[TechRepublic] Samsung, LG show off futuristic displays

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Samsung, LG show off new prototypes of futuristic flexible displays Samsung and LG gave us glimpses of the future of e-readers and computing devices at the FPD International event this week Japan. Read more EDITOR'S NOTE: On Monday, November 15, 2010, this newsletter will change its name to the TechRepublic Sanity Check Newsletter. It will continue to report on what's new and what's next in the technology world, as seen through the critical eye of TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner. Resource of the day Open Sesame: Why Open Source Holds the Answer to Today's Business Challenges Read this paper to examine the challenges faced by organizations today around BI, data integration, and data warehousing. Discover how traditional solutions fall short and why the rise of upstart open source companies could hold the answer. More from TechRepublic   My first Windows Phone 7 app development project Justin James describes why his first Windows Phone 7 application development project was frustrating, surprising, and, ultimately, easy to pull together. Read more Linux vs. Windows: Suspending logic and reason for blind faith TechRepublic member dcolbert discusses his opinion about the "many eyes" vs. "security through obscurity" security model debate. He thinks that both are a mystical, spiritual belief that an end user comes to believe through blind faith rather than logic or reason. Read more News from ZDNet   All charged up: GE sparks up electric vehicle market Talk about seeding the market. General Electric is planning to buy 25,000 electric vehicles -- converting half of its global fleet by 2015. That includes 12,000 of the forthcoming new Chevrolet Volts, which was reviewed by my SmartPlanet colleague Andrew Nusca over the weekend. This isn't just a corporate sustainability/greening... Read more Samsung Galaxy Tab arrives at Verizon Wireless If you want a Samsung Galaxy Tab but you're not interested in T-Mobile, then maybe Verizon Wireless will fit your fancy. Pricing, however, is vastly different. Read more Wall Street Journal delivers Android Tablet Edition app The Wall Street Journal has rolled out its own Android Tablet Edition app. Tablet is the keyword as this mobile application is definitely not compatible with Android-based smartphones. Read more NEC intros Android-based LifeTouch cloud communicator tablet NEC has introduced its latest mobile creation: the Android-based LifeTouch tablet terminal. Dubbed as a "cloud communicator," the LifeTouch is caught somewhere between being a tablet PC and a mobile phone. Beyond that (and even some promo photos), it's hard to tell what the LifeTouch is exactly. NEC poses the... Read more Microsoft: More Windows Phone 7 stock due in the coming weeks Microsoft spent hundreds of millions to shift gears, staff up a new Windows Phone team, create new and more locked-down smartphone reference designs and launch/advertise the new Windows Phone 7s. It seems the one thing that money hasn't been able to buy the Redmondians is sufficient supply. Read more Mac OS 10.6.5 and the AirPrint controversy Yesterday Apple released Mac OS 10.6.5 with the usual raft of improvements and bug fixes, but it's what isn't in 10.6.5 -- namely AirPrint -- that's raising some eyebrows. Read more Cisco's public sector woes: Will they spread to other tech vendors? If weak public sector spending---state and local governments---was enough to cast a pall on Cisco's first quarter earnings report other big technology vendors may feel the heat too. Read more (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: Facebook's new e-mail to feature Office Web Apps integration It's time for another (not so) crazy Microsoft rumor. This time, BFFs Facebook and Microsoft are the target of one of my good source's tips. Read more When the Cloud meets Shared Services What happens when shared services intersects with cloud technology? New economics and new process capabilities may be possible. Is it time your firm re-assessed its shared services strategy? Read more Has Microsoft put Windows Phone 7 updates in the hands of the carriers? One of the things that I like about the iPhone is regular software updates delivered direct from the Apple mothership to the handset via iTunes without any carrier involvement. Initially it had seemed that Microsoft would take this approach to software updates on Windows Phone 7 handsets, and deliver updates... Read more Windows Phone 7 Apps numbering 1658 and counting A great way to view available Windows Phone 7 Apps from your browser Read more Hulu Plus now available to all PlayStation 3 owners in U.S. Good news for anyone with a Sony PlayStation 3 and wants to pay for Hulu Plus: the subscription service is now available to all users in the United States. Read more Boxee Box starts shipping, promises forthcoming Netflix, Hulu Plus support The much-hyped Boxee Box from D-Link has started shipping, and the company says that support for Netflix streaming and Hulu Plus are on the way. According to the Boxee Blog, Netflix's on-demand service -- basically a pre-requisite for any streaming-video home theater device -- will