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15 things we hate about Java

How a no-holds-barred Russia-Ukraine cyberwar would play out

Ruling on model plane raises questions on regulation of drones

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March 07, 2014
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15 things we hate about Java

Slow startup times, null pointers, security flaws -- Java's ongoing success leaves plenty to complain about.

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1. How a no-holds-barred Russia-Ukraine cyberwar would play out

2. Ruling on model plane raises questions on regulation of drones

3. NSA created 'European bazaar' to spy on EU citizens, Snowden tells European Parliament

4. Not a TitanFall fan? Microsoft's launching a new bundle for you: Xbox One with Forza 5

5. China blames terrorism on technologies to bypass Internet censorship

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How a no-holds-barred Russia-Ukraine cyberwar would play out

With some opening shots in a cyber component to the war of nerves in the Ukraine already fired, security analysts today offered a look at how a full-fledged cyberwar in the region would unfold. READ MORE

Ruling on model plane raises questions on regulation of drones

An administrative law judge ruled that policy statements are not binding on the general public. READ MORE

NSA created 'European bazaar' to spy on EU citizens, Snowden tells European Parliament

National spy agencies across Europe are allowing the NSA to piece together their data into a larger picture, Snowden said. READ MORE

Not a TitanFall fan? Microsoft's launching a new bundle for you: Xbox One with Forza 5

Microsoft really wants you to buy an Xbox One instead of a PS4. If their TitanFall bundle does't entice you, how about a bundle that includes Forza 5 at no extra cost? READ MORE

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InfoWorld Exclusive: Mobile Device Management Deep Dive

Smartphones, tablets, social networks, and cloud services are all popular, incredibly useful, and a security risk. These days, the security focus is on mobile devices, as they tend to be used a lot to work with corporate information. View more

China blames terrorism on technologies to bypass Internet censorship

China is blaming technology used to bypass China's censorship systems for recent terrorist attacks, suggesting that the government is considering tighter controls on the country's Internet. READ MORE

Lack of web developers causing start-ups to fail

A Startup Institute survey found that more than three quarters (79 percent) of start-ups are struggling to find the right talent, with 41 percent of start-ups citing this as a reason for failure. READ MORE

5 tips for data manipulation in Excel

There's plenty you can do, if you know the correct formulas. READ MORE

R for Everyone: Advanced Analytics and Graphics [BOOK GIVEAWAY]

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