[TechRepublic] Google Drive upgrades make it more appealing for business

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | June 28, 2012

Google Drive upgrades make it more appealing for business Originally just a glorified version of Google Docs, Google Drive now has more potential influence more businesses to "go Google." Read more Resource of the day Transforming Enterprise Cloud with IBM System z Check out this ebook to learn more about transforming your enterprise cloud with the help of tools from IBM. See what an enterprise cloud can do when you put the right gas in its tank. More from TechRepublic   Tips for getting best results with Apple's new Retina display Poll results: Project Glass annoying fad or wave of future? Google Apps v. Office 365: Apps and professional services marketplaces Infographic: Android closes the gap on iOS 10 tips for first-time iPad users How to replace a broken front panel on your iPad 2 or iPad 3 News from ZDNet   Chrome browser to debut on iPhone and iPad today Supreme Court Obamacare ruling may accelerate e-health spending Microsoft 'Tango' Windows Phone updates rolling out to Nokia users RIM's Q1 much worse than expected: BlackBerry 10 delayed The Linux desktop, thanks to Chromebooks, goes retail Red Hat sheds little light on OpenStack plans, hedges bets with RHEV,oVirt Microsoft: The Evil Empire re-Surfaces UK seeks to repeal 'SOPA-like' site-blocking: Too little, too late Revel router powers small-business POS solution Some execs contemplate making 'Bring Your Own Device' mandatory Mobile apps use among SMBs on the rise: survey Burned by the bubble, Silicon Valley lawyers rein in risk News from CNET   Google's next offline apps: Presentations, Spreadsheet Google I/O giveaways: $5.5 million buys a lot of buzz Google Play comes to Google TV Google Docs goes offline Microsoft details its Windows 8 upgrade plans iPhone 5 to reign as leading smartphone in 2013, says analyst Apple's iPhone, 5 years on Nexus 7 tablet guidebook now available Brrzzzt! U.S. Army checks out laser-based lightning tech Featured galleries   Hands-on with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (pictures) Today's recommended downloads Having It All: Breath Taking Data Visualization + Record Performance (Actian) How J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Revved Up Their Business (NetApp) Enable Administrators to Morph into Managers by Leveraging Real-time Analytics and Automation (VMware) The Need for Speed: Conversational Analytics for Complex Challenges (Actian) IBM's Migration Factory (IBM)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas 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) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Anyone for Pi? Mods and hacks for the Raspberry Pi (gallery) The first Raspberry Pi mods for the $40 Linux computer are here - from speech-controlled robots to a Pi-based mainframe. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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[TechRepublic] Chrome 20 fixes 20 security vulnerabilities

IT Security TechRepublic Member | June 28, 2012

Chrome 20 fixes 20 security vulnerabilities In its latest browser release, 20.0.1132.43, Google’s Chrome fixes 20 security vulnerabilities, none of which are critical. Read more Resource of the day Rethinking Security for Virtualized Environments Check out this white paper to learn more about securing virtualized environments, and doing it right. Posts from TechRepublic   Infographic: Generation gap in computer security This infographic shows a generation gap in the attitudes of Gen Y users and Baby Boomers in their attitudes toward computer security. Read more Posts from ZDNet   24 cybercriminals arrested in 'Operation Card Shop' The FBI has arrested 24 cybercriminals part of an international law enforcement operation aiming to arrest and prosecute the users of a sting operation called “Carder Profit”. Read more Winamp 5.63 fixes four critical security vulnerabilities Winamp version 5.63 fixes four critical security vulnerabilities. Read more Which is the most popular antivirus software? Using a data set consisting of 120,000 data points, researchers from OPSWAT estimate that Avast is the market share leader in the antivirus software market. Read more Silent security updates coming to Apple's OS X Mountain Lion The latest update to the Mountain Lion Developer Preview, includes the “OS X Security Update Test 1.0″ feature which silently downloads and installs the latest security updates. Read more BlackHole exploit kit experimenting with 'pseudo-random domains' feature According to security researchers from Symantec, the author of the BlackHole exploit kit is experimenting with a new feature, offered as a trial to selected customers of his kit. Read more Featured multimedia   Google's Android 4.1 tablet, the Nexus 7 (pictures) At Google I/O, the company announces its newest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet, the Nexus 7 by Asus. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Impact of Disk Fragmentation on Servers (Condusiv Technologies) Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World (TechRepublic) The Science of Social Listening for Customer Experience (Salesforce.com) Watch: 3 Steps to Make the Case for Social Customer Service (Salesforce.com) Get CRM Magazine's 2012 Service Leader Award Report (Salesforce.com)   Message to subscribers The IT Security newsletter is now a co-branded TechRepublic and ZDNet offering. In addition to TechRepublic IT Security bloggers' tips on how to protect your network, you will get ZDNet Zero Day bloggers' posts about the latest in vulnerabilities, software/hardware security research, and more. We hope you enjoy this expanded security coverage. TechRepublic's IT Security blog ZDNet's Zero Day blog Connect with TechRepublic Gesture recognition: Wave if you think it's the future At the moment the latest user interfaces are dominated by touch. But things are changing fast and technology is pointing us in new directions. 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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Will GO Launcher EX become your favorite mobile UI?

