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Stupid user tricks: The most embarrassing flubs yet

From conference call mishaps to misdirected sexy texts, these compromising tales will make you grateful they didn't happen to you

A clear-eyed guide to Mac OS X’s actual security risks

Apple has improved its security in recent years, but is it enough?

Trust issue looms large for tech companies capitalizing on personal data

Privacy issues may cause a stumbling block for companies capitalizing on a growing stream of user data

Why you need to segment your network for security

Segmenting for security is a key piece of an overall defense-in-depth strategy. Here's how to accomplish it in your organization

Stop DNS-based DDoS attacks, once and for all

Security expert Cricket Liu lays out the workings of a DNS-based DDoS attack — and how to prevent one from hitting your company

50 tips and tricks for Chrome power users

Take your Web surfing experience to the next level with these 50 tips and tricks for Google's Chrome browser

10 Android apps developers will love

From full-blown IDEs to essential resource utilities, these Android apps bring powerful programming features to phones and tablets

Intel vs. ARM: Two titans’ tangled fate

Intel has barely made a dent in the mobile market, while ARM has been wildly successful. Does that spell doom for Intel — or is ARM's triumph overblown?

Windows 8: Learn to love it

If you're having a rough time with your Windows 8 computer, several options are available to smooth out the bumps

6 lessons learned about the scariest security threats

These hard-earned lessons of a longtime IT security pro may save you from the fallout of advanced persistent threats

How to build the perfect smartwatch

Most of the features of the perfect smartwatch exist today, but not all in the same product

How to rethink security for the new world of IT

Not all the proven practices of the past work in today's interconnected, heterogeneous world. Here's what you need to do differently

Perspective: Microsoft hedges on Office for iPad

Company's top marketing exec talks up Office's power to make Windows special

Which vendors will be on target in the era of New IT

Services, cloud computing, mobile, and big data analytics are changing the game, and not all enterprise providers are adapting

How to get a job in energy IT

IT pros in search of a salary windfall should look to energy and utilities, where new exploration techniques, demand for renewable energy, and new regulations are opening up jobs

Quick guide: Which freaking database should I use?

The big data era calls for NoSQL databases. Explore the new alternatives to old RDBMS and find out which one is best for you

Hands on: Trying a 3D printer — a beginner’s tale

Learning to use a 3D printer for the first time is not complicated, but learning to do it well comes with a significant learning curve

Gigabit Wi-Fi case study: Erickson Living upgrades to 802.11ac

A retirement community plans on retiring wired networks in individual residential units

5 biggest mistakes of IT hiring managers

To bring in top tech talent, you may need to revamp your recruitment procedures

Boom or bust: The lowdown on code academies

Programming boot camps are on the rise, but can a crash course in coding truly pay off for students and employers alike?

The future of Dynamics in a Nadella-led Microsoft

More acquisitions, an increased cloud push and better connections to the rest of Microsoft's products may be on tap

SAP lays out its strategy for growth, with HANA at the forefront

The HANA in-memory computing platform will figure into everything SAP does, executives say

12 predictions for the future of programming

We gaze into our coding crystal ball to find the sure bets and intriguing developments developers should target in the next five years

The processes and tools behind a true APT campaign

CSO Online examines each step of an APT campagin in this multi-part series

Fixing the Java memory model

Java programming with lambda expressions

A mathematical example demonstrates the power of lambda expressions in Java

Special report: The triumph of JavaScript

JavaScript is the reigning programming language across platforms and devices. Harness that power with the right frameworks and tools

If Windows 8 = Vista, what’s Microsoft’s next move?

Microsoft, Vista, and the bastard child problem

Power to the portable: 3 high-performance mobile workstations

While most laptops are reasonably priced and powered, sometimes you need a little extra. We test three high-end Windows mobile workstations

The Open Source Rookies of the Year Awards

<a href="http://www.blackducksoftware.com/" target="_blank">Black Duck</a>, the open source software management company, picks the top 10 open source projects launched in the past year, based on stats collected from th

10 big myths about big data

Big data has been touted as solution for everything from intrusion detection to fraud prevention to curing cancer to setting optimal product prices

An open letter to Microsoft’s next CEO: 12 wishes from the Windows faithful

We billion-plus customers would like the next head honcho in Redmond to address these dozen action items

Mac flashback: Bill Gates on the business impact of the Macintosh (3/2/1987)

Microsoft chairman praises Macintosh but never sees corporate buyers being a strong point for Apple

Horizontal reuse: An alternative to inheritance

7 simple rules for hiring great developers

Here's how to hire real talent, even if you're competing with top shops

7 simple rules for hiring great developers

The war for programming talent is full bore. Here's how to hire the best coders when competing with the big boys

InfoWorld special report: Big moves in store for big data

Business leaders and decision-makers set the scene for big data's next stage, including its impact on storage, security, and IT jobs

Technology of the Year 2014: The best hardware, software, and cloud services

InfoWorld's 2014 Technology of the Year Award winners recognize the best tools and technologies for developers, IT pros, and businesses

Foiled! How to beat software vendors’ sneaky price increases

Between complex licenses and the cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP have lots of ways to hike up prices. Here's how to fight back

How to safely mingle personal and business data in a Windows world

Work Folders helps sync, and wipe, some data while leaving personal photos and the like alone

Enterprise apps in 2014: What’s in store

What the industry's top application vendors are likely to do this year

15 hot programming trends — and 15 going cold

Programming trends that might surprise the boss, but shouldn't surprise you in the year ahead

Revitalize in 2014: The IT pro’s guide

Take a moment to retool your personal and professional priorities with some of our most insightful tech management and career articles

15 hot programming trends — and 15 going cold

Hot or not? From the Web to the motherboard to the training ground, get the scoop on what's in and what's out in app dev

Android invades the enterprise

How three companies are coping — even thriving — amid the Android explosion

Road warriors’ essential mobile toolkit

If you spend more time with your smartphone and tablet than a computer, here's what you should have with you

IT pros get training on their own dime

IT spending is kicking up again, but training budgets have been slow to recover, so workers need to take their education into their own hands in order to get ahead

Predictions gone wrong: Losing bets analysts made for 2013

Analyst forecasts are meant to help IT prepare for the future. But the future doesn't always follow that script

4 tech innovations that improve data center scalability

In today's business environment, companies are expected to grow quickly. These tech advances will help firms scale up — and down, when necessary — so growth doesn't turn into a bad thing

App dev 2013: The winners and losers

JavaScript, APIs, and PaaS advance; Samsung tries to stand out; and Java and .Net become legacy platforms