What Windows 8 has done to improve security

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What Windows 8 has done to improve security Windows 8 is getting mixed reviews but there's no doubt that Microsoft has taken significant steps to improve security. Patrick Lambert describes the new features. Read more Resource of the day Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. More from TechRepublic   Five states to watch in growing tech employment Learning to love Windows 8 Does Windows 8 help set the stage for mainstream Linux desktops? Mountain Lion: Mac users should pounce on its greatest feature Replace your iPhone calendar with Agenda Calendar Five ways that social media can benefit IT The problem with patents What we mean when we talk about cloud computing News from ZDNet   DOJ: iPhones 'too secure'; A key moment for the enterprise? Gartner considers cutting outlook for 2012 mobile phone sales Citrix eyes tighter Cisco ties after VMware's Nicira purchase Microsoft Office gets support for new ODF and Open XML file formats IBM's first African research lab opens its doors Windows Next: Just call it 'Blue'? Salesforce builds upon Chatter for Communities collaboration platform Nexus 7: A Road Warrior's best friend Prepare Your People For The Future Of IT Service Delivery Motorola: You're only as good as your last hit ZDNet roundtable: transforming on a small budget Can't wait for NFC and Passbook? Download CardStar today Amazon seeking patent expert in 'expansion' push Woz says the cloud sucks — but does it really? Happy 20th birthday to the IBM ThinkPad: a design classic News from CNET   Mobile market shrinks; Gartner blames economy, iPhone 5 Apple patent could lead to thinner, lighter iPhone screens RIM chief: BlackBerry 10 could be licensed to handset rivals RIM CEO: Health care, smart-grid markets interested in BB10 Microsoft bares Windows RT 'PC' New iPhone is coming, so when should I sell my old iPhone? Google+ users can now view photo albums as slide shows Salesforce.com closes deal for Buddy Media WikiLeaks endures a lengthy DDoS attack All of Apple's patent claims against Samsung in one chart iPhone owned 63 percent of smartphone marketshare at AT&T Google+ launches vanity URLs, catching up to Facebook, Twitter Paul Ryan's sparse, mixed record on technology Apple study: Android buyers wanted to stand by their carrier Motorola Photon Q sells for $199.99 on August 19 Obama to NASA: I want to know about Martians right away Featured galleries   Slideshow: Activate the Windows 8 File History feature Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Cracking Open the MacBook Air 11-inch (2012) Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads Quantifying the Value of Delivering a Smarter Shopping Experience (IBM) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs (Citrix Online) Electrical Efficiency Modeling for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Engines of a Smarter Planet Experience (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 Five ways to protect yourself in a multi-device, multi-platform world In the wake of Wired reporter Mat Honan's digital disaster, you should revisit your security strategy for "living online." Here are best practices for repairing the weakest links in your personal security. 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] Cracking Open the MacBook Air 11-inch

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MacBook Air 11-inch teardown photos MacBook Air 11-inch: Upgraded hardware, same battery/internal design Bill Detwiler tears down the 2012, 11-inch MacBook Air and shows you how Apple upgraded its hardware without changing the internal design. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Additional TechRepublic resources   Nexus 7 teardown reveals similarities, better hardware than Kindle Fire Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire. Read more Future iPhones, iPads could include fingerprint scanner Apple's acquisition of AuthenTec could mean future iPhone and iPads will have fingerprint scanners, be more enterprise-friendly. Read more The first 10 things you should do to a new Windows 8 desktop installation There are at least ten specific things every user should do to a newly installed Windows 8 operating system. Read more Five states to watch in growing tech employment Most people look at the big players in the tech market when looking for jobs--California, New York, etc. Here are five other states to watch. Read more Mountain Lion: Mac users should pounce on its greatest feature Along with a notable performance boost for Macs, Apple's Mountain Lion OS X upgrade offers one thing that is far more valuable than any amount of shiny new stuff. Read more Learning to love Windows 8 The future is coming whether you like it or not, and it's called Windows 8. Read more The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered. Read more Featured multimedia   Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Cracking Open the Google Nexus 7 How to build a life-size 'Star Wars' Rancor (pictures) Curiosity's first high-res images (pictures) Featured multimedia   Five apps you won't have to give up if you switch to Windows 8 Concerned about Windows 8 support for your existing apps? Here are five you'll still be able to use. View on site Installing Arch Linux: past and present Installing Arch Linux is not a task for novice users. View on site Microsoft Office 2013: Ten apps from the Store Microsoft opened a beta version of its app store for Microsoft Office 2013 and SharePoint this week. TechRepublic takes a look at the apps on offer. View on site Today's recommended downloads Retail in the Smarter City (IBM) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) On-demand Webcast: Comprehensive and Effective Payment Security Strategies (Chase Paymentech Solutions) Virtualization Monitoring and Much More -- Free?! (Quest Software) Exploring iPaaS Usage Scenarios: B2B and Cloud Service Integration (IBM)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Want to get the most out of your $40 Raspberry Pi? Be sure to check out these accessories that'll let you do everything from controlling robots to using the Pi on the move. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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[TechRepublic] Cracking Open the MacBook Air 11-inch

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | August 14, 2012

MacBook Air 11-inch teardown photos MacBook Air 11-inch: Upgraded hardware, same battery/internal design Bill Detwiler tears down the 2012, 11-inch MacBook Air and shows you how Apple upgraded its hardware without changing the internal design. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Additional TechRepublic resources   Nexus 7 teardown reveals similarities, better hardware than Kindle Fire Bill Detwiler cracks open the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, examines the internal hardware, and explains why it has an edge on Amazon's Kindle Fire. Read more Future iPhones, iPads could include fingerprint scanner Apple's acquisition of AuthenTec could mean future iPhone and iPads will have fingerprint scanners, be more enterprise-friendly. Read more The first 10 things you should do to a new Windows 8 desktop installation There are at least ten specific things every user should do to a newly installed Windows 8 operating system. Read more Five states to watch in growing tech employment Most people look at the big players in the tech market when looking for jobs--California, New York, etc. Here are five other states to watch. Read more Mountain Lion: Mac users should pounce on its greatest feature Along with a notable performance boost for Macs, Apple's Mountain Lion OS X upgrade offers one thing that is far more valuable than any amount of shiny new stuff. Read more Learning to love Windows 8 The future is coming whether you like it or not, and it's called Windows 8. Read more The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered. Read more Featured multimedia   Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Cracking Open the Google Nexus 7 How to build a life-size 'Star Wars' Rancor (pictures) Curiosity's first high-res images (pictures) Featured multimedia   Five apps you won't have to give up if you switch to Windows 8 Concerned about Windows 8 support for your existing apps? Here are five you'll still be able to use. View on site Installing Arch Linux: past and present Installing Arch Linux is not a task for novice users. View on site Microsoft Office 2013: Ten apps from the Store Microsoft opened a beta version of its app store for Microsoft Office 2013 and SharePoint this week. TechRepublic takes a look at the apps on offer. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads The new workplace: are you ready? Free 2011 Salary Report The new workplace: are you ready? Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) The Evolution of the Electronics Industry (IBM)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Want to get the most out of your $40 Raspberry Pi? Be sure to check out these accessories that'll let you do everything from controlling robots to using the Pi on the move. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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