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    Apple's still pretty new to this whole public beta thing, but that didn't stop it from dropping two consumer previews today. We've already taken a closer look at Apple'slatest desktop OS, so it's high time we dug a little deeper into what it's like using an early version of iOS 9. Spoiler alert: It's pretty damned solid. Before we go any further, though, keep this in mind: As stable as the iOS 9 beta seems right now, it's still not ideal for use as a daily driver. If you're itching to taste the future, you might want to…

  he latest (and most interesting) entrant to the cord-cutting TV wars is here: Comcast. Tonight the company announced Stream, a service that delivers TV exclusively over theinternet (Correction: it is "IP-based managed network" connection, check after the break for why that matters) to phones, tablets and computers -- but now TVs. The big catch? You'll need Comcast internet service to subscribe, and the Stream TV feeds only work while you're at home. It's only available in select areas to start, and will launch in Boston this summer. For $15 a month, subscribers get about a dozen channels, including all…

  Many servers, supercomputers and other monster systems thrive on high-speed RAM to keep things running smoothly, but this memory is wildly expensive -- and that limits not just the number of nodes in these clusters, but who can use them. MIT researchers may have a much more affordable approach in the future, though. They've built a server network (not shown here) that drops RAM in favor of cheaper and slower flash storage, yet performs just about as well. The key was to get the flash drives themselves (or specifically, their controllers) to pre-process some of the data, instead of…

  You may not have heard of Oaxis, but it's determined to get on your radar if you're a health maven. The young firm is crowdfunding a Wellness Suite that includes not just the obligatory fitness bands (the O2 and Ji Cheng), but also a smart water bottle (the Vita) and a scale (the Glo). To us, the highlights are the non-wearables. The Vita helps track your hydration levels, and will tell you whether or not your water is both chilly and safe to drink. The Glo, meanwhile, keeps tabs on everything from your total weight to subtle factors like…

Daily I get messages from friends like “Sir, I have 2 million rupees, please let me know what business should I do?” World is full of business opportunities. All you have to do is to open your eyes and ears to sense them. You will find business behind every problem, every obstacle and every challenge. Loadshedding? Start business of UPS and UPS maintenance. Security Issues? Start business of security services and equipments. Floods? Start business of tents etc Roads are hazardous and people want to avoid physical shopping? Start business of couriers and home delivery. Businessman fills the gap profitably.…

#100 Job Hunting Tips 1. You are the CEO of YOU, Inc. Your prime job is to sell your skills to the highest paymaster. So, think and work like a competent CEO. 2. Treat yourself like an enterprise. Your skills are your product and service. You are the Chief Selling Officer of your enterprise. 3. Don’t market yourself  like a commodity. Differentiate yourself or go home. 4. Use your LinkedIn account with the same frequency as you use your Facebook. 5. Employers are always searching for talented people. Be seen. Use social media as if it is your billboard. 6.…

One of the bigger discussions in web hosting over the past three years has been cloud vs. dedicated hosting platforms. Each has its own pros and cons, so the jury is still out on which is the better avenue to take. Regardless of which direction you go, the main points to consider when shopping around for a web hosting company are: 1. Hardware: What is the vCPU, block storage, and memory performance like?  2. Space: how much disk space and bandwidth is offered? Is there room for scaling? 3. Pricing: what is the price-performance value like? How much will you…

A number of website development tools on the market include selections of various design elements, one of the more common types being icons. For photos, vectors, and various other elements, it is sometimes necessary to look elsewhere. Many of these design element types can be real time savers, in addition to enhancing the appearance of a website design and often contributing to its message. Fortunately, free design element downloads are often yours for the asking, but the quality found in these offerings can vary significantly, while the sheer number of photos, icons, and other elements that are offered can at…

Web designers may be experts at building attractive and responsive themes, combining colors for maximum effect and developing graphics that will attract attention, but working with difficult clients can challenge even the most professional of them. Small business and website owners need to understand that working with a web designer is a two-way street. Clients should recognize and respect the designers’ expertise while openly sharing their vision and goals for the site. This leads to a successful outcome where both parties are happy. I sat down with Las Vegas web design firm, Levy Online, who let me know that, unfortunately,…