[TechRepublic] Pros and cons of bring your own device for the workplace

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Pros and cons of bring your own device for the workplace One of the more contentious topics in managing endpoint devices is the issue of users bringing their own device to the workplace. IT pro Rick Vanover discusses some considerations of BYOD for support staff. Read more Resource of the day Drivers and Detractors for Enterprise Mobility New technologies and devices are providing ever more mobility options. Companies must decide where to invest to maximize mobility's productivity boost. Listen and quickly learn what trends are driving these mobility initiatives. Additional TechRepublic resources   AutoRun turned off permanently in Windows XP by Microsoft Microsoft has decided to modify the way AutoRun works in all Windows systems to increase security and prevent malware. Does this change satisfy your need for security? Read more Use Hamachi VPN on your Linux clients If you need to set up a VPN on your Linux machine, and you don't want to deal with the hassle of configuring OpenVPN (or passing traffic through a router), there is a solution. Jack Wallen has the details in this tip. Read more vSphere 4.1 Update 1 adds customization support VMware vSphere 4.1 Update 1 has been released. vExpert Rick Vanover notes the most significant enhancement in the update is the addition of operating system support. Read more Canonical releases complete component list for Ubuntu and Linux Canonical has released handy links to its full certified components and hardware lists for Ubuntu and Linux. Read more How to share files using the iPad Erik Eckel names his three favorite methods for sharing files among other computers with the iPad. Read more Featured multimedia   Gallery: HP's 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet Fresh from news that its top tablet competitor is releasing shortly, HP takes the wraps off its 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet. View on site Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro The Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device available and with a 32GB microSD card mod it becomes even better. The device is unique with a 4.1 inch AMOLED display and portrait QWERTY keyboard. View on site Admin's Guide to Active Directory   Have extra budget to spend? Then order our Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, 2nd Edition. From planning to implementation to troubleshooting, you'll have the resources, templates, and checklists to meet every Active Directory challenge. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Drivers and Detractors for Enterprise Mobility (Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.) Best Practices for Moving to Google Apps (Google) Solve the Desktop Management Challenge (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) End-to-end Business Visibility with On-demand ERP (TechRepublic) $100 LY-706 MID Android tablet teardown gallery Bill Detwiler cracks open the $100 LY-706 MID Android tablet. This low-price tablet has chips from Samsung, Hynix, Wolfson Micro, and VIA. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Tech history galleries Computer History Museum opens new exhibit Babbage's Difference Engine and other historic computers Colossus and other vintage computers from The National Museum of Computing Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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