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George OuTechnical Director of TechRepublic. Former IT consultant specializing inServers, Microsoft, Cisco, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, IDS, VPN, Wireless LAN, Security, and IT infrastructure and architecture. The permanent link to my blog is here.
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Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS
This tutorial by George Ou and Justin James shows you how to set up an advanced SOHO configuration for the Cisco 851W router. by George Ou
Tags: Cisco IOS, Console, Router, SSID, WLAN, Configuration, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., Guest Network, GuestWLAN, LANs, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Wi-Fi, Networking, Wireless, George Ou
Blog posts 2008-07-03
Gallery: $60 router + DD-WRT = high-end wireless router
DD-WRT can turn this cheap device into an enterprise-class product with features normally found in devices costing hundreds of dollars more. by George Ou
Tags: Wireless Router, Router, Wireless, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, George Ou, screenshots, Device, DD-WRT wireless router
Image galleries 2008-02-22
Photos: SC07 supercomputing
IBM, Intel Sun Microsystems, and Super Micro have their wares on display at the SC07 supercomputing conference. by George Ou
Tags: Photograph, Supercomputing, George Ou, tech action, SC07 supercomputing Intel IBM, TechRepublic Inc.
Image galleries 2007-11-13
Learn to do a wireless LAN site survey with this tutorial
Learn how to perform a wireless site survey for optimum wireless LAN performance using some free and commercial tools. by George Ou
Tags: screenshots, TechRepublic Inc., WLAN, Survey, Wireless, George Ou
Image galleries 2007-09-17
Wireless LAN Overview
This article offers an overview of wireless LANs, from simple home setups, to wireless bridging options, to medium- and large-scale enterprise wireless LANs. by George Ou
Tags: screenshots, LAN, WLAN, Wireless, George Ou
Image galleries 2007-07-09
Where is AMD's Intel-killer Barcelona?
Back in May when speculation on AMD's "Barcelona" quad-core CPU was still running rampant, I wrote that "AMD Barcelona can potentially smash Intel" if high clock speeds at sufficient yields could be produced in a timely manner.  AMD needed to hit 2.5 GHz to reclaim the performance crown and release...
Tags: Servers, Processors, Intel, Hardware, Fun Stuff, Energy efficiency, Desktop, Consumer electronics, AMD
Blog posts 2007-07-03
Palm Foley with Linux threatens the Laptop
At the Digital Experience in New York this week, Palm demonstrated the simplicity of their Foley 2 pound sub-notebook device that can potentially replace a full blown laptop for mobile workers.  I was initially very skeptical of such a device until I saw it turn on and off instantly with...
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Hardware, News, Networking
Blog posts 2007-07-02
JetBlue cancellations strands thousands in New York
Trying to fly out of New York these last few days has been a hellish experience. JetBlue was hit especially hard and they ended up cancelling dozens of flights on Wednesday and Thursday and I was one of the unfortunate flyers that were stuck in New York after covering...
Tags: News
Blog posts 2007-06-29
Linus contradicts OpenBSD founder on Intel TLB issue
OpenBSD founder Theo de Raadt has been making a lot of noise over a change in Intel's current generation Core 2 microprocessor goes as far to claim that this will lead to serious security flaws. Linus Torvalds by contrast has given a completely opposite view of the situation while...
Tags: Servers, Security, Processors, News, Microsoft, Linux, Intel, Hardware, Desktop, AMD
Blog posts 2007-06-29
Cool gizmos at the Digital Experience in New York
Consumer Electronics and Computer vendors showed off some of their latest gear at the Digital Experience in New York last night in Manhattan and our ZDNet crew was there to cover the event.  David Berlind has already posted some video footage of the new Helio and other interesting things from...
Tags: News, Networking, Infrastructure, Hardware, Desktop, Consumer electronics
Blog posts 2007-06-27
802.11n Draft 2.0 gear still a neighbor killer
As we get to the final draft stages of the 802.11n standard, it was thought that the neighbor interference issues have been put to rest by the Draft 2.0.  The new standard supposedly has a strict ban on dual-channel operation whenever any legacy devices are operating.  The product is suppose to back off from...
