To end the talent crunch, more tech education is needed at the grade-school level The dearth of software development talent isn’t an issue restricted to U.S. businesses. Finding programmers, especially to fill positions in the growing field of health IT, is a global challenge, said speakers Tuesday during a panel discussion on developing a health […]
I’ve become too dependent on Google’s services for storing my data. I think it’s time we start seeing other people. Dear Google, I stand before you today a broken man, beholden to the whims and wiles of a distant, faceless corporate master. In case it wasn’t clear – that’s you, Google. You broke me. You […]
So far, Microsoft’s next-gen operating system is looking good. It’s been nearly a week since Microsoft announced that it will follow Windows 8.1 with Windows 10 — and released its Technical Preview so that those interested could take a first look at the new operating system. Since then I’ve been exploring the new OS, alongside […]
Complex planning — and true innovation — is out of fashion, argues PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel ORLANDO — Though it seems as if we’re surrounded by innovative products, services and technologies, there’s a growing counter argument that we’re living in a dismal era. Science is hated. Real technological progress has stalled. And what we call […]
If you’re in charge of an Exchange deployment of almost any size, there’s something in here for you. Troubleshooting does not have to be expensive, nor does daily administration of your mail servers and messaging environment. There are, in fact, a wealth of resources available for Exchange administrators to monitor health, administer users, migrate mailboxes […]
At Global Partners, IT teaches its vendors how to be strategic partners for the business, not just sell their shiny new boxes. Global Partners started as a heating oil company whose technology strategy was limited to keeping the lights on. But as the company entered a period of rapid growth, the CEO became interested in […]
Patching is best to address Shellshock/Bash bug, but blocking attacks before they get to vulnerable machines is quicker Shellshock/bash bug exploits can force compromised servers to act as bots and, depending on the types of privileges the servers have, attackers can make them do a lot worse. So corporate security pros should patch important affected […]
As had been rumored earlier this week, Microsoft lopped off a second set of jobs Thursday, cutting 2,100 positions, as part of a restructuring plan announced two months ago to eliminate 18,000 positions, or about 14 percent of the company’s workforce. “The reductions happening today are spread across many different business units, and many different […]
About a year ago, I tried out a new smartphone from Motorola Mobility (which was then owned by Google) called the Moto X. Now in the process of moving to Lenovo, Motorola has just released the update to that phone — which, despite all the rumors to the contrary, it is also simply calling the […]
Microsoft browser needs the most urgent patching on an otherwise light Patch Tuesday In a very light set of monthly security bulletins, Microsoft will issue just one that it’s ranking critical and it involves Internet Explorer. If left unpatched, the browser is subject to attacks that execute malicious code on victim machines, so getting the […]
From powerful custom shortcuts to pleasingly pretty home screens, these three simple tools bring fresh functionality to any Android phone or tablet. This summer’s been a wild one for mobile tech launches, and that means it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to take a deep breath and think about all the interesting […]
Remote working is increasingly becoming an option for workers, particularly those in the tech industry. However, with the ability to work remotely comes the ability to choose where to get your work done. Coworking spaces are an attractive alternative to working from home for many, offering the amenities of an office and the social benefits […]
As summer is winding down and colleges and university are about to kick it into high gear, it’s time again for us to look at how college technology majors stack up in regards to starting salaries. College Technology Major Starting Salary 2014 With two thirds of the summer behind us, it’s the time of the […]
I was forced to use a Windows PC the other day. It was a shock, particularly because search engines generally generate tips for switching from Windows to Mac when queried on this. It made me suspect Mac users may sometimes need a little help when they use Windows because they can’t get to a Mac. […]
Hacked planes. Unstoppable, utterly malicious flash drives. Hotel automation gone crazy. These are the 10 most terrifying security stories out of the premier hacker and security conferences in Las Vegas. Hacker heaven It’s that time of year again: The wonderful, terrifying week when hackers and security gurus descend upon Las Vegas to show off their […]
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