ITworld cartoons 2014: The year in geek humor

15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns How to replace the glass on an old iPad ITworld Today June 01, 2014 Share this email ITworld cartoons 2014: The year in geek humor Each week, ITworld's Phil Johnson pokes fun at the tech world's top news and newsmakers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns 2. How to replace the glass on an old iPad 3. Review: HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 scores with snazzy trackpad 4. Hate Amazon? 6 alternatives for buying books, electronics and more 5. 3 quick tips for improving your professional network 6. Tech giants throw money at OpenSSL in response to Heartbleed White Paper: LifeLock Combating Identity Theft in a Mobile, Social World As mobile devices and social media become more deeply intertwined, identity thieves are finding new ways to target victims with disastrous efficiency. Offering identity theft protection and remediation allows businesses to give their workforce the confidence to efficiently engage while bringing financial reward to the company at large. Learn More 15 hot Kickstarter tech campaigns Here are some of the most intriguing and potentially valuable Kickstarter tech projects people are trying to launch. READ MORE How to replace the glass on an old iPad For the brave of heart, here's how to replace the glass on a first- and second-generation iPad. READ MORE Review: HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 scores with snazzy trackpad HP's buttoned-down EliteBook Folio 1040 has a lot going for it -- especially the multitouch, pressure-controlled Synaptics ForcePad. READ MORE White Paper: Strategy Companion Corporation Why your organization can benefit from self-service BI This IDC white paper discusses the benefits of using BI tools that better address the needs of business users who perform analysis of data to inform decisions on a regular basis. The document compares modern offerings with traditional BI tools and discusses the benefits of self-service BI. Learn more Hate Amazon? 6 alternatives for buying books, electronics and more Tired of buying from the world's nastiest Web site? There are plenty of other alternatives --- here are six of my favorites. READ MORE 3 quick tips for improving your professional network Executive career coach Ford Meyers gives practical advice for making valuable connections both inside and outside your company. READ MORE Tech giants throw money at OpenSSL in response to Heartbleed Crucial open-source projects including OpenSSL will get at least $5.4 million in funding over three years. READ MORE Webcast: IBM The Next Generation of Big Data Learn about IBM's new and expanded Information Management capabilities now delivered in the cloud. Learn More SURVEY Take ITworld's cloud survey and you could win $500 ITworld is conducting a brief survey regarding cloud computing initiatives, and we value your input. The survey will take you about 10 minutes to complete. And there's a reward! Respondents who complete the survey will be entered in a sweepstakes to win a $500 cash prize. Take the survey now! BOOK GIVEAWAY: We've got 5 copies of each of these books to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter today for your chance to win! Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking In "Penetration Testing," security researcher Georgia Weidman provides a survey of important skills that any aspiring pentester needs. Enter now! jQuery and JavaScript Phrasebook Get more done faster with jQuery and JavaScript! Brad Dayley's jQuery and JavaScript Phrasebook brings together 100+ instantly useful code snippets and idioms for performing a wide spectrum of common web application tasks. Enter now! DON'T MISS... 10 tech products that are built to last 16 terrible computer pranks that could get you fired Your new PC needs these 22 free programs Pants on fire: 9 lies that programmers tell themselves History's 15 most popular computer scientists 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. **