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[TechRepublic] Microsoft relaunches, revises SkyDrive, its Dropbox competitor

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Tech Sanity Check

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Microsoft relaunches, revises SkyDrive, its Dropbox competitor

As officials have been hinting in recent weeks, Microsoft has relaunched and updated its Windows Live SkyDrive cloud storage service. Read more

Resource of the day

Choosing The Right Floor Plan for your Data Center

How you arrange the machines in your data center is more important than you think. Your data center's floor plan can affect power density capability and electrical efficiency. Read this white paper to learn how to properly lay out your data center.


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Seesmic dropping Twitter client support for BlackBerry

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The HP TouchPad hitting retailers in a few days may very well be the last stand for competitors for the iPad. A few factors in HP's favor give it the best chance to compete with the iPad to date. Read more

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[TechRepublic] Microsoft relaunches, revises SkyDrive, its Dropbox competitor

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Tech Sanity Check

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Microsoft relaunches, revises SkyDrive, its Dropbox competitor

As officials have been hinting in recent weeks, Microsoft has relaunched and updated its Windows Live SkyDrive cloud storage service. Read more

Resource of the day

Select the right ERM system

Your next step to implementing best-practice enterprise records management. It's essential to clarify what is being managed (distinguish between records and other types of information) before scoping and planning your ERM program. Download whitepaper here.


More from TechRepublic

 

Supercomputer with 68,000+ CPUs is world's fastest

The Fujitsu "K computer" has 672 racks, 68,544 CPUs, and leads TOP500.Org's 37th list of world's fastest supercomputers. Read more

Security or convenience: Does it have to be a choice?

There are stacks and stacks of research explaining why we prefer convenience over security. Does that mean we can't have both? Read more

Four time-wasters you don't even know you're doing

I would venture to say that most people who waste time at work don't even realize they're doing it. Here are four things that can greatly contribute to time wasting. Read more

CIO: From technologist to process specialist

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What geeky pursuits did your dad inspire you to discover?

Join in the TechRepublic discussion about the geeky pursuits or interests your father introduced you to as a kid or as an adult. Read more

News from ZDNet

 

RIP unlimited data: Tiered data plans coming to Verizon July 7th

The unlimited data plan continues its death march as Verizon prepares to introduce a set of tiered data plans. Heavy data users should run for the hills now. Read more

Verizon tiered data plans charge for bits, not speed

Word is leaking around the web today that the Verizon tiered data plans the company has warned about are about to become reality. Surprisingly, rates will be the same for 3G and 4G data service. Read more

Nokia N9 MeeGo devices looks slick, but does anyone even care?

The Nokia N9 was announced and it looks like a slick device. However, can Nokia really afford to have four operating systems to support? Read more

IDC: Public cloud market will hit $72.9 billion in 2015

Public cloud computing services will be a $72.9 billion market in 2015, up from $21.5 billion in 2010, according to IDC. Read more

SaaS benefits should worry IT

Case studies are emerging that show how SaaS solutions provide unexpected benefit. Here is one example. Read more

Seesmic dropping Twitter client support for BlackBerry

Research in Motion is taking a lot of hits lately, and here's another little jab: Seesmic, which is best known for its third-party Twitter desktop and mobile clients. Read more

Sprint proposes ways for AT&T to meet demand growth without T-Mobile

Sprint is one of the biggest opponents to the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. So how is Sprint trying prevent FCC approval now? By giving AT&T some advice. Read more

Skype adds Facebook integration, loses several top execs

Microsoft still isn't "running" Skype yet; the long and winding antitrust approval process is still not yet done. But Skype is making a number of moves that are paving the way for the tie-up with... Read more

Huawei unveils 7" MediaPad with Android Honeycomb 3.2

Huawei's MediaPad is the first to run Android Honeycomb 3.2 optimized for 7" tablets. It hits all the right notes but will it be available in America? Read more

HP TouchPad available for pre-order, retail partners revealed

The TouchPad is now available for pre-order on the HP web site, which confirms details about the company's first webOS tablet. Retail outlets selling the tablet show a big presence for the webOS... Read more

HP TouchPad: Last stand for iPad competitors?

The HP TouchPad hitting retailers in a few days may very well be the last stand for competitors for the iPad. A few factors in HP's favor give it the best chance to compete with the iPad to date. Read more

HP's TouchPad: Dead on Arrival

At $499, HP's highly-anticipated TouchPad isn't going to get many takers. Read more

FTC says "yes" to Facebook activity inclusion in background checks

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Rumor: Facebook has music plans that go beyond just Spotify

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Featured multimedia

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories (photos)

Take a closer look at a range of accessories made by Samsung for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android (Honeycomb) tablet, including cases, keyboards, and adapters. View on site

At Legoland, 'Star Wars' heats up summer (photos)

Road Trip 2011: Just in time for 'Star Wars' days at Legoland Billund, CNET stops by and gets a first-hand look. View on site

How Lego makes its bricks (photos)

Road Trip 2011: They may be the most popular toy on Earth, and watching them get produced in Lego's home town is a rare treat. View on site



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Change Management in ERM

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Key Steps to Proper Planning, Execution and Analysis of Performance Testing Methodology


 

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The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the people, products, and companies that are revolutionizing the planet.

Jason Hiner
TechRepublic Editor in Chief

For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow:

My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner

My Facebook page (click Like)

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Five Word tips that could change your life

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[TechRepublic] World's fastest supercomputers; Cloud battle

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10 outdated technologies our dads refuse to give up

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Four time-wasters you don't even know you're doing

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