Tuesday 30 August 2011

[TechRepublic] Be open-minded about users' browser choices

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TechRepublic Member | August 30, 2011

Be open-minded about users' browser choices

Justin James encourages his fellow developers to resist the temptation to not support or test their site on a particular browser. Read more

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Quad-core Windows 8 tablets could come to developers this fall

A new report suggests that Microsoft is close to having a build of Windows 8 running on quad-core tablet hardware, and it may soon give away units to developers. Read more

Lodsys targets app developers over patent infringement claims

This is a survival guide for app developers who are in the midst of the Lodsys patent war. Read more

Quick tip: Example markup for blog posts with HTML5

Ryan Boudreaux describes the role of HTML5 elements that are most pertinent to creating blog posts. Read more

10 tips for avoiding IT burnout

If your job is driving you to the breaking point, it's time to look at a few ways to ease the stress. Here are some strategies to help you prevent a bad case of burnout. Read more

Geek Gifts 2011: UltraFit Anti-Burst Stability Ball from Gopher

The UltraFit Anti-Burst Stability Ball can be a good choice for a desktop chair, but be sure to select the correct size. Read more

The five worst Star Trek episodes of all time

More than a few of Kirk and Spock's original voyages were (ahem) less than stellar. We round out the bottom five for your reading...pleasure? Read more


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Firefox 6, a first look (Gallery)

Firefox 6 is better than Firefox 5, but it doesn't compare all that well with Chrome 13 or Internet Explorer 9. View on site

Sci-fi tech as prior art (photos)

In its legal spat with Apple, Samsung last week cited movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" as proof the design of tablets existed long before the iPad. CNET takes a look at similar tech ideas that came before the actual product. View on site


Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes the reins

Five ways Apple will never be the same without Jobs as CEO

Steve Jobs: 10 historic achievements

The Steve Jobs era is over: Reaction and a poll

Steve Jobs at Apple: A retrospective (gallery)

Steve Jobs retrospective (video)

Apple's Steve Jobs: In his own words (video)


Today's recommended downloads

Why Renew? (IBM)

Driving The Business of Information (IBM)

Cloud Security Demo (Symantec)

Keep Lotus Working for You (IBM)

Demo: IBM InfoSphere Information Server (IBM)


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Social coding -- the next wave in development

Why programmers should study the art of programming

Form a learning plan for an HTML5 future

Manage your inbox with free tools to snooze your Gmail

What certain emails need is a snooze function that works like your alarm clock, just with a bigger time frame and wider eyes. Kevin Purdy introduces you to the tools you need to make it work.



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Avoiding nightmare clients, sharing mobile device data, optimizing your Windows system

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TechRepublic Member | August 30, 2011

Five tips for weeding out potentially bad clients

Unless you want to get stuck in a relationship with a nightmare client, it's a good idea to do some sleuthing up front. Read more

Resource of the day

Why Renew?

Watch this video to find out why renewing software subscription and support is the best way to protect your software investment and make a real difference to your bottom line.


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Five tips for sharing data from your mobile device

When your users need help moving data from a phone or tablet to a PC, one of these approaches should do the trick. Read more

Five tips for maintaining a healthy Windows system

A little preventive maintenance can go a long way toward keeping a machine optimized and problem-free. Here are some basic but vital steps to follow. Read more

Five tips for working with Office 2010 file properties and tags

Keep your Office files organized and easy to find by putting properties and tags to work. Here are some simple ways to take advantage of these features. Read more


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But that's not in my job description

What do you do when you're being asked to do more than you signed on for? Read more

10 wacky IT office pranks

An office without practical jokes would be a mighty dull place to work. Luckily, legions of IT pranksters have kept things lively over the years. Read more

Steve Jobs: 10 historic achievements

Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple CEO inspired this retrospective of his most significant and innovative contributions. Read more

The five worst Star Trek episodes of all time

More than a few of Kirk's and Spock's original voyages were (ahem) less than stellar. We rounded up the bottom five for your reading... pleasure? Read more

Five of my favorite Excel worksheet tips

If you're not using these worksheet-related tricks, you're working harder than you have to! Susan Harkins shares five of her favorites. Read more


Featured multimedia

 

Five new Facebook privacy tweaks

Facebook just launched a new privacy center that offers even more privacy options, and reintroduces some of the older, lesser-known settings. Find out what they are and how to adjust them. View on site



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Live Webcast: Data Replication and Federation for Real-Time Integration (IBM)

Power Up Your Information with a Stronger Infrastructure (IBM)

Alleviating your IT Infrastructure Worries with Cloud Computing (IBM)

Take this Important Step to Protect Your Software Investment (IBM)

Planning for Cloud-Based Software Deployment (IBM)


Manage your inbox with free tools to snooze your Gmail

What certain emails need is a snooze function that works like your alarm clock, just with a bigger time frame and wider eyes. Kevin Purdy introduces you to the tools you need to make it work.



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Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes the reins

Five ways Apple will never be the same without Jobs as CEO

Steve Jobs: 10 historic achievements

The Steve Jobs era is over: Reaction and a poll

Steve Jobs at Apple: A retrospective (gallery)

Steve Jobs retrospective (video)

Apple's Steve Jobs: In his own words (video)



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Tuesday 23 August 2011

[TechRepublic] Legal liabilities you should consider

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TechRepublic Member | August 23, 2011

Legal liabilities that programmers need to consider

In our current business environment, lawsuits are all too common. Be aware of four areas that could pose litigation risks for programmers. Read more

Resource of the day

Protecting Users From Firesheep and other Sidejacking Attacks with SSL

If your website isn't as secure as it should be it makes your visitors vulnerable. Prevent disasters like this by ensuring the security of your site. With TLS and SSL protection, you'll be safe and protected. Learn more in this white paper.


