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Computer vigilantes: Breaking the law by hitting back at hackers?
Even if you are a victim of computer crime, you don't want to end up in court for taking the law into your own hands against hackers.
Posted by Stewart James | September 13, 2012, 4:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by BitHammer
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Computers in a grain of sand: How 'speckled' computing will change the world
The advent of increasingly low-power processors is ushering in an age where computing power is routinely embedded in the world around us. TechRepublic looks at some pioneering research into this...
Posted by Nick Heath | September 12, 2012, 2:05 PM PDT
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4G: What does it mean for business?
As mobile operators worldwide roll out 4G networks that promise speeds several times faster than 3G TechRepublic looks at the potential benefits of 4G for business and what firms should know...
Posted by Nick Heath | September 12, 2012, 5:46 AM PDT
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Raspberry Pi 2.0 ready for release
The makers of the $40 Linux computer announce the release of a new version of the board based on feedback from owners of the Pi.
Posted by Nick Heath | September 6, 2012, 9:01 AM PDT
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Cloud computing? We don't get it, say Europeans
The majority of European PC users don't know or care about cloud computing, with only a small proportion of people using cloud services.
Posted by Nick Heath | September 4, 2012, 2:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by grax
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Sloppy code: Why it's not (always) the developer's fault
With programmers complaining that managers are forcing them to push unsatisfactory code out the door, TechRepublic looks at whether developers are getting a raw deal.
Posted by Nick Heath | September 3, 2012, 8:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by MyopicOne
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Build your own OS using the Raspberry Pi
A course teaching Raspberry Pi owners how to build a simple operating system has been released free online.
Posted by Nick Heath | September 3, 2012, 7:42 AM PDT
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Could Facebook save developers from Twitter?
As Twitter clamps down on how apps and services use its information, Facebook is making third-party access easier. Here's why Facebook might be a better choice for developers.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 31, 2012, 4:58 AM PDT
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Do modern gadgets make working on holiday unavoidable?
Mobile technology is making more and more people feel they have a duty to check in with the office, even though they're on vacation.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 29, 2012, 7:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Snak
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Should developers be sued for security holes?
Software makers should face legal action if sloppy coding leads to hackers emptying users' bank accounts, argues a Cambridge academic.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 23, 2012, 7:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by jsargent
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Slow start for big data in Europe
Businesses with tight IT budgets are focusing on cloud and have little time for the next big thing just yet, says analyst.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 22, 2012, 6:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by Danilo Orozco
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Cloud and staff rights: Where does the law stand?
Most experts agree that shifting work to the cloud will take its toll on inhouse IT jobs, so businesses need to find out how employment law relates to this technology trend.
Posted by Jonathan Exten-Wright | August 21, 2012, 2:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by davidmartinomalley
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Microsoft Surface: Arm CEO dismisses appeal of legacy software
Arm CEO Warren East has played down suggestions that sales of the Arm-powered Microsoft Surface tablet will be harmed by its lack of compatibility with legacy Windows software.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 7, 2012, 7:28 AM PDT
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2012 Olympics and tech: What will remain once the cheering stops?
Once the Olympic juggernaut has rolled out of London, people expect its biggest tech legacy to lie in comms infrastructure. But London 2012 may leave behind a more subtle change.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | August 6, 2012, 3:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Cloud computing: Five ways it will change IT
Autonomy founder Mike Lynch on the myths about cloud computing and what it means for the IT department.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 6, 2012, 2:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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UK tech has hit a 'purple patch' says George Osborne
UK Chancellor George Osborne says that large international tech companies are queuing up to invest in London's Tech City.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 3, 2012, 7:39 AM PDT
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How graphics card supercomputers could help us map the universe
A GPU-based supercomputing cluster could help the world's largest radio telescope piece together enormous flows of data.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 2, 2012, 5:17 AM PDT
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2012 Olympics: What will be the broadband legacy?
Miles of fibre have been laid for the London 2012 Games - but questions remain as to how the UK will benefit from the Olympic network investment.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 1, 2012, 10:03 AM PDT
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Raspberry Pi and Ice Cream: Android ported to $40 computer
A working version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich has been ported to the $40 Raspberry Pi credit card-sized computer.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 1, 2012, 9:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by DJMullen
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Offshoring: Why it's an opportunity, not a threat
IT industry experts in the UK argue that offshoring shouldn't be viewed simply as a threat to domestic jobs but as an opportunity to join a global workforce.
