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- 30 September 2013
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News: DropTask: Visual task manager gives clearer picture of projects
If you're in need of a tool to help you or your team manage tasks and collaborate on projects there's no shortage of free or inexpensive Web-based platforms available. But often managing the project management tool becomes a project in itself. DropTask, a free visual task management Web app that launched in February, offers a more intuitive way to monitor and manage workloads.
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News: BMC puts Hadoop on the company timesheet
Now that many organizations see the utility in big data, BMC Software has provided a way to incorporate jobs from the Hadoop data processing platform into larger enterprise workflows.
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News: Through a glass darkly: Microsoft's new financial reporting format
CIOs will have a harder time evaluating how well key Microsoft products are selling now that the company has restructured the way it breaks down its revenue streams, according to analysts.
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Opinion: How to fix Gmail sync problems in Outlook 2013
Regular readers know that I'm less than fond of Microsoft Outlook, which I consider a bloated, confusing, often buggy program. But I'm sort of stuck with it, and I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised by the various improvements in Outlook 2013.
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Opinion: Adding subscribed calendars to your iOS device
Reader John Lufkin would like to stay up to date on all his devices. He writes:
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How-Tos: Automator workflow of the month: Automate kiosk presentations
Increasingly we find video monitors in offices and stores that play looping slideshows. All too often these things must either be started by the first people to arrive at work in the morning (and stopped by the last person leaving) or, worse, are left running 24 hours a day. With Automator you can make presentations automatically switch on and off at exactly the times you specify. Here's how.
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News: How Stripe, a company you've never heard of, powers the sharing economy
The sharing economy has made life's annoyances a little less irritating. In the old days, you would hail a cab on the street and pull out a $20 bill to pay the driver. Today, you find a Lyft nearby using a smartphone app, and the app just charges your credit card, which is on file. No muss, no fuss.
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News: Security industry in 'rut,' struggling to keep up with cybercriminals
Experts agree hackers are winning but some are hesitant to blame it on a lack of new technology, however
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News: Australia lags world in mobility: Randstad
Australia has bucked a world trend of increasing mobility in the workplace, according to the latest Randstad Workmonitor report.
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News: iOS 7 caused a internet traffic jam: Blue Coat
The launch of Apple's latest operating system caused a bandwidth traffic jam as users stampeded to download iOS 7, according to Blue Coat.
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Feature: Windows 8.1 release date and new features UK
Windows 8.1, previously known as Windows Blue, is the first major update for the Windows 8 operating system. Here is the Windows 8.1 release date, new features and price.
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News: Microsoft increases app roaming limit
Microsoft has announced that the roaming limit for Windows apps has been increased to 81 devices.
- 28 September 2013
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News: Microsoft buys used iPhones in latest attempt to get consumers to switch to Windows
Microsoft on Friday launched yet another trade-in program to convince consumers to switch to a Windows device, this time aimed at iPhone owners.
- 27 September 2013
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News: 3D printing: Good for retail? Tesco CIO says so
Mike McNamara, CIO of the British grocery retailer Tesco, says 3D printing will help his company and the retail sector at large.
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News: 'Free Unix!': The world-changing proclamation made 30 years ago today
It was 30 years ago today -- which is to say Sept. 27, 1983 -- that the seeds were planted for both Linux and the open source software movement, though neither is called that name by the man who help set both of them into motion, the irascible Richard Stallman.
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News: CIOs See Big Data as Internet-Like Innovation Platform for Government
Government IT leaders envision open, machine-readable data sets from across departments and agencies offering a testbed for innovative new applications and services the feds would never create on their own.
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News: Report: Microsoft's building a single app store for Windows PCs, tablets, and phones
Microsoft is reportedly getting ready to combine its Windows and Windows Phone app stores into a single entity, potentially leading to more apps and fewer headaches for users of both platforms.
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News: Gartner to IT shops: 'Game over' for BlackBerry
Respected analyst firm Gartner is set to recommend that all BlackBerry enterprise customers find alternatives to the struggling vendor's smartphones and enterprise management software over the next six months.
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How-Tos: Call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile
It's that annoying moment when you need to call a helpline or similar from your mobile but you'll be charged extortionate amounts for it. Here's how to call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile.
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Opinion: Rename iTunes Radio stations and find missing podcasts
With a new iOS version and new iPhone hardware comes an updated version of iTunes. This week's column covers a problem with missing podcasts in iTunes 11.1 and explains how to change the names of iTunes Radio stations. And because the best way to keep your iTunes library organized is to make sure your tags are correct--if they're not consistent, you'll have trouble finding music and other content when you want to play something--I also address a number of questions about tags.
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13 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review: fastest-ever phone a slim, well-built phablet with stunning display
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Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone comparison review - which is the best Android phone?
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Tesco Hudl review: a legitimate Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 rival
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Microsoft Surface 2 Windows RT preview
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review: fastest-ever phone a slim, well-built phablet with stunning display
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Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone comparison review - which is the best Android phone?
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Tesco Hudl review: a legitimate Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 rival
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Microsoft Surface 2 Windows RT preview
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to clear unread Gmail emails in iOS 7: mark them all as read
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How to call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile
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