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Must-Read News Stories The Web's most dangerous keywords to search for Dancho Danchev: Which is the most dangerous keyword to search for using public search engines these days? It's "screensavers" with a maximum risk of 59.1 percent, according to McAfee's recently released report "The Web's Most Dangerous Search Terms." READ FULL STORY Cybercriminals syndicating Google Trends keywords to serve malware Sponsored Live Webcast: Long Live the Firewall! Re-examine the ongoing importance of firewalls in today's networking, security and threat landscape in this sure-to-be-lively online discussion. (PC Connection) Dangerous Microsoft DirectX vulnerability under attack Ryan Naraine: Microsoft has warned that hackers are using rigged QuickTime media files to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in DirectShow, the APIs used by Windows programs for multimedia support. READ FULL STORY Gumblar worse than Conficker? Microsoft sets maximum hardware spec for netbook-only Windows 7 SKUs Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: According to tech site TechARP, Microsoft has set the maximum hardware specification that OEMs will be able to pre-install the cheaper netbook-only Windows 7 SKUs onto. READ FULL STORY Microsoft readies Win7 netbook specs This Week's Highlights Nine worst social media fails of 2009... thus far Jennifer Leggio: Social media has taken the marketing world by storm. Major agencies and internal divisions are hosting think tank sessions to try and come up with witty ideas to market their products and drive customer loyalty. Some of the ideas they come up with are great. But others, let's face it, are serious thuds. READ FULL STORY The Groundswell of Social Media Backlash New podcast shows simpler yet edgier side of social media Cat Got Your Tongue: How Gossip Will Become The New Media The 'Social Media' Quality Problem: What a Racket Sponsored Accelerating SAP with Automated Business Process Validation View this 43-minute video to learn about innovative test automation and lifecycle management solutions for SAP software that accelerates delivery and reduces total cost of ownership. (Worksoft) With Wave, did Google jump the (Microsoft) shark? Mary Jo Foley: Google is pushing Wave, its mashup of mail, Twitter, Friendfeed and Facebook, as a new Web 2.0 collaboration tool. Is Google Wave a threat to Microsoft -- or an example of Google becoming too Microsoft-like for its own good? READ FULL STORY Gallery: Google Wave rolls into action Sam Diaz: Google Wave is still a work in progress Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: Wave -- or Wiki? Meet Google Wave: A new way to communicate and collaborate Video: Google CEO touts always-on computing Ed Burnette: A developer reports from Google I/0 Google: Programming for the Web is the way to go RIM and Google: Perfect storm? Jason Perlow: The Linux-based Android OS, and tight integration with Google's web services, running on BlackBerry hardware and connected to RIM's messaging/calendar syncing infrastructure would be an unstoppable enterprise platform. But could the marriage ever be consummated? READ FULL STORY The Ultimate Tablet: On Palm's webOS? Review: Documents To Go rocks Android with unique Office functions Google's biggest threat in mobile search? iPhone apps Reorganizing the mobile market when all devices get smart Clash of the Touch Titans: iPhone vs. BlackBerry Storm CIOs on mobile security: Choosing a platform Microsoft's Cashmere: Next stop on embedded roadmap? Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft may release this year a new version of the core embedded OS that powers Windows Mobile devices. "Cashmere" could introduce a host of new features, from Adobe FlashLite support to more advanced gesture recognition. READ FULL STORY Alchemy: Turning Microsoft's embedded platforms into consumer gold Chelan: A new Windows Embedded platform takes shape Non-touch: Still on the Windows Mobile 7 feature list? Windows Mobile: What's coming when CodeTracker: So many Microsoft codenames, so little time Microsoft's Bing: Powerset's role, market share, brand (and other burning questions) Larry Dignan: Microsoft has officially rolled out its search solution, "Bing." Here's a look at the top 10 questions surrounding the service, Microsoft's so-called "decision engine." READ FULL STORY Bing is not alone; similar techniques alive and well in existing vertical search Bing: Microsoft's new search... er, decision engine Photo Gallery: Microsoft's Bing.com search Google's biggest threat in mobile search? iPhone apps Jason Hiner: Google created the Android mobile OS because it wants its search engine to stay relevant as the world migrates more toward mobile computing. But Google's biggest