HP kills WebOS, discontinues the TouchPad [TechRepublic]

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HP punts on WebOS, discontinues TouchPad, cuts outlook HP drops a bombshell---as well as the TouchPad and WebOS. 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 HP's Apotheker recounts TouchPad disaster in post mortem "The tablet effect is real and sales of the TouchPad are not meeting our expectations," says HP's CEO. The TouchPad was quickly becoming a money pit. Read more HP shutters webOS phones and TouchPad, maybe the OS too Turn out the lights on webOS as HP is discontinuing all devices running its OS acquired from Palm for $1.2 billion. This includes all phones and the just released TouchPad tablet. Read more I'm not surprised HP killed the TouchPad, but it is a sad way for Palm to end I began using Palm devices in 1997 and tried to stick with them during the rough times, but this sure is a sad way to end Palm. The TouchPad was not the best tablet hardware and even with price... Read more If HP spins off webOS group, HTC should buy it If HP spins off its PC group along with the webOS bunch, phone maker HTC would be a great fit to pick up the phone/tablet business. Read more With HP out of the PC business, which vendor becomes Microsoft's new champion? The biggest PC vendor, HP, is getting out of the PC business. What's this mean, if anything, about the future of Windows? Read more News from ZDNet   Linus Torvalds on Android, the Linux fork There's still a lot of distance between Google's Android and its parent operating system Linux, but eventually, the gap will close... eventually. Read more Gartner: Apple gains as PC sales fall in Europe PC sales across Western Europe have dropped significantly in Q2 2011. Apple is the only PC manufacturer to show growth. Read more IBM creates cognitive semiconductors: A step toward right brain computers Cognitive computing systems are designed to emulate the brain's ability to absorb information and adapt to an environment. In the future, your data center may come complete with left brain and... Read more Nokia CEO sees 'danger ahead' for Android phone makers Speaking to business leaders in Helsinki, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop sees 'trouble ahead' for Android operators in a post Motorola-Google world. Read more Salesforce.com raises fiscal year outlook Salesforce.com posted a minor net loss, but it's still less than the same figure a year ago and the outlook remains positive. Read more Report: Mobile providers are showing more interest in multi-device data plans Research firm Strategy Analytics suggests that mobile operators are looking towards offering multi--device data plans. Read more Becoming a BlackBerry fan when it's not cool to do so Most people seem to be adopting Android or iOS as their mobile platform of choice. Am I a sucker for the underdog or do I just want a phone that gets things done? Read more Facebook releases official Guide to Facebook Security Facebook has posted a 20-page official Guide to Facebook Security on the Facebook Security Center. Read more New malware attack circulating on Facebook Researchers from GData have intercepted a currently circulating Facebook malware attack, that spreads via chat messages. Read more Facebook not-so-secretly records your stalking habits Facebook monitors whose profile you visit -- friend, or otherwise. Now it has been discovered, what else can Facebook do with your usage data? Read more Can Google's purchase of Motorola save Google TV? One of the assets that comes Google's way with its acquisition of Motorola Mobility -- as my colleague Larry Dignan points out -- is its set-top-box business. Considering the last batch of Google... Read more Sharp's newest and biggest Aquos display measures at 70" Sharp's latest Aquos 3DTV comes is a big screen with a price to match. Read more NASA Aeronautics working towards carbonless silent aircraft Noise and carbon-free airplanes are not simply pipe dreams any more as NASA and partners are working towards the next generation of airplanes. Read more Featured multimedia   iPhone 5 wish list - 20 new features we want the most (photos) The iPhone 5 is expected to arrive in the early fall with the announcement coming in weeks. Here's what you hope to see - inside and out. View on site Cracking Open the Acer Iconia Tab (A500) Bill Detwiler cracks open the Acer Iconia Tab. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from NVidia, Elpida, SanDisk, and Broadcom. View on site Today's recommended downloads Prepare an ERM classification scheme KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? Cloud Security Demo (Symantec) Centralize! Automate tasks on hundreds of computers. (LogMeIn)   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 Quick tip: Measuring user satisfaction Ryan Boudreaux discusses the importance of gauging user satisfaction with your websites. Here are some things to consider when deciding how to get feedback. 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[TechRepublic] Android tips for anti-virus, VPN, and Calendar

