his outdated Hyper-V servers took nearly 10 days and multiple replication failures. Here's what went wrong and how he fixed it.

Microsoft Touts 'Modern OS' for Hardware Partners

Microsoft this week offered a review of newly arriving PCs, described some of its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and also alluded to investments in a so-called "modern operating system."

Android: The New Windows Phone

How Microsoft is using its "Your Phone" and "Launcher" apps to sneakily turn Google's smartphone platform into (almost) the mirror image of its own.

Unpacking the HoloLens Backlash

Attempts to pigeonhole Microsoft's mixed reality device into a specific use case -- whether it's work or play -- are missing the point, Brien argues.

Microsoft To Ship Surface Hub 2S Conference Device in June

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a June U.S. ship date for one of its Surface Hub 2S conferencing room products, plus a couple of other product milestones.

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Asus Computers Targeted for Attack Using Compromised Update Software

Software security firm Kaspersky Lab announced that Asus computer users were targeted last year with malware via Asus' update utility in a so-called "supply-chain attack."

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Hardware-Level AI and Brainier CPUs: Predicting the Future of Computers

It's unlikely that machines will ever perfectly mimic a human brain, but next-generation computers could come very close. Here are some educated guesses as to what the future of computing could look like.

With HoloLens 2, Microsoft's Mixed-Reality Promise Gets Real

The next release of Microsoft's mixed-reality headset corrects some major flaws in its predecessor and opens new possibilities for its practical use.

NSA Offers Guide on Speculative Execution Side-Channel Attacks

The U.S. National Security Agency issued updated guidance late last month on the various speculative execution side-channel flaws that open up all systems using modern processors to potential attacks.

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What's the Future of Database Hardware Post-Cloud?

IT is moving toward the cloud and virtualization, but don't write off hardware -- especially for highly critical systems. Here's a look at the newest generation of database hardware and how it impacts performance.

Information Disclosure Flaws Found in Cisco Small Business Routers

Cisco acknowledged vulnerabilities in two of its small business router products last week that could lead to information disclosures.

CES 2019: Windows PCs Evolve for Modern Users

Microsoft's PC partners are increasingly focused on polishing existing features to target freelancers, remote workers and creatives.

Intel Launches 'Modern Drivers' for Windows 10 Version 1809

Intel announced late last month that it has started introducing "Windows Modern Drivers" for its processors on Windows 10 version 1809-based machines.

AWS Targets Intel with Arm-Based 'Graviton' Chips

The cloud giant just delivered some big news to datacenter managers watching the rapidly evolving Arm processor market.

Windows 10 Version 1809 To Omit Print Drivers

Microsoft has changed the availability of printer and scanner drivers, starting with the release of Windows 10 version 1809.

Microsoft Outlines Plans for Surface Hub 2S and 2X Conference Devices

Microsoft is planning to ship its Surface Hub 2S conferencing room product in the second quarter of 2019, according to a Monday announcement.

Cisco Readies New Hardware Optimized for Deep Learning

A new server designed to support deep learning projects is coming from Cisco Systems Inc.

eBay 'Replatforming' with Its Own Servers and Decentralized Datacenters

The company's plan to modernize its infrastructure also includes tapping open source technologies and -- as Microsoft and Facebook have done -- open sourcing its server designs in turn.

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