[TechRepublic] IBM PC pioneer declares PC era is over

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Engineer of original IBM PC declares end of PC era One of the engineers who designed the original IBM PC -- which turns 30 on August 12 -- says the PC era is over. Jason Hiner argues that the post-PC era is actually still "coming soon." Read more Resource of the day Prepare an ERM classification scheme Classification is a key aspect of the record-keeping framework; links between classification, access, and disposal are important for both control and automation. Download whitepaper here More from TechRepublic   IT as an economic indicator Patrick Gray finds some reason for hope -- at least as indicated by renewed hiring in IT -- in the midst of a chaotic economic landscape. Read more Living with Lion: How do you like your upgrade? Now that Lion has been out long enough for users to start grappling with it, there are a number of reported bugs, roadblocks, and general annoyances. What's your experience with Lion? Take the poll! Read more TR Dojo Quiz: IBM PC celebrates 30th anniversary The IBM Personal Computer celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, take our IBM PC quiz and test your knowledge of this piece of computer history. Read more Roku 2 XS teardown analysis: Smaller device hides significant hardware changes A new processing platform and consolidated USB/Ethernet controller let the tiny Roku 2 XS deliver 1080p video and run apps like Angry Birds. Read more News from ZDNet   Android leads as smartphone sales jump worldwide Android continues its domination of the smartphone market on the international level. Read more Chromebooks get VPN, secure Wi-Fi, Citrix virtualization With a trio of big feature additions, Google's Chromebook is quickly becoming the IT manager's best friend. Read more UK police arrests 10 more over Facebook posts inciting riots 10 more men have been arrested in connection with messages they posted on Facebook allegedly encouraging people to riot in the UK. Read more British PM considers turning off social networks amid further riots British PM David Cameron moots social media bans for those involved in rioting, that has plagued the British streets for nearly a week. Read more Google admits Patriot Act requests; Handed over European data to U.S. authorities Google is the next major company to admit Patriot Act issues, as it admits to handing over data held in a European datacenter back to U.S. intelligence. Read more University of Wisconsin hacked: 75,000 social security numbers, student names exposed The University of Wisconsin is investigating a breach which may have exposed 75,000 social security numbers of students and staff. Read more Dell slims notebook line with Inspiron 13z, 14z Dell's newest Inspiron 13z and 14z notebooks are budget-minded consumer laptops that are both thin and capable. Read more Intel creates $300 million Ultrabook fund Intel is putting its money behind the ultrabook bet with a $300 million fund from its venture capital unit. Read more How Microsoft thinks about innovation these days (in five slides) Microsoft has overhauled its innovation pipeline from both a technology and process standpoint. Here are five slides that explain some of the changes made. Read more Google+ gets game: Now Facebook assault really begins Google+ gets games and is hoping developers flock to its platform so it can compete better with Facebook. Read more Apple-Samsung relationship gets more awkward, but supply chain rules Apple reportedly had to call Samsung for iPad 2 panels because LG couldn't deliver volume and quality at the same time. Read more Developer survey finds Facebook has the worst API Photo aggregation service Trove has revealed survey results of Hacker News readers (over 100 developers) regarding their experiences with various APIs. The verdict was clear: the Facebook API... Read more Featured multimedia   The beginnings of the PC revolution (photos) IBM launched its landmark 5150 personal computer 30 years ago Friday, and with it a new industry of component makers and software developers. View on site Gen Con Indy 2011: Gamers in costume Gen Con was held in Indianapolis from August 4-7, 2010. As one of the best attended gaming conventions, you can imagine the variety of costumes that were worn. See if your favorite character made the gallery. View on site Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS Bill Detwiler cracks open the Roku 2 XS. Inside the streaming media player (now with Angry Birds), he found hardware from Samsung, SMSC, and Broadcom. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? eBook: Learn more about Dell Workstations here Prepare an ERM classification scheme Fostering Collaboration through Unified Communications (Cisco Systems)   About this newsletter 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 Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner And now, an important message from Anonymous Anonymous has declared war on Facebook with a video that threatens some kind of operation on Nov. 5, 2011. Cyberthreat or PSA about guarding your privacy with more zeal? 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[TechRepublic] 10 tips to improve your iPhone

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10 tips to improve your iPhone experience A few simple tricks can make a big difference in how well your iPhone serves your needs. Calvin Sun shares some basic tips he's discovered. Read more Resource of the day eBook: Learn more about Dell Workstations here Choose your ideal solution from Dell's highest-performing and most scalable systems. Dell? Precision? workstations are specifically designed for professionals in engineering, product design, animation, digital imaging and other graphics-intensive occupations. Learn more about Dell Workstations here. Crimeware subverts mobile OSs: Is Android next? Believe two-factor authentication using SMS texts is secure? Michael Kassner reports that Zeus malware now has a smartphone partner called Zitmo. Read more Motorola Droid 3: Big and beautiful, but lacking 4G According to Donovan Colbert, there's a lot to love about Verizon's Motorola Droid 3, including it's physical QWERTY keyboard. Find out if this Android device is best suited for your needs. Read more Three essentials for supporting your deployed apps Android developer William Francis shares a few things about supporting smartphone apps in the field that he wish he knew from day one. Read more First impressions of an Android smartphone Scott Lowe, whose device of choice is an Apple iPhone, lists five major points that he discovered during his initial use of an Android smartphone. Read more Eight utilities and apps to get you back to school in style Wil Limoges suggests eight apps that will help back-to-school students of any age study, stay organized, and succeed in class (or at work). Here are his favorites for Macs and iOS devices. Read more Motorola Titanium: Yet another physical keyboard, minus the charm What's not to love about the Motorola Titanium? According to Jack Wallen, quite a bit. Read more Microsoft's one big opportunity in mobile Microsoft is desperately playing catch-up in the mobile market. But, there's one big move that Microsoft could still make to lull buyers away from Android and Apple devices. Read more HTC Incredible 2: Is this the Droid for you? Todd Fluhr reviews Verizon's HTC Droid Incredible 2. Find out where he thinks this device succeeds and fails. Read more Featured multimedia   BlackBerry through the years (photos) It's been almost nine years since the first BlackBerry with a phone inside went on sale. And to observe the occasion, CNET offers a retrospective on some of RIM's most notable phones. View on site Samsung Galaxy R (photos) The Samsung Galaxy R is the company's first Galaxy smartphone to feature Nvidia's dual-core processor. See the photos here. View on site AT&T Samsung Nexus S (photos) The Samsung Nexus S brings Gingerbread OS a much-needed stock Android to AT&T. But eight months after its original debut, the handset feels underpowered and behind the smartphone curve. View on site HTC Wildfire S - T-Mobile (photos) If you're on a budget or new to smartphones, the HTC Wildfire S for T-Mobile is worth a look. Check out photos of the Android phone here. View on site Focus on Chromebooks Your questions answered: What Chromebooks can and can't do While IT pros scoff, Google Chromebooks will likely seduce businesses Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook Today's recommended downloads Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? eBook: Learn more about Dell Workstations here Prepare an ERM classification scheme KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Ten Ways SharePoint 2010 will Impact your Notes Migration (Quest Software) Perennial favorites   Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Smartphones with the lowest and the highest radiation levels Ways to improve your mobile computing experience And now, an important message from Anonymous Anonymous has declared war on Facebook with a video that threatens some kind of operation on Nov. 5, 2011. Cyberthreat or PSA about guarding your privacy with more zeal? TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, the latest IT news updates, product reviews, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business Tech Sanity Check Five Tips 10 Things

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