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Lookout provides security and anti-virus for your Android phone Smartphones are vulnerable, so it's time to consider using a security app. Michael Kassner examines Lookout Mobile Security for your Android device. 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 Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network. Read more Stay productive on the go by accessing Gmail and Calendar on your mobile device You can use the browser-based Google App to check email and calendar or you can use Google Sync to sync your mobile phone's native mail and calendar apps. Either way will keep you in touch and productive. Read more How to remove the signature line from your mobile device Scott Lowe offers a quick tutorial on how to remove or alter the text from the signature line on your iPhone or Android device. Read more MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft? Debra Littlejohn Shinder analyzes how the deal between Google and Motorola Mobility will affect Microsoft and its efforts to regain a foothold in the smartphone business. Read more Featured multimedia   Roundup: Motorola Android phones (photos) As the world processes the news of Google's acquisition of Motorola, CNET takes a look back at some of Moto's more notable Android phones. View on site iPhone 5 wish list - 20 new features we want the most (photos) The iPhone 5 is expected to arrive in the early fall with the announcement coming in weeks. Here's what you hope to see - inside and out. View on site Easily track packages on iPhone or iPad (photos) Keeping track of shipments and packages can be a real pain. Thankfully apps like Delivery Status touch exist to help make our lives easier. Take a look at the overall design, features and layout of this iOS app and OS X widget. View on site Looking in on Verizon's App Innovation Center (photos) CNET swung by Verizon's new App Innovation Center on its opening day to see what cutting edge projects the spacious downtown San Francisco office has in store. View on site The Google-Motorola deal Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia? Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft? Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off? Today's recommended downloads Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? Prepare an ERM classification scheme KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Centralize! Automate tasks on hundreds of computers. (LogMeIn) Cloud Security Demo (Symantec) Perennial favorites   Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Smartphones with the lowest and the highest radiation levels Ways to improve your mobile computing experience Quick tip: Measuring user satisfaction Ryan Boudreaux discusses the importance of gauging user satisfaction with your websites. Here are some things to consider when deciding how to get feedback. 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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[TechRepublic] Securing Lion using Firewall and FileVault 2

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Securing Mac OS X Lion using Firewall and FileVault 2 Mac Lion has the features to protect even the most sensitive systems but users should be aware of unintended side effects of both Firewall and FireVault before enabling either. Read more Resource of the day KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study With program management assistance from KPMG, HP establishes a foundation to automate its records management using HP TRIM software. Download case study here Additional TechRepublic resources   Next up for Apple: Driver-less printing? Apple's patent filings for driver-less printing offer some insight into technology that they may be implementing soon for Mac OS X and iOS devices. Read more Macs are as secure as ever Erik Eckel responds to the Mac Defender hoopla and other claims that OS X is less secure than it used to be. Here is his perspective on why Macs are as safe as ever. 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 Featured multimedia   iPhone 5 wish list - 20 new features we want the most (photos) The iPhone 5 is expected to arrive in the early fall with the announcement coming in weeks. Here's what you hope to see - inside and out. View on site Easily track packages on iPhone or iPad (photos) Keeping track of shipments and packages can be a real pain. Thankfully apps like Delivery Status touch exist to help make our lives easier. Take a look at the overall design, features and layout of this iOS app and OS X widget. View on site The Google-Motorola deal Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia? Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft? Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off? Today's recommended downloads Prepare an ERM classification scheme KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? Cloud Security Demo (Symantec) Centralize! Automate tasks on hundreds of computers. (LogMeIn) Quick tip: Measuring user satisfaction Ryan Boudreaux discusses the importance of gauging user satisfaction with your websites. Here are some things to consider when deciding how to get feedback. TechRepublic newsletters   Get developer and security tips, tech analysis, app reviews, and more in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Web Developer Google in the Enterprise IT Security Smartphones

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