Apple's latest signatures bypassed; Can iCloud rule?; Tossing Open Standards [TECHUPDATE]

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Today's Top Picks   New Apple antivirus signatures bypassed within hours by malware authors After a month-long Mac Defender/Mac Guard malware attack, Apple has finally released the security update it promised last week. READ FULL STORY Recommended How to Perform Rapid Test Data Preparation, Subsetting and Masking Data-driven testing challenges can cause spiraling costs and pose a significant risk to the quality of the resulting application. It is simply not cost-effective to clone large production databases for testing environments. HP will share how you can perform automated data extraction and masking at lower cost and risk - all while meeting unique data privacy needs. Watch webinar here How iCloud could beat other cloud-based music services Many tech insiders are speculating that Apple's iCloud could be a new cloud-based music streaming service. If true, here's how it could succeed. READ FULL STORY Why I've been throwing Open Standards under the bus Over the past year, I've been increasingly purchasing or endorsing the use of proprietary or closed solutions rather than "Open". READ FULL STORY SRI: The massive top secret lab in the heart of Silicon Valley SRI International is making a fortune off of its top secret government work... READ FULL STORY Cheap GPUs are rendering strong passwords useless Think that your eight-character password consisting of lowercase characters, uppercase characters and a sprinkling of numbers is strong enough to protect you from a brute force attack? Think again! READ FULL STORY The mystery of Windows 8's new 'Protogon' file system Here's a Windows 8 feature about which I haven't heard before: A possible new file system known as "Protogon." READ FULL STORY Eric Schmidt's gang of four: Who will stumble first? Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt outlined his "gang of four"---Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook---with massive platforms, scale and global reach. READ FULL STORY The Zune that never was, developed by members of the former Microsoft Courier team Here's a nice find by patent sleuth Manan Kakkar. A group of Softies filed a patent application in 2009 for a media player that Microsoft never ended up launching. READ FULL STORY Hot Topic Spotlight   Malware sneaks by Google's Android Market gatekeepers again Twenty-six apps containing malware moved onto the Android Market over the weekend, according to Lookout Mobile Security. READ FULL STORY Featured Photo Gallery   Asus Padfone (photos) Aiming for a Christmas release, the Asus Padfone combines the power of a smartphone with a tablet. Get a closer look here. VIEW THE GALLERY More photo galleries: The 11-inch Asus UX and Eee PC X101 HTC Trophy - Verizon Wireless (photos) Skylon space plane gets a thumbs-up (images) Featured Product Coverage   Computex 2011: Intel unveils ultrabook, talks Medfield tablets In a keynote speech at the Computex trade show in Taiwan, Intel Executive Vice President Sean Maloney said the company would borrow some "new ideas" from tablets to reinvent the PC. READ FULL STORY More product coverage: Apple ports iWork apps to iPhone and iPod touch, $10 each Computex 2011: Asus, MSI, Toshiba introduce new gaming laptops with launch of Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M graphics card HTC Sensation 4G coming 15 June with HTC Watch and Listen services Like gadgets? Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter	News & Blogs   Nokia's big bet: Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 on 'other side' can save it   Microsoft's slate strategy takes yet another turn   Bring your own device trend spooks enterprise security folks   Transforming your business in an era of changing health care   Angry Birds: Coming to a Roku box and TV near you   Lodsys just went nuclear on iOS app devs   Polycom, bevy of carriers target telepresence interoperability   Will Steve Jobs keynote WWDC? YES!   Apple fesses up to MacDefender malware; ships removal tool   Nokia's Elop: Android is killing us in China, Europe Connect with ZDNet   Become a fan on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Watch us on YouTube Videos and Podcasts   Google reveals first Chromebooks At the company’s developers conference in San Francisco, Google's Sundar Pichai announces the first Chromebook laptops. Samsung and Acer will each be offering machines starting June 15. 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[TechRepublic] Configure power options with Group Policy

