MUST READ Pad Mini Tablet: Visual Tour By Thomas Claburn Take a closer look at the Apple iPad mini's design, features, and pricing. Is this tiny tablet the right fit for you?
Windows 8: You Can Handle The Learning Curve Critics say the Windows 8 look and feel will confound consumers and enterprise PC users. I say it's the critics who are being dummies.
Windows 8: 4 Hurdles For SMBs Windows 8 has a lot to like, but the road to adoption--especially early adoption--could be rocky for some small and midsize businesses.
Microsoft Releases Hadoop On Windows Microsoft makes big data play with HDInsight Server, first beta release of Hadoop distribution for Windows operating system.
Play Offense On Security In 2013: Gartner Enterprises can't count on defensive security strategies any more, Gartner execs tell IT leaders at Symposium/ITxpo conference.
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Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts.
Samsung Chromebook: Hands-On Review Samsung's latest Chromebook benefits from rapid improvements in Google's Chrome OS. Is this cloud computing vehicle right for you?
Who Is Hacking U.S. Banks? 8 Facts Hackers have labeled the bank website disruptions as grassroots-level reprisal for an anti-Islamic film. But is the Iranian government really backing the attacks?
Apple Reveals iPad Mini, New Macs Apple shows off a rash of new hardware products ranging from iMacs and MacBooks to the long-awaited smaller tablet, the iPad Mini.
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