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How to Test-drive Office 2013 Free for Six Months

The typical Office trial expires after 30 days, but it's easy (and legal!) to extend that period to a full 180 days. Here's how.

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Windows 8 Users Snub 'Modern' Apps, Stick to Desktop

A majority of consumer and small business Windows 8 PC users launch fewer than one "Modern" app a day, signaling that they're spending most of their time on the classic Windows 7-style desktop, according to data released Wednesday.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

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  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

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  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

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  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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Java Developer Says He Built, Launched Basic Open Source Office Suite in 30 Days

A freelance Java developer claims it took him only 30 days to build and launch a basic open source office suite that runs on multiple OSes.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

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  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

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  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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Windows 8 Users Rarely Touch Metro Apps

A new study from Soluto, a company that offers a remote troubleshooting tool for Windows PCs, suggests a somewhat stark reality for Microsoft's new-look operating system.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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The Unvarnished Truth about Big Data

There are plenty who believe that beneath big data’s shiny exterior, companies will find a hollow ring of tin plating. Will big data reveal itself to be just another IT fad?

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Jive's Producteev Task Management App Now Free for Unlimited Users

Jive Software has eliminated the limit on the number of people who can use its social task management application Producteev for free within a company.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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Google Checkout to Shut Down in November

Google will retire its Checkout payment processing tool on Nov. 20, and warned retailers they will need to move to a different payment processing platform.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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Pressure Mounts for Building in Security During Application Development

Among the large software makers that have seen the light is Microsoft, which is pushing Windows developers to adopt a standard methodology and framework for building secure applications.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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Planview Overhauls the look of its Portfolio Management Software

Planview has updated the interface of its flagship project portfolio management (PPM) software to make it easier to navigate and appealing to a wider range of potential users.

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  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

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SAP "Not Concerned" with Rise of Third Party Players

SAP's co-CEO Jim Hagemann Snabe has said he's "not concerned" about the rise of third party maintenance and support providers, as most of their install base wants access to innovation.

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• Five Things Every Organization Should Know about Detecting and Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks

  

  Responding to Targeted Cyberattacks, a how-to book published by global IT association ISACA and written by professionals at Ernst & Young LLP explores how IT professionals can save their organizations from complex targeted attacks

• New Kinect for Windows to Improve Human Interaction with Computers

  

  Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.

• Researchers Find More Versions of Digitally Signed Mac OS X Indian Spyware

  

  The malware is connected to Indian cyberespioange operation and has been active since at least December 2012, researchers say.

• Adobe Continues Social Push, Acquires Mobile App Agency

  

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.