[TechRepublic] Why Google+ is about to change the Web as we know it

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Why Google Plus is about to change the Web as we know it After a series of failed attempts at social networking, Google may have nailed it with Google+. See why and how it could have a major impact on the future of the Web. Read more Resource of the day Maximized Server Security, Performance and Value It used to be that speed was all that mattered. Then people started to worry about safety. The story of servers is a similar one. Read this white paper to learn how to find a server solution that strikes a balance between safety and performance. New at TechRepublic   Four ways Google+ will end up in your workplace Ignore the wider implications of Google+ at your professional peril. The future of Google+ is unclear, but there are pieces and planned features that could disrupt the way you communicate and work with others. Read more Another legal quandary: Intellectual property and your social media contacts Can a company keep the social networking contacts you made during your tenure? Read more Dropbox update: Terms of Service are in flux If you're one of the 25 million people using Dropbox, expect an email from Dropbox management. Policies concerning you are changing. Read more Is open source no longer a differentiator? In this programming news roundup, read about Mango SDK beta, PHP 5.4 alpha, IronPython 2.7.1 beta, a Gil cheat sheet, StackOverflow DevDays, and more. Read more 10 things browser developers need to focus on From a lack of standards to security issues to erratic plug-in support, today's browsers have their share of problems. Here are some areas that could use improvement. Read more Don't let Android's pesky menu key hurt your UX If Android's options menu key is frustrating you, read three tips from developer William Francis on how you can improve your user experience. Read more What's with all the angry people on the web? Why are people so hateful in web forums? It may have something to do with their genetic make-up. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking open the HP TouchPad Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP TouchPad. Inside the webOS tablet, he found hardware from Qualcomm, SanDisk, Samsung, Atheros, and Wolfson. View on site Today's recommended downloads Paper and Ink or Ones and Zeros: Protecting Your Documents (All of Them) (TechRepublic) Most Popular IT Topics (SkillSoft) Take a Free "QuestDrive," No Install Required (Quest Software) New Storage Options to Tame the Information Explosion (IBM) Maximized Server Security, Performance and Value (TechRepublic) How do you protect yourself from hacktivist groups? Anonymous and LulzSec are two groups that have made a lot of news for security cracking activities. Avoiding compromise by groups like these may be a social, rather than technical, problem. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Five Tips 10 Things HP TouchPad reviews and photos HP TouchPad leapfrogs rivals in productivity Three areas HP TouchPad trumps Apple iPad Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair HP TouchPad: Unboxing, screenshots, and comparison photos

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