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Review: Implementing the Google Search Appliance in an Intranet environment


Our corporate intranet is a non-framed environment with both Lotus Domino and IIS (.Net and classic ASP) applications and content. We have between 300,000-500,000 pages of web content and documents across more than 1200 ?sites? on approximately 30 unique domains. We used to have Inktomi?s UltraSeek Server 3.0 as our intranet search engine which was beginning to look like its age (purchased in 1998). The Inktomi product did not handle attachments well (DOC, PPT, PDF, etc.), would not crawl our secured sites, and was no longer supported by the vendor. We did a cursory review of the search vendors and were immediately attracted to Google?s 30 day trial offer for their Google Search Appliance (GSA). After signing a standard agreement, they shipped us a brand new shiny yellow unit which we could test for 30 days before returning or purchasing.

Flash Memory Part 2: MMC and SD


MMC and SD

Motherboard Basics


A recent Tech Tip covered the basics of selecting a computer case and made mention of the various sizes that correspond to motherboards of different form factors. A few people wrote in expressing interest in understanding more about the basics of motherboards, and that?s exactly what this Tech Tip intends to address.

Expansion Cards Part 1: (of a 3 part series)


PCI

Expansion Cards Part 2: AGP


Expansion Cards Part 2: AGP

An Introduction to Tape Backup


If you run a small business, chances are you're saving important files to a server. But what happens when disaster strikes? How are you ensuring that your files won't be lost? Many people fail to realize that the loss of files could cripple their business. You can insure your office and equipment, but you can't insure files. You can't repair or buy back lost files. Ipso facto, they are lost!

Your Printer Is Out Of Ink -- Now What?


We?ve all been there. You?re in the middle of printing out an important document and your printer suddenly stops. It?s the dreaded ?out of ink? message. So you pull your backup ink cartridges out of your desk drawer and replace them. Wishful thinking, right?

Setting up a Tape Backup Strategy for your Business


So you know a little bit about tape backup, but you're wondering how to set up a tape backup strategy for your business. Well, let's take a look at 3 simple steps to setting up a complete backup solution.

All In One Printers ? Home Office Workhorses


All in one printers, also known as multifunction printers (MFPs), are printers that also can copy, scan, and in some cases, fax. These machines perform all of these functions, generally using a single set of ink cartridges for both printing and copying. They are not much larger than stand-alone printers, making them a great tool for small home offices.

Expansion Cards Part 3: PCI Express


In the first two installments of this series of Tech Tips, we took a look at PCI and AGP, undoubtedly the most common expansion slots in a computer today. With a few key improvements over both of these, PCI Express is destined to replace both and offer a whole new level of computer performance.

Getting to Know Inkjet Printers


Inkjet printers were born in the 1980s, replacing the popular dot matrix printer. Inkjet printers drop droplets of ink onto printer paper to produce text and images. The drops of ink are actually smaller than the width of a strand of hair, so don?t expect to actually see individual droplets on your printouts. It?s not like the older dot matrix, which produced much larger drops of ink.

Printers: What Really Happens When You Hit ?Print?


You just poured hours upon hours into a lengthy research paper. All that?s left to do is print it out. And that?s the easy part, right? Sure looks easy from the user perspective, but it?s actually quite complicated. A series of critical processes kick off as soon as you kit the OK button.

Can I Use My Old Ink With My New Printer?


The quick answer is...yes and no.

Unclogging Epson Print Heads


Tools needed:

Ten Tips to Safeguard Your Laptops


The following is a list of tips to help safeguard your laptop while traveling or conducting business.

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