Poll: What is the future of desktop app development?

Do you think desktop application development will remain in high demand, will be phased out, or will go away? Share your prediction by taking this quick poll. Read more

Modularization through functional programming

Functional programming, which is often viewed as academic, has gone mainstream. Tony Patton examines functional programming's key features to give you an idea of what it has to offer. Read more

Generating unique strings in Agile Platform

The OutSystems Agile Platform makes it a snap to create random strings. Justin James describes using the platform to create strings for a password reset system. Read more

Additional TechRepublic resources

 

HTML5: Drawing images and adding text to the canvas element

Ryan Boudreaux shows more examples of working with the canvas element in HTML5, this time drawing images and adding text with the various functions available. Read more

IrfanView: A robust (and free) image editor for your toolkit

Ryan Boudreaux reviews the installation and features of the free image editing tool, IrfanView, which can be a nice addition to the web master's toolkit. Read more

Five tips for unlocking your Windows Phone 7 device

Whether you want to test your own apps, install homebrew apps, or get a look at Mango, there are potential benefits to unlocking your WP7 device. Read more

Take advantage of Android's time-saving toggle button

Are you aware that Android has a built-in toggle button? If not, developer William Francis can relate. Now that he knows about this gem, he's offering a three-step tutorial on how to use it. Read more

Turning The Smurfs into gold without using magic

The Smurfs franchise has been retooled into a cross-media marketing masterpiece that Steve Dryall says represents the future of app marketing. Read more


Featured multimedia

 

NASA's aircraft of the future (images)

NASA is attempting to fill the skies with quieter, faster, more fuel efficient, and carbonless aircraft. View on site

Costumes at Chicago Comic Con Wizard World 2011

Chicago Comic Con Wizard World was held on August 11-14, 2011. Take a look at some of the costumes and cosplay at this year's event. View on site



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Protect Your E-mail (IBM)

Modular Data Centers: Old Dogs With New Tricks (IBM)

Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence (VeriSign)

Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business Over the Internet (VeriSign)

Why Customers Love VIPRE Business (GFI Software)


Perennial favorites

 

Social coding -- the next wave in development

Why programmers should study the art of programming

Form a learning plan for an HTML5 future

GE thumbs its nose at outsourcing, builds world-class data center

While most companies are rushing to outsource as much of their IT as possible, GE just made a huge investment in its IT operations with one of the world's state-of-the-art data centers.



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The Google-Motorola deal

Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia?

Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry

MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft?

Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones

Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off?


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The best (and fastest) Word formatting tricks, power tweaks for Google News, unlocking your Windows phone

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TechRepublic Member | August 23, 2011

Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word

No matter what kind of document you're working on, it will probably need some formatting. These shortcuts will help you zip through those tasks so you can concentrate on the content. Read more

Resource of the day

Hottest new tips

 

Five tips for making Google News deliver exactly what you want

Google's Web services are continually evolving, and News is no exception. Check out some recent innovations that will let you tweak Google News to fit your specific needs. Read more

Five tips for unlocking your Windows Phone 7 device

Whether you want to test your own apps, install homebrew apps, or get a look at Mango, there are potential benefits to unlocking your WP7 device. Read more

Five tips for building a truly useful intranet

Corporate intranets offer an effective way to promote communication and collaboration within an organization -- but only if they're designed and maintained with users' needs in mind. Read more


Additional TechRepublic resources

 

Three tips for working with bullets in PowerPoint

If you think you don't have the skills to create a bullet-less PowerPoint presentation, take a look at these three easy tips. Read more

Bad managers: What your company should do

Regardless of the economic ups and downs, employers must be sure they're holding on to the right talent. Here's what companies should do if managers aren't up to par. Read more

Two Google Plus feature improvements for managing streams

Google has released two features (August 2011) that will make managing and reading your Google Plus stream more enjoyable. Read more

10 things you shouldn't believe about freelancing

If you're thinking about going freelance, be forewarned: Much of what you hear -- about the freedom, the money, the work itself -- is just plain wrong. Read more

The 10 worst ways to communicate with end users

To be a successful support tech, you have to be a skilled communicator. See if you recognize any of these common communication missteps. Read more


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10 pieces of freeware to run your office (screenshots)

Running your business on a tight budget? Here are 10 free software programs that will help you get the most productivity out of your office - and you can use them at home. View on site



Today's recommended downloads

New Developments in Data Center Power Distribution (American Power Conversion (APC))

LIVE WEBCAST: Top 7 Considerations for Refreshing Server & Storage Infrastructure (TechRepublic)

The Right Partner Makes All the Difference (IBM)

Corporate Web Security: Market Quadrant 2011 (Blue Coat Systems)

Best Practices and Applications of TLS/SSL (VeriSign)


GE thumbs its nose at outsourcing, builds world-class data center

While most companies are rushing to outsource as much of their IT as possible, GE just made a huge investment in its IT operations with one of the world's state-of-the-art data centers.



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The Google-Motorola deal

Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia?

Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry

MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft?

Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones

Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off?



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