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- Productivity
- The products and services we create. This is perhaps the most overused and abused buzzword in computer advertising. It is amazing how every hardware and software product makes...
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- Former inmate accused of hacking prison IT
- Federal authorities charged a former inmate with successfully breaking into prison computer systems and stealing identity information on prison personnel. It can happen to you too. by Michael Krigsman
- Tags: Hacking, Information Technology, Prison, Access Control, Computer, Productivity, Security, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-12-01
- 'Dumbing down' the security profession
- * Ryan Naraine is traveling. Guest editorial by Shyama Rose The market for the development and implementation of source code analysis static and dynamic tools is swelling. Companies are increasingly relying on source code analysis tools to identify security-related vulnerabilities. The demand and reliance...
- Tags: Analysis Tool, Vulnerability, Analysis, Tool, Productivity, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-12-01
- The world's most powerful virtual telescope
- Astronomers have successfully combined three telescopes located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii to create the largest virtual telescope for short wavelengths. The Extended SubMillimeter Array eSMA connects the signals from the SubMillimeter Array SMA, consisting of eight dishes with 6-meter diameter, with those from the 15-meter James Clerk Maxwell Telescope...
- Tags: Astronomer, Wavelength, Radio, Image, eSMA, Advertising & Promotion, Productivity, Marketing, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-11-28
- The verdict: Lori Drew is guilty.
- Lori Drew has been convicted of three misdemeanor counts of computer fraud in the MySpace suicide of young Megan Meiers, 13 when she hung herself. A jury deadlocked on a fourth count of conspiracy but reduced the charges from felony to misdemeanors. Said Tina Meiers, Megan's mother:...
- Tags: Computer Fraud And Abuse Act, Computer Fraud, Computer, Attorney, Lori Drew, Productivity, Richard Koman
- Blog posts 2008-11-26
- New worm exploiting MS08-067 flaw spotted in the wild
- Microsoft's Security Response Center and McAfee are warning on increased network scanning activity during the last couple of days courtesy of the very latest W32/Conficker.worm exploiting the already patched MS08-067 vulnerability. What's particularly interesting in the latest wave of copycat worms is that W32/Conficker.worm is patching the infected host in...
- Tags: Flaw, Malware, Worm, Tool, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Productivity, Security, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2008-11-26
- Yes, Twitter really is worth the trouble
- Our resident student blogger, Zack Whittaker, asked a question this morning that caught my eye: "Twitter: is there any point?" My answer, as a growing devotee of Twitter and other bits of social media is, "Of course there's a point!" Even for Ed Tech, I maintain...
- Tags: Twitter, Chris Brogan, Education 2.0, Productivity, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-11-25
- Trust the doctor or a computer analysis
- Do you want your doctor trusting their gut, or the decisions that come from computer analysis? by Dana Blankenhorn
- Tags: Patient, Analysis, Computer, Clinician, Productivity, Government, Federal Government, Dana Blankenhorn
- Blog posts 2008-11-24
- How our brain sees natural scenes
- Carnegie Mellon University CMU researchers have developed a new computational model explaining how the brain processes images to interpret natural scenes. According to ACM TechNews, the team 'used an algorithm to analyze the patterns that compose natural scenes and determine which patterns are most likely associated with each other.'...
- Tags: Vision, Scene, Computer, Productivity, Strategy, Management, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-11-24
- The ultimate student handheld
- After months of silent deliberation, endless research, multiple considerations and more coffee than you can imagine, I have in my hand the ultimate device for students. Something for Christmas, maybe? by Zack Whittaker
- Tags: Deliberation, Handhelds, Hardware, Nokia, E61, E Series, Zack Whittaker, Device, Students, iGeneration, Mobile, Cell, Productivity, Connectivity
- Image galleries 2008-11-24
- Secure your computer after a Windows install or reinstall
- Microsoft recommends that you connect to the Internet to get the important security updates and service packs after a fresh install. But the catch-22 is that your computer is more vulnerable until the security updates are installed. Alan Norton details five ways to better secure your computer immediately following a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Security Update, Computer, Alan Norton, Security Administration, Patches, Productivity, Security
- Download resources 2008-11-24
- A computer composing and playing jazz
- The Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU has some unusual teaching programs. One PhD student, Øyvind Brandtsegg, is a graduate of the jazz program and has developed a computer program and a musical instrument for improvisation. The PhD student is 36 years old and is at the same time...
