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Google search gets personal: Block sites you don't like

Google has implemented its algorithm update in the name of search quality and now it's adding another layer of personalization: Block the sites you don't like. Read more

Resource of the day

How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure

Read this white paper to discover what's driving data centers to the cloud, explore the role of virtualization in both private and public cloud infrastructures, and get insight into the security and compliance implications of cloud computing.


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Motorola Xoom review: Groundbreaking, but disappointing

The Motorola Xoom is the tablet that has been preparing to go toe-to-toe with the Apple iPad. Here's the rundown of how it measures up for IT and business professionals. Read more

10 alternative careers for burned-out IT workers

So you're thinking about leaving IT -- but you're not sure what to do instead. Here are a few alternative fields where you might be able to use your talents in more satisfying ways. Read more

Don't judge enterprise apps based on bells and whistles

Enterprise software vendors often try to impress you with a product's bell and whistles in a demo, but smart consumers should see beyond that. Read more

10 stages of a nightmare job search

It's tough to keep your spirits up when you've been job hunting for an eternity. But Steve Tobak has been there, and his perspective may help you get through the ordeal. Read more

A modern Archimedes builds a solar death ray

The legacy of Archimedes lives on in the solar death ray inventions of Eric Jacqmain. Geekend contributor Edmond Woychowsky calls Jacqmain's R5800 Solar Death Ray fascinating and scary. Read more

News from ZDNet

 

Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7 'NoDo' delay; says 'Mango' not affected

Earlier this week, Microsoft's French public relations site acknowledged that Microsoft had decided to delay the first major Windows Phone 7 update. On March 10, the WP7 team confirmed that "NoDo"... Read more

Facebook announces two safety improvements with White House

Facebook has announced two improvements with support from the White House: a reporting system thatââ¬â¢s social by design and an improved Safety Center with more multimedia resources. Read more

IBM: Smart grid projects are getting, well, smarter

One of the most notable things about IBM's latest smart grid project isn't necessarily the size of the effort -- the utility it is working with, Progress Energy, is putting in more than $520... Read more

AMD to increase staff 10 percent

AMD is reportedly hiring more than 1,000 new IT positions in anticipation of growth it expects from the enterprise move to the cloud. Read more

Is Apple undervalued?

One Seeking Alpha contributor looked at Apple through the lens of Warren Buffett's Buffettology principles. To no surprise, he mostly likes what he sees. Of course, Buffett ain't having any of it. Read more

Clearwire shakes up exec suite, CEO Morrow resigns

Clearwire CEO Bill Morrow has resigned for "personal reasons" amid a management shakeup that comes at a critical juncture for the WiMax provider. Read more

Microsoft announces Windows Thin PC and both App-V and Med-V updates

Microsoft offers desktop virtualization tools to address Windows XP and Windows Vista to Windows 7 migration issues. Read more

Facebook starts rolling out new layout for Facebook Pages

Facebook has announced that the new layout for Facebook Pages has started to roll out. The launch will take place over the next few weeks. Read more

LinkedIn Today isn't about content sharing

Deep Nishar, LinkedIn senior vice president of products & user experience, introduced LinkedIn Today, by saying users "will spend five minutes in the morning and be more informed and better... Read more

Sony considering movie distribution on Facebook

Not long after Warner Bros. become the first to offer a movie for rent on Facebook, a Sony executive publicly stated that the company is considering doing something similar. Read more




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The New and Improved Windows 7 (BeyondTrust)

How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure (BeyondTrust)

From Least Privilege to Best Privilege on Your Windows Desktops (BeyondTrust)

Specifying Power and Cooling for Today's High-Density Data Center (American Power Conversion (APC))

Optimize Your Data Center for the Greatest Value and the Lowest TCO (American Power Conversion (APC))


 

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The evolution of Linux has led to many improvements ? but a few things have been lost along the way. Jack Wallen revisits the aspects of Linux he wouldn?t mind bringing back.



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[TechRepublic] Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on Android phones

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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones. Read more

Resource of the day

How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure

Read this white paper to discover what's driving data centers to the cloud, explore the role of virtualization in both private and public cloud infrastructures, and get insight into the security and compliance implications of cloud computing.


Google deletes malware-infected Android apps from users' phones

Google has remotely erased malware-infected applications from users' phones. Jack Wallen thinks this latest attack is a clear sign that Google needs to shore up the application submission process for the Android platform. Read more

HTC Inspire 4G: Read TechRepublic's review of the Android phone

TechRepublic's Jason Hiner says there is a lot to like about the HTC Inspire 4G, especially for under $100. Read his complete review, and check out his photo gallery of the Android smartphone. Read more

Smartphones like Motorola Atrix can replace corporate desktops

AT&T's Ralph de la Vega says he is heartened by the early enterprise interest in Motorola's Atrix phone, which doubles as a laptop. Larry Dignan discusses why de la Vega's argument is notable. Read more

Poll: What geographic size do you target when writing apps?

