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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Microsoft yanks Outlook 2007 update - Computerworld

Microsoft yanks Outlook 2007 update - Computerworld
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

How To Stop Your Personal Wikileaks--Personal Technology Security | ZDNet

How To Stop Your Personal Wikileaks--Personal Technology Security | ZDNet
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Monday, December 6, 2010

HORSE - Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation.

HORSE - Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

U.S. Government Seizes Websites, Treats File-Sharing As Criminal Matter | paidContent

U.S. Government Seizes Websites, Treats File-Sharing As Criminal Matter | paidContent
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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Intel Touts 1,000-Core Processor Design - Technology News by ExtremeTech

Intel Touts 1,000-Core Processor Design - Technology News by ExtremeTech
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Verizon FiOS Speeds Up To 150 Mbps - ExtremeTech

Verizon FiOS Speeds Up To 150 Mbps - ExtremeTech
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Google Wave may become an Apache project

Google Wave may become an Apache project
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

What's Hot and What's Not in the World of Security Technology | General

What's Hot and What's Not in the World of Security Technology | General
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New Firefox add-on hijacks Facebook, Twitter sessions - CSO Online - Security and Risk

New Firefox add-on hijacks Facebook, Twitter sessions - CSO Online - Security and Risk
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Microsoft tool now zaps Zeus - CSO Online - Security and Risk

Microsoft tool now zaps Zeus - CSO Online - Security and Risk
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AT&T to sell iPads direct to the enterprise | ZDNet

AT&T to sell iPads direct to the enterprise | ZDNet
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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Preparing for a Firewall Audit—So You Pass!

Preparing for a Firewall Audit—So You Pass!
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Cyber Storm III aims to protect against real thing - Washington Times

Cyber Storm III aims to protect against real thing - Washington Times
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

5 Ways To Remotely Connect a Computer Over The Internet | PCMech

5 Ways To Remotely Connect a Computer Over The Internet | PCMech
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Intel launches Atom chips for smart TV and cars | Reuters

Intel launches Atom chips for smart TV and cars | Reuters
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Thursday, September 9, 2010

In-House IT: A Thing of the Past

In-House IT: A Thing of the Past
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Are routerless datacenters in Microsoft's future? | ZDNet

Are routerless datacenters in Microsoft's future? | ZDNet
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

VMware and server OEMs: Frenemies forever?

VMware and server OEMs: Frenemies forever?
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Monday, August 23, 2010

Facebook Warns of Clickjacking Scam | Technibble

Facebook Warns of Clickjacking Scam | Technibble
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

DDoS extortion-themed scam circulating | ZDNet

DDoS extortion-themed scam circulating | ZDNet
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

BBC News - Facebook 'dislike' scam warning

BBC News - Facebook 'dislike' scam warning
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Gartner: customers still don't get cloud computing | ZDNet

Gartner: customers still don't get cloud computing | ZDNet
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Another zero-day vulnerability reported in Windows 7 | Microsoft Windows | TechRepublic.com

Another zero-day vulnerability reported in Windows 7 | Microsoft Windows | TechRepublic.com
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Monday, August 9, 2010

Six things laptops can learn from the iPad | Tech Sanity Check | TechRepublic.com

Six things laptops can learn from the iPad | Tech Sanity Check | TechRepublic.com
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Microsoft slates record-setting monster Patch Tuesday next week - Computerworld

Microsoft slates record-setting monster Patch Tuesday next week - Computerworld
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FCC Halts Broadband Discussions Amid Google, Verizon Uproar - Web Services Web 20 and SOA from eWeek

FCC Halts Broadband Discussions Amid Google, Verizon Uproar - Web Services Web 20 and SOA from eWeek
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

As attacks escalate, Microsoft ships emergency Windows patch | ZDNet

As attacks escalate, Microsoft ships emergency Windows patch | ZDNet
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Friday, July 30, 2010

My Way News - Bunker-busting ATM attacks show security holes

My Way News - Bunker-busting ATM attacks show security holes
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Bluetooth 4.0 now reality; should be available this year | ZDNet

Bluetooth 4.0 now reality; should be available this year | ZDNet
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Internet Speed Test: The Fastest ISPs in the U.S. 2010 - What it All Means | PCMag.com