- Tags: Software, Computer, NTNU, Øyvind Brandtsegg, PhD Student, Computer Instrument, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-11-23
- Nielsen Mobile, an Altor Networks Customer
- I recently had the opportunity to speak with Nick Portolese, Senior Manager of Data Center Operations for Nielsen Mobile, an Altor Networks customer. He spent a few moments sharing his experiences with their software. Nick's comments follow. Please tell me who you are and what...
- Tags: Network, Environment, Network Security, Server, Virtual Machine, Tool, VMWare ESX, Nielsen Mobile, Altor Networks, Nielsen, Productivity, Data Centers, Ip storage, Networking, Security, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2008-11-21
- Ed Tech in a recession
- At the beginning of this week, I wrote about why the OLPC makes less sense than ever during a recession. Little green netbooks, though, aren't the only things that will get hit as the global economy tanks even further. Next year, our district is looking at a best...
- Tags: Recession, Hardware, Technology, Teacher, Productivity, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-11-21
- Google launches personalized searches via SearchWiki; Scale, data equals fine experiment
- Google has launched an effort it calls SearchWiki, which allows folks to customize searches and move results. An example: Say you disagree with a ranking of a result. You can move it up. You can also add notes to the result. And you can also remove results....
- Tags: Google Inc., Personalized Search, Productivity, Search, Engineering, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-11-21
- 21st-century-learning infrastructuresupported by Intel® vPro™ technology: Viglen Helps Green School Drive Innovation in Learning
- Established in 1796, the Green School - located on green fields in the heart of Hounslow - appears to be a school with tradition at heart. After talking to Jack Mayhew, Assistant Head Teacher at the Green School, it becomes clear that the school not only takes tradition...
- Tags: Innovation, School, Intel vPro, Information And Communication Technology, Intel Corp., Strategy, Leadership, Productivity, Management
- White papers 2008-11-21
- Opening arguments in Drew case
- The opening argument in the Lori Drew case may hint at just how difficult it will be to keep the case focused on the actual charges of computer fraud and misuse, rather than Drew's liability for the suicide of Megan Meier. The New York Times reports federal...
- Tags: Mr., Ms., Productivity, Internet, Richard Koman
- Blog posts 2008-11-20
- I really don't want to use Windows anymore
- Every week, more and more bits of malware seem to be making their way past commercial anti-virus, firewall anti-virus, and ISP anti-virus software. New patches and downloads abound, and I've still re-imaged 3 computers in the last 2 weeks due to massive infestations. This is to say nothing...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Antivirus, Malware, Computer, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Linux, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Desktops, Security, Software, Hardware, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-11-19
- Linking processes and apps in 2008 – A new urgency
- Talk to me – please! Talk to me! Inc. Magazine this month has an interesting article ("Missing Link Getting Programs to Work Together" by Nitasha Tiku) that talks about the value derived from integrating applications with other applications. I know, BORING, but very relevant in today's economy....
- Tags: Firm, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Channel Management, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Brian Sommer
- Blog posts 2008-11-19
- Calculate your energy savings with IBM Power Configurator tool
- Energy costs keep going up, and IT departments must find new ways to save. The IBM Power Configurator tool is designed to show you how IBM System x™ and IBM BladeCenter servers offer high-performance and flexibility businesses need, plus advanced power management that keeps energy costs as low as possible....
- Tags: Tool, IBM Corp., Productivity, Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- Tools & templates 2008-11-19
- Software Installation Policy
- The purpose of this policy is to address all issues relevant to software installation and deployment on your company's computer systems. Use this policy as-is or customize it to meet your needs. This download is available for free as part of a ...
- Tags: Software, Policy, Tools & Techniques, Productivity, Management
- Download resources 2008-11-19
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