Taliban now tweets in English
But unless you really want assorted three-letter secret agencies tracking you, it’s probably not a good idea to follow the Taliban’s Twitter account.
Google offers a government deal for Chromebook
At its I/O developers conference in San Francisco, Google announced the Chromebook, a lightweight netbook that leverages the Chrome operating system
Google supports privacy legislation
Senators got their chance to ask Google and Apple questions about tracking and privacy at a recent hearing.
FBI posted a perfect record on snooping requests in 2010
The court that reviews the FBI’s requests for secret electronic surveillance of U.S. residents granted 100 percent of them in 2010, raising concerns that it’s merely rubber-stamping the requests.
With Skype acquisition, Microsoft bets big on online communications
Microsoft announced today that it will acquire Skype for $8.5 billion – marking the largest acquisition in the company's history.
How Intel could exceed Moore's Law with '3-D' chip
Intel's new 22-nanometer, tri-gate transistor can greatly boost performance while reducing power consumption.
Windows Phone 7 developers can tango with 'Mango' later this month
"Mango," Microsoft's next big Windows Phone 7 update, will be coming this fall, but Microsoft likely will roll out Mango tools for developers later this month.
IDC: 13% of PCs To Run ARM Chips by 2015
IDC on Thursday announced worldwide PC microprocessor shipment data, with upbeat implications for the PC market this year.
NetScaler load balancer can squash network latency
The Citrix Netscaler MPX 9700 ensures network availability, improves security and lowers costs by offloading stressed-out servers.
The easy, inexpensive way to teach complex software
What Class on Demand lacks in interactive training features, it makes up for in ease of use and a reasonable price.
Windows Thin PC release candidate available for download
Microsoft has announced that the release candidate version (RC) of its Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) solution is now available for download.
Taking agency videos to the expert level
Corel's VideoStudio has video- and audio-editing tools that help you produce professional video presentations, no matter your budget.
FileMaker Go is made to order for iPhones, iPads in federal workplaces
Filemaker Go 1.2, May's GCN Product of the Month, was built from scratch for Apple's iOS, meeting a growing demand for iPhones and iPads in the government workplace.
WinZip 15 Pro: A classic that keeps getting better
WinZip 15 Pro practically invented the file compression utility. Twenty years later, a new compression engine and user interface keeps the classic tool an industry standard.
New BlackBerry 7 models to have 'mobile wallet' features
Research and Motion has announced an array of new products and features for its BlackBerry mobile devices, including new smart phones and enterprise management tools.
Better government through telework: Agencies count the advantages
Teleworking is moving beyond just letting agency employees work from home; it's becoming a key element in continuity-of-operations planning, efforts to reduce pollution, and plans to save billions on unneeded real estate.
Slow-going on Windows 7 migrations
IT organizations appear to be dragging their feet on migrating to Window 7, according to a recent poll by Unisys Corp.
Can agencies take the next step on telework?
Agency compliance with the Telework Enhancement Act and other mandates is likely to be the main topic at a conference this week in Washington.
Apple speaks, says it doesn't track iPhone locations
Apple says the reason it is being vilified is the result of a bug.
State employees' social networking site just around the Corridor
The State Department's eDiplomacy office is testing its new Corridor social network for department employees, according to several online reports.
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