Windows Phone 8 is 'charge it and get to work' device; the obnoxiousness of Google Glass; Windows XP: If it ain't broke...

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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device. Read more Google Glass: Obnoxious and invasive at any price Products like Google Glass will face numerous adoption challenges because they present issues in any number of social situations where privacy or desire to be "off the record" is most cherished. Read more Resource of the day Unified Communications Buyer's Guide Deciding to invest in a unified communications system for your business is a good idea, but it's only the first step. With this buyer's guide you'll learn the important questions to ask before investing in a unified communications system. More from TechRepublic   Windows XP: If it ain't broke... BlackBerry fights to hold market share in India IT departments: Compete with consumer cloud apps or risk a security breach News from ZDNet   comScore: Apple tops smartphone charts again; Android leads OS share BlackBerry 10 and Samsung Knox cleared for use by Department of Defense Analysis: The long-hand of former CEO Andy Grove in Intel's choice of President Renee James Google Glass app lets users wink to take a photo iOS 6.1.4 released, tweaks iPhone 5 speakerphone SAP aims for rapid deployments with online tools Samsung announces one new handset per week - how many is too many? China IT outsourcing to be 'next India' Case study: How one firm used BI analytics to track staff performance Oracle sharpens up mobile app development tools Five things that could make a next-gen Surface into a hit product Google gets sync Jelly Bean alone in driving Android growth Italy's mobile operators to bear the cost of fixing LTE interference Why the browser wars are important to you Barnes & Noble turns its Nook HD line into full-powered Android tablets Cube 3D Printer goes retail at Staples for $1,299 Featured galleries   Boot Windows 8 into Safe Mode Screenshots: Data Center Planner review Sync more than one cloud storage service Today's recommended downloads PCI DSS Compliance for Databases with McAfee (McAfee) Implementing Oracle Exalogic in a Payment Card Environment (Oracle) Live Webcast - ERP Enhances Every Aspect of Your Business: Find Out How (TechRepublic) On-demand Webcast: How to Keep Up With Data (SAP) Cloud Computing: Make It Rain (Oracle)   About this newsletter The Editor's Daily Picks newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Executive's guide to the 21st century data center (PDF) To help you develop the best data center strategies for your organization, ZDNet and TechRepublic pulled together this collection of the latest information, analysis, perspective, and advice. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Week in Review Big Data Analytics Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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Dealing with apps that don't like Windows 8, working with Word columns, ERP upgrade mistakes

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10 things to try when applications won't work with Windows 8 If you have problems getting an app to run on Windows 8, all's not lost. One of these strategies or workarounds may get the application running. Read more Resource of the day McAfee Database Activity Monitoring McAfee® Database Activity Monitoring automatically finds databases on your network and protects them, making it easier to demonstrate compliance to auditors and improving protection of critical data assets. 10 tips for working with Word columns One of the simplest ways to make a page more attractive and easy to read is to place the text in columns. Read more 10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Five inexpensive digital photography applications You don't have to pay a fortune for editing and managing digital photos. Read more Quick Tip: Add Google Portable Chrome to your toolkit and make your life easier Google Portable Chrome lets you access your bookmarks, extensions, and open tabs from any Windows computer. Find out how to make the most of it. Read more Men and women in the office: Are compliments taboo? After President Obama listed physical appearance as one of the attributes of a female attorney general, compliments on the job are again scrutinized. Read more BYOD becomes standard -- but it's going to hit you in the pocket Bring your own device will soon become mandatory for many staff, but bosses will expect them to pay for their own hardware to use at work. Read more Inflated job titles: Employees and employers beware Companies assign inflated job titles for a number of reasons. But there are better reasons for not following that practice. Read more Featured multimedia   Five applications that can protect your privacy Many utilities are available that can mitigate risk and help protect your privacy. View on site Screenshots: Data Center Planner review Just about any data center administrator will benefit from a full-featured data center planning application. View on site Today's recommended downloads On-Demand Webcast : Mobile Data Security: Why the Industry Must Improve - Or Else (TechRepublic) SharePoint 2010 Document Sets: Better Ways To Manage Content (Global Knowledge) Five Challenges To ITIL Best Practices Adoption (Global Knowledge) Live Webcast - ERP Enhances Every Aspect of Your Business: Find Out How (TechRepublic) Comparison of Avaya and ShoreTel Unified Communication Solutions (ShoreTel) Connect with TechRepublic Executive's guide to the 21st century data center (PDF) To help you develop the best data center strategies for your organization, ZDNet and TechRepublic pulled together this collection of the latest information, analysis, perspective, and advice. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Week in Review Big Data Analytics TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise

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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone

