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	Microsoft shoots to shorten Internet Explorer's long tail Microsoft today spelled out its priorities for Internet Explorer, and at the top of the list is to get users on the latest version possible. That's easier said than done, however. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Alert Logic   Best practices for facing today's log management challenges This whitepaper discusses key best practices to consider when evaluating automated log management solutions. Learn More In this Issue 'Oleg Pliss' hack makes for a perfect teachable IT moment INSIDER Preston Gralla: 5 top tips for getting more out of Word 2013 Google's driverless car is truly hands-off -- there's no steering wheel Advisory firm wants majority of Target board members voted out over breach Microsoft debuts personalized patch dashboard for IT pros Net neutrality: Reclassifying broadband would mean a long fight Asus PadFone X orders start June 6 from AT&T Microsoft goes public with browser development plans Microsoft buys Capptain for mobile analytics, cloud services Facebook request for EU WhatsApp antitrust review could streamline process Germany hit for dropping NSA probe plan JR Raphael: 5 big questions about the LG G3 Barbara Krasnoff: LG G3: An Android smartphone for the grownups? 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Read More   Google's driverless car is truly hands-off -- there's no steering wheel After working on developing a self-driving car for several years, Google has built an autonomous car from the ground up -- with no steering wheel, no accelerator and no brake. Read More   Advisory firm wants majority of Target board members voted out over breach A company that advises institutional shareholders on governance risk and proxy voting issues wants seven of Target's 10 board directors voted out over the massive data breach disclosed by the retailer last December. Read More   Microsoft debuts personalized patch dashboard for IT pros Microsoft launched a Web-based security dashboard for IT professionals that displays a customized view of the company's past patches. Read More   Net neutrality: Reclassifying broadband would mean a long fight Advocates of strong net neutrality rules want the FCC to reclassify broadband as a regulated utility, but such a move would likely trigger a lengthy court fight between the agency and broadband providers. Read More   WHITE PAPER: IBM Moving to a Private Cloud? Infrastructure Really Matters! This Clipper Group paper outlines the importance of the underlying IT infrastructure for private cloud environments and lays the groundwork for clients navigating cloud, highlighting many key aspects of a private cloud infrastructure. Read Now Asus PadFone X orders start June 6 from AT&T The newest smartphone and tablet docking station combo from Asus, the PadFone X, can be ordered starting June 6 exclusively from AT&T stores and at its website, the carrier announced Wednesday. Read More   Microsoft goes public with browser development plans Aiming to provide more transparency in how it develops Internet Explorer, Microsoft has launched a website to help keep developers abreast of the latest changes and plans for the browser. Read More   Microsoft buys Capptain for mobile analytics, cloud services Microsoft plans to boost its Azure cloud services with its acquisition of Capptain, whose product helps developers track and analyze usage of their Web and mobile apps and implement customer retention strategies. Read More   Facebook request for EU WhatsApp antitrust review could streamline process Facebook is reportedly requesting that the European Commission review its pending WhatsApp acquisition, in what is likely an effort to avoid multiple, parallel antitrust scrutiny in several countries. Read More   Germany hit for dropping NSA probe plan Data protection officials are bewildered by the German federal prosecutor's decision not to start a criminal investigation into the alleged mass surveillance of German citizens by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Read More   JR Raphael: 5 big questions about the LG G3 LG's G3 sounds great on paper, but specs and marketing aside, there are some important things to consider about the device. Read More   Barbara Krasnoff: LG G3: An Android smartphone for the grownups? The LG G3 appears to be designed for the professional who wants something that offers good looks, powerful features, a long-lasting battery and software that you don't have to study to understand. Read More
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