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Today's Top Picks   Leading PC makers confirm: no Windows 8 plot to lock out Linux The drumbeat from Linux advocates about a key security feature in Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8 is getting louder. They call it an anti-Linux plot. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Recommended Fostering Collaboration through Unified Communications The problem with having so many ways to communicate is that between all of the different lines of communication, some wires are bound to get crossed. Watch this webcast to learn how to unify and simplify your communications. Live: Microsoft's server roadmap for 2012 and beyond Mary Jo Foley explores what's ahead for Microsoft's key server products. Register now for this free webcast, which kicks off today at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Norton pumps out enhanced security for Android tablets Norton has integrated a new security feature for Android devices that literally screams when in trouble. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Evernote: Secret weapon for writing anywhere Having a hectic daily schedule, I often end up writing wherever I happen to be, using one of my mobile gadgets. One secret weapon in my arsenal makes it all work seamlessly. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Cisco Gen-Y study: Mobile devices valued more than higher salaries New research reveals that Generation Y employees prefer device freedom over higher pay, and they would rather lose their wallets than their smartphones. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK HP's Project Moonshot aims to make ARM servers mainstream Project Moonshot consists of a lab, server development platform and ecosystem. If successful, HP will enable its customers to kick the tires of ARM servers. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Microsoft's Courier and infighting in the name of innovation The back story over what happened to the Microsoft Courier tablet has me thinking about Microsoft's current tablet choices (and what may result from them). READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Windows kernel 'zero-day' found in Duqu attack One version of the attack was triggered by a rigged Microsoft Word .doc that probably included some social engineering and required the target to open the booby-trapped file. READ FULL STORY | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Hot Topic Spotlight   Apple 'fires employee' for critical Facebook posting: Were they right to? Apple reportedly fired a retail store employee after they posted negative comments about the company on Facebook. Was Apple right to do so? READ FULL STORY  | SHARE ON FACEBOOK Featured Photo Gallery   Opulence, I has it This holiday season, our ZDNet experts are more than happy to provide you with the very best lists of tech gear and gadgets to stuff your stockings with such as laptop computers, tablets and smartphones. VIEW THE GALLERY  | SHARE ON FACEBOOK More photo galleries: All-in-one desktops Input Devices Top tablet picks Featured Product Coverage   Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Gifts for gadget girls What gadgets would a girl want this holiday? You can't go wrong with these stylish picks that pack a technical punch. READ FULL STORY  | SHARE ON FACEBOOK More product coverage: Charge your Mac and iPad at the same time with PlugBug Ultrabook sales off to a disappointing start, thanks to high prices Top 10 smartphones of 2011 (Holiday Gift Guide) Like gadgets? Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter	News & Blogs   Install Windows 8 on your Mac   Wikileaks' Assange extradition appeal fails at UK's High Court   Comcast slows bleeding on video customer losses, misses Q3 targets   Google debuts Gmail's new design   Apple misses iTunes Match target: iTunes developer beta expires   Big Data, Hadoop and MapR Technologies   Windows 7 continues to roll as XP fades away   Groupon deal addicts could prove damaging to Black Friday (survey)   Google starts indexing Facebook comments, AJAX/JavaScript content   Charge your Mac and iPad at the same time with PlugBug Connect with ZDNet   Become a fan on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Watch us on YouTube Videos and Podcasts   Microsoft's Ballmer mocks Android phone At the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talks about why users should buy a Windows phone rather than an Android device: "You don’t need to be a computer scientist to use a Windows phone and you do to use and Android phone." PLAY VIDEO  | SHARE ON FACEBOOK >> Play more video and audio   Recommended Downloads Fostering Collaboration through Unified Communications The problem with having so many ways to communicate is that between all of the different lines of communication, some wires are bound to get crossed. Watch this webcast to learn how to unify and simplify your communications. Live Webcast: Fast-Track your Subversion Journey to the Cloud Software configuration management, or SCM software is the type of tool that is perfectly suited for the cloud. Tune into this webcast to learn more about cloud based SCM tools. A Guide to Cloud Security Security is a growing concern for those pursuing a cloud computing solution. You'll need an informed approach if you're going to get it right. Check out this white paper for a security guide for cloud-based environments. How Secure Is Your Sudo? SUDO provides a work-around to access limitations by allowing users access to another's permissions, but this can come at the price of security. Read this white paper for more information on SUDO, and how it can harm as much as it can help. Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions This white paper from Cisco outlines what to look for when shopping for a unified communication system. It'll take you through the benefits and drawbacks to the different approaches and help you make a decision. More white papers: Most popular papers Recently added papers
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