be available by the end... Read more Featured multimedia   RockMelt browser incorporates social features, gracefully (images) New browser makes the Web more social, without getting in your face about it. View on site A tale of 2D designers (photos) CNET takes a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. winners in the 2D category of the Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament. View on site Digital designers duke it out at Cut&Paste (photos) Inspired by hip-hop emcee face-offs, the global contest turns the normally invisible process of digital design into performance art. View on site Sony NSX-GT1 series -- Google TV (photos) Easily the most capable Internet-connected TV ever made, Sony's NSX-GT1 series calls for a tech-savvy buyer who can live with Google TV's growing pains, a touchy remote and so-so picture quality. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Role of Open Source in Data Integration (Talend) Open Source Software in the Public Sector (Talend) A Strategy for Keeping Your Data Secure (Canon) Webcast: Discover the Advantages of Emerging DBMS Technology (Sybase) Best Practices for Creating a Metadata Management Strategy (Sybase) Best of Tech Sanity Check   We're entering the decade of the developer The dirty little secret about Google Android The truth about iPad: It's only good for two things 15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous Follow Jason Hiner on Twitter for real-time updates on the latest tech news   Five tips for avoiding false efficiencies Some of your favorite timesaving tricks may actually be slowing you down. Justin James looks at common strategies that hurt productivity and offers some better alternatives. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. 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[TechRepublic] Developing my first Windows Phone 7 app

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My first Windows Phone 7 app development project Justin James describes why his first Windows Phone 7 application development project was frustrating, surprising, and, ultimately, easy to pull together. Read more TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Costumes and pumpkin carvings Resource of the day How Data Modeling Can Simplify and Support the BI Lifecycle Read this white paper to learn strategies for building a BI infrastructure that won't overburden your data warehouse team and discover how data modeling brings value to every phase of the BI lifecycle. Will smartphones and TVs join forces to replace PCs? We are quickly approaching the time when smartphones and large-screen LCDs could team up to displace the current PC as we know it. Read more Job market is hot for mobile business app development While there are some good apps that have been developed for smartphones, this is clearly a market with lots of growth potential, especially as smartphone functionality continues to evolve. Read more The five best news aggregator Android apps Out of all of the news apps for the Android mobile platform, Jack Wallen says these five are the best RSS readers. Read more Seven new iPhone apps for business and fun Scott Lowe lists seven new iPhone apps that caught his attention. Find out which apps he thinks are worth checking out and which apps he recommends skipping. Read more Camera phone challenge: Funny signs You have from now until Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM EST to submit camera phone photos of funny and/or interesting signs. The editorial staff will select their three favorite photos (of each), and the members who submitted those photos will receive some free swag! Read more Featured multimedia   HTC HD7 (photos) Check out CNET's hands-on photos of T-Mobile's first Windows Phone 7 device, the HTC HD7. View on site Photoshop ideas for tablets, smartphones (images) Adobe is working on extending its Photoshop franchise to smartphones, iPads, and other new-era mobile computing devices. Here's a look at what it envisions. View on site Cell phones with unique designs (photos) Not every cell phone looks the same. These handsets sport unique designs that will stand out. Check out the photos from CNET. View on site Eco-minded Samsung Evergreen--photos A text-messaging slider phone for AT&T, the Samsung Evergreen was also built to offset its own carbon footprint. View on site Samsung Mesmerize (photos) The Samsung Galaxy S series has reached U.S. Cellular. Check out CNET's hands-on photos of the Samsung Mesmerize. View on site LG GS170 (photos) The LG GS170 doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but it works as a good and affordable entry-level phone for T-Mobile. View on site LG Encore (photos) The LG Encore may have a good set of features, but its poor touch screen and lagging performance prevent us from recommending it. View on site RIM BlackBerry Style (photos) Despite a few quirks, the RIM BlackBerry Style's practical design and advanced feature set make it a great smartphone for BlackBerry newbies and veterans alike. View on site Tall, slim ZTE Agent--photos It's tall, dark, and slim, but that may unfortunately be about all that recommends the entry-level ZTE Agent. View on site TR Pro: iPhone management solutions   This TR Pro download contains details about how the iPhone stacks up to common enterprise needs that are critical in a management solution and outlines the pros and cons for three iPhone enterprise management tools. