Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Years vs. know-how when hiring IT pros; Skype issues software fix for Windows and Mac users

Skype issues software fix for Windows and Mac users | IE Flaw Could Allow Hackers Access to your Facebook, Gmail, Twitter Accounts

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The hubris of years: IT prowess can't be measured only by time on the job
Sean McCown: I've been doing quite a bit of interviewing lately (again) and am struck by how everyone seems to prize how long they've been doing something over how well they do it. Read More


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Transaction Tracing through Complex Web Applications
In this Quest white paper, learn about the components of a transaction as they cross various application domains. Then, discover the difficulty in connecting transaction components for monitoring, why continuously monitoring is key and how a third-party solution simplifies the challenge. Learn more.

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3PAR Storage: Tailor-Made for Virtual Infrastructures
As users have adopted virtual server technology for their less critical applications, many are now seriously considering the idea of moving their Tier 1 production applications. Done properly, virtualizing these types of applications will bring compelling benefits, including increased IT agility and lower costs of ownership. Read now

Skype issues software fix for Windows and Mac users
Jon Brodkin: Skype has released a new version of its Windows software to fix the problem that prevented some users from logging in and making calls, and plans to issue a similar update to Mac users later today, the company said. Read More

IE Flaw Could Allow Hackers Access to your Facebook, Gmail, Twitter Accounts
Ms. Smith: You might not want to do any drag-and-dropping within your IE browser, or you might be done in by "cookiejacking." Read More


WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks

ROI of Application Delivery Controllers
How modern offload technologies in Application Delivery Controllers can drastically reduce expenses in traditional and virtualized architectures, with a fast ROI. Learn More!

Ballmer ignores call for his head, talks Windows 8, China piracy
Jon Brodkin: I'm sure every week in the life of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer must be hectic, but this one seemed especially interesting, at least from the outside looking in. Read More

Samsung latest Galaxy Tab: Sleeker than the Xoom, still no iPad
Jon Brodkin: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is set to be released June 8, and while this may be the best Android tablet so far, it still doesn't match the intuitive experience offered by the iPad 2. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Diskeeper Corporation

NEW Diskeeper 2011 Pro Premier Edition
Diskeeper 2011 Pro Premier edition provides essential performance and efficiency increases for power workstation users as well as all the features of the Professional edition. Learn more!

PBS hacked by LulzSec: Lulz Boat Sailed, PBS Failed
Ms. Smith: Sunday night, after the Public Broadcasting System aired a documentary on WikiLeaks, displeased hacktivists from LulzSec sailed its "Lulz Boat" to PBS servers. The group posted a bogus news story to the PBS's Newshour website. Read More

Hotmail Exploit Silently Snooped & Microsoft Audio CAPTCHA Easily Defeated
Ms. Smith: More bad news for Microsoft in the form of security researchers proving two very different fails - audio CAPTCHAs defeated and Hotmail exploited to silently "steal" email. Read More

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