HTML5 ‘unhinged from reality,’ say Javascripters

HTML5 has become the latest buzz-word: everyone knows the term, few understand what it really is. This article includes a link to Michael Mullany’s "A HTML5 Primer for the Overwhelmed", explaining what HTML5 isn’t.

Posted on: May 27, 2010 9:00 am

Steve Ballmer and Steve Jobs at Apple WWDC Keynote?

So far it’s only a rumor. However. The idea of Steve Ballmer talking at Apple’s convention, even for seven minutes, is… unusual.

Posted on: May 27, 2010 9:00 am

Former Hacker Praises Microsoft on Security

It may seem a little odd to have a hacker, someone who successfully breached your security, praise your efforts. Marc Maiffret says the reason for so many hacks succeeding against Microsoft has more to do with the number of machines running their software.

Posted on: May 27, 2010 9:00 am

Word to the wise: Avoid 64-bit Office 2010

Office 2010, in the 64-bit version, will not install on 64-bit machines running WinXP or Server 2003. And, even if you install it successfully, you may still have difficulties.

Posted on: May 27, 2010 9:00 am

PageTech Announces Release of PCLTool SDK V9.0

PageTech announced the release of PCLTool SDK V9.0. V9.0 of the SDK now includes Windows .NET, 64-bit and 64-bit .NET versions of its major PCL transformation programs.

Posted on: May 26, 2010 9:00 am

Aldon Adds New Service Desk Functionality to Community Manager 9.5.3

Aldon announced release of Aldon Community Manager 9.5.3, its web-based IT service management (ITSM) solution. Community Manager unifying the service desk with application development as well as IT operations.

Posted on: May 26, 2010 9:00 am

Inside the new PowerShell 2.0 commands for Active Directory

You can do a lot with the GUI interfaces for managing Active Directory. But sometimes it’s better to use cmdlets. This article discusses using cmdlets to manage AD. Site may require registration to read the full article.

Posted on: May 26, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft Office 2010 Rolls Out New Features, New Platforms

This slide-show highlights some of the new features in Office 2010. This page also includes a link to a full review of the software.

Posted on: May 26, 2010 9:00 am

Random Hacks of Kindness is going global

June 4th through 6th, 2010 Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is hosting its second hackathon. Main Stage will be in Washington, D.C. with satellite links to a number of cities around the world. Hackers will join forces to propose solutions relating to natural disaster risk and response.

Posted on: May 25, 2010 9:00 am

Devious New Phishing Tactic Targets Tabs

In a new twist on phishing scams, links to malicious sites masquerade as "real sites" load code to hijack open tabs in your browser. When you aren’t looking, the tab is re-labeled to look like another site altogether.

Posted on: May 25, 2010 9:00 am