challenge in mobile search isn't other search engines or platforms. READ FULL STORY Apps bolster iPhone in business; AT&T remains obstacle Four phone application stores: Who has the best terms? Top 10 tips for adopting the iPhone in your business Reorganizing the mobile market when all devices get smart Review: iPhone 3G 3.0 vs HTC Magic Google Android Photo Gallery Documents To Go for Google Android devices There is no native Office viewer in the Android OS, but DataViz stepped up to the plate with a fully functional Word and Excel suite in Documents To Go. VIEW THE GALLERY Inside Google I/O Google's freebie Ion phone for developers More ZDNet Photo Galleries HP updates Mini line-up; Netbooks for 'information snacking' Larry Dignan: HP launchES three new Minis, its line of netbooks. The HP Mini 110 XP Edition and the HP Mini 110 Mi Edition are netbooks for Internet folks, while the HP Mini 1101 is designed for travelers. HP says these little buggers aren't for heavy duty computing or rich content, but "information snacking." Apple's Tim Cook would say that netbooks are junk food. READ FULL STORY First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks Living with a netbook: The performance penalty Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook? Netbooks with 10-inch displays dropping below $300 Featured TalkBack Are we getting fracked? Harry Fuller: New word for your energy tech vocab: "fracking." It is the practice of using hydaulic pressure and chemicals to get inderground natural gas to the surface where it can be piped and marketed. And it's one more costly energy practice that is highly political. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Do companies own work-related data on your own personal computer? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Reader TalkBacks Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool! "Whats next, stacking chips?" -- pcguy777 Poor economy saves Mac community from clone crap "If you are looking for guaranteed premium support for a long time, don't bother buying a Mac." -- Rob Oakes Nehalem-EX: 8 cores - very cool! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Intel reveals details of next-generation server processor, Nehalem-EX. It's based on the Nehalem microarchitecture and includes 8 cores, 16 threads, and 2.3 billion transistors. READ FULL STORY Intel: New Nehalem chip has 'dramatic' performance gains Intel chief: Second quarter orders better than expected Intel delays Core i5 launch New alternatives to netbooks (and pricey laptops) John Morris: Slow sales in all computer categories is good news for customers, who seem to be getting more choices at lower prices. Both Dell's Studio 14z and MSI's X-Slim X340 are examples of how computer makers are quickly filling the gaps between netbooks and notebooks. READ FULL STORY Dell debuts Studio 14z notebook for $649 Gallery Tour: Dell's ultrathin Studio 14z notebook MSI ultrathin, ultra-low voltage 'Macbook Air killer' Dell goes shopping: Pondering the data center and services targets First look: Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks Living with a netbook: The performance penalty ZDNet Reviews Dell debuts 14-in. ultrathin Studio 14z notebook for $649 Andrew Nusca: Dell has announced and made available its Studio 14z, a budget, ultrathin, ultralight notebook with a 16:9 HD screen and Nvidia 9400m graphics for $649. The notebook fills the gap between the traditional laptop segment and the growing netbook segment. READ THE REVIEW Canon Pixma MX330 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	In The Blogs Five top IT recruitment trends -- Stuart Packham Microsoft Silverlight 3 to launch July 10 -- Mary Jo Foley NEC develops new chip that promises superior 1080p upscaling -- Sean Portnoy Can Ohloh bring back Sourceforge mojo? -- Dana Blankenhorn ASUS creates dual GeForce GTX 285 GPU MARS 295 Limited Edition "Frankencard" -- Adrian Kingsley-Hughes New Android challenge to give away millions -- Garett Rogers Transforming customer relationships with social media -- Jennifer Leggio Smartphone operating systems: The market share, usage disconnect -- Larry Dignan Canon offering workshops to new, current EOS users -- Rachel King VC perspective: Can enterprise companies do SaaS? -- Michael Krigsman Acrobat.com release "PowerPoint for the web" -- Zack Whittaker iPhone: the greatest mobile fingerpainting platform? -- David Morgenstern Most Rated Posts Nine worst social media fails of 2009...thus far Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool! Google: Programming for the Web is the way to go 'Cashmere': Another (possible) destination on Microsoft's embedded roadmap The $17.5 million hard drive   New Technologies Sponsored White papers IBM Smart Business White Paper Take an in-depth look