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VMware’s vCloud Hybrid Service: Don’t call it an Amazon killer

Posted May 21, 2013 - 2:41 pm by Nancy Gohring

VMware announced it will launch a public cloud service later this year

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If Linux were a dog

Posted March 13, 2013

As I zoned out this morning, sipping coffee and watching my dogs wrestle on the couch, I wondered, "If my dogs were Linux distributions, which ones would they be?" Yes, these are the thoughts that run through my head as I get started in the morning.
The geek skills challenge: 10 talents worth mastering

Posted October 25, 2012

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

Posted September 10, 2012

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.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) explained

Posted August 29, 2012

As is somewhat typical of emerging technologies, there isn't a universally agreed to definition of what is meant by software defined networking (SDN). Over the last year or two most of the definitions have focused on the decoupling of the network control plane from the network forwarding plane.
How to spot a Twitter bot

Posted June 28, 2012

Is that hottie really just a bottie? Here are six ways you can tell the difference between real and fake accounts on Twitter.

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Google to lengthen SSL encryption keys from August

Posted May 24, 2013 - 3:00 am

Google plans to upgrade the security of its SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, an important component of secure communications.
Yahoo acquires gaming infrastructure startup PlayerScale

Posted May 24, 2013 - 12:54 am

Yahoo has acquired PlayerScale, a startup developer of infrastructure software for cross-platform gaming, adding to its string of recent acquisitions.
US ITC refuses to ban Microsoft's Xbox at Google's request

Posted May 23, 2013 - 11:03 pm

The U.S. International Trade Commission has turned down a request for a ban on Microsoft's Xbox after finding that the gaming device did not infringe a patent owned by Google's Motorola Mobility unit.
Microsoft brushes off claim Xbox Live accounts were compromised

Posted May 23, 2013 - 10:32 pm

Microsoft brushed off a dubious hacker's claim on Thursday that he stole 47 million account credentials for Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service.
Could the Bitcoin network be used as an ultrasecure notary service?

Posted May 23, 2013 - 9:10 pm

Manuel Araoz, a 23-year-old developer in Argentina, has an idea for Bitcoin that doesn't focus on money.
Use free Le Dimmer app to dim Windows desktop

Posted May 23, 2013 - 8:30 pm

Here's how you can get a free app for Windows called Le Dimmer. Le Dimmer lets you dim all windows except the active one, making it easier to concentrate on what you are doing.
Facebook delays Home in Europe, wants a stronger 'First' impression

Posted May 23, 2013 - 8:28 pm

Users in the U.K. and France will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on the HTC First. The first smartphone to come preinstalled with Facebook Home has been delayed in those countries while Facebook updates the software to address some negative user feedback.
Upload documents or ebooks to Google Play Books

Posted May 23, 2013 - 8:25 pm

Here's how you can upload ebooks or documents to Google Play Books.
Upload documents or ebooks to Google Play Books

Posted May 23, 2013 - 8:24 pm

Here's how you can upload ebooks or documents to Google Play Books.
Add reminders by voice or hand in Google Now

Posted May 23, 2013 - 8:15 pm

Here's how you can set up reminders by voice or by hand in Google Now.

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