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April 08, 2014

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8 books every IT leader should read this year

IT leadership is equal parts 'IT' and 'leadership.' You probably know IT well. For help with leadership, these eight books offer a great start.

Issue highlights

1. What's new in Windows 8.1 Update

2. Windows XP holdouts: Meet the diehard faithful who refuse to move on

3. Cybercriminals use sophisticated PowerShell-based malware

4. REVIEW: Dell Inspiron 14 7000 laptop

5. Comcast defends proposed Time Warner Cable deal

6. Shareholders slam Facebook over 'incongruent' PAC contributions on gay rights, online piracy

7. How to fix your iOS battery drain problem in 8 steps, according to a former Apple Genius

8. Citrix wants you to have free web conferencing

9. Lenovo budget Android tablets dare to square off against Samsung Galaxy Tabs

What's new in Windows 8.1 Update

Changes to default settings, dubious new features -- if you expect something amazing to turn you on to Windows 8, you haven't been following along. READ MORE

Windows XP holdouts: Meet the diehard faithful who refuse to move on

Steadfast Windows XP devotees explain why, unlike Microsoft, they won't be abandoning their operating system of choice. READ MORE

Cybercriminals use sophisticated PowerShell-based malware

Cybercriminals have been developing increasingly sophisticated malware that make use of Windows PowerShell scripts in an attempt to fly under the radar. READ MORE

REVIEW: Dell Inspiron 14 7000 laptop

I don't buy a new laptop as often as I should, about once every 4 years or so. My previous one, a Macbook pro, was passed on to another developer so I needed a new one. What I landed on after some research and a return of a different model is the Dell Inspiron 14 7000. READ MORE

Comcast defends proposed Time Warner Cable deal

The acquisition would bring faster broadband speeds and its low-income program to Time Warner customers, Comcast says. READ MORE

Shareholders slam Facebook over 'incongruent' PAC contributions on gay rights, online piracy

Contributions have gone to politicians who have opposed gay rights issues, shareholders say. READ MORE

How to fix your iOS battery drain problem in 8 steps, according to a former Apple Genius

Make your iPhone or iPad last longer with these time-proven tips. READ MORE

Citrix wants you to have free web conferencing

Citrix has launched a free version of its GoToMeeting conferencing service. READ MORE

Lenovo budget Android tablets dare to square off against Samsung Galaxy Tabs

Based on the UK pricing currently available, Lenovo's new line will span screen sizes and price points. READ MORE

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Quality Code: Software Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns
Using real-world code examples, Stephen Vance introduces patterns, principles, and more than two dozen detailed techniques for testing any software system more fully, effectively, and painlessly.

Java SE8 for Programmers, 3rd Edition
Hundreds of complete Java programs with thousands of lines of proven Java code, and hundreds of tips will help you build robust applications.

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