When you write applications, can the apps only be used locally, or are they useful globally? Let us know by taking this poll. Read more

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Techies: 2011 directory of who to follow on Twitter

If you're interested in technology and you want to know who to follow on Twitter, here is a directory of leading tech journalists, commentators, and personalities, divided by categories and specialties. Read more

Motorola Xoom review: Groundbreaking, but disappointing

The Motorola Xoom is the tablet that has been preparing to go toe-to-toe with the Apple iPad. Here's the rundown of how it measures up for IT and business professionals. Read more

How gamer geeks get engaged

Watch this video of a developer geek proposing to his girlfriend in game. Then, read about TechRepublic's geeky couples camera phone challenge. Read more


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Nokia X2 (photos)

The Nokia X2 offers basic communication options, plus a couple of extras in an agreeable design. What's more, it delivers a full keyboard at an affordable price. View on site

Motorola Brute i686 (photos)

The Motorola Brute i686 can take a longer dunk in water, but is otherwise identical to the Brute i680. It's not the prettiest phone on the block, but it's incredibly durable, with great call quality to boot. View on site

Motorola ES400S photos

The Motorola ES400S is definitely too big and clunky for an average consumer, but mobile-task workers might find this a very useful tool for the job. View on site

Palm Pre 2 (photos)

The last smartphone to bear Palm's name is now available from Verizon Wireless. See our hands-on photos of the Palm Pre 2. View on site



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How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure (BeyondTrust)

The New and Improved Windows 7 (BeyondTrust)

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Data Center Projects: Standardized Process (American Power Conversion (APC))


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25 must-have iPhone apps for productive geeks

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10 common job-hunting mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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[TechRepublic] Connect Snow Leopard machines to Windows shares

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Connect Snow Leopard machines to Windows shares

Erik Eckel offers this basic tutorial in how to connect Mas OS X systems to Windows shares. Read more

Resource of the day

The New and Improved Windows 7

Microsoft has done a great deal of work in improving Windows 7 from it's predecessor, Windows Vista. This paper gives an overview of the new technology built into Windows 7 and how this technology can help your enterprises complete your migration.


Poll: What geographic size do you target when writing apps?

When you write applications, can the apps only be used locally, or are they useful globally? Let us know by taking this poll. Read more

Rulings in PS3 jailbreaking suit should worry you

A judge recently ruled in Sony's suit against a PS3 jailbreaker that visitors to his Website are subject to subpoena. This is only the beginning of the problems in this case. Read more

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Apple puts chips on TSMC from Samsung: It's just good business

Apple partners with TSMC on chip production, hurts rival Samsung and has a relationship with a manufacturer that has no skin in the tablet game. The Apple-TSMC partnership is just good business. Read more

How to create DNS zones and records on Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server

Erik Eckel provides a short tutorial for admins who are deploying Snow Leopard Server in a business setting and need to create DNS zones and records. Read more

Documents To Go Premium enables MS Office app use on iPad

Erik Eckel has found greater business functionality on his iPad with the Premium app, Documents to Go, which allows you to get the most out of your Microsoft Office files on the iPad. Here's what... Read more


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Case-Mate readies new accessories for iPad 2 (photos)

To answer the call of the iPad 2, Case-Mate has unveiled a number of new protective cases that marry "design and function". In this collection, there should really be something for every personality type. View on site

Kensington churns out protective cases, car chargers for iPad 2

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How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure (BeyondTrust)

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From Least Privilege to Best Privilege on Your Windows Desktops (BeyondTrust)

The New and Improved Windows 7 (BeyondTrust)

An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC))


10 common job-hunting mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Many people are job hunting these days, but some are making mistakes that are hurting their chances. Learn to avoid these mistakes and you'll be ahead of the pack.



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[TechRepublic] HTC Inspire 4G: Read TechRepublic's review of the Android phone

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Review: Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility

With the Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility, system administrators can consolidate their toolkit on to one disc or flash drive, increasing productivity and reducing headaches. Read more

ThinkPad X220 review

Resource of the day

Data Center Projects: Standardized Process

This paper presents an overview of a standardized, step-by-step methodology for data center upgrades that can be adapted and configured to suit your individual project requirements.


HTC Inspire 4G: Read TechRepublic's review of the Android phone

TechRepublic's Jason Hiner says there is a lot to like about the HTC Inspire 4G, especially for under $100. Read his complete review, and check out his photo gallery of the Android smartphone. Read more

Smartphones like Motorola Atrix can replace corporate desktops

AT&T's Ralph de la Vega says he is heartened by the early enterprise interest in Motorola's Atrix phone, which doubles as a laptop. Larry Dignan discusses why de la Vega's argument is notable. Read more

Additional TechRepublic resources

 

Nine traits of the veteran Windows administrator

A recent post about the traits of veteran Unix admins convinced Mark Underwood that there should be a Windows admin counterpart. See if you agree -- and add some of your own. Read more

It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: March 2011

Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right decision on applying Microsoft's March 2011 patches in your organization. Read more

The bleeding-edge gadget binge will lead to an economic hangover

TR member dcolbert thinks that our current bleeding-edge gadget binge will eventually leave us with an epic economic hangover. What do you think? Does the consumer public need a gadget intervention? Read more

Poll Results: Is the beta Internet Explorer 9 as bad as I think it is?

See how your TechRepublic peers answered this question: Is the beta Internet Explorer 9 as bad as I think it is? Read more


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Emerald City Comicon 2011: Highlights from the geeky convention

Emerald City Comicon 2011 was held on March 4-6 in Seattle, WA. Here are some highlights from the convention. View on site


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The New and Improved Windows 7 (BeyondTrust)

How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure (BeyondTrust)

Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC))

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10 common job-hunting mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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