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Windows 10 fragmentation? What fragmentation?

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July 13, 2015

Windows 10 fragmentation? What fragmentation?

There will be different branches and builds, but it will still be better than today's situation with multiple OS versions being used, most analysts agree. READ MORE

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1. Microsoft, Rubio, Sessions and the H-1B ground war

2. The grim reaper approaches for Windows Server 2003

3. China retains supercomputing crown in latest Top 500 ranking

4. Two more Adobe Flash zero-days, thanks to Hacking Team hack

5. Is it Google's job to fix society?

6. Reddit CEO Ellen Pao resigns amid vitriol, protests

7. INSIDER Review: Best handheld Wi-Fi test tools

8. Slideshow: Best handheld Wi-Fi test tools

9. Apple stands alone in controlling the in-store experience

10. INSIDER Top 5 factors driving IT outsourcing growth

11. Can you see me now?

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Microsoft, Rubio, Sessions and the H-1B ground war

Microsoft is laying off workers. Sen. Marco Rubio is running for president. Sen. Jeff Sessions sees a surplus of unemployed skilled IT workers. And all are talking about the H-1B visa program in one way or another. READ MORE

The grim reaper approaches for Windows Server 2003

Come tomorrow, Microsoft will end support for its 12-year-old server operating system. READ MORE

China retains supercomputing crown in latest Top 500 ranking

The U.S. is close to an all-time low number of machines in the list. READ MORE

Two more Adobe Flash zero-days, thanks to Hacking Team hack

More Adobe Flash zero-day bugs come to light, thanks to the Hacking Team trove. Email messages lifted from the Italian spyware company reveal two more unpatched vulnerabilities... READ MORE

Is it Google's job to fix society?

Why does everyone want a search engine company to correct what's wrong with humanity? READ MORE

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Reddit CEO Ellen Pao resigns amid vitriol, protests

Ellen Pao is resigning as Reddit's interim chief executive after a week of tumult on the online message board with many users calling for her ouster. READ MORE

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Review: Best handheld Wi-Fi test tools

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Slideshow: Best handheld Wi-Fi test tools

Here, we review four hardware-based products that you can throw in a laptop bag and carry around with you. READ MORE

Apple stands alone in controlling the in-store experience

When it comes to redefining the brick-and-mortar shopping experience, no major retailer even approaches what Apple has done with the Apple Store. From the IDG Contributor Network. READ MORE

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