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | June 28, 2012

Configurations that will make GO Launcher EX your favorite UI Jack Wallen highlights more configuration options for GO Launcher EX. Find out why this Android home screen replacement is his favorite UI for mobile devices. Read more Resource of the day IDG Tech Dossier: Converged Storage - A Next Gen Virtualized Architecture In this white paper, you'll see why more and more organizations are switching to converged storage, and how you can do the same. Posts from TechRepublic   Software innovation is critical for hardware success This guest post highlights how device manufacturers can grow revenue by transitioning to software-driven businesses. Read more Options for using mobile devices with Google Apps for email Help users stay connected with this overview of how you can set up mobile devices to access email on Google Apps. Read more BYOD will push up IT costs, say tech chiefs Staff expect to use their own gadgets at work but this could be a major headache - and cost - for the organisation. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Google I/O: where Jelly Bean will be unleashed The next version of Android is expected to make its first appearance at the Google I/O conference this week. Read more Top 5 hottest smartphones this summer There are tons of smartphones available from your carrier, but I think there are 5 that stand out from the crowd this summer. Which is your favorite? Read more Windows Phone 8 Wallet hub beats Apple's iOS 6 Passbook Microsoft just revealed several new features in Windows Phone 8 and one of the most impressive to me is the upcoming Wallet hub that looks to easily beat the iOS 6 Passbook that Apple just announced. Read more Featured multimedia   Hands-on with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (pictures) On the first day of Google I/O 2102, Google took the wraps off Android 4.1, or Jelly Bean. CNET takes you for a deeper dive through some of the update's new features. View on site Five Windows 8 apps that add search capabilities With Windows 8, applications can work as search providers. Justin James highlights five apps that showcase this new functionality. View on site An early glimpse inside Google I/O (pictures) It's the hottest ticket in town as Google sets the stage for three days of face time with developers in San Francisco. View on site Today's recommended downloads Transforming Enterprise Cloud with IBM System z (IBM) Live Webcast: Smarter Commerce: Redefining Business in the Age of the Customer (IBM) Live Webcast: Information and Intelligence Breakthrough approach for Law Enforcement (IBM) SCM: The "Blocking and Tackling" of IT Security (Tripwire) Guide to Improving First-Time IT Certification Pass Rates (SkillSoft)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic Gesture recognition: Wave if you think it's the future At the moment the latest user interfaces are dominated by touch. But things are changing fast and technology is pointing us in new directions. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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Will GO Launcher EX become your favorite mobile UI?

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | June 28, 2012

Configurations that will make GO Launcher EX your favorite UI Jack Wallen highlights more configuration options for GO Launcher EX. Find out why this Android home screen replacement is his favorite UI for mobile devices. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World Tune into this webcast to learn more about combining your BYOD and unified communications strategies. Posts from TechRepublic   Software innovation is critical for hardware success This guest post highlights how device manufacturers can grow revenue by transitioning to software-driven businesses. Read more Options for using mobile devices with Google Apps for email Help users stay connected with this overview of how you can set up mobile devices to access email on Google Apps. Read more BYOD will push up IT costs, say tech chiefs Staff expect to use their own gadgets at work but this could be a major headache - and cost - for the organisation. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Google I/O: where Jelly Bean will be unleashed The next version of Android is expected to make its first appearance at the Google I/O conference this week. Read more Top 5 hottest smartphones this summer There are tons of smartphones available from your carrier, but I think there are 5 that stand out from the crowd this summer. Which is your favorite? Read more Windows Phone 8 Wallet hub beats Apple's iOS 6 Passbook Microsoft just revealed several new features in Windows Phone 8 and one of the most impressive to me is the upcoming Wallet hub that looks to easily beat the iOS 6 Passbook that Apple just announced. Read more Featured multimedia   Hands-on with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (pictures) On the first day of Google I/O 2102, Google took the wraps off Android 4.1, or Jelly Bean. CNET takes you for a deeper dive through some of the update's new features. View on site Five Windows 8 apps that add search capabilities With Windows 8, applications can work as search providers. Justin James highlights five apps that showcase this new functionality. View on site An early glimpse inside Google I/O (pictures) It's the hottest ticket in town as Google sets the stage for three days of face time with developers in San Francisco. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World Tune into this webcast to learn more about combining your BYOD and unified communications strategies. Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business (Citrix Online) Live Webcast: The State of Unified Communications in a Mobile, BYOD World (TechRepublic) WhiteWater West Drives Agility, Tackles Unprecedented Growth with NetApp and Microsoft (NetApp) J&B Group Keeps It Fresh With VMware and Quest VDI on NetApp (NetApp) RCC Transforms Their IT with NetApp Midsize Business Solutions (NetApp)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic Gesture recognition: Wave if you think it's the future At the moment the latest user interfaces are dominated by touch. But things are changing fast and technology is pointing us in new directions. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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