Sept. 11, 2001: personal history
John Breeden II confronts his thoughts and fears from that day and invites others to share theirs.
Tiny scanner is perfect for road work
The Kodak i2800 is light and small enough to be portable, but its high throughput potential is anything but.
More 'Mango' smart phones on their way
HTC showed off two devices running Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" Sept. 1.
Whitey Bulger lesson: Police need tools to get a hot read on cold cases
When a case spans years, an automated information sharing environment can help law enforcement keep it on simmer.
TouchPad frenzy holds a lesson; should Apple be worried?
The $99 price is no business model, but cracking the artificial $499 barrier could be the HP tablet's real legacy.
How knowledge management helps keep the US attack free
The lessons of the 2001 terrorist attacks inspired secretive agencies to open their databases and stretch knowledge management to new levels. The result has been no successful attacks in the United States in 10 years.
A government tablet from the ground up
Research in Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook is an adequate tablet for consumers, but it really shines in government circles.
USCIS readies forms for long-delayed online system
Employees of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will stop typing on documents traditional numbers and titles for some benefit claims.
10 ways telework will change in the next 10 years
Over the next decade, the word "telework" will be as outdated as a rotary phone, writes Force 3's Chris Knotts.
The myths and realities of mobile computing
Federal agencies considering mobile applications should be aware of these common myths that could limit their potential, a GSA official said.
18 keyboard shortcuts you really should know (and probably don't)
If 90 percent of computer users don't know how to use the "Find" function, they might also need to know these tricks.
When disaster strikes, it’s up to users to preserve bandwidth
The FCC wants to prioritize 911 calls and the wireless industry wants more spectrum, but when an earthquake, hurricane or other emergency hits, users can help conserve precious bandwidth by using it judiciously.
TouchPad is a tombstone — and feds should be mad as hell
Hewlett-Packard's unfortunate decisions caused the death-on-arrival of a tablet that could have been a great enterprise tool.
Give electronics a break on Power IT Down Day
August is typically a month for taking a well-deserved break. And giving computers and workstations some rest is a good idea, too.
How Steve Jobs changed the world
He helped change computing, but his impact has also been felt on music, movies and the way people communicate.
FCC seeks probe of post-quake 911 problems
Problems with emergency wireless phone calls to first responders in the aftermath of the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the nation's capital have attracted the attention of the Federal Communications Commission.
Army's Global Network Enterprise closer to reality
The Global Network Enterprise, which was developed to improve compatibility within the LandWarNet architecture, is moving from concept to implementation.
During quake, social media was communication of choice
In a potentially disastrous earthquake, social media provided the connectivity people needed.
Apple vs. Samsung: a space odyssey
Apple and Samsung take their patent fight back to the future.
Little quake stokes officials' fears about a big one
Defense Department and other officials are concerned that a major earthquake would overwhelm relief efforts.
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