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Getting started with power-line networking

PHP keepers plot radical revision of the language

A major mystery behind Microsoft's 'brain-like' speech-to-speech translator

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May 29, 2014
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How and why to extend your network with power-line networking

For small and home offices, power-line networking may be just what you need. It's easy and has far less latency than Wi-Fi typically does.

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Issue highlights

1. PHP keepers plot radical revision of the language

2. A major mystery behind Microsoft's 'brain-like' speech-to-speech translator

3. The top 11 cities for technology careers

4. Apple to buy Beats for $3 billion in streaming music gambit

5. 'Oleg Pliss' hack makes for a perfect teachable IT moment

6. Advisory firm wants majority of Target board members voted out over breach

7. Microsoft debuts personalized patch dashboard for IT pros

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PHP keepers plot radical revision of the language

Inspired by Facebook's efforts to speed performance of PHP, the core development team behind the popular open-source Web programming language has embarked on an effort to redesign PHP for faster performance. READ MORE

A major mystery behind Microsoft's 'brain-like' speech-to-speech translator

The more languages it learns, the better it becomes at the ones it learned first, but no one knows why. READ MORE

The top 11 cities for technology careers

Are you thinking about taking your tech talents to a new locale, possibly one with more IT career opportunities? If so, here are some cities you may want to consider before choosing a new home. READ MORE

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Apple to buy Beats for $3 billion in streaming music gambit

Apple confirmed its long-rumored acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics, saying it will pay $3 billion for the companies. READ MORE

'Oleg Pliss' hack makes for a perfect teachable IT moment

In this era of BYOD, IT shops should talk to employees about how to bolster security. READ MORE

Advisory firm wants majority of Target board members voted out over breach

Members of Target's audit and corporate responsibility committees should have done more, ISS says. READ MORE

Microsoft debuts personalized patch dashboard for IT pros

Web-based myBulletins organizes security updates; gets a 'C' grade from one professional. READ MORE

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