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Proposed New York Law Would Ban Anonymous Posts
A new bill would require anonymous posts to either be removed on demand or attributed. How is this remotely workable?
Why IBM Turned Off Siri (and Dropbox and Lots Of Other Things)
IBM's growing pains with BYOD read like a checklist for any company's issues with consumerization of IT.
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
The Google/Motorola Deal is Done. What Now?
Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility is complete, but there are still many unanswered questions. Will Moto's Droid phones have some home field...
Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page
Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new...
Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook
Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge....
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
At the gdgt conference in Chicago, Chris Spera learned about T-Mobile's plan to make its network compatible with the iPhone.
Verizon To Sunset Unlimited Data Plan
Verizon customers who move to 4G LTE will lose their unlimited data plan. But let's not gripe about thieving carriers until we know the specifics....
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
Certain HTC smartphones have been blocked at U.S. Customs, putting the hurt on AT&T and Sprint. Does Apple care that its patent war is damaging...
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Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
May 23, 2012Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
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System Description: The Apple-II by Stephen Wozniak
May 18, 2012In this BYTE article from May 1977 Stephen Wozniak describes the hardware and system software in the then brand new Apple II. Circuit diagrams and...
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Doctors' Tablet Use Almost Doubles In 2012
May 16, 2012Apple's iPad has emerged as the dominant tablet platform, according to Manhattan Research survey.
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Ballmer Tops Forbes' List Of 5 Worst CEOs
May 15, 2012After more than 12 years, it's clear that Steve Ballmer doesn't understand the organization or industry he's in. Can someone please tell me why...
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Symantec Adds 4 Tools To Mobility Management Suite
May 08, 2012Symantec Tuesday announced four new tools for mobile security, especially in a BYOD environment. The tools enhance application security, data loss...
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Skype Has A Future In The Enterprise
April 26, 2012Skype is one of those consumer technologies that IT hates and tries to banish, but it's probably too late for that. There is a good...
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Skype For Windows Phone: Hands-On First Look
April 26, 2012Microsoft has finally released Skype for Windows Phone. See what InformationWeek's Eric Zeman had to say about it after taking it for a spin on...
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Microsoft Boosts SkyDrive Software, Storage
April 25, 2012SkyDrive, Windows' free personal cloud storage service, now appears as regular files and folders on Windows and Mac, just like Dropbox.
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Logitech Earbuds For Business Sound Good
April 24, 2012The BH320 is a high quality set of earbuds designed for business Unified Communications applications. They're comfortable, the sound is excellent,...
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Intel Ships 13 Ivy Bridge Processors
April 23, 2012Intel's quad-core chips are designed for desktop systems and provide twice the graphics performance of earlier processors.
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