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	iPhone vs. Original Mac: A teardown showdown Frustrated with your smartphone's limitations? Oh, how far we've come. Here's how the iPhone 4 stacks up against the original desktop Mac. Read More E-GUIDE: IBM 5 Tips for Getting BI Right Due to improvements in Business Intelligence (BI) technology and the way CIOs are implementing it, BI has the potential to transform organizations by delivering the information executives need in order to facilitate accurate decisions and provide relevant performance metrics. Learn more. In this Issue The mobile hotspot goes global 10 great free desktop productivity tools that aren't OpenOffice.org Rock Band catalog hits 2,000 songs 7 ways to exercise without leaving your desk 15 Essential Games of This Generation Viral Video: A DIY Guide 10 great iPhone apps for business collaboration Best deals in tech WHITE PAPER: Xerox Selecting a Managed Print Services Vendor This IDC paper offers guidance on the MPS market and key characteristics to consider when selecting a provider. Learn More. The mobile hotspot goes global Verizon Wireless today launched its Fivespot mobile hotspot, which lets users connect to different types of 3G wireless networks and also provide Wi-Fi connections with up to five local devices. Read More 10 great free desktop productivity tools that aren't OpenOffice.org These free and open source applications for Windows, Linux, and Mac desktops put power into the hands of users without taking from their wallets. Read More WEBCAST: Cisco Ironport Systems Is Cloud Email Security Right for You? Join this webcast for a tactical session that breaks down cloud computing, addresses concerns around control and reliability, and addresses one of the popular uses of cloud services today: email security. Learn More Rock Band catalog hits 2,000 songs Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that next week's release of tracks (Oct. 12) from the Jimi Hendrix Experience album, including "Are You Experienced?" will bring the catalog of available songs past 2,000. Read More 7 ways to exercise without leaving your desk Turn sedentary work time into a workout opportunity. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Security in the Cloud Computing is inevitably moving into the cloud, and bringing security concerns right with it. This collection of articles examines what IT managers are saying about cloud and security, and explores strategies for minimizing cloud-based risks while reaping benefits. Read now! 15 Essential Games of This Generation Here are this generation's must-have games for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PC. Read More Viral Video: A DIY Guide Want 15 minutes of fame? Try 90 seconds. Here are the essential components of a great viral video, regardless of length. Read More 10 great iPhone apps for business collaboration Get work done on the go and stay connected with your team with these 10 killer apps for your iPhone. Read More Best deals in tech Some of the best deals out there in personal technology. Read More
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