Tags: Consumer electronics, Hardware, Intel, Mobile/Wireless, Networking, News, Technology policy
Blog posts 2007-06-26
Intel Ct leaps ahead in multi-threaded development
At Intel research day last week, one of the most impressive things I've seen to date in the parallel programming arena leapt out on center stage.  I blogged earlier this month about "The death of single-threaded development" due to the systemic shift microprocessor progression.  The OpenMP code took 172 lines...
Tags: Desktop, Development, Processors, Servers, Hardware, Intel
Blog posts 2007-06-25
Silicon Valley goes dark again
Here in California, we're famous for our Tech Industry and our rolling blackouts.  In an area that's supposedly one of the technology leaders of the world, we can't seem to get reliable electricity.  It isn't just the Government's fault, a large portion of citizens in this state hate the production...
Tags: Manufacturing, George Ou, outage
Blog posts 2007-06-22
Intel's dry lithography squeezes out profits for 45nm
Yesterday was Intel research day where Intel showed off a wide range of research projects that aim to keep the company healthy in the near to long term.  In the Computational Lithography demo area, Intel showed why its manufacturing process will keeps its business competitive.  Intel showed off the fact...
Tags: Processors, News, Intel, Hardware, AMD
Blog posts 2007-06-21
Microsoft insults our intelligence on Virtualization security
With the announcement that Microsoft will not ease up on its EULA End User License Agreement terms for virtualizing lower-tiered versions of Windows Vista, Microsoft has once again pulled out the security argument for its decision again and I must say that I find it rather insulting.  It's not that...
Tags: Vista, Virtualization, Security, News, Microsoft, Intel, Hardware, Desktop, AMD
Blog posts 2007-06-20
The role of 802.11n in the Enterprise
As the 802.11n standard gets closer to final ratification, Enterprises are beginning to wonder how this may impact their Wireless LAN strategy in the coming year and beyond.  For organizations that may choose to deploy 802.11n, it will have serious upgrade implications for both the infrastructure and the client side...
Tags: Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Intel, Infrastructure, Hardware, Desktop
Blog posts 2007-06-19
How to fully de-gunk a PC of Crapware
One of the most hated things on the Personal Computer is Crapware.  It slows your PC down to a craw, often causes instability and crashes, eats up valuable screen real-estate, and may even border on Malware.  I started on this topic a few months ago with a partial solution but...
Tags: Microsoft, Security, Desktop, Browsers, Vista
Blog posts 2007-06-18
More Father's Day weekend gift ideas
It's Father's Day weekend and I thought I'd leave a few more ideas for the weekend after yesterday's PC builder's guide.  Yes I know I didn't cover Mother's Day and I'm sorry to all the Mother's out there.  I promise I'll make it up next year though I'm no expert...
Tags: Desktop, Consumer electronics, Hardware, Fun Stuff
Blog posts 2007-06-15
Build the biggest bang per dollar PCs: June 2007 Edition
It's Father's day coming up and what better way to put a smile on Dad's face than a new computer.  The timing couldn't be better with the arrival of the newest 3-Series motherboards from Intel and the somewhat new 690G AMD motherboards which I reviewed yesterday so it's time to build a new PC...
Tags: Energy efficiency, AMD, Storage, Desktop, Consumer electronics, Servers, Vista, Processors, Intel, Hardware, Fun Stuff
Blog posts 2007-06-13
Three motherboards for Intel and AMD CPUs: June 2007
It's June 2007 and we have a whole new generation of motherboards for AMD and Intel.  If you're looking to buy or build a new computer, you'll want to read on.  See more images of these motherboards at higher resolution.Intel 3-Series ChipsetIntel launched a new set of motherboard chipsets called...
Tags: Processors, Desktop, Vista, Storage, Servers, Hardware, Intel, Fun Stuff, Energy efficiency, Consumer electronics, AMD
Blog posts 2007-06-12


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