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Why are we getting so worked up about the iPad?

We're treating Apple's latest product announcement like it's a political event when, in fact, it's just another gadget

DDoS attacks, network hacks rampant in oil and gas industry, other infrastructure sectors

Report on cyber attacks says China has the highest security adoption rate at 62 percent, ahead of the U.S. and U.K.

Oracle’s big bear hug for Java bodes really well

The database leader has big plans for Java as it begins merging Sun Microsystems' software product line with its own -- fears of Java's demise now seem misplaced

Obama’s jobs push arrives as engineers leave IT

IEEE-USA says latest fed data is 'discouraging' and shows engineers may be taking jobs in other areas or retiring because of the weak economy

Getting hired takes more than a college degree

A bachelor's degree might get you that first interview, but it's up to you to sell yourself

Act now to avoid the Apple tablet apocalypse

We saw the damage the iPhone caused as the ill-fitting consumer technology invaded the corporate space. This time, IT needs to strike first

Making sense of a feedback-free performance review

When you aren't getting any face time or feedback from your supervisor, it's up to you to get to the bottom of the situation

Putting a Dent in the Universe

What should a defective laptop cost?

One reader balks when asked to pay to have his brand-new computer repaired. Gripe Line settles the feud

Your Worst Hire: Four Lessons from Other People’s Mistakes