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UC4 expands into DevOps with Ventum purchase

Posted February 14, 2012 - 12:08 am

In a move to expand its IT automation software to take on development management as well, UC4 Software has purchased Austrian software company Ventum and integrated the company's technologies into its own software package, UC4 announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Massive Air Force ERP software project still struggling

Posted February 13, 2012 - 7:28 pm

Two completed pilots of the more-than-US$5 billion project are being scrapped.
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Linux: Where the jobs (and bigger salaries) are

Posted February 13, 2012 - 5:13 pm

Numerous studies have emerged over the past few years indicating that Linux skills are a hot item in the IT hiring market, but on Tuesday the Linux Foundation will publish a brand-new report suggesting that the search for such talent is taking on a new level of urgency.
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YouTube app for Google TV to get more functionality

Posted February 13, 2012 - 3:41 pm

Google announced Sunday that it would add functionality to the YouTube experience on Google TV, including complete channel pages and the ability to browse by channel.
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Gaming wins big at National Science Foundation's Visualization Challenge

Posted February 13, 2012 - 3:16 pm

Protein-folding might not sound like an especially exhilarating way to spend a weekend, but puzzle mavens and scientific researchers alike rallied behind the game's innovative take on crowd-sourcing public ingenuity to tackle scientific conundrums. The effort has long since paid off, but this year the game adds another feather to its cap: taking top honors at the ninth annual International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge, with a first place win in the Interactive Games category.
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Mozilla commits to Metro version of Firefox on Windows 8

Posted February 13, 2012 - 2:49 pm

Mozilla plans to build a 'proof-of-concept' version of Firefox for Windows 8's Metro touch-first interface next quarter, then follow that with more functional editions later in the year.
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Hadoop wins over enterprise IT, spurs talent crunch

Posted February 13, 2012 - 6:26 am

Hadoop is coming out of the shadows and into production in enterprise IT shops. But the relative newness of the open-source platform and a shortage of experienced Hadoop talent pose hurdles that enterprise IT teams need to address as they advance deeper into the world of Hadoop.
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Five ways Windows 8 will make apps more power-friendly

Posted February 12, 2012 - 7:12 am

The Windows 8 beta will be available by the end of February, and Microsoft has given much thought into optimizing it to run well not just on desktops and laptops, but also on tablets and even smartphones. Part of making an operating system friendly for mobile devices is making it power-conscious, able to do everything you want while using as little power as possible.
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A sneak peek raises unknowns about Microsoft Office 15

Posted February 11, 2012 - 9:34 pm

Much buzz around the next major release of Windows has centered around the controversial ribbon interface for Windows Explorer. However, no ribbon appeared in a sneak preview of Office 15--World, Excel, PowerPoint--that Microsoft gave this week in a video about developing Windows On ARM (WOA).
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Obama 2012 campaign playlist revealed courtesy of Spotify

Posted February 11, 2012 - 8:07 am

Depending on your taste in music and tolerance for others’ tastes, President Barack Obama’s latest social media move – sharing his 2012 campaign playlist via streaming music website Spotify – might be a case of over-sharing: Ricky Martin, REO Speedwagon and James Taylor all made the cut.
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Sabayon Linux 8 debuts with a dash of Cinnamon

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:55 am

The Linux Mint project has made quite a splash in the Linux world over the past few months, not just for the growing popularity of its user-friendly operating system but also for the launch of Cinnamon, its brand-new desktop alternative.
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Don't own a Kinect? Play with one over the Internet

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:55 am

It seems like the recent release of Kinect for Windows has caused a resurgence in Kinect hacks over the last few days. The official Microsoft SDK makes it easier than ever to come up with interesting new uses for the depth-sensing camera system, and now there's a Kinect hack you can play with from the comfort of your own home without even buying a Kinect.
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How to run Android apps on your PC

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:48 am

As the popularity of smartphones and tablets increases, so will our dependence on the myriad apps available for them. Whether the end result is a hot game, a handy price checker, or a useful contact manager, the constraints of smartphone and tablet designs and interfaces have forced app developers to find creative ways to present and access data.
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Four crazy tech ideas from Google's Solve for X project

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:45 am

Google promised radical technology proposals would be a part of its Solve for X project and its initial offerings so far haven't disappointed.
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How to install carrier-blocked apps on your phone

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:30 am

The crafty folks over at Droid-Life have discovered that, through the sorcery that is the Android browser, you can install apps that were previously blocked by carriers. This means that you can get Google Wallet on a none-Sprint phone, as well as any apps that allow you to (illegally) tether.
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Election fever: 6 mobile apps that can keep you informed

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:28 am

The big game is on -- and by that, we don't mean football, basketball, baseball or Angry Birds. We're talking about the biggest pastime in the U.S.: Watching (and taking part in) the current Republican primaries and the upcoming presidential elections.
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Windows 8 on tablets: What we know so far

Posted February 11, 2012 - 7:15 am

Microsoft is ready to lift the lid on Windows 8 at a preview event at the end of the month. The new OS will be available later this year, not only for PCs, but also for tablets, as Microsoft prepares to take on the iPad. Here’s what we know so far about Windows 8 tablets.
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Parents herald rise in apps to help treat autism but proof of therapeutic benefits is lacking

Posted February 10, 2012 - 4:18 pm
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Will Google or Facebook buy LinkedIn?

Posted February 10, 2012 - 3:31 pm

LinkedIn reported a 30% increase in fourth-quarter profits, but the social network site's success and small size make it an attractive takeover candidate.
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Download free Time Machine utility

Posted February 10, 2012 - 2:19 pm

Here's how you can download TimeMachineScheduler for free. This utility lets you schedule your Time Machine backups at whatever interval pleases you, among other things.
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Boot into Mac OS X Lion's recovery partition

Posted February 10, 2012 - 2:14 pm

Here's how you can boot into Mac OS X Lion's recovery partition in case you need to reinstall Mac OS X, restore from a Time Machine backup or just figure out what's wrong with your system.
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Delete default applications in Mac OS X

Posted February 10, 2012 - 2:10 pm

Here's how you can get rid of the default apps on Mac OS X. This includes Safari, Facetime, Photo Booth, Mail, Stickies and others.
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FAQ: Windows 8 on ARM explained

Posted February 10, 2012 - 2:04 pm

In an 8,600-word epistle, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets. We dig into the details for you.
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Change Launchpad background styles in Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3

Posted February 10, 2012 - 1:56 pm

Here's how you can quickly switch Launchpad's background style in Mac OS X 10.7.3.
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Authorize your computer in iTunes

Posted February 10, 2012 - 1:50 pm

Here's how you can authorize your computer in iTunes so you can enjoy our iTunes store content such as books, movies, apps, etc.
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