Welcome to Answers

jimlynch 0 questions \| 1603 answers TRUSTED VOICE	Christopher Nerney 2 questions \| 178 answers
becker 43 questions \| 91 answers TRUSTED VOICE	wstark 41 questions \| 70 answers
lsmall 14 questions \| 87 answers TRUSTED VOICE

How to sync an Android phone to your Mac

Thanks to iCloud, syncing an iPhone with a Mac is a piece of cake. But Mac users who don't buy into the whole "one vendor to rule them all" thing will find that syncing an Android phone with OS X isn't quite as easy.

How VMware will try to shake up the cloud market this week

There have been rumors and speculation. There have been whispers and rumblings. But this week VMware is expected to release details about its plans to launch a public cloud offering, the central part of its new hybrid cloud strategy.

Why don't risk management programs work?

When the moderator of a panel discussion at the recent RSA conference asked the audience how many thought their risk management programs were successful, only a handful raised their hands. Why don't these programs work?

SDN coming ... soon

Software defined networking was a hot topic at the recent Interop conference in Las Vegas, where enthusiasm for the emerging technology overpowered any lingering doubts.

Boutique PC seller laughs all the way to the bank on the back of Windows 7

A boutique system builder has bucked the industry trend of slumping PC sales by continuing to focus on selling Windows 7 machines.

Attack on Telenor was part of large cyberespionage operation with Indian origins, report says

A recent intrusion on the computer network of Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor was the result of a large cyberespionage operation of Indian origin that for the past few years has targeted business, government and political organizations from different countries, according to researchers from security firm Norman Shark.

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are secret backers behind European Privacy Association

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have been confirmed as the secret backers behind the European Privacy Association (EPA) which was accused of a lack of transparency by an independent watchdog on Thursday.

Foxconn reports three possible suicides at factories in China

Three workers at Foxconn factories in China have fallen to their deaths in recent weeks and police are investigating, according to the company.

Has Intel finally landed that elusive Atom deal?

After years of trying, Intel might finally have a major vendor win for its embedded processor. Rumor has it that Samsung will adopt an Atom processor for the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.

Yahoo on Tumblr: We won't 'screw it up'

Yahoo has confirmed widespread reports that it will acquire the popular blogging service Tumblr, and also promised not to "screw it up." The deal is worth about $1.1 billion, nearly all in cash.

The geek skills challenge: 10 talents worth mastering

From replacing a hard drive to picking a lock, these are the skills you need to earn the name 'geek'

Spotlight on cybersecurity

Cybersecurity events make splashy news headlines, with damages from data breaches running in the millions of dollars and the spectre of attacks on government agencies and critical infrastructure looming large. Here's what you need to know about cybersecurity and cyber threats.

True tech confessions II: sinners and winners

Recursive deletes, deep-sixing servers, bugs that become rewarding features -- let he who is without IT sin cast the first bits

Computing fossils: Old tech holding on for dear life

Some ancient technology is still useful -- and some just won't die.

12 effective habits of indispensable IT pros

Ditch the slackers, take on dirty work, do it with data -- here's how to get the inside track on a highly rewarding career in IT

10 must-have tools for cloud power users

For many of us, the cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives -- photos, documents, contacts and more -- are online. So isn't it time to take control?

Six crucial tech companies you've never heard of

Behind the headlines, these firms help form the foundation of the IT industry.

Thunderbolt: Beyond USB and eSATA

Very quietly, there's been a war brewing in computer peripheral interfaces. Backed by Apple and Intel, Thunderbolt may end up surpassing both USB 3.0 and eSATA. Here's what you need to know about the new interface technology.

Running Windows on a Mac (Part 2): The good, the bad and the ugly

Tempted by the beautiful Mac hardware? Need or want to run Windows? This 3-part series is your ultimate guide to running Windows on a Mac.

Decoding compliance certification icons

What software developers need to know about product safety and other hardware compliance certifications.

White Papers & Webcasts

White Paper

IT Jobs

See All JobsPost a job for $295

jimlynch 0 questions \| 1603 answers TRUSTED VOICE	Christopher Nerney 2 questions \| 178 answers
becker 43 questions \| 91 answers TRUSTED VOICE	wstark 41 questions \| 70 answers
lsmall 14 questions \| 87 answers TRUSTED VOICE

Ask a question

Most Active Members

White Papers & Webcasts

Navigating the New Mobile World

The App Happy Enterprise

IDC - SAP Enterprise Mobility: Bringing a Cohesive Approach to a Complex Market

IT Jobs

The 3 biggest misconceptions about 3D printing

BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of 'Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby'

Free and cheap ways to study for IT certifications

Beware of self-destructing messaging in the enterprise

5 rules for better troubleshooting

BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of 'Absolute OpenBSD, 2nd Edition'

Linux loses its luster as a darling among developers

5 must-read books for IT career growth

Killer resumes for techies

Review

Building the perfect Franken-tablet

Marketplace

Sponsored Links

The IDG Network