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads The Time is Right for Open Source Master Data Management (Talend) Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software) Join the IBM Service Management Resource Center (IBM) Open Sesame: Why Open Source Holds the Answer to Today's Business Challenges (Talend) Lighten your IT impact on the environment (Eaton) Perennial favorites   Leaderboard: The 10 best Android smartphones Windows Phone 7: Is Microsoft 'all in'? Samsung Fascinate review: How Verizon meddling ruined an excellent Android phone Add a second Exchange account to your iPhone 4 Five tips for avoiding false efficiencies Some of your favorite timesaving tricks may actually be slowing you down. Justin James looks at common strategies that hurt productivity and offers some better alternatives. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, the latest IT news updates, product reviews, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business IT News Digest Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Connect with TechRepublic Server room galleries Real-world server room nightmares What not to do in a server room Server room cabling nightmare Server room makeover at Westminster College

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[TechRepublic] How not to train your new employee

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How not to train your new employee I would say not many people have had a perfect training experience at their new companies. Here are some tips for what to do and what no to do if you're training a new employee. Read more Resource of the day Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software Easily manage, measure, and monitor all your physical, virtual, and cloud assets across platforms, applications, domains, and multiple datacenters. 10 questions on cloud computing: An interview with Accenture's Jimmy Harris As cloud solutions gain traction in the enterprise, new challenges are emerging. Accenture's managing director of cloud computing looks at how businesses should address these challenges and how cloud technologies are changing the role of IT. Read more End the year with a bang and start planning now How do you plan to end the year for your team? What do you have in mind to mark the end of 2010? Here are some tips for doing it right. Read more Organizational change means worse results During chaotic times, many businesses will try to get business moving ahead by making organizational changes. John M McKee says this is wrongheaded. He makes the case that great leaders have a better approach. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Bandwidth allocation: Common-use or dedicated links? When it comes to provisioning WAN bandwidth, if the legendary inch is given, a mile will be taken. IT pro Rick Vanover weighs pros and cons of dedicated links for certain business services. Read more Five tips for avoiding management mistakes When you're having problems with your team, it might be time to change your approach. Here are a few management pitfalls to watch out for. Read more Online content often a victim of plagiarism If you want to increase your web presence for career purposes by writing technical content, be aware that there are lots of people out there who will repost your stuff on their sites without your permission. Read more Featured multimedia   A tale of 2D designers (photos) CNET takes a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. winners in the 2D category of the Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament. View on site Server room galleries Real-world server room nightmares What not to do in a server room Server room cabling nightmare Server room makeover at Westminster College Project Management Resource Kit   TechRepublic's Project Management Resource Kit features 70+ tips from experienced PMs about Agile PM, how to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2007, and more. Purchase the download today! Today's recommended downloads 3 Critical Security Products for the Price of Renewing Antivirus: Free Trial (Shavlik Technologies) Free White Paper: Achieving Efficient Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) (Epicor Software) Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (Sunbelt Software) Open Source Software in the Public Sector (Talend) Best Practices for Creating a Metadata Management Strategy (Sybase) Five tips for avoiding false efficiencies Some of your favorite timesaving tricks may actually be slowing you down. Justin James looks at common strategies that hurt productivity and offers some better alternatives. 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 Product Spotlight Featured training courses   PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp IT Project Management Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Information Technology Management and Leadership Skills Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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