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Configure server, desktop, and laptop power options with Group Policy IT pros can use Group Policy to ensure that an energy policy is efficiently deployed to computers centrally. Learn how to enforce a power management policy on Windows Server 2008 R2 computer accounts. Read more Resource of the day Database Management Migration Made Easier Migrating to a different database management system can be a major hassle. This white paper details the efforts of IBM to make database management migration to DB2 easier. Additional TechRepublic resources   Does Azure mean the death of the datacenter or the rebirth of Windows? Does Microsoft's focus on Azure really mean the death of the datacenter -- and the Windows servers that empower it -- or could it actually signal the rebirth of Windows? Read more The demise of Threat Management Gateway: Is Microsoft backing away from the edge? Threat Management Gateway (TMG) has grown into a solid edge security solution with a large installed base, yet Gartner says that Microsoft won't be shipping another full version of the product.... Read more Poll: Should you really trust the cloud with your valuable data? Cloud computing is the latest, hottest thing right now, but should you really trust Microsoft, Google, Amazon, or anyone else with your valuable data? Read more Max your ROI on virtualization hosts with Hyper-V: Dynamic Memory John Joyner explains how to enable the Dynamic Memory feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 to increase the number of guest Windows computers that can run simultaneously on your host(s) at no... Read more How innovative design allowed one cloud company to withstand Amazon's recent outage The criticism of the recent Amazon outage was nothing short of bountiful. One cloud solution company managed to avoid any interruption due to the Amazon failure, however. IT pro Rick Vanover explains how ShareFile's robust design allowed it to route around outages. Read more Featured multimedia   8 design-winning ideas for computing's future The winning entries in a global contest to further innovation in PC-related design. View on site Sloan Digital Sky Survey maps the universe The Sloan Digital Sky Survey is mapping the universe while we sleep. Here are some of the images taken by the telescope in the past eight years. View on site Must-read resume tips Resume tips for experienced IT pros Lead with your skill set List accomplishments not duties Use punctuation to your advantage Never underestimate the power of a resume typo Today's recommended downloads Future Proofing Mobile Computers (Intermec Technologies) Transparent Application Scaling (IBM) The Best Practices for Information Management (IBM) Top 5 Tips for Choosing Mobile Computers (Intermec Technologies) Using Oracle Applications on IBM's DB2 (IBM) Working towards bug-free, secure software Buggy and, thus, insecure software is a fact of life. But, it doesn't have to be, according to an Australian research team. Michael Kassner reports on an ambitious new effort in code verification. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Five Tips 10 Things Featured training courses   Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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Nine tips for getting hired; Innovate like Da Vinci; Android tricks

