[TechRepublic] Google+ is now open for everyone to try

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Google+ is now open for everyone to try The best social network of all, Google's Google+, is now open for anyone to try. Read more Editor's note You can find me on Google+ at http://gplus.to/jasonhiner Resource of the day KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study With program management assistance from KPMG, HP establishes a foundation to automate its records management using HP TRIM software. Download case study here More from TechRepublic   Microsoft's love affair with security has lost its passion Debra Littlejohn Shinder is beginning to feel as if the romance has gone out of Microsoft's love affair with security. Read more Five common questions about Google Wallet answered Google has entered the highly competitive electronic payment market with Google Wallet. Kevin Purdy answers five common questions about it. Read more First look at CSS3 web design elements Ryan Boudreaux goes over some of the developments in CSS3 design elements and offers some coding examples making use of the new features. Read more Tablets are for people who hate PCs Tablets may be stealing some of the thunder from traditional PC sales, but they're not for everyone. PC enthusiasts may be disappointed by a tablet. Read more IT Job openings, week of Sept. 19, 2011 Here are some job openings for the week of September 19, 2011. Read more News from ZDNet   As Google+ opens to everyone, Hangouts get boost to challenge more than Facebook Keep an eye on the features in Hangouts for a sense of how Google+ might be going after more than just Facebook Read more Windows Phone 7 could pose a threat to Android (report) Android is the undeniable leader in the domestic smartphone market share as of late, but that could change as consumers become more aware of other mobile platforms besides those of Google and Apple. Read more Facebook rolls out revamped News Feed with Ticker As we've been expecting for a long time now, Facebook has begun rolling out an updated News Feed, as well as the real-time Ticker feed. Read more Oracle's Q1 strong, but hardware sales lag; New SPARC chip on tap Oracle's software revenue---applications, middleware and databases---was solid, but hardware sales lagged. Read more IBM's Palmisano on innovator's dilemma, avoiding tech's 'bone pile' "It's so easy to stick to things that made you profitable," says IBM's chief. Read more HP confirms layoffs; Cutting 500 jobs at webOS division HP says it will cut jobs in the webOS division, as reports suggest it could be over 500 employees facing the chop. Could webOS still be spun-off or sold-off somewhere? Read more Windows Server 8 Brings Cisco to Microsoft Cisco and Microsoft team up to bring Windows Server 8 on par with VMware in the Cisco universe Read more Microsoft adds Casio to its Linux patent-protection list Microsoft and Casio Computer have signed a patent-protection deal, resulting in Casio paying Microsoft an undisclosed amount for IP coverage for Linux-based devices. Read more Google+ gets Klout As Google+ opens its doors to everyone, Klout, the social networking influence measuring company, starts to cover it. Read more Microsoft's Metro proves the PC is dead The Metro UI and the WinRT APIs will signal the end of the traditional Wintel platform and usher in a completely new generation of Personal Computers that will have little resemblance to their... Read more Mac OS X Lion flaw allows unauthorized password changes Apple's redesign of the Mac OS X leaves passwords vulnerable to attack or change. Read more Oracle, Google far apart on Android talks; Two Larrys to talk again A federal magistrate judge has a simple plan: Force Larry Page and Larry Ellison to meet until they settle a lawsuit over Android. Read more The Linux desktop is dead. Long live the Linux desktop. The traditional Linux desktop is going no-where fast, but it's mobile and Web-based brothers, Android and Chrome OS, are kicking rump and taking names. Read more Facebook to double revenue to $4.27 billion, 89% is from ads In 2011, Facebook's advertising revenue will be $3.8 billion out of a total $4.27 billion, or 89 percent. Read more Why the U.S. shouldn't give up on solar technology The demise of Solyndra should be cause for reflection, but it shouldn't shake our support of photovoltaic and concentrating solar projects. Read more Netflix's mea culpa disaster: 'Seems like a panic move' Netflix's apology to customers went over like a lead balloon. Analysts say Netflix looks like it's panicking over backlash to pricing changes. Read more Featured multimedia   Launch sound effects with your keyboard (photos) Learn how to cue sound effects from any computer keyboard using free software. View on site A look at the Navy's next-gen destroyer radar By 2020, the U.S. Navy should have its next-generation Arleigh Burkle-class destroyers deployed along with next-generation radar technology. Combined, the new destroyers and the new radars should provide billions of dollars' worth of protection against incoming threats. View on site A closer look at Google Wallet Google Wallet has officially launched, turning smartphones into digital wallets. CNET reporter Maggie Reardon tries out the Google Wallet in her neighborhood. View on site Virgin Galactic's spaceship family all together for the first time (photos) In a ceremony to open the assembly facility for The Spaceship Company, the partnership between Scaled Composites and Virgin Galactic, SpaceShipOne and SpaceShipTwo, as well as WhiteKnightOne and WhiteKnightTwo were on display. View on site Sony Tablet S (photos) Take a closer look at the Tablet S Android tablet from Sony, which takes a unique spin on the classic tablet design. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Prepare an ERM classification scheme Cloud Security Demo (Symantec) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the people, products, and companies 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 My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner Five free apps for the well-stocked net admin toolkit Certain admin tasks are a lot easier to knock out if you've got a specialized tool to handle the job. < ZDNet's Great Debate newsletter We're excited to announce ZDNet's new Great Debate series, where each week we'll pit two experts against each other on a hot topic in tech. Part Oxford-style debate, part Fight Club, you won't want to miss it. Sign up for ZDNet's Great Debate newsletter to follow the action.   Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 wacky IT office pranks Don't be fooled by these 10 PC performance myths The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED] Most unusual resume mistakes