Posted by Nick Heath | August 1, 2012, 2:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Haswell: Cheat Sheet
Everything you need to know about the fourth generation of PC processors from Intel.
Posted by Nick Heath | June 5, 2013, 2:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by dvsit
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10 coolest uses for the Raspberry Pi
As the $40 Raspberry Pi computer ships we round up the 10 projects to try on your new Pi.
Posted by Nick Heath | April 23, 2012, 4:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by draalinx
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Cheat Sheet: Chromebooks
Here's what you need to know about Google Chromebook and how they are reinventing the laptop.
Posted by Sam Shead | May 30, 2013, 2:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by sphillips@...
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Five ways to put personal data out of harm's way
Handling personal data can be costly and hazardous for businesses, which is why they are increasingly looking for an exit strategy that shifts the burden onto third-party providers.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | June 12, 2013, 11:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by dave@...
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Google Glass: CIOs say no thanks, or at least, not yet
Google's wearable tech is quite a spectacle, and while they aren't quite ready to invest yet, CIOs are interested in potential business applications
Posted by Steve Ranger | May 23, 2013, 2:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by jsargent
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Demand for SQL and C# skills fuels UK job surge
The number of permanent IT jobs on the market in the UK in the first quarter of 2013 increased for the fourth year in a row.
Posted by Sam Shead | May 21, 2013, 7:23 AM PDT
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Peter Cochrane's Blog: Beyond 3D Printed Guns
Don't let the excitement around 3D printed guns obscure the reality about 3D printing which can be a great force for good.
Posted by Peter Cochrane | May 22, 2013, 6:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by digitpro
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OK, so stick with Windows XP: But how big a risk do you run?
Some organisations intend to keep using Windows XP even in the post-apocalyptic world after Microsoft ends support in 12 months. It's a calculated risk and one they should weigh up carefully.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | April 10, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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IT projects: Why you need to fail more often
Projects that fail are not necessarily a bad thing. They can end up changing attitudes to experimentation and management, and ultimately improve efficiency.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | May 8, 2013, 5:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by the-dream
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Build your own OS using the Raspberry Pi
A course teaching Raspberry Pi owners how to build a simple operating system has been released free online.
Posted by Nick Heath | September 3, 2012, 7:42 AM PDT
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Identity, access management and the rise of bring your own identity
Companies now have more external users than internal ones: how do we manage digital identities without creating huge complexity?
Posted by Bob Tarzey | June 12, 2013, 6:16 AM PDT
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Hunting down the mainframe unicorn
Mainframes are still an essential part of the enterprise computing infrastructure, but staff with the skills can be hard to find - here's how one company solved the puzzle.
Posted by Steve Ranger | April 24, 2013, 1:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Why bother building a business case for BYOD? You'll (have to) do it anyway
Bring your own device is an issue for nearly all organisations, but few are trying to justify it using standard metrics anymore.
Posted by Steve Ranger | May 15, 2013, 5:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Raspberry Pi: Five ways business can use it
The $40 Linux computer is a tempting replacement for expensive, high-end machines in a number of business tasks.
Posted by Nick Heath | May 9, 2012, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by NZJester
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RepRap: The 3D printer that's heading for your home
Once the preserve of large companies, 3D printing is now heading for the home. The founder of the open source 3D printer project RepRap tells TechRepublic about the coming revolution in home...
Posted by Nick Heath | March 7, 2012, 12:10 PM PST | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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Ban social media as a distraction? No, it boosts productivity
Any manager who thinks staff should be banned from using social media at work is seriously misguided and could be doing grave damage to the business.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | March 27, 2013, 9:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by dasha_g
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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.
Posted by Steve Ranger | May 2, 2013, 3:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by marc@...
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Outsourcing wobbles: Blip or something more telling?
The latest stats might suggest all is not well with outsourcing, but the expert view tells a different story.
Posted by Toby Wolpe | April 26, 2013, 1:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by BlueCollarCritic
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Cloud project risks: Five questions the board should ask before saying yes
In a period when individual departments are just going out and buying software services - with or without IT's blessing - international risk association ISACA thinks it's time the board kept all...
Posted by Toby Wolpe | May 10, 2013, 6:48 AM PDT
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Is it still worth studying computer science in the UK?
Is there a need for an influx of new IT talent when computer science graduates in the UK already have the highest unemployment rate among university leavers?
Posted by Nick Heath | February 1, 2012, 9:09 AM PST | Latest comment by johncav
