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10 things we hate about JavaScript The (mostly) cool history of the IBM mainframe ITworld Today April 05, 2014 Share this email Top 10 geek travel gadgets you need The stuff you need for getting there, being there, doing stuff, and getting back again with sanity intact. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 10 things we hate about JavaScript 2. The (mostly) cool history of the IBM mainframe 3. Laptop makeover: 5 ways to extend its useful life 4. QUIZ: How well do you know Windows XP? 5. The Windows XP upgrade question: Windows 7 or Windows 8? 6. Grading Google's April Fools' Day 7. How to protect yourself against a Windows 8.1 catastrophe 8. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Quality Code: Software Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns White Paper: VMware Forrester Report: The Rise of the New Cloud Admin Nearly half of all enterprise IT shops claim to be prioritizing private cloud investments in 2013, but both in the largest enterprises and those firms that are most aggressively investing in public cloud platforms and services, it's not central IT that will lead these efforts. There is a new administrator rising from within the business units. Learn more 10 things we hate about JavaScript Endless library reloading, cool tools that piggyback on JavaScript success, spaghetti code -- alert('Over it!') READ MORE The (mostly) cool history of the IBM mainframe IBM's iconic mainframe turns 50. READ MORE Laptop makeover: 5 ways to extend its useful life You can rebuild it. You have the technology. And if it's acting tired, you have little to lose. READ MORE QUIZ: How well do you know Windows XP? Microsoft Windows XP is so beloved that users won't let it go. But how well do you know XP? READ MORE White Paper: Xively 7 Steps to Business Success on the Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to do nothing short of revolutionize the way the world does business. The ability to sense and control the physical world through sensor-enabled devices can unlock massive, previously unseen opportunities to expand revenue, optimize operations and delight customers and users. Learn More The Windows XP upgrade question: Windows 7 or Windows 8? Ready or not, it's time to move on from Windows XP. Here's how to choose your next operating system. READ MORE Grading Google's April Fools' Day Because it's not funny unless it's verified as funny. READ MORE How to protect yourself against a Windows 8.1 catastrophe Learn how to protect yourself against a Windows 8.1 catastrophe. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Quality Code: Software Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE White Paper: Neustar Inc. Four Ways DNS Can Accelerate Business Growth This e-book describes how DNS has developed over the years to support business growth as new needs have emerged, for example, advanced traffic management and protection from cyber threats. Learn More BOOK GIVEAWAY: We've got 5 copies of each of these new books to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter today for your chance to win! 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. DON'T MISS... 20 tech brand names you're saying wrong 10 Eclipse projects that have made waves in IT Your new PC needs these 22 free programs 10 Chrome tab tricks The clock in the mountain: 10 curious side projects of tech's rich and famous Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2014 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **