[TechRepublic] Google raises the white flag on transforming the US wireless industry

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Google raises the white flag on transforming the US wireless industry In order to guarantee Android's success in 2010, Google has snuggled up to the telecoms and given up on changing the US wireless industry to make it better for consumers. Read more Resource of the day Audio Conferencing: No longer keeping a low profile While the Web changed the way we do everything, audio conferencing kept a low profile. Until now. Explore the results of a study on the next generation of audio conferencing, including benefits, real-world impact and best practices. New at TechRepublic   Troubleshoot PC system slowdowns with a 10-point plan When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more How to market your internal IT department Without some element of marketing, IT will often be neither seen nor heard, unless summoned, save for the rumor mill rehashing its most recent stumble or failure. Here's how to promote IT's image. Read more Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - Nov. 22, 2010 The questions highlighted in this Questions of the Week post address issues with network monitoring software, Microsoft Office Suite, batch files for uninstalling McAfee 8.7, easy2sync configuration, and much more. Read more Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. Read more Internet TV: Roku still trumps Apple, Google, and Boxee The Internet TV market has gotten very crowded very quickly. For those who want to add an Internet-connected box to their entertainment center, here's a quick rundown of the four main options. Read more A skeptic's history of C++ Was C++ originally meant as a joke? Why did it beat Objective-C? Will anything replace it now? Read more 6 ways to get free information about Word Getting help for your Word users doesn't have to be an expensive venture when there's lots of help out there, for free. Read more TR Community scoreboard for Nov. 19, 2010 - Windows vs. Linux TR member dcolbert is responsible for kindling the hottest discussion this past week with his thoughts about the "many eyes" vs. "security through obscurity" security models. Find out what other discussions and TechRepublic members were the most active on the boards. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: Kobo eReader The Kobo is getting a lot of attention in the crowded ereader market primarily because of its $139 price. Find out the other reasons that make it an attractive option for a gift. Read more Featured multimedia   LG Octane (photos) The LG Octane is a great messaging phone for Verizon Wireless. View on site Today's recommended downloads Industry Leaders Team Up to Help IT Departments Meet Today's Challenges (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale (SAP) Save Money and Increase Collaboration with Google Apps (Google) Virtual Client Solutions for Success in a Tricky Economy (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Sanity Check newsletter: Snarky, newsy, geeky, and free The Sanity Check newsletter is Jason Hiner's daily update on the technology world. You'll get opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and Jason's picks for the top tech stories of the day. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Steampunk galleries Steampunk: A way of life for some designers Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style Computer desk, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop

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