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Image editors for graphics newbies, topnotch Sysinternals tools, timesaving Google Chrome extensions

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Five image editors for graphics novices Today's image editing apps tend to be pretty sophisticated, with more bells and whistles than everyone needs or wants. Here are a few simpler alternatives. Read more Resource of the day KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study With program management assistance from KPMG, HP establishes a foundation to automate its records management using HP TRIM software. Download case study here Hottest new lists   Five Sysinternals tools no admin should be without These Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows admin tasks. Read more Five timesaving extensions for Google Chrome It's easy to get lost in the vast herds of Chrome extensions, so we rounded up five good candidates that will streamline your browsing experience. Read more Five friendly apps for backup-shy users The complexity of many backup tools scares off a lot of users. These less intimidating choices are effective and easy to use. Read more Five free apps for the well-stocked net admin toolkit Certain admin tasks are a lot easier to knock out if you've got a specialized tool to handle the job. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Windows 8: A developer's first impressions Justin James highlights the major changes in Windows 8 that developers need to know about and explains why he thinks Microsoft's strategy might backfire. Read more 10 things you should know about your clients (but probably don't) Your client relationships will be stronger if you know a thing or two -- or 10 -- about their needs, preferences, and the business itself. Read more Three reasons why Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance Patrick Gray explains why he thinks Microsoft will never regain dominance of the tablet market. Do you agree? Read more The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download. Read more Featured multimedia   Mastercard shows off mobile payments Mastercard is readying technology and applications that will let people use their phones to pay for things. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Prepare an ERM classification scheme Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Cloud Security Demo (Symantec) Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software) Poll: Are Google users the customer or the commodity being sold? TechRepublic member Neon Samurai believes Google users are no more than a commodity to be sold to advertisers. Do you agree? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 wacky IT office pranks Don't be fooled by these 10 PC performance myths The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED] Most unusual resume mistakes

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[TechRepublic] 20 best Android apps of 2011

