Hands-on: Parallels Desktop 8
Running Windows and other operating systems (OS) on a Mac has never been easier, thanks to desktop virtualisation software that has become snappier and easier to use in recent years.…
Microsoft trains 400 salespersons in Singapore for Windows 8 launch
It stresses choice for consumers, amid some concerns that users will be confused by the sheer variety of options reaching shops soon.
Hands on: Asus Taichi, VivoTab Smart and Zenbook Touch
Together with Samsung's really sleek machines, Asus probably has one of the best lineups for Windows 8 machines.
Oracle toolkit extends enterprise apps to mobile devices
Oracle is now making it easier to build mobile versions of Java-based enterprise applications. Earlier this week, the enterprise software giant announced Oracle ADF (application development framework) Mobile, a new…
Q&A: Securing mobile apps and data is key to BYOD
Most IT head honchos would cringe at the prospect of allowing employees to use their own personal devices for work. After all, that means giving up the tight control that employers…
Picking the right Windows 8 version and device
Even some folks in Microsoft are confused with the various versions of the new software out next week. Here's a quick primer if you are buying a Windows 8 tablet,…
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE
With everything you want in a smartphone, packed into a svelte frame and fronted by a bright screen, the Note II will impress both geeks and "lifestyle" users.
Asia-Pacific PC market declines in the run-up to Windows 8, says IDC
In the "post-PC" era dotted with smartphones and tablets, sales of the venerable PC will naturally take a hit. During the third quarter this year, the Asia-Pacific PC market declined…
Goondu review: Windows 8 on non-touch PCs
Windows 8 makes for an excellent upgrade over Windows 7, even if you are not using a tablet.
Hands-on: Lytro’s light field camera lands in Singapore, 3D features to follow
It’s been almost exactly one year since Lytro launched its “light field camera”, and the revolutionary gadget is now officially available in Singapore at a pricey S$648 for the 8GB…
Singapore-made Mogi app lets you pay for dinner with your phone
There's now a way to pay for a meal with your phone - not just because it's cool to do so - but because that gives you discounts over that…
Microsoft’s first branded tablet Surfaces, but you can’t buy it in Singapore yet
The much-awaited Surface tablet from Microsoft has gone on sale from US$499 in the United States and seven other markets, but fans in Singapore will not get to buy them…
Commentary: Singapore gets stricter with data protection, but issues persist
After years of being spammed by irritating SMSes to buy a house or insurance policy, Singapore's consumers will finally be able to say no to these messages with a data…
Goondu review: Jabra Solemate
Techgoondu does a quick review of the Jabra Solemate, a fun and funky bluetooth music streaming device.
Hands on: HP Envy x2 and ElitePad 900
The hardware will compete well when the expected mass of similar devices go on sale from later this month.
CloudBees: The cloud era is not about software
Packaged software vendors may be starting to offer cloud-computing services in recent years, but their transition to a services-based business will be difficult to achieve, says CloudBees CEO Sacha…
Hands on: Dell UltraSharp U2713HM monitor
There's none of that flash you see in other monitors, but like previous Dell UltraSharp screens, this one is a joy to use.
Touch a fancy new screen at DBS’ new NUS outlet
Microsoft's PixelSense digital table top, previously called Surface 2.0, makes an appearance at DBS' branch at NUS.
The easy path to IT management
Brought to you by SolarWinds When the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) wanted an easy way to monitor its network traffic, it turned to a category of IT management tools…
SingTel wins Barclays Premier League broadcast rights for Singapore
Whether StarHub viewers will get to watch the matches on their cable set-top boxes, however, is a big question mark now.