Internet Speed Test: The Fastest ISPs in the U.S. 2010 - What it All Means | PCMag.com
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Monday, June 21, 2010

Blogger: Billy the Writer - Publish Status

Blogger: Billy the Writer - Publish Status
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Alienware M11x "gaming netbook" gains new Core i5, i7 processor options, Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics | ZDNet

Alienware M11x "gaming netbook" gains new Core i5, i7 processor options, Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics | ZDNet
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

BBC News - Adobe acknowledges critical security flaw in software

BBC News - Adobe acknowledges critical security flaw in software
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Friday, June 4, 2010

Mentora Group Launches New Web Site to Reflect Market Traction

Mentora Group Launches New Web Site to Reflect Market Traction
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Windows XP SP2 retirement looms, puts users in tough spot

Windows XP SP2 retirement looms, puts users in tough spot
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Congress to Review Telecommunications Law - NYTimes.com

Congress to Review Telecommunications Law - NYTimes.com
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Rogue Facebook apps launch 'beach babes' attack

Rogue Facebook apps launch 'beach babes' attack
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Monday, May 24, 2010

On Congress's mind: The iPad - POLITICO.com Print View

On Congress's mind: The iPad - POLITICO.com Print View
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:43 AM No comments:

Friday, May 21, 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 - At A Glance - Reviews by PC Magazine

Microsoft Office 2010 - At A Glance - Reviews by PC Magazine
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

BBC News - Internet approaches addressing limit

BBC News - Internet approaches addressing limit
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Monday, May 3, 2010

Verizon Delays New Droid Incredible Orders Until May | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Verizon Delays New Droid Incredible Orders Until May | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Why cloud decisions require service management options | NetworkWorld.com Community

Why cloud decisions require service management options | NetworkWorld.com Community
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Conquering the challenges of managing cloud-based apps

Conquering the challenges of managing cloud-based apps
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Friday, April 23, 2010

Hitachi, Microsoft joins ranks of those selling the "Cisco-less" data center | NetworkWorld.com Community

Hitachi, Microsoft joins ranks of those selling the "Cisco-less" data center | NetworkWorld.com Community
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Balsamiq Studios, makers of plugins for Web Office applications | Balsamiq

Balsamiq Studios, makers of plugins for Web Office applications | Balsamiq
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WPC 2010 - Worldwide Partner Conference - July 11-15, 2010

WPC 2010 - Worldwide Partner Conference - July 11-15, 2010
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

EMC doubles de-duplication array capacity, speed

EMC doubles de-duplication array capacity, speed
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:40 AM No comments:

Interop Planning Guide: Cloudy forecast

Interop Planning Guide: Cloudy forecast
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Monday, April 12, 2010

Sun Java flaw exposes Windows users to dangerous Web attacks | Zero Day | ZDNet.com

Sun Java flaw exposes Windows users to dangerous Web attacks | Zero Day | ZDNet.com
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Can I be a Windows, Apple, Linux, and Google guy all at once? | Googling Google | ZDNet.com

Can I be a Windows, Apple, Linux, and Google guy all at once? | Googling Google | ZDNet.com
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MS Patch Tuesday heads-up: 25 holes in Windows, Office | Zero Day | ZDNet.com

MS Patch Tuesday heads-up: 25 holes in Windows, Office | Zero Day | ZDNet.com
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Friday, April 9, 2010

Immunet Protect - Cloud Based Anti-Malware

Immunet Protect - Cloud Based Anti-Malware
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

10 obscure antivirus tools worth a look | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

10 obscure antivirus tools worth a look | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Microsoft, Google eye Twitter-like services for work | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Microsoft, Google eye Twitter-like services for work | Beyond Binary - CNET News
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10 ways organizations can cut costs with IT asset management, from Umesh Shah - Downloads - TechRepublic

10 ways organizations can cut costs with IT asset management, from Umesh Shah - Downloads - TechRepublic
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual PC exploits the unexploitable | Zero Day | ZDNet.com

Vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual PC exploits the unexploitable | Zero Day | ZDNet.com
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:25 AM No comments:

Thursday, March 11, 2010

What is Black Hat SEO and List of 14 Black Hat practices | Website Traffic Secrets

