[TechRepublic] Which company made the biggest contribution to tech in 2010?

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Editor's note: A lot happened in tech this year. Who do you think was the leading innovator? Read my top five and then vote for your top pick. Also, check out the photo galleries on the top tech-infused cars of 2010, as well as the gallery of the worst cell phones of 2010. -Jason Poll: Which company made the biggest contribution to tech in 2010? The technology industry bounced back in 2010 with a slew of new products and innovations. Vote on which company deserves the crown as the top tech innovator of the year. Read more Resource of the day Ease Deployments in Your Virtualized Environment Oracle Virtualization Assembly Builder helps package appliances for deployment in a virtualized environment. Learn how to eliminate the guest OS to achieve performance close to a physical hardware configuration with JRockit Virtual Edition. More from TechRepublic   Consider changing your Android UI to Open Home Jack Wallen says the Open Home interface is far superior to the basic Android UI and the Samsung UI. Here's how to install and use Open Home Full on your Android device. Read more Computer philosophy 1-0-1-0 In this guest post by TR member TobiF, he compiled together a few computer-related aphorisms that were shared by the TR community in a philosophical discussion thread. Read more 10 essential Mac tools for enterprise network admins CCIE and Mac enthusiast Brandon Carroll lists his must-have apps for network admins who use a Mac and live in the Cisco World. Read more Poll: What was the biggest development news item in 2010? Was the biggest development news item of the year mobile development, cloud computing, the rise of Ruby, or new frameworks, tools, and libraries? Read more News from ZDNet   Andy Rubin: More than 300,000 Android phones activated daily Sales of Android-based smartphones aren't slowing down in the slightest, according to Andy Rubin, Google's VP of Engineering. Read more IDC: Semiconductor revenue to grow 9 percent in 2011 The semiconductor industry is on track for a solid performance in 2011, with 9 percent revenue growth from 2010, according to International Data Corp. Read more Mobile Workforce Report: Rise of the Mobilocracy The iPass Mobile Workforce Report issued yesterday covered five trends from 2010 and five predictions for 2011. They all seem valid to me, based on my experiences and discussions. Read more Dell, others tinker with ChromeOS test builds While mainstream users await Google's pilot program to begin, open source developers are creating builds with the latest ChromeOS code. One engineer from Dell built ISO image files that users can burn to USB to "take ChromeOS for a test drive," reports Steve Pirk, a ChromeOS enthusiast and principal at... Read more RIM's PlayBook has some problematic timing Research in Motion's PlayBook is far from being ready for primetime, but the biggest problem for the tablet will be timing. The PlayBook will compete with iPad 2 and next-gen Android tablets. Read more Hands on with the Chrome Web Store Browser, meet desktop. Desktop, meet your future. Read more Wyse steps up support for tablets, bolsters PocketCloud software The company said that PocketCloud 1.1 adds better Microsoft security and optimization for the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Cisco Cius. Read more Continuing Wikileaks fallout: What the students think Students seem to be taking two main views: that the cable releases enable accountable governments, with the others calling Wikileaks a terrorist organisation. What do you think? Read more Open season on cloud startups Build, invest, partner or buy are the choices when a company needs technology to enter a new market. It appears that many companies are pushing the "buy" button in the cloud market. Read more EMC and Aspera teaming up to handle "big data" Big data requirements handled by EMC's storage virtualization combined with Aspera's network virtualization Read more LG corrects announcement regarding LG Optimus upgrade LG got a little ahead of itself and is now correcting a previously-made announcement regarding Android 2.3 and the future of the LG Optimus smartphone series. Read more Lenovo churns out IdeaPad Y460p, Y560p and IdeaCentre K330 Lenovo has introduced a trio of budget-friendly computers with impressive specs: the IdeaPad Y460p and Y560p notebooks plus the IdeaCentre K330 desktop. Read more Sony Style, Lenovo post new holiday deals on computers, HDTVs Sony Style and Lenovo are offering some new special promo prices for the holidays on computers and a number of other gadgets. Read more Watch brand-new movies in your home -- after a $20,000 setup fee If you're one of those people who gets enraged when you hear about how movie studios are considering letting you watch a recent movie in your home for $50 a pop, you may not want to read the rest of this. If you're a multimillionaire who can't bother going to... Read more Featured multimedia   Top everyday tech cars Not all cars are glamorous or super fast. Some do the job of getting you to work everyday, and provide a little fun on the weekends. But these cars can also have tech chops, treating you to useful features such as navigation. View on site Top tech cars of 2010 2010 saw significant recovery for the automotive industry, and renewed vigor with new model introductions. Many of the top tech cars come from expected quarters, but Hyundai took a leap forward, making high tech affordable. View on site Top tech family haulers of 2010 (photos) For high-capacity hauling, SUVs and minivans fill the need. Our selection of high-tech haulers lets you fill the seats and cargo areas, suiting them for longer road trips. High-tech features handle navigation and entertainment. View on site Worst cell phones of 2010 (photos) We've showed you the good, and now it's time to show you the ugly. Here are CNET's picks for worst smartphones of 2010. View on site Today's recommended downloads Server Virtualization: When Less Is More (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Drivers and Detractors for Enterprise Mobility (Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Get Negotiating Power for Your Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Project Liberate (IBM) Are You Ready for the Second Phase of Server Virtualization? 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[TechRepublic] 10 essential Mac tools for enterprise network admins