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The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download. Read more Resource of the day Prepare an ERM classification scheme Classification is a key aspect of the record-keeping framework; links between classification, access, and disposal are important for both control and automation. Download whitepaper here More from TechRepublic   Windows 8: A developer's first impressions Justin James highlights the major changes in Windows 8 that developers need to know, and explains why he thinks Microsoft strategy might backfire. Read more Three reasons why Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance Patrick Gray explains why he thinks Microsoft will never regain dominance of the tablet market. Do you agree? Read more Dell is the clear winner if there is no HP According to our poll results, Dell is the PC-maker the majority of TechRepublic members will turn to if there is no HP. Read more Poll: Are Google users the customer or the commodity being sold? TechRepublic member Neon Samurai believes Google users are no more than a commodity to be sold to advertisers. Do you agree? Read more News from ZDNet   Visa, Google forge mobile payment licensing deal Google, Visa as well as others players such as mobile carriers are laying the groundwork so consumers can use phones as a wallet. Read more Windows 8: App Store will be the only source of Metro apps Microsoft has confirmed that its App Store will be the only place to get Metro apps for Windows 8. Read more Windows 8, Office 15: Get used to Metro, it'll be everywhere From Windows to Office, cloud and server applications, and maybe a Metro-inspired dance remix on YouTube, Microsoft's next-generation user interface will be everywhere by Windows 8's launch. Read more Windows 8: Adobe sees Flash in the future of the Metro UI Adobe sees Flash as playing a pivotal role in Windows for years to come. Read more Dell chief: PC market 'still matters', despite difficulties ahead Dell's founder and chief executive believes the PC still has room to move, as software and services rise to the challenge Read more Nearly one-third of Americans prefer texting to calling (survey) Texting is gaining on voice calls as the most-preferred form of communication on cell phones, based on a new survey. Read more Consumerization interruptus: Companies remain wary of personal smartphone support Companies are trying to figure out how to best support multiple personal devices and it's a big headache. Read more Chrome 14: The best Web browser keeps getting better (Review) Google's Chrome 14 is another step into the lead for the best Web browser of them all. Read more Is Google stuffing search pages with paid links? Senate hearing coming up on Wednesday... Google chairman Eric Schmidt will appear before a Senate committee on Wednesday to defend the search giants agressive business tactics. Read more Images leak of HP TouchPad Go and unannounced 7-inch Motorola tablet Shots of unreleased devices from Motorola, HP, and even Apple are making the rounds on Monday. Read more SAP CIO Bussman on tablets and mobile strategy for enterprise SAP's global CIO Oliver Bussmann discusses the traction that tablets have made in the enterprise world, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of bring personal smart devices to work. Read more Samsung to price Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi starting at $469 Samsung has given its Galaxy Tab 8.9 an official price point. You probably won't like it. Read more Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Galaxy Tab 10.1: Near laptop replacement (review) The Logitech Tablet Keyboard for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, made by ZAGG, is a good wireless keyboard for mobile content creation. Read more Netflix wrestles with innovator's dilemma; Customers pan 'Qwikstupid' idea Netflix CEO Reed Hastings apologizes to customers and renames the company's DVD by mail service Quikster. Chaos ensues. Read more Featured multimedia   Sony Tablet S (photos) Take a closer look at the Tablet S Android tablet from Sony, which takes a unique spin on the classic tablet design. View on site Samsung Epic 4G Touch (photos) Android lovers in the U.S. who have been patiently waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S II will finally get their chance when Sprint launches the Samsung Epic 4G Touch this week. Check out CNET's hands-on photos for a preview. View on site Five super useful iPad Safari tricks (photos) We uncovered five very useful, built-in tools you can enable right now in Safari for iPad. Surf faster, be more efficient, and become a browsing master with these easy tips. View on site Inside the 'Star Wars' Blu-ray box set (photos) Clean packaging and classic art: we unbox the "Star Wars Complete Saga" Blu-rays. View on site Mastercard shows off mobile payments Mastercard is readying technology and applications that will let people use their phones to pay for things. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Prepare an ERM classification scheme Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software) Podcast: Building and Maintaining Service Oriented Architectures (IBM) Cloud Security Demo (Symantec)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the people, products, and companies 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 My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner One key to career growth is never to stop learning Don't stop learning just because your company doesn't offer formal training. It's up to you to keep your skills sharp and increase your knowledge. ZDNet's Great Debate newsletter We're excited to announce ZDNet's new Great Debate series, where each week we'll pit two experts against each other on a hot topic in tech. Part Oxford-style debate, part Fight Club, you won't want to miss it. Sign up for ZDNet's Great Debate newsletter to follow the action.   Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 wacky IT office pranks Don't be fooled by these 10 PC performance myths The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED] Most unusual resume mistakes

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