What is Black Hat SEO and List of 14 Black Hat practices | Website Traffic Secrets
Posted by Billy the Writer at 8:54 AM No comments:

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Energizer Bunny's software infects PCs

Energizer Bunny's software infects PCs
Posted by Billy the Writer at 9:44 AM No comments:

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Microsoft: Don't press F1 key in Windows XP

Microsoft: Don't press F1 key in Windows XP
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Friday, February 26, 2010

The Forrester Blog For Infrastructure & Operations Professionals

The Forrester Blog For Infrastructure & Operations Professionals
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Microsoft, Google Making Federal Cloud Moves | MSPmentor

Microsoft, Google Making Federal Cloud Moves | MSPmentor
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Verizon to Allow Skype Calls Over Wireless - InsideTech.com

Verizon to Allow Skype Calls Over Wireless - InsideTech.com
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Kaseya's SaaS Program Adds First Channel Partners - Managed Services - IT Channel News by CRN

Kaseya's SaaS Program Adds First Channel Partners - Managed Services - IT Channel News by CRN
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Italian Judge Finds 3 Google Execs Guilty Of Privacy Invasion | AHN

Italian Judge Finds 3 Google Execs Guilty Of Privacy Invasion | AHN
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:13 AM No comments:

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Amazon becomes the latest company using Linux to pay Microsoft for patent deal | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com

Amazon becomes the latest company using Linux to pay Microsoft for patent deal | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com
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Monday, February 22, 2010

Why we don't trust Devil Mountain Software (and neither should you) | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

Why we don't trust Devil Mountain Software (and neither should you) | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
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Friday, February 19, 2010

Mozilla patches critical Firefox bugs

Mozilla patches critical Firefox bugs
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:28 AM No comments:

Kneber botnet virus attacks 75,000 computers worldwide, including US government systems

Kneber botnet virus attacks 75,000 computers worldwide, including US government systems
Posted by Billy the Writer at 10:25 AM No comments:

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Infosecurity (USA) - Number of victims grows for BlueCross data breach

Infosecurity (USA) - Number of victims grows for BlueCross data breach
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Friday, February 12, 2010

Amazon’s growing cloud computing business, and why “one cloud” won’t rule them all

Amazon’s growing cloud computing business, and why “one cloud” won’t rule them all
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Context for discussions of mandatory certification

Context for discussions of mandatory certification
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Sunday, February 7, 2010

AFP: China, US, Russia in cyber arms race: net security chief

AFP: China, US, Russia in cyber arms race: net security chief
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Windows pirates encouraged to install security patches - USATODAY.com

Windows pirates encouraged to install security patches - USATODAY.com
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Friday, February 5, 2010

USB 3.0: Changing the Storage Game - CPUs, Boards & Components by ExtremeTech

USB 3.0: Changing the Storage Game - CPUs, Boards & Components by ExtremeTech
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Microsoft will be running a ‘Windows Azure’ Workshop at the Cloud Computing Congress – 16th March 2010 | Cloud Computing Series Blog

Microsoft will be running a ‘Windows Azure’ Workshop at the Cloud Computing Congress – 16th March 2010 | Cloud Computing Series Blog
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Google phasing out support for IE6 | Relevant Results - CNET News

Google phasing out support for IE6 | Relevant Results - CNET News
Posted by Billy the Writer at 11:53 AM No comments:

Thursday, January 28, 2010

CertCities.com | Feature: IT Training on the Cheap

CertCities.com | Feature: IT Training on the Cheap
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Monday, January 25, 2010

Should Cloud Providers Be Security Black Boxes? - CA on Security Management

Should Cloud Providers Be Security Black Boxes? - CA on Security Management
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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Securing the Cloud

Securing the Cloud
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats, from Sunbelt Software - White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies - ZDNet

Keep your systems up by checking out this white paper on messaging and web threats...

The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats, from Sunbelt Software - White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies - ZDNet
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Billy Perkins was born and raised in Ruston, Louisiana. After five years in the Air Force, he turned to a career in information technology as well as pursuing his passion for writing children's books. Billy currently lives with his wife and three children in Northern Virgina.
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