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How to expedite continuous testing

Using a combination of Jenkins and Circle CI, plus some Ruby and GitHub know-how, will make for a smooth process

VMware beefs up desktop suite with help from AirWatch, Google, Nvidia

VMware tries to reimagine the cloud desktop with VMware Workplace Suite, a way to deploy VDI and apps across platforms.

HP recalls 6 million laptop power cords that can pose fire and burn hazards

There have been almost 30 reports of power cords overheating and melting

Jive deepens integration with Cisco’s WebEx and Jabber

New enhancements result from a partnership the vendors struck in May to bundle the Cisco products with Jive's enterprise social suite

Is distrohopping in Linux becoming a thing of the past?

In today's open source roundup: Distrohopping may be losing popularity among Linux users. Plus: A Linux user switches to Mac then comes back, and a journalist laments the headaches of recompiling the Linux kernel

Firefox OS to outdo Android with granular application permissions

Starting with Firefox OS 2.1, users will reap privacy and security benefits by being able to control application-specific permissions

The top iOS 8 features for business users

iOS 8 has several features that business users will love and use. Here are the ones to look forward to the most

Netcore, Netis routers at serious risk from hardcoded passwords

More than two million of the devices on the Internet may be vulnerable to hackers monitoring their Internet traffic, Trend Micro says

VMware CEO: Be brave and partner

This year's VMworld conference brings a flurry of new technologies from VMware and its many partners

Dell adds Intel processor to new Wyse thin client

Dell wants to pack more power into its thin client used to access Web and server-based applications

California passes law mandating smartphone kill switch

The law is likely to affect smartphones sold around the world

Android may have already killed Samsung’s Tizen OS

In today's Android roundup: A Huawei bigwig thinks that Tizen is already dead. Plus: Lemon Meringue Pie might be the official codename for Android L, and are mobile carriers clogging up Android with bloatware?

JXCore’s new trick: Convert Node.js projects into self-running apps

Linux and systemd: A case of the old versus the young?

In today's open source roundup: Is the systemd controversy a battle of the old versus the young? Plus: Which Linux distros do you consider innovative? And a journalist spends a week using Ubuntu's Unity desktop

How to help block the Comcast/Time Warner merger

A combined Comcast/Time Warner Cable could limit and control what you can watch on TV and how you use the Internet

Shadow cloud services pose a growing risk to enterprises

Non-approved SaaS apps are growing rapidly and pose serious risks for enterprises, says PwC

8 tips to be a better career negotiator

Negotiating has become a required skill for IT professionals — and you may only get one chance to make your case

VMware prepares OpenStack for enterprise use

VMware Integrated OpenStack runs on VMware's vSphere

Wanna get rich? Don’t build an app

ComScore found that six brands — Facebook, Google, Apple, Yahoo, Amazon, and eBay — built nine of the top 10 mobile apps

Microsoft cuts prices of Surface 2 in possible sign of new models this fall

Microsoft cuts prices of Surface 2 in possible sign of new models this fall

Report: Amazon building ad system to compete with Google’s

The system may resemble Google's AdWords for keyword-targeted ads

U.S. warns ‘significant number’ of major businesses hit by Backoff malware

Backoff malware is stealing credit card details, according to a cyber security alert

Walmart’s investment in open source isn’t cheap

How Walmart's open source investment yields benefits in innovation, quality, and competitiveness

Does it still make sense for Linus to want the desktop for Linux?

In today's open source roundup: Linus still wants the desktop for Linux, but is he trapped in the past? Plus: Should open source developers support Windows more? And share your first experience with Linux

Why developers should get excited about Java 9

Modularity tops the list, but Java 9 will include a number of smaller APIs and improvements for enterprise programming

Mobile apps could be abused to make expensive phone calls

Mobile applications often don't warn users before a call is made, which a developer says could be misused

Google’s search app gets friendlier to bilingual Android users

Queries can now be made in multiple languages without switching settings

Google’s retreat on Pointer Events makes life harder for Web developers

Google and Microsoft's different views on Pointer Events mask fundamental disagreements about the future of the Web

Microsoft jumps into NoSQL market with new Azure data store

Microsoft Azure DocumentDB offers NoSQL data storage as a service on Azure

How to get your Android phone back in shape

A few simple steps to better performance and a smoother user experience.

Acer releases its own Chromebox, bringing the Google OS to desktops

The PC maker also announced its new Chromebook 11

LG’s high-end smartphone features trickle down to new L series

The L Bello and L Fino will cost under $200 and start shipping in August

The UPS Store says malware found on systems of 51 stores

Names, postal, and email addresses and payment card data may have been exposed

HP reports surprise growth as PC sales climb

The company's PC business grew 12 percent, though most other divisions declined

The API economy, the killing joke, and the prisoner’s dilemma

APIs are a cornerstone of the modern cloud economy. But are we putting too much faith in the people who make these platforms?

Five ways Docker is taking over the world

Why do so many Linux users hate Oracle?

In today's open source roundup: Many Linux users dislike and distrust Oracle. Plus: Munich may not be dumping Linux after all, and how to encrypt your email in Linux

Heartbleed to blame for Community Health Systems breach

It's the first time Heartbleed has been linked to an attack of this size and type

Top 5 things to watch for at VMWorld 2014

A year ago VMware laid out an ambitious plan, now it's time to hear the details

Many Chrome browser extensions do sneaky things

A study of 48,000 Chrome extensions uncovers ad fraud, data theft, and other misdeeds

How far will businesses go to lure developers?

IT departments are getting creative to attract and retain elite software development talent

In his own words: Best quotes of Steve Ballmer

As he steps down from Microsoft's board, here's a look back at some of his most memorable quotes

Apple preps final non-security Mavericks update

And for the 10 percent of users still running 2011's Lion, the end of all support — patches included — is likely just weeks away

FCC allowed to question AT&T, Verizon on business broadband pricing

The OMB gives the agency permission to collect data on the special-access business broadband market

Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft’s board

'I have become very busy' since leaving Microsoft, Ballmer says in a letter to CEO Satya Nadella

VC investors hot for the cloud, mobile, and robots

Deloitte survey shows investment in U.S. tech companies has increased for the third year in a row

Get started with Linux home automation systems

In today's open source roundup: Is it time to automate your home with Linux? Plus: What do Linux users love about systemd? And LinuxCon and CloudOpen start tomorrow

Why would Chinese hackers want hospital patient data?

Medical records data can be a valuable asset, especially in a country where many have no health insurance

Symantec folds nine Norton products into one service

A single product, Norton Security, can be used across Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS

Azure services suffer another outage

Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, and Websites were among those that were affected by the interruptions