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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center. Read more Resource of the day McAfee Database Security: Real Time Protection There's plenty you can do to protect your company's databases—and reputation. With McAfee® Database Security, achieving protection and compliance is easier than you might think. Posts from TechRepublic   Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes. Read more BYOD becomes standard - but it's going to hit you in the pocket Bring your own device will soon become mandatory for many staff, but bosses will expect staff to pay for their own hardware to use at work. Read more Learn BYOD policy best practices from templates No two BYOD policies are or should be alike. Here are four BYOD policy templates that might help you seed your BYOD policy discussion and development process. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Ramifications of mandatory BYOD on workers and employers The movement started by employees who want to bring their own gadgets for work has taken a turn, according to new figures. Companies will be requiring workers to BYOD, and that will bring changes for both workers and employers. Read more Windows Phone apps: A choice between (Metro) style and substance? The just-released Untappd app on Windows Phone 8 looks almost identical to the iOS and Android versions. Is this a problem? Should it be? Read more iOS 6.1.4 released, tweaks iPhone 5 speakerphone The iPhone 5 gets a very, very minor update. Read more T-Mobile offers Simple Choice plans with extras to small businesses America's Small Business Summit took place in Washington DC this week, and to accompany this event, T-Mobile announced their Simple Choice offerings for small businesses. Read more MicroSD isn't a benefit on 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4, with less than 10GB for apps The microSD card slot and removable battery are the two main arguments people make for the Galaxy S4 over the HTC One. However, only the 16GB S4 is currently available in the US and it has less than 10GB for apps. Read more Google Now available for iPhone and iPad Google Now is one of the best features of the Android platform, and it is now available for iOS devices. Read more Mobile magic: Pulling a gadget out of the bag I am a multi-platform, multi-gadget kind of guy, so any given day, there's no telling what gadget may come out of the gear bag. Here's what I use and why it works. Read more Could Android fail? Could we wake up one morning and find Android gone? One analyst believes that security vulnerabilities could result in litigation, which in turn could make Android too rich for Google's blood. Read more Featured multimedia   Google Search app brings Google Now to Jelly Bean (pictures) We take a close look at the Google Search app, which comes preinstalled on all Android devices. Unfortunately, though, only Jelly Bean devices get the cool Google Now features. View on site Screenshots: Five cheap digital photo apps You don't have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos. View on site Today's recommended downloads McAfee Database Security: Real Time Protection (McAfee) Live Webcast - ERP Enhances Every Aspect of Your Business: Find Out How (TechRepublic) Enhancing the Customer Experience: The Promise of BPM Technology for Retailers (Oracle) 12 Steps to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Success (Global Knowledge) Database Security in Virtualization and Cloud Computing Environments (McAfee) Smartphones perennial favorites   Connect your iPhone to Microsoft Office 365 MailDroid: A more versatile, user-friendly Android email client Back up Windows Phone 8 to the cloud Cleaning supplies for your smartphones, tablets, and accessories Connect with TechRepublic Executive's guide to the 21st century data center (PDF) To help you develop the best data center strategies for your organization, ZDNet and TechRepublic pulled together this collection of the latest information, analysis, perspective, and advice. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Week in Review Big Data Analytics Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things The Editor's Daily Picks

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[TechRepublic] How to coach your website clients / CSS Exclusions

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Tips on how to coach your website clients Making sure your clients are happy with their new website design depends on clear communication and shaping their expectations. Read more Resource of the day A Practical Guide to Database Security Data and database security are a crucial part of any company's overall corporate health. Learn about McAfee Database Security solutions, including compliance and security requirements. Additional TechRepublic resources   Experiment with CSS3 Exclusions and Shapes module The CSS Exclusions module is still in the experimental phase, but you can start learning about it and playing with the code now. Read more The evolution of the CMS: From SGML to the cloud Take a trip down memory lane with Nick Hardiman, who looks at how far the Content Management System has come over the years. Read more Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes. Read more Five inexpensive digital photography applications You don't have to pay a small fortune for editing and managing digital photos. Read more Featured multimedia   Horsehead Nebula dazzles astrophotographers (pictures) Hubble Space Telescope has photographed the iconic Horsehead Nebula in a new infrared light to mark the 23rd anniversary of the observatory's launch. View on site Today's recommended downloads Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud (Oracle) Top Technology Trends on Recruitment and Onboarding - Korn Ferry (Oracle) The Petabyte Challenge: 2011 IOUG Database Growth Survey (Oracle) Start by Protecting Data at the Source: Your Databases (Oracle) Web Analytics - Critical insights for e-commerce success (Quest Software, now a part of Dell) Connect with TechRepublic Executive's guide to the 21st century data center (PDF) To help you develop the best data center strategies for your organization, ZDNet and TechRepublic pulled together this collection of the latest information, analysis, perspective, and advice. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Week in Review Big Data Analytics The Editor's Daily Picks Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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