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[TechRepublic] Explore Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 & Metro-style apps

The Enterprise Cloud

TechRepublic Member | April 02, 2012

Install Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 to start building Metro-style apps

Ian Hardenburgh offers guidance on resources for developers who want to start investigating how to build Metro apps for Windows 8. The Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available. Read more

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S4 Matrix: Managing at a Higher Level

Check out this white paper to learn how by upgrading your server hardware, you'll be able to do away with the legacy problems from your old system. Keep reading to learn more.


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The cloud as a data-generation platform

Thoran Rodrigues describes how the cloud is not only a platform for processing Big Data tasks, but also is ideal for generating user/usage data that can be employed to create data center efficiencies. Read more

Where to turn for IaaS players in the United Kingdom

Nick Hardiman surveys the IaaS landscape that is native to the UK. Who are the big players and what do they offer that their hyperscale competitors do not? Read more

Hybrid on-demand business intelligence with SQL Azure Reporting

Ian Hardenburgh describes Microsoft's positioning of SQL Server, SQL Azure, and SQL Azure Reporting Services for enterprises that need data analysis and business intelligence tools. Read more

Get more positive ratings for your app in Google Play

Android developer William J. Francis shares a proof-of-concept algorithm that attempts to address various issues with Google Play's user-centric rating schema. Read more

Five ways to make Google Apps safer

David Politis suggests five specific and practical steps you can take to make your enterprise installation of Google Apps more secure. Read more


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Five free tools to ease network monitoring chores

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[TechRepublic] Tips for navigating Windows 8 with your mouse

Windows Desktop

TechRepublic Member | April 02, 2012

Editor's note
Does talking to your computing devices really make you more productive? Please answer the poll, I am curious.

Tips for navigating Windows 8 with your mouse

Navigating Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard will definitely take some getting used to, but Greg Shultz gives you some hints to get you started. Read more

Desktop Wallpaper: Endangered species

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Investing in A Cloud-Based Back-End

Check out this white paper to learn about the tools you'll need to switch to a cloud-based back-end.


Review: Ultra Hal Digital Assistant 6.2

Ultra Hal Digital Assistant 6.2 is an application for Microsoft Windows that gives the user a 3D interactive character. Read more

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How effective is antivirus software on smartphones?

Patrick Lambert looks at the limited usefulness of smartphone antivirus apps. Should you bother with it? Read more

Creating an ADA-compliant website

Nicole Bremer Nash goes over the requirements for an ADA-compliant website, including checklists and additional resources. Read more

DIY: Log in to a Windows domain from OS X

Jack Wallen answers a TechRepublic member's question about how to log in to a Windows machine from OS X using domain credentials. Read more

Install Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 to start building Metro-style apps

Ian Hardenburgh offers guidance on resources for developers who want to start investigating how to build Metro apps for Windows 8. The Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available. Read more


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