[TechRepublic] First look: Mountain Lion Messages beta

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First look: Mountain Lion Messages beta Wil Limoges takes the beta of the new Messages application for a spin -- it will be part of the next Mac OS X Mountain Lion release. Here are his thoughts. Read more Resource of the day Strategies for Deploying Blade Servers in Existing Data Centers Blade servers are powerful, perhaps too powerful. This white paper describes the best approaches to blade deployment while keeping cooling and power considerations in mind. Five ways Apple will think differently under Tim Cook Tim Cook has already proved himself a safe pair of hands as Steve Jobs' successor at the Apple helm. But pointers are now emerging about his plans for taking the company forward. Read more Android vs. iOS usability: No clear answers, but a lot of fun arguing Ken Hardin argues there will never be a consensus on whether usability is better in Android or iOS apps. App usability tests do indicate, however, that less is more. Read more Abandon Mac App Store to maintain UX On 1 March 2012, Apple will require all apps in its App Store to be sandboxed; should you remove your app to maintain its experience? Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Configure Mac OS X Lion Server share points Erik Eckel outlines the steps to configuring share points in Lion Server. Read more Mac OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview is now available Check out the early scoop on Mac's Mountain Lion Developer Preview. Read more Featured multimedia   Mountain Lion developer preview (screenshots) The Mountain Lion developer preview is here and we had a chance to check out many of the new features. Have a look at some of the more striking new features in Mac OS X 10.8 in this slideshow. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic. Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security (Sophos) Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage (APC by Schneider Electric) Live Webcast: Fast and Efficient Business Security Strategies (GFI Software) Improved Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets (APC by Schneider Electric) Live Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security for 2012 and Beyond (AT&T) Connect with TechRepublic How much has cyber-spying changed since 1989? Not as much as you'd think Bob Eisenhardt looks back at Clifford Stoll's classic cyber-spying true story from 1989 and poses the question, how much has really changed in the world of cyber-espionage? Not that much, as it turns out. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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