Mel Beckman
Mel Beckman is a freelance writer, as well as a network engineering consultant.
by Mel Beckman
Apple's iOS and Mac app stores have popularized the concept, but Microsoft, Google, and others are now adopting it... more
One or more of these wild-eyed approaches could save you a lot of money -- and not cost you much... more
Tablets and cloud storage seem like a marriage made in heaven, but it takes third-party apps to bring them together... more
IPv4 depletion is happening faster than expected; a black market could jump the price of an Internet presence... more
Apple's iPhone OS 3.0 firmware unlocked many capabilities, but users seek more from their iPhones through jailbroken apps... more
InfoWorld's 10 essentials for the smartbook revolution to succeed... more
From the very beginning of Windows, Microsoft has copied others' ideas and moved to put many out of business. Relive the dark side of the journey to Windows 7... more
Despite Apple's formal opposition and upcoming 3.0 firmware, users still seek jailbroken iPhone advantages -- and developers deliver... more
A consistent platform, strong cloud support, and a great server all appeal to IT... more
Ignore the naysayers. Today's Macintosh can fit very nicely into your business, if you follow these guidelines... more
Bring cloud computing to your datacenter to extend your IT infrastructure while saving big bucks... more
Follow InfoWorld's encryption-based data-protection plan, which can safeguard your most at-risk PCs... more