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LeCroy USB 3.0 Protocol Analyzer

LeCroy showed off their high tech tools that only an engineer could love with their new USB 3.0 Protocol Analyzer which allows the engineer to view, analyze, and troubleshoot USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices and device drivers. The analyzer starts at $5,000 but this type of device is really the only thing that allows you to figure out what is

iTriage

Before she retired, my Mom used to be a nurse. She typically would always keep around a few current medical books describing diseases and other books listing prescription drugs and their uses. While these sorts of books can make for rather dry reading, they can also be extremely interesting to thumb through from time to time. They can be particularly

GNC-2010-08-31 #606 Unique Content it Is!

The number 1 request by all of you that filled out the survey was more unique content. I am going to do my best to deliver it along with the standard fare. New contest to win a Roku is on now winner next week listen to win. Big Thank You to all three sponsors of the show this month. If

The Problem with Real Time Information in the Real World

People today especially those in business, want information as fast as they can get it, the closer to real time the better. The problem is that more information does not equal more knowledge. People often make the mistake of thinking they have too react to the information as fast as they get it. They often do not take the time

Change the Future

The Science Museum, London, is celebrating a century of science and as part of the festivities, it asked visitors to vote for the scientific discovery or invention that most “changed the future”.  The ten objects it put forward were: 1. Apollo 10 Capsule 2. DNA Double Helix 3. Electric Telegraph 4. Model T Ford 5. Penicillin 6. Pilot ACE Computer

An Introduction

As this is my first post to Geek News Central, perhaps I might introduce myself.  My name is Andrew Palmer, and Todd’s asked me to come on-board as one of the new contributors to the website.  I’m delighted to be here and I hope to share some of my thoughts about the world around us. To give you a bit

Unscrupulous Scruples: Watch where you click.

I've been seeing this more and more. You have to upgrade a product - a home (free) edition or something. You press the link and it sends you to a page that talks about upgrading. In fact, everything this page screams is "We don't have the free version, you must buy an upgrade to continue". But if you scan the