Reddit discusses franchised MSP blunders, network performance tools, and returning to the office

CES announcements give prospective buyers a hint on when to buy and what to look for

Aside from its compact design, the G-Drive Slim doesn’t visually set itself apart from the pack

Plus, customize your Sony Vaio S laptop and Microsoft’s Live@edu solution

GeekTech brings you the latest, the greatest, and most awesome components from CES 2011rnrn

The name is generic and competitors should be able to use it, Microsoft saysrnrn

The company is planning to expand tablet offerings in 2011, starting with a slate that runs Windows 7 Professional

McAfee Internet Security 2011 put up fairly mediocre scores in malware detection tests, but can be had at a fair price

Plus, the future of the iPad and the global mobile broadband subscription market

From effective antimalware tools to handy utilities to media helpers, here are the top free files of the year

In the agreement, the two companies will resolve ongoing patent litigationrnrn

With Pat Hume’s departure as worldwide channel chief, Eric Duffaut will take the channel reigns in a strengthened channel role

BitDefender’s overall protection levels are very good, but short of the topmost tier of products we reviewed

Plus, Microsoft’s upcoming Dynamics AX ERP product and Motorola’s Atrix 4G smartphonernrn