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12 Hard Truths about Cloud Computing

To keep our expectations in check, here is a list of what to really expect from the cloud.

Why Windows Blue Heralds the Death of the Desktop

The next iteration of Windows 8 grabs desktop functionality, and places it inside the modern UI. The writing is on the wall.

Brad Chacos PC World US

You want me in the office? How 20th Century of you.

In an average week, I work about 55 hours. You probably won't be surprised to learn that I work from home. I say that because, in my experience, people who work from home tend to work harder.

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

The Secret Sauce of Shared Services

Despite shared services’ proven track record, multitudes of Indian CIOs haven't really gotten their feet wet yet. Here’s why—and how—they should.

Gunjan Trivedi Executive Editor, IDG Media

8 Myths About the Smartwatch Revolution

Pundits, journalists and bloggers are writing a lot about the new smartwatch category. But almost everything they're predicting about the future of smartwatches is wrong.

Mike Elgan

Next-wave Malware Aims for Mayhem, Not Money

As malware has evolved from generic attacks and script kiddies to more targeted, persistent attacks, security organizations have also stepped up their anti-malware game with more sophisticated software like data-loss prevention (DLP), network-forensics and malware-analysis tools.

Phil Gardner Co-founder and CEO, IANS

Weighing the iPad Mini Versus the Nexus 7 is No Easy Task

It's a tight race, but the Nexus 7 had a couple of advantages over its competitor.

Joel Mathis Macworld

More Innovation Means Less Control. Is That Bad?

Innovation in mobile computing, search and social media increasingly means taking control away from users.

Mike Elgan Computerworld US

Why Apple Should Sidestep the 'Phablet'

Whatever the etymology, the phablet is a roughly half-phone, half-tablet beast that current wisdom says is slouching toward Cupertino to wreak havoc. Personally, I think this is yet another example of pundits believing things that have no basis in fact.

How to Think Like a Mac Geek

Maybe you'd never want to be a Mac geek yourself, but if you've ever envied the ease with which a Mac geek speeds through complicated tasks or confidently zeroes in on the cause of a tricky problem, you might find it useful to cultivate the skill of thinking like a Mac geek.

Joe Kissell

The Hazards of Literal Listening

The message we're missing is that we need to master more than one way of listening and recognize which mode is best in a particular situation.

Paul Glen CEO, Leading Geeks

Smart Apps Think (So You Don't Have To)

A new generation of free intelligent assistant apps represents the future of everything. But are they too smart?