Articles by Dino Londis
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Microsoft Plans a Hollow Start Button for Windows 8
Microsoft will restore the Start button to Windows 8, though it won’t lead to a Start menu as previous versions did. Instead, the button, which will look like Windows 7’s version, will take users to the Windows… -
Here's Why IT Shouldn't Write Off Windows 8
Back in October I speculated that the enterprise will have to support Windows 8 whether it wants to or not. If anything, the plain old consumerization of IT will force technology departments to integrate it int… -
How Windows XP Boots Take Years Off Your Life
Windows XP boots slowly. When it was released in 2001 by Microsoft, customers were demanding stability, not a speedy start-up. Besides, speed was relative and XP booted about as fast as WinNT or Windows Me. But… -
Windows 8 is Schizophrenic for a Reason
All of Microsoft's ruckus about its brand spanking new Windows 8 hides a basic truth: This is really two distinct operating systems sharing the same computer, and it's most obvious during boot. A month ago, I u… -
IT Will Adopt Windows 8, Like It or Not
We don't know yet if Windows 8 will be one to skip, but Microsoft's release history leads me to believe it will be. Since Windows 98, every successful OS released by the company was followed by a dud. But Micro… -
iOS Salvation: How to Rescue Old Devices
How many iPhones or iPod Touches do you have gathering dust? I have a few. Fortunately, I've come across some products that can give new life to them, sometimes by doing things they may never have been intended… -
BYOD Will Hit Hardware Specialists the Hardest
Warnings about the consumerization of IT (COIT) and bring your own device (BYOD) trends generally conclude saying something like, "it’s coming, it’s unstoppable, it’s productive, and IT should prepare to handle… -
Opera Says App-Tribute Tracks Without Invading Privacy
Opera Software's launched App-Tribute, a small footprint SDK that developers can include in their applications to track successful downloads and subsequent installs. Why not use the iOS device’s unique identifi… -
Google+ Isn't Getting Great Reviews
Google+ was built to compete with Facebook. After an explosive start nine months ago and early adoption from techs, Google claims the service now has 170 million users. That's a good start but nowhere near Face…