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Hope springs for Google Web Toolkit

Google's onetime Java-to-JavaScript wonder tool may see new life, thanks to a looming update

The advanced security techniques of criminal hackers

InfoWorld talks with Digital Shadows' Rick Holland about the security tools hackers use to protect themselves while ripping you off

How to solve Windows 10 crashes in less than a minute

Here's how to set your Windows 10 system up so that if it crashes, you’ll be able to find the cause in less than a minute for no cost

Do developers really care about security?

InfoWorld talks with GitHub's Jamesha Fisher about the cultural shifts necessary for baking security early into the devops process

Internet of things: Early adopters share 4 key takeaways

Getting ready to launch an IoT initiative? Read these insights and advice from early adopters in aviation, transportation, manufacturing and more

Do developers really care about security?

InfoWorld talks with GitHub's Jamesha Fisher about the cultural shifts necessary for baking security early into the devops process

10 reasons you shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 10

You may still be better off sticking with Win7 or Win8.1, given the wide range of ongoing Win10 trade-offs and shortcomings

Windows Server 2016 licensing and servicing options explained

There is a new bifurcated servicing model for Windows Server that depends in part on which installation option you choose

Why every tech pro should learn to code

You might think the need for coding skills applies only to programmers, but that is far from the case. This popular STEM skill has found its way into nearly every industry and is quickly becoming a skill

6 Slack alternatives worth a look

There’s nothing wrong with using Slack — its three million active daily users can’t all be wrong. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t another option out there that might better meet your particular needs

Hot job alert: Become a Salesforce coder

Making the switch to Salesforce’s ecosystem can prove lucrative for biz-savvy programmers

Exclusive: Oracle to reboot Java EE for the cloud

In an InfoWorld interview, Oracle lifts the lid on its plan to modernize enterprise Java amid criticisms of inactivity

Exclusive: Oracle to reboot Java EE for the cloud

Oracle lifts the lid on its plan to modernize enterprise Java amid criticisms of inactivity

Want happier, more productive employees? Be flexible

Research from PricewaterhouseCoopers highlights the growing demand for flexibility and autonomy at work. Embracing independence might be the only way for companies to succeed

15 free Modern Windows apps for IT pros

Most of the newer Modern Windows apps are still very basic in their functionality, but some are quite useful even for network and IT pros

Essential Azure automation tricks for Windows admins

Tap the power of PowerShell and Azure Automation to automate your troubles away

Q&A: SnapLogic tackles app integration in cloud era

CEO Gaurav Dhillon talks about challenges of integrating legacy and SaaS apps, building the new fabric of IT

Big data and elections: The candidates know you better than you know them

Most political campaigns emphasize providing information about a candidate to voters. But in the era of big data, they are also collecting information about voters – with little or no control, consent, or security

The threat hunter’s guide to securing the enterprise

You're already breached. Here's how to track down attackers on your network before they wreak havoc

Taking a closer look at bots from Apple, Facebook, and Google

'Bots' are hot, and popular tech companies take dramatically different approaches to bot technology. Here's what bots could mean to enterprises

Killing the password: FIDO says long journey will be worth it

Eliminating passwords will take years, acknowledges the FIDO Alliance. But it says it is well on its way to a faster, easier and much more secure online authentication standard

How to rebuild your career after a layoff

Here's what recovering from a layoff looked like for three technology professionals, and six steps you should take to engineer your own comeback

How to get Office 365 document sharing to actually work

Office 365, Office 2016, and OneDrive have finally come together across Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and the web — but you still need a guide to making it all work

How to get and set up all the Office 365 components

Part 1: Office 365 and OneDrive let you mix and match apps in Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and the web

How to share Office 365 documents directly from Office 2016

Part 2: Whether you use Office 2016 in Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, or the web, you can share Office documents directly with others

How to access documents stored in OneDrive from any device

Part 3: The OneDrive service works for accessing shared files both within Office 2016 and the OneDrive app, if properly enabled

How to share any kind of file through OneDrive

Part 4: OneDrive integrates with Windows, iOS, and Android — and works via the web — to let you share and discover shared files of all types

8 noteworthy improvements in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Here are the highlights of the good stuff to look forward to in the next major release of Windows 10

What I learned playing prey to Windows scammers

Three months of phone calls prove Windows scammers are more skilled at social engineering than you think

Study: More than 50% of small businesses were breached in the past year

In a new study, the Ponemon Institute found a dire state of security in small businesses

11 signs your kid is hacking — and what to do about it

Here’s how to find out if your child is involved in malicious online activity — before the authorities do

How the internet of things is revolutionizing retail

The world of retail may never be the same, thanks to the internet of things (IoT) and its network of connections

Why CIOs should care about click fraud

Click fraud is more than just a marketing problem — it presents a real security risk to your organization, experts say

Jeremiah Grossman: Focus on ransomware, SDLC, and endpoints

The noted web security guru worries that the key web and application threats aren't getting the right level of focus

Jeremiah Grossman: Focus on ransomware, SDLC, and endpoints

Key security threats aren't getting the right level of focus, says web specialist

2016 college grads: Prepare for a cutthroat job market

The quarterly U.S. Hiring Trends Report reveals that new graduates should prepare for some serious competition

IT Resume Makeover: How to show employers the real you

In this installment, a senior security system administrator's resume is reworked to show his qualifications for a career in security or cloud management

Modern meetings: How to share your screen to your conference TV

Apple TV, Chromecast, and Miracast can take you some of the distance; AirParrot and Ditto a little further

Younger generation more optimistic about big data, study says

How smart supply chain management delivers value

A new generation of supply chain innovators promise Walmart-style supply chain efficiencies and bottom line benefits. But how do you get started?

Is desktop-as-a-service ready for business?

Licensing complications and an immature market limit where DaaS is useful, but desktops in the cloud are ideal for specific situations

4 languages poised to out-Python Python

Swift, Go, Julia, and R are all potential contenders for Python's crown of convenience and versatility. Here's how each could win out — and how Python could prevail

Server-side developers take a shine to Swift

Proponents including IBM see great potential in Apple's up-and-coming language for building web apps and services

Real-world devops failures — and how to avoid them

To deliver on the promise of devops, heed these hard-earned lessons of devops gone wrong

Real-world devops failures — and how to avoid them

To deliver on the promise of devops, heed these hard-earned lessons of devops gone wrong

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: A guide to the builds

If you're trying to keep track of all the builds for this summer’s update to Windows 10, never fear — we've done it for you

Don’t just code: Career advice from the programming masters

Dev tech founders Eich, van Rossum, Johnson, Hickey, and Schleuter offer advice to programming newcomers

3 tips for better data visualizations

How to take your skills beyond simply mastering visualization software and make your charts more persuasive

Don’t just code: Career advice from the programming masters

Dev tech founders Eich, van Rossum, Johnson, Hickey, and Schleuter offer advice to programming newcomers

Software-defined storage: Users reveal the best (and worst) features

Enterprise IT managers identify the most valuable features — and areas needing improvement — in four leading products for software-defined storage