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10 essential Mac tools for enterprise network admins CCIE and Mac enthusiast Brandon Carroll lists his must-have apps for network admins who use a Mac and live in the Cisco World. Read more Resource of the day Best Practices for Moving to Google Apps Gain knowledge on the best tips for replacing traditional on-premise applications such as email, and learn exactly what you need to deploy Google Apps in your own organization. Survey: Apple and ASUS win in PC reliability, Dell and HP lose In a massive new survey, the public has spoken about which laptops and desktops are the most reliable and have the best support. Take a look at the winners and losers. Read more Poll: What was the biggest development news item in 2010? Was the biggest development news item of the year mobile development, cloud computing, the rise of Ruby, or new frameworks, tools, and libraries? Read more Use DNS benchmarking tools to optimize performance We expect DNS responses to be correct and returned in a reasonable amount of time. Learn how to make sure that happens. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: OmniFocus for Mac Derek Schauland reviews the OmniFocus app for the Mac, a program based on the Getting Things Done concept for improving productivity. Read more Get flawless system backups with SuperDuper for the Mac Vincent Danen finds that a corny name doesn't necessarily mean your backup solution won't get the job done. SuperDuper for the Mac is easy, reliable, offers flawless recovery, and won't... Read more Six biggest mobile stories of 2010 CNET's Bonnie Cha looks at the top headlines from the mobile industry in 2010. Tell us what you think was the biggest mobile story of the year. Read more Featured multimedia   Ad-Aware 9 Free in pictures One of the first applications built to find and remove malware and spyware, Ad-Aware's reputation is well-justified. The latest version continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, yet some annoyances remain. View on site Teardown galleries Apple MacBook Air (2010 11-inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab (Sprint) Amazon Kindle Graphite (3G+Wi-Fi) 2010 IBM System x3400 M3 small-office server iPhone management solutions   This TR Pro download outlines the pros and cons of three iPhone enterprise management tools. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Transform Your Data Center: How Next-Generation Servers Deliver Radical ROI (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Conquer Your Upgrade Phobia (Oracle) Make compliance just another part of your processes (Tripwire) How to comply with the global standard (Tripwire) The Top 10 Considerations for Cloud Computing (TechRepublic) More on Macs   Survey on iPad in enterprise: Thumbs up! (ZDNet) Seven maintenance tips to optimize Mac performance Video: Five Linux rescue tools for recovering Windows, Mac, or Linux machines Bookmark the Macs in Business blog     Camera phone challenge: Holiday lights Submit your camera phone photo of holiday lights by Dec. 17th. If we select your entry as one of our favorite photos, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details. TechRepublic newsletters   Get net admin tips, tech tutorials and news, and off-topic posts in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Network Administrator Five Tips IT News Digest Geekend

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[TechRepublic] Is pride hindering your career?

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Is your pride hindering your career? Are you letting pride set your career expectations too high? Here's why that might be true and what you can do about it. Read more Resource of the day Free Report: Updating Legacy Systems to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Discover how SOA can help you eliminate the risks of mainframe dependence by unlocking the data and business logic trapped in your legacy systems. New at TechRepublic   Review: OmniFocus for Mac Derek Schauland reviews the OmniFocus app for the Mac, a program based on the Getting Things Done concept for improving productivity. Read more Five tips for using the holiday party to get ahead It's that time of year again, and companies of all sizes are having a staff "party." People everywhere are debating whether they'll attend. In this article, John M. McKee says this decision is a no-brainer. Read more Choosing the right product for a branch office: Cisco ASA or IOS Router? CCIE Brandon Carroll compares the Cisco ASA and an IOS Router for connecting a small branch office. Here is the criteria he evaluates and the product that he thinks works best. Read more Ruby and Python threading: What you need to know Ruby and Python's standard implementations make use of a Global Interpreter Lock. Justin James explains the major advantages and downsides of the GIL mechanism. Read more Five tips for finding a cloud solution that's ready for your users Cloud services can lower costs and make your organization more agile -- but only if you choose a solution that's right for your users. Here are a few factors to keep in mind when you evaluate your options. Read more Review: Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus headset The Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus is designed for anyone who puts sound quality, comfort, and talk time at the top of their list when looking at headsets. Read more Use DNS benchmarking tools to optimize performance We expect DNS responses to be correct and returned in a reasonable amount of time. Learn how to make sure that happens. Read more Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: The spectacle of underwater photography Many of the most fascinating places on the Earth lie beneath the surface of the planet's oceans, which makes for colorful photography and desktop wallpaper. View on site Today's recommended downloads Are You Ready for the Second Phase of Server Virtualization? (VKernel) How Virtualization Can Benefit Your Business (Intel) Ease Deployments in Your Virtualized Environment (Oracle) Measuring IP Unified Communications Systems (ShoreTel) Free White Paper: Integrating BPM and Complex Event Processing (Oracle) Camera phone challenge: Holiday lights Submit your camera phone photo of holiday lights by Dec. 17th. If we select your entry as one of our favorite photos, you'll receive TechRepublic swag. Get more details. 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 Teardown galleries Apple MacBook Air (2010 11-inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab (Sprint) Amazon Kindle Graphite (3G+Wi-Fi) 2010 IBM System x3400 M3 small-office server

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