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The 33 hottest tech arguments

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The 33 hottest tech arguments
Network World and IDG News Service have assembled this collection of primers examining today's most explosive and intriguing networking and IT issues, from vendor rivalries to product battles to technology trends. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Intel

Boost virtualization w/ HP & Intel 10GbE
This paper describes why the Intel® Ethernet X520 SFP+ Direct Attach (DA) Server Adapter for HP ProLiant Rack and Tower servers is one of the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapters for today's demanding data center environments. Click to continue

WHITE PAPER: Server Technology

Is 480-277V Power Right For Your Data Center?
This white paper explores the merits and drawbacks of 480V/277V power distribution versus the more conventional 208V and 415/240V 3-phase designs in use today. Learn More!

SSL certificate authorities vs. ???
With all the publicity about breaches of SSL certificate authorities and a hack that exploits a vulnerability in the supposedly secure protocol, it's time to consider something else to protect Internet transactions. If only there were something else to turn to. Read More

Anonymity vs. real names on social networks
Let's cut to the chase: This one is really about whether Facebook and the new kid on the block, Google+, should get to throw their considerable weight around by requiring that users post to their social-networking sites using real names. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Raritan

What to Look for in Smart Card Readers
Deploy servers with PKI authentication without sacrificing convenience or security. Learn how modern KVM switches with smart card capabilities go beyond simply integrating card readers as an additional peripheral at the KVM workstation, but rather make necessary KVM feature adjustments to enable seamless use of the reader. Learn More

Google explains (sort of) how it's watching you but now indexes some Facebook comments
Google on Wednesday told its search engine and Gmail users that it would be adding a new service that explains why they are seeing particular ads. It also reiterated the fact that users can opt out of personalized ads altogether. Then again, the Google bot will now be indexing comments on websites when users sign in with their Facebook accounts and or when using tools like Disqus and Intense Debate.... Read More

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WHITE PAPER: ExtraHop

Application Performance Management
In this eGuide, Network World, with sister publication CIO, offer news on the latest trends, best practices, and straightforward advice on these solutions and the challenges of managing application performance. Learn More!

Facebook denies vulnerability, then quietly fixes it
Facebook has apparently fixed a vulnerability in its social-networking site after insisting it wasn't a weakness and didn't need to be remedied. Read More

Duqu exploits zero-day flaw in Windows kernel
The Duqu trojan infects systems by exploiting a previously unknown Windows kernel vulnerability that is remotely executable. Read More

Study: User tools to limit ad tracking are clunky
People who want to limit the behavioral advertising and tracking they are subjected to on the Web aren't well served by some popular privacy tools, according to a Carnegie Mellon University study. Read More



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