Three New Year's resolutions for PC users

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	Three New Year's resolutions for PC users A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix. Read More WEBCAST: Workday CIOs in the Cloud As cloud computing infiltrates the enterprise and transforms the business, the CIO's role is also experiencing a transformation. This webcast focuses on how cloud trends arechanging the CIO mindset and how cloud SaaS fosters a cost-effective, productive, and efficient enterprise. View Now In this Issue Cut the cord: 13 set-top media streamers 7 Android trends that need to end in 2012 Sharky: It's beginning to look a lot like laptops Foxconn, Samsung face dilemma as it plans to cut overtime at Chinese factories YEAR END: World Tech Update, December 20, 2012 Consumer Reports makes case for Windows 7 PCs Sharon Machlis: By the numbers: How'd 2012 mobile forecasts turn out? WEBCAST: IBM Get the Most Out of Your B2B Community Watch this webinar to find out how IBM B2B Cloud Services provide the capabilities you need to synchronize your value chain. Get insight into the current vision for IBM B2B Cloud Services solutions, and find out how leading organizations are using new solutions to get results faster. Learn More Cut the cord: 13 set-top media streamers Which Internet TV streamer is right for you? From Roku and Apple TV to new Boxee, Google TV and NeoTV, we look at the different mixes of programming, connections and features you get with 13 set-top boxes. Read More 7 Android trends that need to end in 2012 Google's Android platform has a lot of good things going for it, but it also has its share of bad habits. Here are seven annoying trends that need to be left behind in 2012. Read More Sharky: It's beginning to look a lot like laptops This contractor pilot fish's job has just been acquired by a company that makes PCs, and as Christmas approaches the new company gives fish a hardbound journal -- one that looks just like a laptop. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Eliminate Architectural Limitations of WLANs Reduce the cost and complexity of wireless networks with cloud-enabled, distributed Wi-Fi and routing. By removing the architectural limitations of traditional WLANs, you can support identity-based access and enable delivery of mission-critical applications and services to any user, on any device, at any time without a single point of failure. Read now! Foxconn, Samsung face dilemma as it plans to cut overtime at Chinese factories Assembly line workers are logging 12-hour days to churn out the latest handsets for Samsung Electronics at a factory in Huizhou, China. Read More YEAR END: World Tech Update, December 20, 2012 In our last episode of the year we take a look at some of our favorite gadgets and robots and some of the biggest news in 2012. Follow WTU and host Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb @worldtechupdate and on facebook.com/worldtechupdate Read More Consumer Reports makes case for Windows 7 PCs Windows 7 may be the better choice as a PC operating system on new systems than the just-released Windows 8, Consumer Reports magazine said this week. Read More Sharon Machlis: By the numbers: How'd 2012 mobile forecasts turn out? The mobile market is notoriously tough to predict. I look at some historical smartphone and tablet market share predictions for 2012 to see how they stack up against today's data. Read More
	COMPUTERWORLD'S 2012 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Need some help choosing holiday presents for the technology fans on your gift list? We've rounded up this year's best tech gifts, from tablets and HDTVs to smartphones, laptops and an array of other gadgets and accessories. BEST PLACES TO WORK -- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Is your IT department a great place to work? Our 20th annual Best Places to Work in IT report will honor 100 organizations that offer great benefits, salaries and opportunities for training and advancement, as well as interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment. Nominate an organization now through Jan. 2, 2013. SHARK TANK OF THE DAY It's beginning to look a lot like laptops This contractor pilot fish's job has just been acquired by a company that makes PCs, and as Christmas approaches the new company gives fish a hardbound journal -- one that looks just like a laptop. CAST YOUR VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S QUICKPOLL Apple will manufacture one of its Mac lines exclusively in the U.S. by the end of 2013. Why is Apple making this move? NEW COMPUTERWORLD JOB BOARD Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted.
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