Windows 8: Lingering questions and (a few more) answers

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Windows 8: Lingering questions and (a few more) answers Will there be downgrade rights in Windows 8? Will line-of-business apps be able to be sideloaded on Windows RT? Slowly but surely, we're getting some answers. Read more Resource of the day Balen Municipality and Modern Storage Check out this white paper to learn more about modern storage platforms and how they can help you improve your network. See how one organization did just that. More from TechRepublic   Should developers be sued for security holes? The elephant in the room: The Google privacy situation Best business-ready finance apps for the Android tablet Dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 Want to be an IT consultant? The grass isn't greener Get LAN-based interoffice secure chat with BeeBEEP News from ZDNet   The one country Apple can't crack: China T-Mobile quietly removes tethering for its unlimited data plans OS X 10.8.1 update fixes issues with Exchange, Active Directory, SMB Facebook iOS app overhauled for speed, includes Camera and Messenger Amazon preps press conference: Kindle Fire 2 time? Microsoft's logo gets a makeover Dell, HP and the folly of the consumer PC business Ten ways Workday looks like the Apple for enterprise The future of videoconferencing is everywhere Want a greener server? Build your own Full steam ahead for 4G in the UK now Ofcom has cast the die Does HP's quarterly loss show the strength and variety of the datacenter market? Gigabyte X11: a featherweight carbon fibre ultrabook Minor improvements coming in Ubuntu Linux update release Qualcomm acquires small cell modem maker DesignArt Networks Autodesk struggles with cloud turn, to restructure after weak Q2 VMWare Fusion 5 adds a bevy of Mountain Lion features, Windows 8 support Leap adds motion sensing control to any PC or Mac -- for only $70 News from CNET   Microsoft squares off with new logo Microsoft logos through the years (pictures) Verizon tops 'best quality' report from J.D. Power and Associates Google seeks recruits for privacy 'red team' Nearly half of U.S. consumers don't feel need for 4G LTE speed HP ready for battle with tablet-laptop hybrids, says Whitman Hewlett-Packard sucks wind with $8.9B loss, cuts outlook Clock ticks down on a verdict in Apple v. Samsung Verizon wins FCC approval for spectrum deals -- with caveats Sony Mobile to move HQ to Tokyo, cut 1,000 workers Facebook and CNN launch the 'I'm Voting' app Google+ debuts 'sliders' to help users de-clog their streams Twitter, NBC defend Olympics coverage after viewer outrage What Zuckerberg must do to right the Facebook ship Microsoft takes a swipe at Kinect pricing Amazon looks at book purchases to size up presidential race Curiosity lands on Mars again, this time in HD Featured galleries   Slideshow: Create a dual-boot machine for Windows 8 Tech smackdowns: 8 court confrontations that mattered (pictures) Featured Webcast On-demand 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? Watch this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads Conquering Costly Compression for Oracle Backups (Quest Software) PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments (APC by Schneider Electric) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Who's Really #1 in Storage Market Share? (EMC)   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 Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. 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] Dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7

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Dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7 Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose When it comes to cloud computing, there are benefits to growing businesses, but security is an issue that is always raised. This webcast explores advantages to both cloud and on-premise security solutions. Discover which is right for you. Additional TechRepublic resources   Five ways manufacturers make devices hard to repair Bill Detwiler shows you five ways manufactures are making our gadgets harder to fix and gives you tips on working around these self-repair roadblocks. Read more 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 Dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 Greg Shultz shows you how to prepare and configure your Windows 7 system to dual-boot Windows 8. Read more 10 Outlook defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want By changing just a few settings, you can configure Outlook to match your needs and working style. Read more Get LAN-based interoffice secure chat with BeeBEEP SMBs looking for an internal chat solution should check out BeeBEEP. Learn how easy it is to use this interoffice, LAN-based secure chat tool. Read more 10 Outlook defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want By changing just a few settings, you can configure Outlook to match your needs and working style. Read more Infographic: The age of apps From IBM Simon and RIM, which paved the way to the app world we live in, this cool infographic predicts the market all the way to 2016. Read more Best business-ready finance apps for the Android tablet Jack Wallen highlights a few of the best Android apps for tracking and managing your finances on the go. Read more Featured multimedia   Shoebox: Cisco Aspire game helps CNAA training Tech smackdowns: 8 court confrontations that mattered (pictures) 3D printers: 10 machines for home manufacturing Cracking Open the MacBook Air 11-inch (2012) Featured multimedia   7 Tips for Using System Information System Information provides a centralized location to get all kinds of details about your computer's hardware configuration, computer components, and software, including drivers. As such, System Information can come in extremely handy as a starting point for troubleshooting problems related to your system configuration. View on site 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. View on site Sony supercharges Vita at Gamescom (pictures) Think the PlayStation Vita faces a gloomy future? Sony pulled out all the stops at the Gamescom gaming expo, serving up announcements that may make you think twice about the quad-core gaming device. View on site Today's recommended downloads Why Native Windows Defragmentation Isn't Enough (Condusiv Technologies) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Charting the Course to a Customer-Centric Business (IBM) Top 10 Reasons Why Customers Deploy Virtualized Microsoft Applications on EMC VNX (EMC) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software)   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 Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. 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] Dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7

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Dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7 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   Five ways manufacturers make devices hard to repair Bill Detwiler shows you five ways manufactures are making our gadgets harder to fix and gives you tips on working around these self-repair roadblocks. Read more 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 Dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 Greg Shultz shows you how to prepare and configure your Windows 7 system to dual-boot Windows 8. Read more 10 Outlook defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want By changing just a few settings, you can configure Outlook to match your needs and working style. Read more Get LAN-based interoffice secure chat with BeeBEEP SMBs looking for an internal chat solution should check out BeeBEEP. Learn how easy it is to use this interoffice, LAN-based secure chat tool. Read more 10 Outlook defaults you can customize to work the way YOU want By changing just a few settings, you can configure Outlook to match your needs and working style. Read more Infographic: The age of apps From IBM Simon and RIM, which paved the way to the app world we live in, this cool infographic predicts the market all the way to 2016. Read more Best business-ready finance apps for the Android tablet Jack Wallen highlights a few of the best Android apps for tracking and managing your finances on the go. Read more Featured multimedia   Shoebox: Cisco Aspire game helps CNAA training Tech smackdowns: 8 court confrontations that mattered (pictures) 3D printers: 10 machines for home manufacturing Cracking Open the MacBook Air 11-inch (2012) Featured multimedia   7 Tips for Using System Information System Information provides a centralized location to get all kinds of details about your computer's hardware configuration, computer components, and software, including drivers. As such, System Information can come in extremely handy as a starting point for troubleshooting problems related to your system configuration. View on site 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. View on site Sony supercharges Vita at Gamescom (pictures) Think the PlayStation Vita faces a gloomy future? Sony pulled out all the stops at the Gamescom gaming expo, serving up announcements that may make you think twice about the quad-core gaming device. View on site Featured Webcast On-demand 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? Watch 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? Smarter Planet Leadership Series: Air Canada (IBM) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   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 Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. 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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