at a new, three-in-one solution that makes it easier than ever to find, run, and manage your business applications. (IBM) Accelerating SAP with Automated Business Process Validation View this 43-minute video to learn about innovative test automation and lifecycle management solutions for SAP software that accelerates delivery and reduces total cost of ownership. (Worksoft) Mobile Device Management for Dummies? Download the online book Mobile Device Management for Dummies to learn the fundamentals of managing and securing mobile devices. (Sybase) Enterprise Social Software Webcast Discover the true business value of enterprise social software plus hear about best practices from industry experts during this live interactive webcast. (IBM) Online IBM Smart Business Time Savings Test Get a free, customized online report that reveals how your organization can significantly reduce the time spent on IT administration. (IBM) More white papers: Most popular papers Recently added papers Most popular papers by industry More Popular Resources Maximize the Performance of Windows XP 10 things you should do to improve every new Windows PC Hard drive failure troubleshooting checklist 10 things to love (and hate) about Google Chrome The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet Videos and Podcasts CIOs discuss their approach to mobile security At a Churchill Club event in Santa Clara, Calif., Peter Solvik, managing director at Sigma Partners, talks to a panel of CIOs about their how they're making mobile devices more secure in the enterprise and whether their employees prefer the BlackBerry over the iPhone. PLAY VIDEO CIOs share Web 2.0 strategies At a Churchill Club event in Santa Clara, Calif., Peter Solvik, managing director at Sigma Partners, moderates a panel about bringing Web 2.0 to the enterprise. The IT chiefs discuss how collaboration tools are being used by employees, the business case for applications like Twitter, and whether Web 2.0 is here to stay. PLAY VIDEO Will consolidation hurt innovation? At a Churchill Club event in Santa Clara, Calif., Peter Solvik, managing director at Sigma Partners, questions CIOs about Oracle's recent acquisition of Sun Microsystems. The IT chiefs also discuss how consolidation is hampering innovation, while bringing higher maintenance support costs and more system integration challenges. PLAY VIDEO CIOs: Virtualization ready for prime time At a Churchill Club event in Santa Clara, Calif., Peter Solvik, managing director at Sigma Partners, asks a panel of CIOs whether virtualization is ready for primetime. The IT chiefs discuss server-level and desktop virtualization and how the technology is helping their businesses run more efficiently. PLAY VIDEO RIM shines on Wall Street--for now ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz talks about Research In Motion's recent praise from UBS analyst Jeffrey Fan and whether his notes are merited. Diaz believes the company's successful first-quarter was due to some special promotions and that the second quarter will be a better gauge of RIM's long-term health as competition in the smartphone market heats up. PLAY VIDEO Play more video and audio Hot Sponsored Downloads ZC Video to iPod Converter Hotspot Shield - Freeware Registry Booster AVS Audio Editor Opera - Freeware Most Popular Downloads Google CEO touts always-on computing At the Google I/O developer's conference in San Francisco, Calif., company CEO Eric Schmidt shares his vision for a new computing paradigm. In his keynote, Schmidt says "this is the beginning of the real win of cloud computing, of applications." PLAY VIDEO What's the cloud's killer app? At the Interop conference in Las Vegas, SAP CTO Vishal Sikka shares his views with M.R. Rangaswami, co-founder of the Sand Hill Group on application development in the cloud. He pinpoints two key areas for continued research, real-time search and mobility. PLAY VIDEO VMWare executive shows off fluid network switching Russ Daniels, CTO of cloud services strategy for Hewlett- Packard, predicts that in the coming years, technology will move towards being customizable for every aspect of our lives. PLAY VIDEO Microsoft and HP announce alliance at Interop The Interop Conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft's Stephen Elop and Hewlett-Packard's Ann Livermore announce a partnership between the two companies to bring a better, faster, less expensive, unified communication solution to businesses. PLAY VIDEO The future of clean-tech investing At the Enterprise Carbon Accounting Symposium, venture capitalists discuss the outlook of investing in smart grids, carbon management, and energy-monitoring tools. At debate is how to invest capital in an efficient way. PLAY VIDEO
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