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Best of TechRepublic   Nine tips for getting hired; Innovate like Da Vinci; Android tricks       Nine tips for getting hired Job seekers sometimes approach interviews too eager to please. Here are his tips for getting around that feeling and putting your best foot forward. Read the blog >> If you want to innovate like Da Vinci, education is overrated Leonardo da Vinci is arguably the greatest innovator of all time. Da Vinci's example helps justify Peter Thiel's radical 20 Under 20 fellowship for college dropouts. See why, and the big caveat. Read the blog >> -- Jason Hiner, TechRepublic Editor in Chief Top posts from TechRepublic   Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Jack Wallen shares five Android tips he's learned that may improve your mobile computing experience. He covers using voice activation, the power strip widget, 3D maps, and more. Read the blog >> 27" Apple iMac (2011): Cracking Open hardware analysis With Intel Sandy Bridge processors and AMD GPUs the 2011 Apple iMacs are powerful all-in-ones. Bill Detwiler analyzes the hardware inside a 27" iMac. Read the blog >> 10 add-ins that make Outlook easier to use If you can't do something in Outlook, chances are there's an add-in that can. Susan Harkins lists some handy add-ins that close a few feature gaps. Read the blog >> Dogs, and other ways of creating work-life balance The Nestle Purina Company allows employees to bring their dogs to work. This is just one idea for helping with the work-life balance of your work force. Read the blog >> Five tips for freeing up PC hard disk space You can degunk your PC and reclaim a surprising amount of disk space. Here are a few things worth trying. Read the blog >> Open jobs for iPhone developers Smartphone app development is one of the hottest career paths going. Here are some iPhone development positions available across the U.S. Read the blog >> Perennial favorites   The 10 best ways to visually represent IT data The right chart, image, or diagram can be invaluable in clarifying and conveying IT information. The trick is finding the best tool to illustrate the specific concept or type of data you're representing. Read the blog >> Five hottest business technology trends to watch in 2011 Based on conversations with IT leaders and technology companies, here are Jason Hiner's top tech trends for the enterprise in the year ahead. Read the blog >> How to use LinkedIn strategically LinkedIn is a great tool for getting your profile out in front of potential employers. And with the addition of some new apps, it just got better. View the gallery >> TechRepublic Mobile   Real world IT solutions in your pocket TechRepublic brings you the best insight from IT pros and peer-to-peer advice from the largest IT community on the Web. Get real world IT solutions right in your pocket - with TechRepublic's Free Mobile app! iPhone/iPad Download >> Android Download >> Subscribe to TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT tips and career advice via our newsletters! Simply click the newsletter titles you want from the list below to be automatically subscribed. Five Tips Get a concise roundup of solutions and techniques that will make your IT job go more smoothly. >> View the most recent edition TR Dojo Get best practices, advanced tips, and real-world advice for leaders in IT management, network administration, and help desk. >> View the most recent edition Smartphones Learn how to deploy and manage smartphones in your enterprise, and see reviews and photos when new smartphones are released. >> View the most recent edition Photo Galleries See the latest TechRepublic photo galleries about news, products, tech in action, and off-topic stories. >> View the most recent edition Follow TechRepublic and its editors on Twitter and Facebook     Bill Detwiler   Jason Hiner   Sonja Thompson   Mark Kaelin   Jody Gilbert   Selena Frye

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[TechRepublic] Increase number of virtual Windows guests at no extra cost

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Max your ROI on virtualization hosts with Hyper-V: Dynamic Memory John Joyner explains how to enable the Dynamic Memory feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 to increase the number of guest Windows computers that can run simultaneously on your host(s) at no additional cost. Read more Resource of the day Ensure High Availability for Critical Systems and Apps Every minute your database is unavailable adds up to lost business. Databases need to be available, even during planned maintenance and upgrades. Learn how to ensure maximum uptime in this Quest Software technical brief. Additional TechRepublic resources   Configure server, desktop, and laptop power options with Group Policy IT pros can use Group Policy to ensure that an energy policy is efficiently deployed to computers centrally. Learn how to enforce a power management policy on Windows Server 2008 R2 computer accounts. Read more Use Password Safe to save effort and time in Windows 7 Save time, effort, and privacy with Password Safe, a password manager on the Microsoft Windows platform. Read more Real-life computer crimes investigation: It's not like on TV If the fancy tech on TV crime shows makes you chuckle, keep in mind that there are many other ways real cases differ from the TV versions. Deb Shinder offers tips for working with law enforcement if you're involved in a computer crime investigation. Read more DIY: Manage networks and help desks for free with Spiceworks Spiceworks provides network auditing and help desk management in one interface for free. The catch is that you see IT-related ads in your interface. Despite this drawback, Jack Wallen explains why he recommends Spiceworks. Read more Featured multimedia   The 11-inch Asus UX and Eee PC X101 New from Computex, the 11-inch Asus UX is clearly designed to take on the MacBook Air, while the Eee PC X101 runs both Windows and Intel's MeeGo. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Best Practices for Information Management (IBM) Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Understanding & Evaluating Mobile Printer Performance (Intermec Technologies) Delivering Efficiency: Streamlining Pick-Up and Delivery in the Post & Parcel Industry (Intermec Technologies) Data Center Projects: Commissioning (American Power Conversion (APC)) Working towards bug-free, secure software Buggy and, thus, insecure software is a fact of life. But, it doesn't have to be, according to an Australian research team. Michael Kassner reports on an ambitious new effort in code verification. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Must-read resume tips Resume tips for experienced IT pros Lead with your skill set List accomplishments not duties Use punctuation to your advantage Never underestimate the power of a resume typo Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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