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	Android 4.0: The ultimate guide (plus cheat sheet) Whether you're new to Android or upgrading from an earlier version, we've got the goods on how to find your way around Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich, and make the most of its new features. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed 5 Principles Behind IT Infrastructure Redesign Learn how to be prepared to adapt your environment in a way that supports distributed employees, anytime anywhere collaboration and the need for business continuity during a disaster. Read More! In this Issue Back-to-school tech guide 2012 Windows 8 review: Still a two-headed beast INSIDER Why passwords are failing us -- still! How to recycle your phone, PC and other tech gear How to clear your data off a device Android 4.0 cheat sheet FAQ: How to get Windows 8 now...legally The 'sealed-box' Mac: Cutting-edge design or planned obsolescence? Top tablets for back to work and back to school 10 tips & tricks for Google Calendar and Gmail First look: Windows Azure Active Directory preview RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > Back-to-school tech guide 2012 Feel that chill? That's not the end of summer approaching; it's the beginning of another school year. With student budgets in mind, we've gathered 10 items -- gadgets, gear and apps -- that'll improve a college student's life, whether in the classroom, in the dorm or around campus. Read More Windows 8 review: Still a two-headed beast The two faces of Windows 8 -- the Desktop and the interface formerly known as Metro -- still coexist uneasily in the final RTM version of the OS. But some of Windows 8's native apps are great. Read More INSIDER Why passwords are failing us -- still! Three decades into the digital revolution, passwords are still complicated, ineffective and a drain on IT's resources. What gives? Insider (registration required) Read More How to recycle your phone, PC and other tech gear Recycling has become mandatory in many states -- here's how to choose the many different ways to sell, recycle, or give away all your unused or unusable gadgets. Read More How to clear your data off a device Before you ditch a device, you need to make sure none of your data is retrievable. Here's how to do it. Read More WEBCAST: Riverbed VDI Performance: Conquer the Challenges, Reap the Benefits The centralization and management of branch environments through desktop virtualization as an ideal way to simplify global management and reduce costs, while ensuring better levels of security and compliance. However, remote office virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments often prove difficult to implement for a number of reasons. Learn more. Android 4.0 cheat sheet New to Android 4.0? This handy reference for Google's Ice Cream Sandwich OS shows you how to do everything from tweaking an app's notification settings to getting detailed info about your battery usage. Read More FAQ: How to get Windows 8 now...legally Starting yesterday, Microsoft began releasing the final code of Windows 8 to developers, IT professionals and businesses that license the company's products in volume. Read More The 'sealed-box' Mac: Cutting-edge design or planned obsolescence? Apple's new top-of-the-line 15-in. MacBook Pro, with its ground-breaking Retina display, is drool-worthy, says columnist Richard Hoffman. But it comes with a cost: There are no user-replaceable parts whatsoever. Read More Top tablets for back to work and back to school As the days of summer wane, thoughts turn to getting more done. These tablets can help boost your mobile productivity. Read More 10 tips & tricks for Google Calendar and Gmail From remote calendar access to auto-declining appointments, here are 10 tips and tricks that will keep you focused, organized and productive. Read More First look: Windows Azure Active Directory preview It's lacking enough functionality to make it worth waiting for subsequent versions, Jonathan Hassell says, unless you're building Azure apps right now. Read More
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