Dropbox is everywhere, but not, apparently, on most servers
Dropbox on servers would allow sites to dynamically sync in ways that previously required a mound of config files, and a bucket full of patience.
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Part mad scientist, part celebrity author, and part shadowy government advisor, CBS Interactive's Distinguished Lecturer David Gewirtz warps space/time with neat hacks, cool do-it-yourself projects, business survival tips, and commentary that peels paint.
David Gewirtz
David Gewirtz, Distinguished Lecturer at CBS Interactive, is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets.
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How to decide: should you buy an iPad mini, a Kindle Fire HD, or a Nexus 7?
You might think the big decision is about which has the best hardware, but you'd be wrong. In fact, the big decisions are all about price and ecosystem. David Gewirtz has the details inside.
Why you might not want to buy a hard drive from Amazon
Apparently, the concept of padding eludes the Amazon pickers and packers.
Product shootout: A comparison of six media center keyboards
When the Bluetooth inside David Gewirtz' media center laptop died, he used it as an excuse to get and test six media center keyboards and see which would stand up to the rigors of couch-writing. The winner may surprise you.
Microsoft says returns okay on opened Surface RT product packaging
Microsoft has reached out to ZDNet and assured us that if you buy a Surface RT and return it in good condition within the time allotted, the return will be accepted.
Three days in the life of a once and former Microsoft Surface RT user
David Gewirtz showcases three days in the life of a typical consumer, originally excited by the Microsoft Surface RT tablet, who eventually becomes more and more upset and disappointed. David predicts this scenario will be repeated over and over in real life.
I'm furious I bought an iPad 3. Are you?
Now we know why they refused to call it the iPad 3. They knew they were going to replace this thing in a few months, and didn't want the name to stick.
5 big things that baffle me about Microsoft Surface RT
The Microsoft Surface RT doesn't seem to fit any one target customer profile particularly well. In this in-depth analysis, former product marketing director David Gewirtz subjects the Surface RT to a series of product marketing questions and comes away concerned.
Prepare your data center for the zombie apocalypse
Believe it or not, there's a small business lesson in this article. But first you'll have to get past the zombies. Isn't that always the way?
VM stories: VM makes memory testing easier and faster
With the VM solution, it's possible to have and test a theory, no muss, no fuss, and no hassle. All in about 10 minutes.