Introduction By Michael J. DeMaria
With the holidays hurtling toward us, we tested a slew of high-tech gadgets that exude geek appeal even as they promise enterprise functionality.
Gratifying Gadgets By Lori MacVittie, Don MacVittie, Sean Doherty, Ron Anderson and Bradley F. Shimmin
Ultrahigh-resolution monitors, super-small cameras and slick storage devices. See how these products rate for both coolness and value.
For Geeks on the Go By Bradley F. Shimmin, Christopher T. Beers, Frank Robinson, Nick Jordan and Michael J. DeMaria
Mobility rules! From a GPS that includes directory assistance and Yellow Pages to a multifunction media player, you won't want to leave home without these goodies.
Tips for the Geek at Home By Jonathan Feldman
We all have friends and family who can't get through a holiday without sneaking in a request for tech advice. Here's how to help your loved ones without turning your home into a 'trouble ticket.'
Geeks Holiday Wish List By NWC Readers
Find out what gizmos your compatriots are wishing for this holiday season.
Geek-O-Meter Quiz
Take our interactive exam to determine if you spend too much time helping friends and family solve their computer woes.
Features
Review: WAN Accelerators | Breaking the WAN Bottleneck By Michael J. DeMaria
We tested four accelerators, which use caching, compression and QoS to speed data across your network. But only one earned our Editor's Choice award, thanks mainly to its superior management software.
Last Mile Edited By Bradley F. Shimmin and Tim Wilson
In this edition: the Top 11 ways a Roomba robotic vacuum could improve your IT department, old computers and iPod to the stars!
Quick Takes By Patricia Thomas
This edition looks at Fujitsu's Lifebook T4000, JotSpot's Wikis, Phoenix Technologies' FirstWare Assistant and KoolSpan's SecureEdge.
Letters By NWC Readers
Sean Van Handel laments, "Making a wireless network impervious to intruders isn't as easy as plugging in an 802.1x authentication server and adopting new encryption measures."
BuzzCut: Phoenix Short Circuits the PC Start-Up Process | Turns PC into PDA By Bradley F. Shimmin
The BIOS manufacturer looks to externalize Microsoft Outlook data during startup with instant-on technology, signaling an end to teleconference embarrassment and productivity pitfalls for business travelers.
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ANALYTICS Plan and design your enterprise blade server deployments
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