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Peter Cochrane's Blog: Beyond 3D Printed Guns

May 22, 2013 6:26am PDT

Don't let the excitement around 3D printed guns obscure the reality about 3D printing which can be a great force for good.

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Amazon to develop 3D smartphones. Why?

May 21, 2013 7:40am PDT

Amazon has plans to develop 3D smartphones. Somebody please give me a reason why this is a good idea.

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Change vCenter alarm notifications using VMware PowerCLI

April 16, 2013 7:55am PDT

It can be a nuisance to change vCenter alarm notifications, unless you use this script that allows you to automate the process.

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Configure VMware Horizon Application Manager 1.5

January 28, 2013 8:28am PST

Lauren Malhoit walks you through the process of configuring VMware's Horizon Application Manager 1.5 to be functional within your environment.

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How to interpret iOS reference documenation for better app design

January 14, 2013 1:07pm PST

As an iOS developer, you need to understand how to read API or proprietary code documents.

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10 skills for developers to focus on in 2013

December 16, 2012 6:21am PST

Development trends that began to emerge in 2012 are picking up steam. Here's a look at the must-know technologies for the year ahead.

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Android proof of concept shows remote surveillance is possible

October 9, 2012 6:00am PDT

Want to know what's inside someone's house? There's an app for that -- PlaceRaider.

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Why you'd be stupid to bet against HTML5

October 1, 2012 8:47am PDT

Although HTML5's credentials as a mobile development platform have been called into question, here's why it is set to play a key role as the basis for mobile apps.

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A quick presentation of D-BUS-based automation

September 10, 2012 5:25pm PDT

Marco Fioretti explains how to use D-Bus scripting to automate and simplify various tasks by reconfiguring applications with GUI interfaces.

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Five free and reliable cloning tools

August 21, 2012 6:11am PDT

Image your drives for free with the help of one of these reliable tools.

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Windows Azure Web Sites simplifies app deployment

August 20, 2012 6:07am PDT

Tony Patton explores a new Microsoft Windows Azure feature that makes it much easier to deploy web applications.

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Guns and 3D printing? A dud but the message still hits home

August 16, 2012 3:54am PDT

Reports that you can download and print off a gun from the internet turn out to be wide of the mark. But they nevertheless draw a bead on a worrying issue.

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Install the Data Protection Manager Central Console to manage backups

August 14, 2012 10:53am PDT

John Joyner explains how to install and use the DPM 2012 Central Console as part of the SCOM 2012 Console. The features you can enable allow you to manage backup operations for your organization.

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Could 3D printing spell the end of our throw-away culture?

August 8, 2012 5:58am PDT

Some remain sceptical about the future of 3D printing, but leading aerospace and defence manufacturers are employing this technology more and more.

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Deep troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Processes tab

July 12, 2012 12:48pm PDT

Delve deeper into the many layers of performance information available in the Windows 8 Task Manager Processes tab.

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3D printing: How soon can we create our own genuine fakes?

July 2, 2012 3:54am PDT

At the moment, consumer-grade 3D printers are fine for minor jobs such as extruding toys and models - but it won't be long before they're capable of so much more.

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10 things I wish I'd known before becoming an IT consultant

July 1, 2012 10:00am PDT

Careful research, thoughtful planning, and honest self-assessment can help you make a successful leap into the IT consultant role. But the realities of the job will still surprise you.

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Website conceptualization and information architecture (IA)

June 21, 2012 8:00am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux offers tips and tools to help you with Information Architecture -- a planning strategy for website design that ensures a well-organized and usable website.

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